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IUPAC | CCCE 2021 Virtual • August 13 - 20, 2021
Chemistry at the Frontiers
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Chemistry at the Frontiers Thematic Program Co-Chairs:
Mark MacLachlan, The University of British Columbia, Canada
Katsuhiro Maeda, Kanazawa University, Japan
The Chemistry at the Frontiers theme includes the following symposia:
Pushing the Frontiers of Accuracy and System Size with New Ideas for Solving the Schroedinger Equation
Paul Ayers, McMaster University, Canada
Tucker Carrington, Queen's University, Canada
The structure and spectra of molecules, the equilibria/rates of chemical reactions, etc. can all be determined by solving the Schroedinger equation. However, accurate solutions of the Schroedinger equation can only be computed for molecules/reactions with few electrons and nuclei. New approaches for solving the Schroedinger equation that push the frontiers of accuracy and system size are therefore essential for extending the range of problems that can be treated. Much recent progress has been made, separately, by chemists studying the electronic structure problem and quantum dynamics, but these groups tend to work in isolation, even though they use similar strategies. Our goal is to bring the communities together, focussing on tensor and sparse-grid approaches.
Frontiers in Chemical Understanding and Prediction: New Descriptors and Concepts for Chemical Phenomena
Farnaz Heidar-Zadeh, Queen's University, Canada
Cherif Matta, Mount St. Vincent University, Canada
At present, quantum chemical methods have sufficient accuracy to model ~95% of chemical systems with accuracy that is helpful for the interpretation of existing experiments and the design of new experiments. This allows chemists to generate enormous amounts of computational data with relative ease, and makes tools for understanding that data and finding patterns in it more essential. To meet this need, new (and old) chemical descriptors and concepts are necessary. These descriptors provide the tools to translate the numerical output of calculations into the phenomenological language of chemistry, and also provide raw ingredients for machine-learning methods. This symposium will bring together the researchers who develop chemical descriptors and uncover chemical concepts with those who use those descriptors to explain novel chemical phenomena or as input into machine-learning methods.
Chemistry in Small Volumes
Styliani (Stella) Consta, Western University, Canada
Invited Speakers:
Richard Zare, Stanford University, USA
Abraham Kwame Badu-Tawiah, Ohio State University, USA
Amy Shen, Okinawa Institute of Technology, Japan
Andreas Vasdekis, University of Idaho, USA
Eugenia Kumacheva, University of Toronto, Canada
Barbara Finlayson-Pitts, University of California, Irvine, USA
Mark Johnson, Yale University, USA
Masaaki Fujii, Tokyo Tech, Japan
Chemical reactivity and assembly in small volumes follows different mechanisms from that in the bulk. Small volumes include confining environments such as cavities, droplets, vesicles, cell compartments, artificial cells, atmospheric aerosols. The resulting chemistry many times is surprising and accelerates many reactions relative to their bulk analogues with the benefit of economizing on the volume of solvent consumed and increase in the efficiency of the process. Progressive miniaturization of chemistry leads to the usage of even smaller volumes with the notable example that of nanofluidics. Even though our ability to carry out chemical reactions on mass-scale in these minute volumes is rapidly growing, the knowledge of the molecular structures of the droplet environments is still limited. In this symposium we intend to bring together scientists from experiments and theory/computations who will discuss the unique chemistry in the small volumes. The emphasis will be in the chemistry of "soft'' volumes containing condensed phase such as droplets, cells, vesicles, cavities. We envisage to invite scientists who will discuss the effect of the finite volume in reactivity and assembly in systems appearing in chemical biology and technology. Emphasis will be given in selecting speakers who address the distinct chemical mechanisms and methods of probing them. We expect that the symposium will result to a valuable transfer of knowledge among the scientists who will participate.
Hydrophobic Effects and Water-Mediated Self-Assembly
Xiaosong Wang, University of Waterloo, Canada
Ana Celia Vila Verde, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany
Hydrophobic effects (HE) are ubiquitous and crucial for biological events, including protein folding, enzyme activity, and biological recognition. This concept has been explored using computer simulations and experimental characterization of water perturbated by water-dispersible solutes, and many features of HE have been explained and quantified recently. On the other hand, supramolecular chemistry, including host-guest interactions of cyclic molecules and micellization of amphiphilic molecules, has generated qualitative knowledge of HE via exploring the dependence of colloidal behavior on chemical structures. The complement of these two fields creates new opportunities for research. Self-assembled reverse micelles, as an example, have been successfully used as model systems to understand the effect of nano-confinement on the structure of water. The proposed symposium will strengthen the communication between these two groups of scientists with complementary expertise, providing inspiration and learning opportunities for those who are interested in the topics.
Protein-Ligand Interactions: Theory Meets the Experiment
Sergei Noskov, University of Calgary, Canada
Lei Shi, National Institute of Health, USA
Colleen Clancy, UC Davis, USA
Ratmir Dedra, University of Alberta, Canada
Sara Liin, Linkoping University, Sweden
Justin MacCallum, University of Calgary, Canada
Alexander MacKerell, University of Maryland, USA
Benoit Roux, University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory, USA
Yibing Sham, D.E. Shaw Research, USA
Jana Selent, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
Sarah Raucher, University of Toronto, Canada
Thomas Stockner, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
This symposium will provide a platform to discuss recent developments in simulation and single-molecule experimental techniques in studies of drug binding to protein receptors, allosteric regulation and, more broadly, up-to-date methods development in the field of biomolecular simulations and its applications to better our understanding of relevant drug targets. This would entail efforts made in the field ranging from applications of cutting-edge Molecular Dynamics simulations including developments in polarizable force-fields, to modern free energy protocols in energy surface mapping, to machine learning algorithms aiming to deconvolute processes ranging from reaction networks to chemical toxicology and, finally, to Markov state models and biomolecular dynamics.
Quantum Computing for Quantum Chemistry
Artur Izmaylov, University of Toronto, Canada
Alán Aspuru-Guzik, University of Toronto, Canada
Quantum computing possesses enormous near-term potential for transforming various fields, including quantum chemistry, beyond the current capabilities of classical computing. Several academic and industrial laboratories have already performed pioneering studies on quantum chemical systems with quantum devices, and this technology will become more important to quantum chemists and the wider chemistry community as the field matures.
Our symposium aims to highlight the most recent advances in two areas: 1) quantum computing for quantum chemical and many-body physics applications, 2) quantum chemistry method development that can inspire new quantum computing techniques.
Mechanochemistry and Tribochemistry – New Chemistry for the Future
Cross-listed with Chemistry for Sustainability.
Tomislav Friščić, McGill University, Canada
Over the past 5 years chemical transformations by mechanical agitation of solids, for example by milling, grinding, shearing and scratching, have emerged from a laboratory curiosity to a viable alternative to conventional solution-based transformations. Such mechanochemical and tribochemical reactions on one hand avoid bulk solvents, in that way offering a significantly more environmentally-friendly environment for synthesis. At the same time, these non-conventional reaction environments provide access to molecular targets that have previously been deemed inaccesible, enable efficient materials screening and discovery, and make possible chemical transformations that have previously not been reported. Despite such advances, the mechanistic understanding of mechano- and tribochemical reactions remains poorly developed and has only recently begun to unravel with the application of sophisticated real-time monitoring experiments. This symposium will bring together experts and novices in these rapidly emerging fields, to discuss their experiences and discoveries across a range of aplications, including pharmaceutical materials, medicinal mechanochemistry, metal-organic framework chemistry, as well as organic, organometallic, inorganic and supramolecular synthesis. The aim of the symposium is to bring together a dynamic community of researchers in academia and industry, and establish a firmer understanding of mechanically-induced chemical reactions by seeking similarities and differences in mechanochemistry and tribochemistry. Consequently, the symposium should be of interest to researchers in tribo- and mechanochemistry, as well as physical chemistry, a range of synthesis areas (including supramolecular), organic and metal-organic materials science, and physical chemistry.
Advanced (Bio)Materials Derived from Mesophases
S. Holger Eichhorn, University of Windsor, Canada
Elda Hegmann, Kent State University, USA
Self-assembly into liquid crystal and other mesophases has been developed into the most versatile tool for controlling supramolecular structures and molecular orientations at length scales ranging from nanometers to centimetres. This symposium will highlight novel approaches to mesomorphic compounds by molecular and supramolecular design and their application to different types of materials. The four sessions of this symposium will focus on four different groups of materials: a) Mesomorphic Bio- and Biomimetic Materials, b) Mesomorphic Organic Semiconductors, c) Mesomorphic Nanomaterials, and d) Mesomorphic Polymers and Gels. These four groups of materials encompass potential applications in medicine, advanced coatings and optics, organic electronics, sensing, and responsive materials.
Frontiers in the Chemistry of Nanoscience
Byron Gates, Simon Fraser University, Canada
Pavle Radovanovic, University of Waterloo, Canada
Christophe Coutanceau, Université de Poitiers, France
Peng Zhang, Dalhousie University, Canada
Emily Weiss, Northwestern University, USA
The aim of this symposium is to bring together a cross-disciplinary set of talks that provide perspective with highlights on current challenges and future opportunities in the chemistry of the nanosciences. The invited presentations would be span from the areas of materials for energy applications, to the development of nanomaterials with advanced optoelectronic properties, to the study of physical and chemical properties of these materials and the implications for their scale-up and utilization.
Transatlantic Quebec/Nouvelle Aquitaine Network in Functional Materials: Focus on Energy and Health applications
Cross-listed with Chemistry for Energy and Chemistry for Health.
Matteo Duca, Quebec Centre for Advanced Materials (QCAM), Université de Montréal, Canada
Gilles Guichard, Institut Européen de Chimie et Biologie, France
Dongling Ma, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique – Énergie, Matériaux, Télécommunications, Canada
Diego Mantovani, Laboratory for Biomaterials and Bioengineering, Université Laval, Canada
Aline Rougier, Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée, France
Inspired by intense transatlantic affinities, complementary and successful exchanges and interactions, this symposium will present research on designing and developing advanced functional materials from two excellence hubs in this field (www.cqmf-qcam.ca and www.u-bordeaux.fr). The symposium will focus on two overarching themes: 1) energy and sustainability; 2) health and biomedical applications. Emphasis will fall on understanding how the chemical underpinnings can pave the way for the design of tailored functional materials.
The richly diverse organizing committee brings together considerable expertise: peptide chemistry and self-assembled materials (Guichard); nanomaterials for energy and environmental remediation (such as photocatalytic degradation of pollutants) (Ma); functional biomaterials for reparative and regenerative medicine (Mantovani); chromogenic materials, and devices and materials for renewable energy (Rougier). Abstracts will be solicited from researchers working at Quebec and Nouvelle Aquitaine institutions, as well as international leaders in these fields interacting (or willing to develop interactions) with Canadian/French partners. Keynote invited speakers will open each half-day session, which will follow a common thread linking talks from both themes. This holistic approach will foster cross-fertilisation and encourage new collaborations. Thus, the symposium will take on a broader significance and its unique angle will enhance the scope of the whole IUPAC-CCCE conference.
Organic Electronics – Materials, Processes and Applications
Cross-listed with Chemistry for Energy, and Chemistry for Health.
Simon Rondeau-Gagné, University of Windsor, Canada
Tricia B. Carmichael, University of Windsor, Canada
Organic electronics involves materials that are inherently easy to tailor, both electrically and mechanically, to enable functionalities previously unimaginable for conventional electronics. This bourgeoning field unites chemists, materials scientists, physicists, and engineers together in a multidisciplinary research towards the development of the next generation of optoelectronic devices. With a myriad of potential applications ranging from healthcare to energy conversion, new electronic devices with innovative properties and high performance are constantly being developed. This symposium will cover all key aspects of organic electronics to give a comprehensive view of the field from materials and fundamental physics to devices and applications.
Polymer-Mediated Supramolecular Assemblies
Alex Adronov, McMaster University, Canada
Jean-Francois Morin, Université Laval, Canada
This symposium will focus on recent developments in polymer chemistry as it pertains to the role of polymers in directing the self-assembly of nanoparticles into advanced functional nanostructures. There are many examples of such assemblies involving block copolymers, nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and conjugated polymers that have led to numerous very interesting advances in the fundamental understanding of crystallization as well as key technological advances such as the purification and application of carbon nanotubes, solubilization of quantum dots, and preparation of nanocomposites. This proposed symposium will bring together international leaders in supramolecular polymer chemistry and will highlight a diverse array of topics in this general area.
From Coordination Polymers to Metal-Organic Frameworks: The Chemistry and Application of Scaffolding Materials
Ashlee Howarth, Concordia University, Canada
Michael Katz, Memorial University, Canada
Coordination polymers and metal–organic frameworks are a class of "scaffolding materials" in which inorganic metal nodes are connected to one another via bridging ligands. Depending on the synthetic conditions, use of capping ligands, coordination chemistry of the node, and the nature of the bridging ligands, these scaffolding materials can form 1D chains, 2D sheets, or 3D frameworks that give rise to either porous or non-porous structures. These materials have potential applications in magnetism, catalysis, gas adsorption/separation, and sensing, to name a few. The present symposium aims to celebrate the synthesis, properties, and applications of these scaffolding materials.
Sara Thoi, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Yangyang Liu, Cal State LA, USA
Kim Dunbar, Texas A&M, USA
Amanda Morris, Virginia Tech, USA
Joseph Hupp, Northwestern University, USA
Tendai Gadzikwa, Kansas State University, USA
Omar Farha, Northwestern University, USA
George Shimizu, University of Calgary, Canada
Yining Huang, Western University, Canada
Valentina Colombo, University of Milan, Italy
Emerging Materials Investigators
Michael Serpe, University of Alberta, Canada
This by-invitation-only symposium highlights the work of early-career researchers as well as the winners of the Canadian Society for Chemistry Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry and the TK Sham Award.
Frontiers in Measurement Sciences
Jean-Francois Masson, Université de Montréal, Canada
Christina Bottaro, Memorial University, Canada
Michael Serpe, Univesity of Alberta, Canada
Measurement sciences is ubiquitous in all aspects of chemistry. Deeply rooted in the chemistry community, analytical chemistry research solves unmet needs in quantifying, characterizing and monitoring chemical systems. This symposium will bring experts and trainees from diverse backgrounds to showcase the latest advances in analytical technologies for environmental, clinical, industrial and biological sciences, with no specific technological approach. Each of the 4 half-day symposium will showcase diverse analytical approach for each of the fields above-mentioned. As such, it will provide a multidisciplinary forum to solve analytical challenges that are specific to environmental, clinical, industrial and biological analytical sciences. Hence, the symposia will ensure dynamic and thought-provoking discussions among the diverse set of measurement scientists that will be present. High level speakers will be invited to present at the symposium, both nationally (such as the Beamish, McBryde and Aroca award winners from the CSC) and international key opinion leaders in each of the subfields. We will also ensure that a significant number of presentations will be reserved for the best analytical students across the country and internationally.
Frontiers in Spectroscopy and Imaging
Russ Algar, The University of British Columbia, Canada
This symposium will be a forum for sharing fundamental and applied advances in optical spectroscopy and imaging with relevance to analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. Topics of interest are the detection of chemical analytes and biomarkers using methods and techniques rooted in absorption or colorimetry, fluorescence and other emission spectroscopies, Raman scattering, and plasmonics. Research that facilitates or enhances these measurements is also of interest, including novel materials/surfaces and their characterization, new or portable/low-cost instrumentation, single-molecule studies, advances in data analysis or advances in high-resolution spectroscopy and imaging. Contributions at the interface of analytical chemistry and other sub-disciplines (e.g. physical, biological, materials) are welcomed and encouraged.
Frontiers in Analytical Separations
Karen Waldron, Université de Montréal, Canada
Kingsley Donkor, Thompson Rivers University, Canada
Analytical separations play an integral role in the natural and health sciences, whether for purification or analysis, from materials to biomolecules. Where would many spectroscopic methods be without efficient sample preparation by selective extraction methods? This symposium will highlight the importance of chemical separations by providing a forum to present new technologies, exciting applications and theoretical aspects of extraction, electromigration and chromatography in both the liquid and gas phases. Areas of interest for analytical separations include environmental/earth sciences, foods/nutrition, forensics, toxicology, (bio)pharmaceuticals, -omics, nanoparticles, polymers, biofuels, novel detectors, etc. New methodologies in microscale separations, lab-on-a-chip and high-throughput will also be included because the future of analytical separations lies in faster, more sensitive and more selective analyses.
Frontiers in Mass Spectrometry
Dajana Vuckovic, Concordia University, Canada
Anas El-Aneed, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Michael Gross, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Jon Amster, University of Georgia, USA
Alexander Makarov, Thermo Scientific, Germany
Joseph Banoub, DFO, Canada
Liang Li, University of Alberta, Canada
Xing-Fang Li, University of Alberta, Canada
Daniel Figeys, University of Ottawa, Canada
Randy Purves, CFIA, Saskatoon, Canada
Melissa Passarelli, Concordia University, Canada
Laura-Isobel McCall, University of Iowa, USA
Hélène Perreault, University of Manitoba, Canada
Pierre Thibault, Université de Montreal, Canada
Mass spectrometry (MS) has revolutionized measurement science and opened up new avenues for highly sensitive quantification, spatial localization and accurate identification of hundreds of analytes in a single analysis. This symposium will focus on the latest advances in mass spectrometry from fundamentals to applications and will bring together national/international MS leaders with the next generation of young scientists to promote multidisciplinary discussions on MS innovation at the intersection of analytical chemistry, biochemistry, computational chemistry, bioinformatics and life sciences. The symposium will discuss analytical advances by low and high resolution MS and imaging MS as well as novel biological/environmental insights that can be gained using these state-of-the-art approaches. Topics of interest include metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics, exposomics, MS fundamentals, ion mobility, MS data processing and computational modelling, de novo compound identification, high-throughput analysis and state-of-the-art applications of MS in bioanalysis, drug and biomarker discovery, forensic science, food science and environmental analysis
Celebrating the Life of Suning Wang
Barry Blight, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Zachary Hudson, The University of British Columbia, Canada
This symposium seeks to celebrate the work and achievements of Suning Wang, a leader in Canadian chemistry who sadly passed away earlier this year after a long illness. Prof. Wang was a Distinguished University Professor at Queen's University, where her work focused on organometallic chemistry and luminescent materials. She co-authored over 300 publications in her career, with research interests including organic light-emitting diodes, stimuli-responsive materials and the fundamentals of chemical bonding. She won numerous awards for research, scholarship, and mentorship, including the inaugural Canadian Association for Graduate Studies Award for Outstanding Mentorship in 2018. She was a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), and the Chemical Institute of Canada. This symposium will bring together former colleagues and collaborators of Prof. Wang as well as new faces to present research at the forefront of main group and materials chemistry. Areas of focus will include boron chemistry, luminescent materials, main-group structure and reactivity, and optoelectronics.
Solid-state NMR Symposium in Honour of Roderick E. Wasylishen
Scott Kroeker, University of Manitoba, Canada
David Bryce, University of Ottawa, Canada
Rod Wasylishen, University of Alberta, Canada
Jean-Paul Amoureux, Université Lille, France
Cynthia Jameson, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
Tatyana Polenova, University of Delaware, USA
Marek Pruski, Ames Lab, USA
Thomas Vosegaard, Aarhus University, Denmark
This symposium will celebrate the career and professional accomplishments of Professor Rod Wasylishen. Rod has made important contributions in all areas of chemistry using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Although his work spans many variants of magnetic resonance, he is best known for his research in solid-state NMR. He is internationally recognized not only for his research but for his role as co-editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of Magnetic Resonance. Rod has played an important role in providing NMR education and inspiration for many in Canada, and has contributed considerably to national NMR infrastructure and to Canada's reputation for high quality NMR. On the occasion of his retirement, this symposium will bring together an international slate of invited speakers alongside friends and alumni to honour Rod with presentations on wide-ranging topics in NMR including methodology, computations, dynamic nuclear polarization and hardware, as well as applications of NMR to diverse areas such as energy materials, polymers, biomolecules, pharmaceuticals, self-assembled systems, and environmental samples.
Ligand Design for High-Efficiency Catalysts
Johanna Blacquiere, Western University, Canada
Jenny Wang, University of California – Irvine, USA
Deryn Fogg, University of Ottawa, Canada
Karen Goldberg, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Dani Schultz, Merck Process, USA
Jeff Warren, Simon Fraser University, Canada
Kensha Clark, University of Memphis, USA
Ruth Webster, University of Bath, UK
Demyan Prokopchuk, Rutgers University, USA
Miles Johnson, University of Richmond, USA
Nadia Leonard, University of California – Irvine, USA
The use of catalytic reactions in the fine chemicals and pharmaceutical industries is a compelling means of avoiding undesirable stoichiometric by-products or to abbreviate synthetic routes. However, the advantages of transition-metal catalysts are overshadowed by high catalyst loadings that lead to prohibitive material costs or that demand extensive product purification steps. Thus, an ideal catalyst would operate with fast rates and with very high turnover numbers. Surprisingly, a focus on high catalyst efficiency is only an emerging concern with the catalysis field. This symposium will highlight powerful ligand design strategies that target high catalyst lifetimes or that avoid catalyst decomposition pathways. Presenters will represent specific sub-areas within catalysis (i.e. C-H functionalization, dehydrogenation, C-C/C-E bond formation, oxidation, etc.), but the conceptual approaches will have general implications to many types of transformations. Therefore, it is anticipated that the symposium will attract submitted abstracts and audiences from a breadth of research areas.
Site-Selective Catalysis
Mark Taylor, University of Toronto, Canada
Selective activation of a specific site in a multifunctional substrate is a major challenge in modern organic synthesis. Catalysis provides a potentially general solution to this problem, as exemplified by the high levels of site-selectivity evident in many enzyme-catalyzed transformations. The development of synthetic catalysts for site-selective activation has revealed new fundamental insight and has created unprecedented opportunities for exploring structure–property relationships in complex molecules. The CSC/IUPAC symposium will highlight recent progress in this area, which draws upon developments in transition metal, main group and organocatalysis, as well as supramolecular chemistry and molecular recognition.
Behold the Main Group, in all its Glory!
Eric Rivard, University of Alberta, Canada
Brandi Cossairt, University of Washington, USA
Robert Gilliard Jr., University of Virginia, USA
Christine Thomas, Ohio State University, USA
Shigeyoshi Inoue, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Felicitas Lips, University of Münster, Germany
Saurabh Chitnis, Dalhousie University, Canada
Theresa McCormick, Portland State University, USA
Makato Yamashita, Nagoya University, Japan
Once generally believed to be the region of the Periodic Table where only impractical and esoteric molecules arise, the Main Group (or the s- and p-blocks) is adopting an increasingly leading role in catalysis and optoelectronics. For example "transition metal-like" reactivity, such as H2 or N2 activation, can now be achieved using non-metallic elements. Moreover, the incorporation of both electron-deficient (e.g. boron) and rich (e.g. sulfur) elements within π-conjugated frameworks has led to impressive breakthroughs in photovoltaic and OLED technologies. As a result of the current renaissance of Main Group element chemistry, we hope that this IUPAC/CSC symposium will attract both established and emerging talents from around the world to Montréal to discuss fundamentally interesting materials (molecules, polymers and nanomaterials) as well as their possible use in more applied realms.
Innovative Methodologies and Strategies in Total Synthesis of Natural Products
Sylvain Canesi, Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada
Louis Barriault, University of Ottawa, Canada
This symposium will focus on recent research concerning the development of new organic synthesis methodologies as useful tools for producing valuable scaffold and/or functionality, as well as recent research in the total synthesis of several complex natural products, including biosynthetic pathways.
Emerging Tools and Methodologies in Organic Chemistry
David Leitch, University of Victoria, Canada
John Naber, Merck, USA
Janelle Steves, GlaxoSmithKline, USA
Robert Paton, Colorado State University, USA
Sophie Rousseaux, University of Toronto, Canada
François Lévesque, Merck, USA
Nicole Goodwin, GlaxoSmithKline, USA
Richard Bourne, University of Leeds, UK
The "Emerging Tools and Methodologies in Organic Chemistry" symposium will bring together a diverse group of cutting-edge organic chemists from both academia and industry who are developing the tools and methods that will help shape the discipline over the coming decades. Represented research areas include: the use of automation and artificial intelligence in experimental design, execution and analysis; development of new catalytic transformations including biocatalysis; continuous flow chemistry in the lab and the plant; advancements in chemical analysis; and the implementation of these tools and methods in industrial R&D.


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Sri Lanka came into the game without skipper Srinath Sooriyabandara and Sudam Sooriyaarchchi the two usual scrumhalf's for the Tuskers. However, Kevin Dixon made it to the starting lineup as the half-back but was forced out after facing a huge blow in the first minute. Pouncing on the opportunity, Philippines winger Joe Dawson drew first blood after busting his way through the centre channels and touched down under the post making it easy for Tim Berry who added the extra two.
Sri Lanka was struggling to find their rhythm as the Philippine players kept getting better and better. Lifting Sri Lanka up was Naveen Henakankanamage who made a dashing 60 meter run after collecting Danushka Ranjan's offload and scoring under the post. Reeza Rafaideen slotted the ball through the uprights adding the two points.
Although the scores were level, Sri Lanka still looked disorganized and under real pressure. Capitalizing, the Philippines forwards shoved the Sri Lankan front row in a scrum, stealing possession and creating space out wide for Ryan Howe to extend his team's lead. As Tim Berry's conversion sailed over the uprights the referee blew the half time whistle.
The Tuskers continued their lackluster performance in the second half as well, failing to hold on to possession and making unforced errors. But, Philippines on the other hand came back stronger and showed a sense of urgency in their game of play.
As a result, Ryan Howe went onto score his second try after fending off Ranjan in the far corner and diving over the whitewash, sealing defeat for Sri Lanka. The home team played their hearts out in the dying moments of the game but it was a little too late as the game came to an end with Sri Lanka dropping down in their overall Asia rankings.
A spirited performance from the Tuskers proved not enough as the defending champions Japan registered a 34 -17 victory in the cup semifinal a short while ago.
In the absence of Srinath Sooriybandara who dislocated his shoulder in the previous match, it was Kevin Dixon who kicked started the proceedings. The Japanese did not take much time to open their scoring with Kameli Soejima running past Danushka Ranjan for their first try.
The Tuskers however replied immediately with Dinuk Amarasinghe showcasing his skills yet again. Sudam Sooriyarachchi got the ball from the ruck and offloaded to Reeza Rafaideen who affected an inside pass to Amarasinghe at the halfway mark. Amarasinghe who just had the sweeper to beat, he did so with pace and some fancy footwork scoring under the post.
The Japanese immediately bounced back with a converted try by Dai Osawa. Dhanush Dayan missed the initial tackle which allowed Japan to break through. It was followed up by another converted try by Sakai. Once again it was a mistake from the Lankans which led to the try. Reeza Rafaideen tried to go for touch from the penalty spot but failed to find which gave away possession to the defending champions.
Tuskers needed a stronger second half if they were to make an upset in the game but it wasn't meant to be. Ozawa went over the try line for the second time in the game after ball was turned over in the breakdown. The game was running away from the hosts but Kevin Dixon gave a glimmer of hope with a try. He took the ball from the ruck and went on the blind to score the second try for the Lankans.
However, any chances of a comeback were taken away by Japan when Sakai touched down for their 5th try of the game. Japan kept on the attack and found the whitewash once again with Soejima scoring his second try of the match.
Seconds before the final whistle, Omalka Gunaratna managed to burst through to score a consolation try for the Tuskers but it didn't change the outcome of the game. Sri Lanka will face Philippines for the 3rd and 4th place playoff at 1756H SL Time.
Hong Kong recorded their first win on day 2 of the 3rd leg, beating Sri Lanka 21 – 12 in the Cup quarter final. The scores read 14 – 07 at half time in favour of Hong Kong.
Sri Lanka was off to a good start as Gayan Weerarathna recollected the ball from the kick off trying to spark something up for the local Tuskers. Unfortunately, Sri Lanka were pushed back inside their own territory and put under immediate pressure after losing possession trying to get out of jail. Capitalizing on the occasion Hong Kong drew first blood through their scrumhalf Cado Lee who snuck through the centre channel and dove over the try line. Jamie Hood added the extras.
Sri Lanka was struggling to hit back as the boys failed to hold onto possession. Making the home team pay was Max Denmark who scored a scintillating try after fending off Danushka Ranjan in the near corner and touching down under the post. Jamied Hood converted the try as Hong Kong jumped 14 points up 5 minutes into the game.
Sri Lanka got into deeper trouble when skipper, Srinath Sooriyabandara was forced out after taking a heavy blow on his shoulder. However, Gayan Weerarathna and replacement Kevin Dixon got Sri Lanka's first points on the board when Weerarathna's offload found Dixon who stepped off two defenders and went under the post. Sudam Sooriyaarachchi bisected the post as Sri Lanka went into half time trailing by just one goal.
The second half started off on a high note for Hong Kong as Max Denmark's athleticism proved to be the difference in the match. He collected the ball mid-air from the kick off and bumped off the defender going straight under the post scoring his second and the team's third try. Hood added the extras extending Hong Kong's lead.
Sri Lanka was desperately trying all they had but failed to execute their moves well enough until Reeza Raffaideen pounced on a loose ball and sprinted straight over in the far corner lifting the hopes up for Sri Lanka. Dixon's kick from the corner fell just short of the uprights as Sri Lanka were trailing by nine points.
Putting an end of it was Cado Lee who kicked the ball out after collecting it from the restart, securing Hong Kong's victory.


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Heage Windmill, in Heage, Derbyshire, is a restored windmill, built in the 1790s. After standing unused since 1919, it was restored to working order in 2002. The mill is a Grade II* listed building;

History
It is a tower mill, built in the 1790s and working by 1798. It had four common sails. It was purchased in 1850 by brothers Thomas and Isaac Shore, who modified the mill, replacing the sails with four patent sails, and fitting a fantail. It was damaged in a storm in February 1894, when the cap and sails were blown off; the repaired windmill had six patent sails and an ogee cap.

The mill was in use until 1919, when the miller was Thomas Isaac Shore, grandson of the earlier miller Thomas Shore. In that year the fantail was damaged in a gale, and the mill was closed down. It was sold by the Shores at an auction in 1934, and used by the new owner for storage, eventually becoming derelict. It was given listed status in 1965, as a Grade II* listed building. In 1968 it was purchased by Derbyshire County Council.

There was restoration in the early 1970s: there were new floors, cap covering, fantail and sails, but the mill was not brought to working order. The first of several Open Days took place in 1989. These made the public more aware of the mill, and in 1996 Heage Windmill Society, a charitable trust, was formed. Full restoration began, funded by grants from various sources. The fully working mill was opened to the public on 1 June 2002.

In August 2015 wet rot was found in the fantail mechanism and sails. Funds were raised to make repairs, which were completed in June 2016.

Present day
The mill is open at weekends and Bank Holiday Mondays from April to October; there are guided tours. Group visits can be booked.

See also
 Listed buildings in Ripley, Derbyshire
 List of windmills in Derbyshire

References

Windmills in England
Grade II* listed buildings in Derbyshire

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The farmhouse offers many places for you gather and visit with friends, family and fellow guests. Make music, tell stories, play a cards or a board game. Snap a puzzle together and watch the snow fall. Find an oversized chair and curl up with a book, Sit on the sun porch in your pajamas and a morning cup of coffee. If necessary, you can work. God forbid, but sometimes you can't completely escape. Our high-speed internet can make it possible. Close the doors to our music room and make it your office. We welcome families and have a good selection of story books and "unplugged" activities for children of all ages.
Feel free to wonder any where and everywhere! Explore the grounds and outbuildings. Take a walk on the hills behind us. Our very generous neighbors have made their trails available for you to respectfully enjoy. Sit under the apple tree and watch our chickens express their chickenness. They are remarkably entertaining. Tilly, our cat, may compete for your attention. The deck of the weathered white barn is a great place to watch the sun set or stargaze. Weather permitting, dodge inside and enjoy a passing thunderstorm. This is the barn we host monthly jam sessions from May to September. Visit Yuma, our horse. She is very friendly and appreciates having her neck scratched and a kiss on the nose. The upper levels of the big red barn are now being used for events. Take a look!


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Mobile Money Could Add 46m People to Nigeria's Financial System – Mastercard Fintech Webinar
Bolt launches the First Ride-Hailing Inter-City Trip in Nigeria
BOI, VATEBRA Partners for Bayelsa Tech Hub and the UAT Incubation Center
Global Tech Roundup: Nigeria Hits $1.5bn in Crypto Trading, Amazon Makes Record $26.9Bn Profit
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The final week of April was stocked with surprises, from Alphabet and Amazon announcing record Profits in Q1 to the launch of Google developer scholarships in Nigeria.
Below we have curated some of the major stories around the globe you might have missed.
Amazon makes record $26.9 billion during the pandemic
Amazon was one of a few companies that benefited from the pandemic, thanks to the rise of online shopping. In the company's latest earnings release, it reported a $26.9 billion profit between April 2020 to March 31st 2021.
This is more than the $24.7 billion the company made in profit between 2017 to 2019.
The report shows that the company's net sales have increased 44% from $75.5 billion in Q1 2020 to $108.5 billion in the first quarter of 2021. This is the 78th consecutive double-digit quarterly growth and marks Amazon's highest growth rate since 2011.
Other parts of the report show that Amazon now has more than 200 million paying prime members and 32% revenue growth in its Amazon Web Services cloud division.
CES will return to Las Vegas in 2022
After the pandemic upended initial plans for last year CES, one of the biggest tech events in the world went virtual.
However, the events governing board, the CTA, have announced that the massive consumer electronic show will finally be returning physically in 2022. The CTA also says it will continue to have a digital element.
According to the release, the event is scheduled for January 5-8.
Since the announcement, roughly 1,000 companies have committed to returning. The list thus far includes big wigs like Amazon, AMD, AT&T, Daimler AG, Dell, Google, Hyundai, IBM, Intel, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Qualcomm, Samsung Electronics and Sony.
Nigeria hits $1.5bn in crypto trading
Despite the ban on cryptocurrency trading in Nigeria, Nigerians are still heavily trading cryptocurrency. Paxful an international exchange has revealed that Nigeria is one of its biggest market.
As of April 2021, the top four countries by volume on Paxful aside from Nigeria are China, the United States of America, India, and Kenya.
Globally, over $5 billion has been traded by six million users on the platform. Of that, Nigeria contributed $1.5 billion from about 1.5 million users.
https://technext.ng/2021/04/07/bitcoin-rally-sees-coinbase-rake-in-1-8bn-revenue-in-q1-as-active-users-hit-6-1-million/
Apple fined $12M by Russian regulator
iPhone maker, Apple has been fined $12 million by Russia's antitrust regulator, the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) over complaints it unfairly cracked down on third-party parental control apps,
The fine comes in the same week that EU regulators are expected to issue charges of their own against Apple.
According to the FAS, an investigation started after receiving a complaint from Kaspersky Lab in March 2019, which claimed Apple had forced it to limit the functionality of its Safe Kids app shortly after Apple added the Screen Time feature to iOS 12.
The regulator has now pointed out that it wants Apple to take steps to ensure its own apps don't have an unfair advantage. It also mandated that developers of parental control apps can distribute their software without having to limit its functionality.
In response, Apple said it disagrees with the regulator's decision and will be issuing an appeal. "We worked with Kaspersky to get their app in compliance with rules that were put in place to protect children," an Apple spokesperson said.
Spotify adds support for paid podcasts
In February, Spotify announced that it was now allowing podcasters to offer subscriber-only content, published through its Anchor podcasting software. This came a week after Apple announced support for paid podcast subscriptions.
Creators on Spotify can now choose from three subscription tiers — $2.99, $4.99 or $7.99 per month.
However, where Apple said it would take 30% of first-year subscriptions and 15% after that, Spotify says it will give 100% of revenue to podcasters for the first two years, then only charging a 5% fee starting in 2023.
You can check out other news that happened during the week here. Have a nice weekend!!
https://technext.ng/2021/04/30/we-will-pay-agric-investment-platform-requid-responds-to-scam-allegations-amid-investor-outrage/

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A mixed-use project consisting of 316 residential units and over 60,000 square-feet of commercial space.
38-story, Class A Mixed-use residential tower with 439 apartment units and 52,180 square feet of retail and office space.
Austin Proper Hotel and Residences is a 32-story mixed-use building which includes 98 condominiums, a 244 key hotel, retail and state-of-the-art amenities.
Luxury hotel consisting of 70,000 square-feet with 80 boutique rooms and 7,500 square-feet of restaurant/retail space.


Any operation that uses a baghouse dust collection system must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the numerous baghouse filter options available in the market today. The type of filter bag you'll need to operate at maximum effectiveness and efficiency will depend on the baghouse design, the type of dust involved, and the specific operating conditions of your equipment.
Felted filter bags, made from polyester and aramid fibers, are some of the most commonly used cloth filters in modern baghouses today. However, filters can be made from many other types of fibers with many different types of finishes applied to these filters. These finishes were created to address specific needs of different baghouses to improve the dust cake release and/or the collection efficiency of the chosen filter media. The ePTFE membrane is among the most commonly used finishes today because of its ability to improve the cake release of sticky dusts and its unmatched ability to filter extremely small particles from the airstream.
Felted filters contain randomly "felted" fibers that are supported by a woven backing material known as a scrim. High energy cleaning techniques, such as pulse-jet cleaning, require the characteristics of strong felted fabrics. Felted bags can be made from an array of commodity and specialized fibers, including polyester, polypropylene, acrylic, fiberglass, Nomex®, Ryton® (polyphenylene sulfide), and P84® polyimide. Each fiber type has its own set of advantages and disadvantages for specific operating environments and offers varying levels of compatibility with a range of chemicals.
Polyester felt is the most cost-effective and widely used type of media in pulse-jet style baghouses. Polyester filters offer very good resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and dry heat degradation. For dry heat applications, polyester felt filters offer performance superior to any other synthetics with the exception of Nomex® (Aramid) and Teflon®. However, polyester isn't a good choice for moist heat applications because it is subject to hydrolytic degradation under certain circumstances. Polyester offers good resistance to most mineral and organic acids, weak alkalis, most oxidizing agents and most organic solvents. Typical applications range from cement plants to electric furnaces. Its normal maximum continuous operating temperature is 275°F.
Felted filter bag makers use various surface treatments to improve their dust cake release properties. These include singeing (exposing the surface fibers to an open flame that melts back the loose fiber ends to which dust particles could adhere), glazing (running the felt through two heated rollers to melt back the loose fiber ends and smooth the surface), and adding a water-and oil-repellent finish made of ePTFE (which is cheaper and more durable than an ePTFE membrane), as well as many others. To learn more about the various felted bag options, see Dry Dust Collector Filter Bags.
For the most challenging applications, the efficiency and cake release of a filter bag can be greatly enhanced by thermally bonding a thin membrane of ePTFE to the dust side of the filter bag media. Because they offer high filtering efficiency and cake release ability, ePTFE membrane filter bags such as SlyTex (Sly's ePTFE brand) provide the best available technology in terms of efficiency and filter life. The downside is that the membrane is extremely fragile and care must be taken when handling and installing this type of filter bag. The cost of these types of filter bags has dropped considerably in recent years; as ePTFE membrane bags become more popular, this trend should continue. An ePTFE membrane can be added to most types of fabric filter media.
In addition, ePTFE membrane filters have a distinct advantage over non-membrane filters due to differences in the way they filter out particulate. Non-ePTFE membrane filter bags filter particulates using depth filtration, which occurs when a layer of dust cake forms on the outside of the filter, and an accumulation of dust particles is deposited in the depth of the filter. Incoming particles are captured as they work their way through the dust cake and the depth of the filter. As time passes, more and more particles get trapped within the filter, leading to higher pressure drops and eventually filter "blinding," which reduces filter life. In contrast, ePTFE membrane filters use surface filtration to remove incoming particles. The ePTFE membrane works as the primary filter cake, collecting all of the particulate on the surface because the membrane has extremely small pores, which allow only the air and smallest of particles to pass through. This prevents dust particles from penetrating the filter fabric, which can lead to reduced airflow and filter blinding. The lack of a dust cake on the filter and embedded dust in the depth of the filter also help the dust collector run at a lower differential pressure over time. Pulse cleaning is more through and effective, resulting in a lower cost of operation if an on-demand cleaning system is incorporated.
A filter bag made from ePTFE fibers and with a ePTFE membrane (in other words, PTFE on PTFE) gives maximum emissions protection and cake release. When used as the main fiber for a filter bag, ePTFE (Teflon®) offers a normal maximum continuous operating temperature of 500°F. These bags are generally used for severe chemical environments at high temperatures. Common applications include coal-fired power plants, cement production, steel foundries, boilers, carbon black plants, soil remediation systems and incinerators. Furthermore, the low friction properties of ePTFE fibers provide excellent cake discharge. However, PTFE on PTFE is far from inexpensive and is typically used only after all the other options have failed.
It's possible to achieve high efficiency without an ePTFE membrane, which is important because of the fragile nature of the membrane. The latest innovation in felted filter bags is the development of high-efficiency felted filters constructed with ultra-fine "microfibers." Because fiber surface area and separation efficiency are directly related, these high efficiency felts can provide up to 10 times the efficiency of conventional felts in general filtration applications. Sly's high-efficiency felt offering, SlyHE, uses a proprietary blend that includes a high percentage of micro-denier (<1.0 denier) fibers, which significantly increases surface area and reduces pore size for greater separation efficiency without added weight. These cost-effective filters require no special installation.
SlyHE felts offer a variety of advantages over commodity felts, including higher filtration efficiency, extremely low emissions rates, and longer bag life due to reduced cleaning intervals. Because the performance of SlyHE felts is based on the total felt design, including a micro-denier fiber blend and heavy-duty scrim, they have significant advantages over ePTFE membrane laminated felts that rely on the fragile micro-thin lamination. These advantages include high efficiency without the fragile membrane, higher strength and durability, and the ability to handle oily, fatty, moist or abrasive dusts, as well as alcohol compounds. In contrast, ePTFE does not work well with liquid hydrocarbons (oily or fatty dust).
Which bag is right for your baghouse?
Dust type: The shape and size of the dust will determine which filter material can best capture the dust particles effectively. Small, angular particles (such as those in cement) have a high abrasive potential. Process dust will contain particles of varying sizes, ranging from those visible to the naked eye to sub-micron particles. One of the key advantages of ePTFE membrane filters is their efficiency in filtering sub-micron particles, which can be crucial to complying with OSHA and EPA regulations. In addition to a discussion of dust type, talk with your filter supplier about the velocity of the airflow transporting the dust and the filter unit and ductwork design in your facility. That can help them guide you toward a filter that can offer longer service life.
Temperature and humidity: Hygroscopic (moisture-absorbing and –retaining) dusts can quickly become sticky or agglomerative, potentially blinding the filter media. Hydrolysis (chemical breakdown of a compound in reaction to water and heat) can degrade some substrate materials, so it's important to avoid choosing these materials because they can quickly impact the ability of the filters to maintain efficiency.
Gas chemistry: In applications where the process conditions provide a potentially corrosive atmosphere, such as from acids or alkalis, choose the substrate material with care as they have very different characteristics and capabilities.
Safety considerations: Some dusts can be corrosive, toxic, or explosive. Selecting an appropriate substrate material, such as a substrate with chemical resistance and anti-static features, can help reduce these risks.
Filter cleaning mechanism: It's important for the vendor to understand how bags are cleaned and the details of the filter unit design to ensure that filters are not subject to undue stress or abrasion, which may affect service life. Filter bag design, in terms of reinforcement and installation, as well as the supporting cage configuration also should be evaluated when choosing the most appropriate substrate material.
For help in determining whether a felted or membrane bag will be most cost-effective for your specific filtering application, contact Sly for a free assessment of your operating conditions.


experience. It might come from a specific source, but it is universal."
omnipotent father, ever invisible but ever present in his very absence."
"meaningfully reduced to its most vulnerable members, women and children."
because she lived near his school.
world, another reality," explains Norikian.
that directs you hands and brush," he continues.
and got punished for it," he remembers.
the time," says Norikian, the son of a mason.
only passion was painting. I wanted to become a painter."
exhibited in Canada, Germany, Argentina, France, and the US.
was launched in California and Canada.
himself. "But, I use the canvas to protest, to complain to the viewer."
says something, it's not literal."
Of course, there's a marketing concern here, too, says Norikian laughingly.
"Armenians don't buy nudes — the husband wants it, but the wife doesn't."
to his move to Paris in 1976 to escape the war.
paint to find out why I live."
Norikian wonders, "Why am I born Armenian? Born not in my own homeland but in a distant land. This is the major agony for me."
angry. The importance is not that it is Armenian, but it is human freedom."
weak, the unloved, the oppressed and the rejected."


While the Rubicon Theatre is primarily known for theatrical productions, music was the focus last week as the Music for Changing Times festival descended on the intimate theater. The event was presented by Music2Life and featured a host of activities throughout the week, including readings of the Rubicon's upcoming play-in-progress, The Folk Rock Project (performed by The Lonesome Travelers, pictured), a songwriting class and showcase, a national songwriting competition concert and an awards ceremony that saw Joel Levin, Justine Bennett, Robert Quindaro and C.h.a.d. the Change take home honors. The closing-night benefit concert included a diverse selection of artists performing socially aware songs. The highlight was a performance by legendary folkies Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey. The overall focus of the week was to address the future of socially themed music and how it pertains to a new generation of songwriters. When performers at the songwriting concert launched into an a cappella rendition of "If I Had Hammer," it was a powerful moment which proved that activism and the arts are still very much alive.


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The Idaho Business Review will publish its first Idaho Women of the Year magazine and host an event honoring the recipients on Feb. 21. The magazine will be inserted in the Feb. 27 edition of the Idaho Business Review.
The event, held at 7 p.m. in the Boise Centre on the Grove, will honor each of the women individually. There will also be a no-host bar reception and silent auction for the Junior League of Boise from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the same location.
There is limited seating at the event. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased by calling the Idaho Business Review office at 336-3768 ext. 11. Deadline for reservations is Monday, Feb. 13, at 5 p.m.
Sydney R. Sallabanks, University of Idaho, Boise campus; K&#226ren Sander, Downtown Boise Association; Beth Schafer, George Fox University; Kathy Sewell, Idaho Women's Network; Linda Copple Trout, Idaho Supreme Court Justice; Jodi Vanderpool, Covenant Dove Inc.; Vicki White, Title One Corp.; and Jane A. Wittemeyer, Intermountain Forest Association.


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The chapter in the book Ciudad espejo [Mirror City] by the Arts Faculty of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia [National University of Colombia] (2009), written by Natalia Gutiérrez, explains in detail the importance of the discussion concerning global and local identity addressed in María Isabel Rueda's work Lo uno y lo otro [One and the Other]. This work shows how young people in a city (Bogotá, for example) address and articulate contradictory ideas about "identity" in their daily lives. The project, produced between 2000 and 2004, consists of a series of large photographs of pedestrians in Bogotá wearing Che Guevara T-shirts. According to Gutiérrez, these people do not necessarily identify with the image on the shirt in ideological terms, nor do they treat it as they would a simple logo or brand of clothing. Instead, they see it as a flexible sort of common cultural archive that is both global and Latin American. This is such an imprecise definition that the concept of "unique identity" becomes challenging and sometimes impossible, leading to "the subject's multiple identifications." According to Gutiérrez, "Lo uno y lo otro [One and the Other] makes us think about contaminated identity, which is a liberating term because it refers to a permeable substance that has been made with the detritus of human activity. To be contaminated means to listen and accept." This chapter also discusses Rueda's importance within the context of the country's artistic milieu, explores the methodology of her work, and includes 12 color photographs.
This document opens the door to broader research into the works of the Colombian artist María Isabel Rueda (b. 1972). It is a valuable critical review of one of her most important works that also sheds light on her earlier work. Here, too, we can detect several of the themes that also interested some of her contemporary artists: the ambivalent concept of Latin American identity, the forms of communication created by inhabitants of large urban areas, and how these are expressed.
María Isabel Rueda stands out among the artists of her generation due to the clarity and sensitivity of her methodical, rigorous questioning of the mechanisms behind the function of contemporary images: their uses, their choices, and their hierarchies. Rueda also proposes new forms through which to understand and reorient such mechanisms, allowing her to address those images—hitherto burdened with meaning—in multiple, occasionally ambivalent ways.
Rueda's work Lo uno y lo otro [One and the Other] expresses these concerns through a research project carried out on the streets of Bogotá, and the resulting collection of photographs. Some of her other works reflect her thoughts on the subject of drawing, and include collective projects that arose out of social networks forged in art workshops, classrooms, and photography classes that she has taught in a variety of places and circumstances in Bogotá.
In Rueda's opinion, the photographs in Lo uno y lo otro are the result of a powerful initial attraction to her unknown subjects. These photographs attempt to create a fleeting bond between the photographer and her subjects, documenting genuine moments of trust when people appear comfortable and drawn to the camera. Rueda insists that she does not take random shots, and never photographs people without their knowledge or when they are unprepared.
Natalia Gutiérrez (b. 1955) has worked in the field of art criticism and curating in Colombia for the last 15 years, since 1994. She has published a number of books of her essays on art in Colombia, including: Cruces [Crosses] (1999), on the work of José Alejandro Restrepo (b. 1959), in which she describes and discusses changing paradigms in contemporary art; Arte, para todos [Art, For Everybody] (2004), a general interest essay on art history; and Leer, mirar, escribir [Read, Look, Write] (2006), a reflection on writing within the artistic context of the academy at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
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Scares That Care Charity Weekend Convention: How Robert Ford Got Me From Ohio to Virginia with a Single Piece of Paper
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Scares That Care is a charity that was started in 2007 by Joe Ripple. Joe is a retired Baltimore County, Maryland, Police Detective. He started Scares that Care as a tribute to the daughter of a fellow officer after she succumbed to a terminal illness.
The goal of the charity originally was to help those fighting breast cancer or childhood illness. The mission was expanded by Kane Hodder (Yea, Jason Voorhees) when he asked Scares that Care to take over his burn survivor program.
Scares That Care prides itself on being an organization with no salaries. No one gets a paycheck. All of the proceeds go to the families that need assistance from the charity. To quote their website, "We do this because it's the right thing to do, and we want to represent the Horror community in the best light possible."
Every year for the past six years, Scares that Care has a horror-themed charity weekend in Williamsburg, Virginia. They have a ton of different horror celebrities and an additional ton of spooky vendors. There are costume contests and "scare-aoke." They have live readings and The Rocky Horror Picture Show performance. They also get some of the best horror authors to come in with their books and pens, ready to sign.
So obviously I wanted to go. I mean, they had all of my favorite things in one place. There were a few problems with me getting there. For one thing, I live in northeast Ohio and the convention is in Williamsburg, Virginia. For another, I have twin toddlers with whom I stay at home. I thought that it just wasn't in the realm of possibilities for me to go this year. Next year. That's what I kept thinking to myself.
Being an active "bookstagrammer," I chat with horror authors from time to time. So when Bob Ford learned I wouldn't be going, he said that I'd be missed and that he hoped I would make it next year. And that was that.
But on the first day of the convention, I got a notification that Bob had tagged me in a photo. (WHAT?! AN AUTHOR I REALLY ADMIRE TAGGED ME IN SOMETHING OMG OMG OMG!) He had decided to do shout outs to all those he knew that wanted to be there but couldn't make it happen. In the photo, Bob Ford, John Boden, and Jacob Haddon held up a sheet of paper that said "Hello from Scares That Care! @pageandparlor." (I'm not crying, you are.) I immediately showed it to my husband and gushed over how awesome these authors were being and how cool it was that they did that.
AND THEN MY HUSBAND DID THE COOLEST THING. He made sure the twins had a babysitter for while he would be at work, he made sure my car got an oil change and looked up hotels for me. (Scares That Care does have a block of hotel rooms reserved in the Hilton Doubletree, where the convention is held, but there weren't any left at that point.)So the next morning, on the second day of the conference, I picked up my sister and we started the nine-hour drive from Ohio to Virginia.
We got to the convention at 8 pm that night and there were no vendors set up. We knew there was a costume contest happening and "scare-aoke" was going to start soon. So we went to the bar and grabbed a drink to relax for a little bit. I turned around and practically crashed into Josh Malerman. I know, I was fangirling like a maniac. But we chatted for a while about his books and the convention and he was so down to earth and kind. That's when I knew that this trip would go down in the books. We had been there for four seconds and I already met and talked to one of my literary heroes.
Josh Malerman and I in the first 4 seconds of me being there
I met Matt Hayward, who I had talked to online a bunch of times and I was so excited to meet. Matt acted as my welcoming committee. He introduced me to a bunch of authors and publishers. We saw Bob Ford reading from Penny for Your Thoughts, the book he co-authored with Matt. You should probably read that book because they are working on making it a series as you read this article.
Paul Tremblay and I just chilling like besties
Do you ever have that dream where you're just sitting around a table talking to all of your idols and heroes about life and movies? Where they tell funny stories and laugh at your jokes? Where you are all just sitting around like old friends having a drink? WELL, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED NEXT.
That night, I talked to Paul Tremblay and Patrick Lacey about horror movies. Aaron Dries taught me about the drop bears of Australia, and insisted that I come to his table the following day with a hot beverage to do something called "The Tim Tam Slam." (We'll get to that later though.) Matt Serafini, Scott Cole and Adam Cesare all laughed at my story about how I was able to get to this convention. C.V. Hunt wanted to know about the book I was reading at the time and how I liked it. Brian Keene actually hugged me! We eventually all called it a night and went our separate ways to get what little sleep we could before the final day of the convention.
I know I'm bragging, guys, but this is exactly what it's like at the Scares That Care Charity Weekend. Multiple authors said that this was "the family reunion convention." They told me that this was the most laid back convention that they go to every year. Everyone said that Scares That Care really encourages people to just hang out with their favorite authors. A few authors said that other conventions are more "work," and that this one was more about meeting readers and connecting with them. They're having a great time and raising money for a great cause.
Sunday came along and my sister and I rolled ourselves out of bed and pumped ourselves full of caffeine as we prepared to go to the convention, but this time, in the daylight. When we walked in, the vibe was exactly the same. There were more people and more vendors, but everyone was still just as welcoming, kind and laid back.
Did I mention that the whole place was decked out in spooky decorations and bloody handprints? Because oh yeah, the whole place was decked out in spooky decorations and bloody handprints. It was like Halloween took over The Double Tree and no one was complaining. We were, after all, all there for a horror-themed convention.
We walked around and looked at the tons of vendors selling everything from scary soaps to super spicy hot sauce. There was an escape room that we sadly didn't have time to go through. We met a bunch of horror celebrities like Kane Hodder and Sid Haig. We walked around and I bought more books than I am comfortable admitting. I had to stop myself from buying books after a certain point because I didn't have enough strength to carry anymore and I like the idea of not going broke.
Just me holding like half of the books I purchased at the convention
Now, to go off-topic slightly, I need to tell you about the (now infamous) Tim Tam Slam. When I got to Aaron Dries table, hot beverage in hand, he knew what I was there for. I bought my books from him that he so kindly signed and he brought out the Tim Tams. I found that Tim Tams are Australian chocolate cookies and to slam them, you bite of each end and drink your hot beverage through it. But I had to be careful to eat it quickly because once that liquid goes through the cookie, the cookie basically explodes. What you're seeing below is a series of pictures showing off my very first Tim Tam Slam (I recommend it, if you get the chance).
Matt Hayward and Patrick Lacey holding down their author's table like champs
I hit up a few more authors' tables before my sister and I had to hit the road back to Ohio and responsibilities. Matt Serafini, Adam Cesare and Scott Cole all had a table together and they were all awesome to talk to. They told me about their books and upcoming projects. By the way, Adam Cesare's new book that comes out in 2020 sounds like it's going to be amazing and we should all be getting really excited for it. Matt Hayward and Patrick Lacey had some amazing books at their table and were very cool to talk to.
After we finished the rounds of the convention, my sister and I headed back home to be adults and run errands and avoid laundry. The trip was long and we were both very tired. Even as I sit here writing this, I still have yet to catch up on sleep. I'm still reeling from this weekend. It is hard to believe that these experiences actually happened and, if it weren't for the pictures and mass amounts of signed books, I might have thought it was some kind of a fever dream.
It's really hard to put into words what it is like walking into a room full of people and seeing your people. Because that's what you do. You walk in and think to yourself, "These people are my people." That is just what Scares That Care Charity Weekend is like. It's laid back and fun. When you are there, you meet so many wonderful people and have so many neat experiences. You might see Batman and a member of Gwar singing The Backstreet Boys. You might find out that one of your favorite authors does not like your favorite newer horror movie (Paul Tremblay, you made some excellent points, but I am holding firm). Whatever experiences you have at Scares That Care Charity Weekend, you are sure to have fun and support a great cause while you're at it. Hopefully, I'll see you there next year.
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I have been in a funk lately. It's actually a familiar funk that I revisit occasionally.
I know that much of what has contributed to that has been the constant mental chatter about what I need to do as we prepare for our first of two moves this year. I've been trying my hardest to stay positive, to see the bright sides, and to stay productive.
However, this isn't the entire picture. At home and in my private life, I. AM. A. MESS. PCS time ratchets up my usual anxiety to a degree that I become hard to live with and things like taking all three kids to the grocery store on a crowded afternoon start to cause fight-or-flight reactions. Too much noise. Too much chaos. Too many stimuli competing for my focus.
My overwhelm and concern for details about future circumstances frequently results in unkindness towards myself, shortness and impatience with Ryan, eye-twitching, loss of sleep, and truly feeling disoriented because I begin to lose focus and become unable to distinguish which "most important" task comes next. I fight against this with prayer, with venting to Ryan and a few close folks, and by making lists and just diving in. There *may be* more-than-usual crying too.
You see, it isn't just the details about packing up our belongings, making appointments for final well visits, or researching kids' activities in the next place that causes mental overwhelm. There's also the very deep and emotional aspects of moving that deluge my brain waves.
I vacillate between feeling excited for a new adventure and feeling tender and sad about leaving behind Augusta. I could get lost in Googling homeschool activities in South Carolina and 15 minutes later look out my back window at the kids' forts and cry because I know it's going to be tough for them to walk away from something they have built: literal forts as well as friendships with neighbors. I'll push those feelings inside and get up and get busy doing something, anything to distract me.
It's a weird combination of trying to stay in the moment of today (schooling the kids, making dinner, getting to soccer practice), manage your grief over leaving a space that's brought your family three years of wonderful memories (feeling nostalgia when you're with friends you're about to say goodbye to, walking the halls of places you won't see again), and embrace the simultaneous optimism AND fear of the unknown that is right around the corner (painting a table to use on your next porch, ordering new bedding for one of the kids who'll switch beds, researching off-post churches in Columbia).
To go one deeper, a hidden part of my fear of moving to a new place is wondering what will that new place will have for me? Right now I have been called to homeschool our children and that usually consumes a large part of my time and energy, but beyond that? What will I do at our next duty station? Will there be a chance for me to flex my professional muscles again? Will there be a great network of military spouses? Will I have a neighbor or friend in whom I can confide? Will there be any opportunities outside our home for me to serve or give or share? What will Claire's purpose be and how will she fulfill that?
I have spoken recently with Ryan and a friend who is a more senior military spouse than me, and revealed that I have kind of gotten stuck in this area. I have found myself feeling worn-out trying to discern and plan for what it is God will place in my path at the next stop. I have found myself feeling lost. Adrift. Invisible. When this process is constantly being repeated, there's only so much fresh steam you can muster.
Maybe these feelings have been in part due to turning 40 this year, or maybe it's just a common military spouse predicament. I know in my head that my true identity is in Christ, but on a practical day-to-day level, there are legitimate concerns over where I fit into the picture beyond my role as wife and mother, military spouse, dependent.
Those are just parts of me, they aren't who I am. Despite the fact that much of my time and energy goes into filling those roles, there is so often a tension and strain in a place I keep hidden. I spend time wondering what it is beyond those roles that fills me up.
This isn't a commentary on women's roles, working outside the home or not, submission, or ____________. This is simply an honest admission that I can be a faithful follower of Jesus, I can love and honor my husband, I can love, shape, and mold my children and still feel a twinge of longing for something else that I'm looking to fulfill.
Over the years, I have filled this something else by teaching college classes, by leading Bible studies or women's ministry groups, by writing a book and sharing on this blog, by being invested in a small prayer group, or by writing for or serving on projects that help build up other women.
With the current situation of military life, those something else things must be sought out and developed. They don't happen by chance or by waiting around for those opportunities to simply fall into your lap. Those something else things are vital to me, and yet their occurrence and availability aren't promised or always easily spotted. They take work.
As a military spouse, this is an ongoing cycle. And while Ryan will arrive in Columbia and have a "job," duty, and mission surrounded by people, I will arrive and get to work making our house a home, setting up a new school year, and searching out opportunities for our three kids to get involved. Guess what will get pushed down on the list of important things as the more pressing and urgent details of life will take precedence? Something else.
Our service members serve; we search. Ryan will set to work serving. I will set to work searching. Serving usually has a clear cut mission. Searching is tiresome work of hunting, foraging, and rummaging.
In trying to recreate or search for my identity, my role, or the work or activities that will define and fill me at our next new place I begin to feel so drained and worn out that I want to zone out on social media, binge Netflix, isolate myself crawl in a hole. I know this isn't the answer. And while admitting the tiredness and finding true rest is important, that something else craving is always waiting for me when I get still enough to engage with my thoughts and feelings.
I want to share some wisdom from something I've been reading lately that has articulated this place of ambivalence and anxiety that has been plaguing me. This idea has caused me to consider an entirely different approach to the idea of personal purpose.
Eureka! That's it! When I read this it hit me that I have been wearing myself out in every way in my searching and working to fill my something else. While I know on an eternal level that man's chief end or purpose is to glorify God and enjoy him forever, this isn't what I think Allen is getting at.
His words resonated with me and articulated the idea that I need to "conceive of a legitimate purpose" in my heart and get to cultivating or accomplishing it. I need to think through this concretely and determine a purpose or end that doesn't have to change or shift each time we move. I need to figure out my purpose or something else that can travel with me. I don't need to feel limited or crippled by all of the moving, relocating, and reinventing that military life demands of me. I need to see it as an opportunity to find a purpose that is mobile.
There's a new buzzword (phrase) that many military spouses and even entrepreneurs are using, "location independent." This essentially means that your job or career doesn't depend on a particular location, office, or building. Being location independent means that you can literally work from anywhere.
Translated, I understand this to mean that if I want to move beyond my mental clutter and overly emotional angst about finding my something else each time we move, I need a new paradigm.
I need to pray and seek, think and consider, and make a plan (resolution and energy developed). Instead of being a victim of my nomadic circumstances, I need to take the reins of my situation, find out what it is that I can do that energizes me as Claire (beyond wife, mom, friend), utilize the resources, strengths, and gifts at my disposal and set out to accomplish it.
When life begins to get hectic and overwhelming it's easy to believe that you must be the only person who feels this tension or has these thoughts. But I don't think that's absolutely true. While I may be significantly slightly more in tune with my emotions than most, I know I'm not alone in feeling this tension for something else.


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