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The '''mesomeric effect''' or '''resonance effect''' in [[chemistry]] is a property of [[substituent]]s or [[functional group]]s in a [[chemical compound]]. The effect is used in a qualitative way and describes the electron withdrawing or releasing properties of substituents based on relevant [[resonance structure]]s and is symbolized by the letter '''M'''. The mesomeric effect is negative ('''-M''') when the substituent is an electron-withdrawing group and the effect is positive ('''+M''') when based on resonance the substituent is an electron releasing group.
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*Examples of -M substituents: [[acetyl]] (UPAC ethanoyl) - [[nitrile]] - [[nitro]]
'''Drew Allison Carey''' (born [[May 23]], [[1958]] in [[Cleveland, Ohio]], [[United States|USA]]) is an [[actor]] and [[comedian]] famous for his black-rimmed glasses. A former [[United States Marine Corps|United States Marine]] reservist, he adopted his trademark [[crew cut]] during his time in the service.
*Examples of +M substituents: [[alcohol]] - [[amine]]
The net electron flow from or to the substituent is determined also by the [[inductive effect]]. It's important to note that the mesomeric effect as a result of p - orbital overlap (resonance) has absolutely no effect on this inductive effect, as the inductive effect is purely to do with the [[electronegativity]] of the atoms and their structural chemistry (which atoms are connected to which).
Carey was working as a [[stand-up comedian]] in [[1991]] when he appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson]]''. His performance that night brought the house down and impressed [[Johnny Carson]] personally. Carey claims he reached the limit on his credit card the next day returning calls from interested casting directors, and he credited Carson with making his career. He subsequently appeared in a number of supporting roles on television shows, some them alongside [[Kathy Kinney]], in which he developed the character of a hapless middle-class bachelor. In [[1995]] [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] began showing ''[[The Drew Carey Show]]'', a [[Situation comedy|sitcom]] that featured Carey and Kinney in their previous characters. Carey played the assistant director of personnel at a department store in [[Cleveland, Ohio]]. Carey also hosted the United States version of the [[improvisational theatre|improvisational comedy]] show, ''[[Whose Line Is It Anyway?]]''
The concepts of mesomeric effect, '''mesomerism''' and '''mesomer''' were introduced by [[Christopher Kelk Ingold|Ingold]] in 1938 as an alternative to the [[Linus Pauling|Pauling's]] synonymous concept of [[resonance effect|resonance]] <ref>''If It's Resonance, What Is Resonating?'' Kerber, Robert C. . J. Chem. Educ. '''2006''' 83 223. [http://www.jce.divched.org/Journal/Issues/2006/Feb/abs223.html Abstract]</ref>. Mesomerism is in this context is often encountered in German and French literature but in English literature the term resonance dominates.
In [[1997]], Carey published his [[autobiography]], entitled ''Dirty Jokes and Beer: Stories of the Unrefined'', where he shared memories of his early childhood, how his father died when Drew was eight years old, his revelation that he was once sexually molested, his bouts with [[clinical depression|depression]], his failed attempts at [[suicide]], his [[college fraternity]] years while attending [[Kent State University]], and his professional career up to that time.
In [[2000]], he received an honorary [[Ph.D.]] degree from [[Cleveland State University]].
* IUPAC [[Gold Book]] [http://www.iupac.org/goldbook/M03844.pdf definition]
== See also ==
Carey was the first TV star (as opposed to wrestler or athlete) to ever enter the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]]'s 30-man "[[Royal Rumble]]" battle royal match in [[2001]]; he was promoting an improv comedy [[pay per view]] at the time. He appeared in a few backstage segments before his brief participation in the match; he eliminated himself by offering a bribe and then fleeing the ring when [[Glen Jacobs|Kane]] came out.
* [[List of publications in chemistry#Organic chemistry|Important publications in organic chemistry]]
== References ==
Drew Carey is also known for his Republican leanings and has expressed support for the [[Libertarian Party]]. ''[[The Drew Carey Show]]'' often supported a libertarian critique of [[political correctness]], government regulations, [[racism]] and [[sexism]] and anti-gay bias with Carey's cross-dressing brother, Drew dating a [[bisexuality|bisexual]] woman (played by [[Illeana Douglas]]) for two episodes, an ongoing storyline that was critical of the [[Boy Scouts of America]] exclusionary policy against gay men, and supportive of [[same-sex marriage]]. Since the show was cancelled, however, Drew has clarified that he is more of a conservative with libertarian leanings, and that he said he was libertarian to avoid a Hollywood bias against conservatives.
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For [[The WB Television Network|The WB's]] [[2004 in television|2004]]-[[2005 in television|2005]] [[prime time]] schedule, Carey co-produced and starred in ''[[Drew Carey's Green Screen Show]]'', a [[spin-off]] of ''[[Whose Line Is It Anyway]]''. It was cancelled by the WB, but picked up shortly afterward by [[Comedy Central]].
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Philanthrophically, Carey is known for his support of [[libraries]]. On [[May 2]], [[2000]], in a celebrity edition of ''[[Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?]]'', he selected the Ohio Library Foundation to receive his $500,000 earnings. He credits libraries for launching his comedy career. After he left the Reserve, he followed up on a suggestion by a friend that he go into comedy by checking out books on how to write jokes from the library.
Carey is also known for being a devoted [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Cleveland Indians|Indians]] and [[US Soccer]] fan. When he promoted ''The Drew Carey Show'' in 1995, at the same time the Indians were making a miraculous run at the [[World Series]], he poked fun at the rest of baseball by saying, "Finally, it's ''your'' team that sucks!" He is also credited as being a fan of the Scottish soccer team [[Rangers F.C.]]. He is also a season ticket holder with the [[Los Angeles Galaxy]].
[[Comedy Central]] ranked him number 84 on its list of the 100 greatest standups of all time.
Drew has also made a cameo appearance in the game [[The Sims]], but only in the [[The Sims House Party|House Party]] expansion pack. To make him appear, your Sims must throw a successful party, which will cause a limo to show up and Drew will join the festivities. Drew is a fan of [[The Sims]] series, and has been said to play it often. During one April Fool's episode of [[The Drew Carey Show]], a scene takes place completely within [[The Sims]]. He also loves playing Runescape.
Drew also has played on the [[World Poker Tour]] in the Hollywood Home games for The Cleveland Public Library charity.
You can sometimes see Drew Carey on the sidelines of US National Team soccer games as a press photographer [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/richard_deitsch/06/14/drew.carey/index.html]. His images are sold via wire services under a pseudonym.
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* CNN: [http://edition.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/9804/01/drew.carey/ Drew Carey leads 'smoke-in' to protest ban]
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* [http://www.worldpokertour.com/players/?x=profile&id=848 World Poker Tour Profile]
* [http://reason.com/9711/fe.int.carey.shtml "Stand-Up Guy"], interview with Carey in ''[[Reason (magazine)|Reason]]'' by [[Nick Gillespie]] and Steve Kurtz
Councilman Sean Brenna of Parma, Ohio has commended Carey for placing Parma (an exclusive community near Cleveland) on the world stage.
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