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There's still the issue of how the data is saved, though. What type of array should be used to handle this type of graphical data?
The textures are already made and be "drawn" onto the tiles. This eliminates having hundreds of different transition tiles because realistic transition can be easily made. There most likely be some antialiasing on the edges for a more natural look.
Fuji replied to anonomous990's topic in For BeginnersWhy are you using NetBeans for c++ would be the first question? Use a c++-specific IDE and things should be much easier.
Fuji replied to link161's topic in For BeginnersWell, it's a bit hard to read. Documentation and spacing are important (if not others, for yourself and your professors). Most of it is just formatting, but it's still fairly clear what the program is and how it works. I know how it's like to work with classes in c++ (it's not the nicest thing in the world), and this is certainly a start. You seem to have followed proper OO design, too (unless I missed something). Keep working at it. On a side note, just to get a scope of college/university programming, what did you cover in your previous programming class?
Fuji posted a topic in For BeginnersSo, I'm currently in the process of making a map editor. Right now, I admittedly don't have too much done but my concern is with my Tile class (this is in Java, by the way). I'd like to have my editor similar to a paint program, having different brushes to draw textures and such. However, I'm wondering how I store the texture data when it happens that half of the tile is of texture A and another half is of texture B. I know I should use some type of array, but by using a byte[width*height*4] I'd basically just be saving an image (which is obviously not good when maps will get large and numerous). I'm also using LWJGL, so that may factor into a good solution. Thanks in advance!
Yeah, that's pretty much how my item class is right now. For a first release, I think that should manage fairly well, creating an item upon very specific circumstances. Additional types can be added later, but right now I have a 'list' of types the item can be which must be assigned upon construction, so that should cover even more.
Quote:Original post by Net-Ninja One good approach would be to associate a lua script to each item type. Since items can vary greatly in complexity and application a very general approach is the best. Writing a script for each item would make it easier to add, remove and alter items. Well, I'm actually using Groovy/Grails for the game. Scripts are supported by Grails, but that'd basically be a waste of time compared to simple CRUD support which would basically cover the same actions. It's definitely not something I'm against considering, though. It's really a technology-related question, though. I'm not sure how many people have overlapped Grails and game design so far.
I'm sorry. By Item, I'm referring to an RPG item which the player possesses. I'll be implementing it in a 2D game.
Fuji posted a topic in For BeginnersI have an Item class mapped out, but I'm unsure of implementation from here on. It seems that using only a single class could be difficult to manage. However, writing a class for each item which would always have the same values seems a bit boilerplate. How have you implemented items? I won't be using xml, but it may be possible to use a service to create items (or simply use CRUD). Any opinions are welcome.
Fuji replied to Fuji's topic in For BeginnersFor future reference for handling tileset and spritesheet Images, would it be a safe assumption that I should use a BufferedImage not typed as an Image in order to access pixel data directly? It seems like getSubImage() is exactly what I'd need! Thanks a lot; I can make some good progress with this information :)
Fuji posted a topic in For BeginnersI'm unsure of which class I should instantiate. I've seen BufferedImage, ImageIcon, and Image with the getResource() method called. I'm not entirely sure of the differences between the classes, but it's crucial that I know how to proceed. My first guess would be that BufferedImage uses less memory, but I'm not quite sure. I'll be doing animation and such, by the way. Thanks in advance; I've searched a few sites but there seems to be contradiction.
Fuji posted a topic in For BeginnersWhat I'm really lacking lately is inspiration, but it's important that I improve my programming skills by continued practice. Are there any sites that have lists of assignments or problems that I could solve? I've tried to make a game but I really need to make simpler things first and expand my scope of knowledge. If programming languages are central to the problems, I'll most likely use Java (that's what I'll have in college).
I looked at the decision grid (thanks for the tip, by the way) and it seems fairly equal. Now, the InfoSci major seems to cover many more topics, which seems pretty good as I'm not holed into a certain grind of the same subject. Further, I don't think that the InfoSci Major requires learning c++ and instead focuses on Java and such, which I happen to have an affinity for. I never really wanted to make 3D programs, so the Open GL course in the computer science major isn't needed, but I believe that falls in a category of classes you must take three of (thus, it's not required). I love computer science, but I also love a lot of variety. I'm just not sure if such a mixed degree counts for a lot due to the sporadic nature of the classes, but needless to say, there is definitely for me in there somewhere and the required internship will definitely be a big deal. I also have, or will have, credits for some of the courses in both majors by the time I get to college so that's always nice. I think I'll speak with several teachers at school and see their opinions on me going for a particular degree.
I'm interested in both of these two, otherwise I wouldn't be debating it. They're both technically interdisciplinary computer science majors, so it really depends on what backing material will help the most. I don't have a college education obviously, so I don't know how much math is needed on a day-to-day programming basis. Further, writing abilities aren't dependent on a college education ( but that will help ). I'm just contemplating the relevance. The Information Sciences major seems to be a garbled mess of quite a few things, but I happen to like most of those subjects. However, the only subject I truly dislike is history; that means I'd really be fine with either. Sometimes I don't like math because it get difficult, but sometimes I don't like English because I have to write ten-page papers on Ibsen. That's just expected of difficult courses. Sometimes mathematic applications are difficult for real-world situations, but there's most likely a class that bridges this gap present in both majors. There is math in both majors, but it's definitely most intense for the plain computer science major.
Fuji posted a topic in Games Career DevelopmentI have already been accepted to a college, and I planned on going for computer science. However, I had a campus preview today and discovered there is actually another major that relates to computer science. This interdisciplinary major happens to focus on communication, language, computing, et cetera. Of course, there is not as much math involved in this major but it seems like quite a mix of talents so I'm not sure how marketable it really is. However, the diversity would most likely keep me interested. On a final note, the major is called "Information Sciences". I'd just like some opinions between these two subjects of study.

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Nanoparticle research and development have brought significant breakthroughs in many areas of basic and applied sciences. However, efficiently collecting nanoparticles in large quantities in pure and natural systems is a major challenge in nanoscience. This review article has focused on experimental investigation and implications of nanoparticles in soil, clay, geological and environmental sciences. An automated ultrafiltration device (AUD) apparatus was used to demonstrate efficient collection and separation of nanoparticles in highly weathering red soils, black soils, and gouge of earthquake fault, as well as zeolite. The kaolinite, illite, goethite, and hematite were identified in highly weathering red soils. Transmission electron microscopic (TEM) images showed the presence of hematite nanoparticles on the surface coating of kaolinite nanoparticles and aggregated hematite nanoparticles overlapping the edge of a kaolinite flake in a size range from 4 to 7 nm. The maximum crystal violet (CV) and methylene blue (MB) adsorption amount of smectite nanoparticles (<100 nm) separated by black soils were about two to three times higher than those of bulk sample (<2000 nm). The smectite nanoparticles adsorb both CV and MB dyes efficiently and could be employed as a low-cost alternative to remove cationic dyes in wastewater treatment. Quartz grain of <50 nm was found in the gouge of fault by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and TEM observation. Separated quartz could be used as the index mineral associated with earthquake fracture and the finest grain size was around 25 nm. Comparing the various particle-size fractions of zeolite showed significant differences in surface area, Si to Al molar ratio, morphology, crystallinity, framework structure, and surface atomic structure of nanoparticles from those of the bulk sample prior to particle-size fractionations. The AUD apparatus has the characteristics of automation, easy operation, and high efficiency in the separation of nanoparticles and would, thus, facilitate future nanoparticle research and developments in basic and applied sciences.
Nanoparticles, which are smaller than 100 nm, are important in industrial and environmental applications because of their high specific surface area (SSA) and surface reactivity and their associated properties of adsorbing or binding to organic and trace metal contaminants. For example, in industrial applications, SSA and porosity properties of fine particles, including nanoparticles are of important properties in many field researches, especially the surface and interface reaction of solids such as catalyzed reaction [
Nanoparticle collection techniques have been developed for micro/nano-particle separation, such as split-flow lateral-transport thin-cell fractionation [
The purpose of this review article was to present an overview of publications related to the separation and collection of nanoparticles in basic and applied sciences. In some cases references to experimental investigation and implications of nanoparticles are given the separation and efficiency collect nanoparticles in pure and natural systems. Those are valuable studies linking separation and collection methods studies from highly weathered red soils with mineral nanoparticles, black soils rich in smectite nanoparticles, and gouge of earthquake fault containing quartz nanoparticles in natural system, as well as zeolite nanoparticles in pure system.
The first-generation AUD apparatus included the power system for automated hydraulic operation and the syringe device and the filtration and collection systems for collecting nanoparticles [
The filtration and collection system included eight syringe devices (35 mL × 8) (Terumo, Tokyo, Japan), filtering devices (25-mm filter discs × 8) (Pall, New York, NY, USA) and eight collecting bottles (50 mL × 8). Each of the syringe devices included a syringe barrel and a plunger assembly. The syringe device had a male luer inlet at a sample receiving end of the barrel to which the filtering device was attached. The filtering device included a cone-shaped lid, an O-ring, a membrane filter and a cylindrical holder assembly. The cone-shaped lid had a female luer inlet on its top connected to the syringe device for flow of the suspensions to the membrane filter where the nanoparticles were collected by hydraulic power. The filtrates were gathered in a collecting bottle.
For collecting a large quantity of nanoparticles, the second-generation AUD apparatus was developed, which included sampling suspension bottle, container device, power system, filtering mixer device, and collecting bottle (
The power system (
Separation and collection methods of nanoparticles are of paramount importance in research on their nature and physicochemical properties, for understanding their associated properties of adsorbing or binding to organic and trace metal contaminants, as well as in industrial applications (e.g., adsorbent and catalytic, reinforcing and waterproofing agents). However, how to collect nanoparticles with high efficiency and in large quantities in natural systems is a challenge in environmental sciences. Nanoparticles will aggregate and settle from solution very quickly by coagulation because of their surface reactivity at the nano-scale and their relatively large surface area. This characteristic presents great difficulty in collecting nanoparticles. For this reason, methods of collecting nanoparticles generally allow nanoparticles to well disperse in suspensions. In coagulation sedimentation-processes, large particles (
Microfiltration membranes with pore sizes of 450, 300, 220, and 100 nm were commonly used in general laboratories. Ultrafiltration membranes with pore sizes of 50, 25 and 1 nm were also commercially available, and thus it was convenient to use these membranes to separate nanoparticles. The syringe method was adequate for separation of particles by using a microfiltration membrane with the pore size of 450 nm [
Photograph showing the second-generation automated ultrafiltration device (AUD) apparatus for separation of nanoparticles. The sampling suspensions were gathered in a bottle of 10 L (
Schematic diagram of the second-generation AUD apparatus to show a flowing suspension of particles in the system.
However, compared with the syringe method, much less filtration time was required for the 450–2000 nm size fraction by the AUD when the pore size of the membrane filter decreased from 450 nm to ≤50 nm. For the 100–450 and 25–100 nm size fractions, except for the membrane filter with the pore size of 450 nm, the AUD was always substantially better than the conventional syringe method. For the 1–25 nm size fraction, the time required to complete the ultrafiltration with the membrane pore size of 1 nm by the AUD was 2.8 h [
Generally, membrane clogging during filtration decreases the effective pore size and causes the retention of increasing quantities of particles [
For decreasing the filtration time required, the AUD apparatus would facilitate the collection of large quantities of environmental nanoparticles. The AUD had one large container (volume 1018 mL) in the filtration system for collecting large quantities of the filtrate [
Commercial type zeolite LTA (The International Zeolite Association Code Linde Type A), supplied by Mallinckrodt Baker Inc., Philipsburg, NJ, was used as the model nanoparticle sample for the fractionation of nanoparticles. The samples (≥100 mg) were suspended in DDW (500 mL), and dispersed by ultrasonification at 170 W and 60 kHz for 1 min by a NEY 300 ultrasonic instrument (NEY, Barkmeyer Division, Yucaipa, CA, USA). The suspension was then passed through a 300-mesh sieve (50 μm) to remove the sand fraction (50 μm–2 mm) from the suspension of dispersed mineral particles by wet sieving. Then, the silt (2000 nm–50 μm) and clay (<2000 nm) fractions were collected by sedimentation according to Stokes' Law [
Based on elemental dispersive spectroscopic (EDS) analysis, the chemical formula and Si to Al molar ratio of zeolite A raw sample were K8Na1.4 (Al9.4Si14.6O48) and 1.6, respectively. Its crystal system and diagnostic
Selected physicochemical properties of the 1–25, 25–100, 100–450, and 450–2000 nm size fractions and the bulk sample (<2000 nm) prior to the particle-size fractionation [
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|Atom per unit cell †
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X-ray diffractograms of the (
Red soils are the most common soil types in the subtropical and tropical regions of the world that are low in fertility [
Red soil minerals contain mainly phyllosilicate and sesquioxide minerals, which strongly influence both the chemical and physical properties of soils because of their generally fine particle sizes, high surface areas, and unique cation exchange properties. A clear understanding of the phyllosilicate and sesquioxide minerals is central to understanding clay mineralogy and many paleo-environmental processes. Red soil samples were separated and collected to various particle-size fractions (<2000, 450–2000, 100–450 and 1–100 nm) for experimental investigation. Illite nanoparticles were identified in the red soils from XRD analysis and TEM observations (
TEM images of the (
From TEM observations, well-crystalline kaolinite in nanoparticle was present in the red soils. Morphology of kaolinite nanoparticles was expressed to overlap flakes, showing hexagonal shape and well-defined angles, and a particle size of less than 50 nm by TEM observation [
Illite, kaolinite, gibbsite, quartz, goethite, and hematite were identified in clay fractions and nanoparticles of highly weathering red soils by conventional and synchrotron XRD analyses. Fe-oxides (goethite and hematite nanoparticles) were present as surface coating of kaolinite nanoparticles. TEM images showed the presence of hematite nanoparticles on the surface coating of kaolinite nanoparticles and aggregated hematite nanoparticles overlapping the edge of a kaolinite flake.
In general, the presence of Fe-oxides, which can bear a positive charge at acidic soil environments, results in attractive interactions of the colloids with negatively charged clay minerals [
Environmental soil nano-clays were found in the pedosphere and their biogeochemical and ecological impacts are some of the fastest growing areas of research today, especially pollutants adsorption reaction. However, how to separate and collect a single species nano-clay with high efficiency and in large quantities in soils is a challenge. In this section, the black soil rich in nano-smectite clay was used as a model soil in the separation and collection experiments to compare the pollutants adsorption reaction. The black soil was obtained from the Taitung Prefecture of eastern Taiwan (Shi-yu-san, SYS) and the low elevation of sample sites were between latitudes 23°02'20"N to 23°51'47"N and longitudes 121°11'27"E to 121°32'52"E [
Black soil samples were separated and collected to various particle-size fractions (<2000, 450–2000, 100–450 and 1–100 nm) for experimental investigation (
Photograph showing the (
The removal of CV and MB dyes from the aqueous solution was investigated using soil nano-clays. It was experimentally concluded that soil nano-clays could be used as low-cost and relatively effective adsorbents for the removal of CV and MB basic dyes from wastewater. Soil nano-clays have greater adsorption amount compared with untreated soil clay minerals (<2000 nm) because of the increased surface are and greater pore volume. The maximum CV and MB adsorption amount of soil nano-clays were about two to three times higher than those of soil clays (<2000 nm). The sorption of dyes by the clays was affected by the contact time, adsorbent dose, pH, ionic strength, the initial concentration, and the temperature. The adsorption kinetics data could be well described with the pseudo-second-order kinetics model. By contrast, the Langmuir model was found to provide a good prediction for the adsorption of CV and MB dyes, indicating favorable for the removal of CV and MB on the clays. The adsorption processes for CV and MB dyes on either soil clays (<2000 nm) or soil nano-clays (<100 nm) were endothermic and spontaneous in nature. Thus, soil nano-clays can be recommended as a friendly sorbent for CV and MB removal.
The AUD (nano-technology) apparatus can be used to efficiently collect large quantities of soil and related environmental nanoparticles to investigate the nanoscale, structural characteristics, and surface properties of these particles. The soil nano-clays adsorb both CV and MB dyes efficiently and could be employed as a low-cost alternative to remove cationic dyes in wastewater treatment.
The Chi-Chi earthquake (Mw 7.6) took place in the central Taiwan on 21 September 1999. The hypocenter was near Chi-Chi town (120.81°E, 23.86°N, depth ~10 km) [
For studying the physical and chemical process of earthquake, fault gouge sample is a key point to investigate the faulting mechanism. The energy releases of fault zone during an earthquake are still unknown clearly. In the past, numerous studies reported that analysis of particle size distribution within ultrafine gouge and calculation of total grain surface area by using microscope for estimation the fracture energy associated with gouge formation [
The grain size of ultrafine fractions within fault gouge could approach the nanometer scale during a fault slipping [
According to the synchrotron XRD analysis and transmission electron microscope observation, the major minerals of gouge were quartz, plagioclase, smectite, illite, chlorite, and kaolinite. The mineral composition of <100 nm particles were quartz, smectite, and illite. However, there were only semectite and illite without quartz in the size fractions of 1–25 nm. Quartz is most important target minerals associated with coseismic fracture, the minimum grain size about 25 nm [
Quantities of nanoparticles collected by the AUD apparatus developed can be greater than those collected by the conventional syringe method. Furthermore, it is not practical to use the syringe method to handle such large quantities of suspension samples because of the limitations of human manual strength by using hand operation. The AUD apparatus developed in the present review can be employed for efficient collection of large quantities of nanoparticles from several scientific fields such as soil science (e.g., black soils, red soils), geoscience (e.g., gouge of earthquake fault), material science (e.g., zeolite), clay science (e.g., illite, kaolinite, hematite, goethite, smectite), surface science (e.g., specific surface area), and environmental science (e.g., physicochemical property). In particular application to environmental science, the AUD apparatus would facilitate the investigation of the formation, transformation, nature and physicochemical properties of environmental nanoparticles, the kinetics and mechanisms of their interactions with metals, metalloids, and anthropogenic organic compounds and their biogeochemical and ecological impacts. The AUD apparatus would be a vital tool to further advance the knowledge on basic and applied sciences at the molecular level.
The AUD apparatus developed was based on a hydraulic ram with automatic operation to collect nanoparticles (1–100 nm) for scientific research in basic and applied sciences. The AUD apparatus was used to demonstrate efficient collection and separation of nanoparticles in highly weathering red and black soils, and gouge of earthquake fault, as well as zeolite. This apparatus would also be useful to a wide range of related sciences such as colloidal and interfacial sciences, biochemistry biotechnology, and material and health sciences. The AUD apparatus would, thus, substantially facilitate scientific research in nanotechnology and nanosciences. This would lead to further advancement of knowledge in this important and challenging area of science today and for the years to come.
This study was financially supported by the experimental forest, National Taiwan University under grant no. A14 project. We also express our deepest gratitude to the past P.M. Huang for valuable advice from Department of Soil Science, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.


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New AC executive set to get started
As municipalities stop to reorganize at the turn of the calendar, so do counties.
"My administration will hit the ground running," Allegheny's Executive-elect Rich Fitzgerald said.
Fitzgerald, a Democrat, will be the third executive under Allegheny County's Home Rule Charter, following Republican James Roddey and Democrat Dan Onorato.
After a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland, Fitzgerald will host a 7 p.m. celebration at Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in RIDC Riverplace City Center of Duquesne.
Fitzgerald spokeswoman Amie Downs said attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to GPCFB as admission to the event.
Home rule also includes Allegheny County Council, over which Fitzgerald used to preside, where Democrats hold an 11-4 edge. The year's first meeting will be on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the courthouse.
Downs formerly was director of legislative services for council before working for six years as chief of staff for state Sen. Wayne D. Fontana, D-Brookline, another former councilman.
Council budget director Jennifer Liptak also was tapped by Fitzgerald for his administration. He named her as his chief of staff.
Fitzgerald's successor in District 11, Councilwoman Barbara Daly Danko, D-Greenfield, will be certified for a full term, as will District 6 Councilman John Palmiere, D-Castle Shannon, former councilwoman Joan Cleary's successor.
District 11 includes the Steel Valley boroughs. District 6 includes Clairton, West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills and Pleasant Hills.
Also to be certified Tuesday are newly elected Councilwoman Heather Heidelbaugh, R-At Large, and re-elected Councilors John DeFazio, D-At Large; Nick Futules, D-Verona; Vince Gastgeb, R-Bethel Park; Amanda Green Hawkins, D-Stanton Heights; Jan Rea, R-McCandless; and William Russell Robinson, D-Hill District.
Fitzgerald long has expressed interest in Mon-Yough matters, including a series of bridge summits in advance of each project to renovate county-owned spans from the Glenwood Bridge between Hays and Hazelwood to the W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge between McKeesport, Glassport and Dravosburg.
"I think the valley is going to be moving forward," Fitzgerald said after his election, noting U.S. Steel's return to McKeesport and flyover ramps McKeesport, Duquesne and on the drawing board for the Carrie Furnace site. "We're going to continue to do great things in the valley."
Even with over a decade of Grant Street experience, Fitzgerald still saw a need for counsel and named a steering committee as well as 12 vision teams.
On the steering panel are Laborers District Council of Western Pennsylvania president Philip Ameris, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh CEO Esther L. Bush, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 5 president Michael R. Dunleavy, Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce president Barbara McNees, Pittsburgh Technology Council CEO Audrey Russo and University of Pittsburgh chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg.
"Each and every one of these members is well respected in our community," Fitzgerald said.
The executive-elect plans to announce the vision teams after his inauguration. Downs said each will be given a specific charge and asked to focus on the appropriate role for the county in that venue.
"The vision teams will be geographically diverse and so will include individuals from the Mon Valley," Downs said.
She said each team will conduct public hearings within 30 days, then make preliminary recommendations by April with a final report to go to Fitzgerald in May.


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Far East Costa Nightmare: Costa neoClassica Cruise Review by garuz
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Far East Costa Nightmare
Destination: Asia
Embarkation: Hong Kong
I have just returned from a Far East cruise on the Costa Classica, taking in HongKong Manila, Kota Kinabalu, Brunei Singapore Ho chi Minh city Da nang & Sanya.
The review I am about to give is purely my opinion, with odd comments made by other passengers who asked me to include things in my review. It will be construed by some as 'petty' in some areas and that is deliberate, as all these irritations accumulatively made for some very unhappy passengers. We selected this cruise purely for the destinations which I will review in a separate article. I have tried to remain objective having cruised with other lines previously.
I had concerns from the outset about Costa, having read some poor reviews about this ship, but concluded that with only around 6 reviews (all bad) from literally thousands of passengers that it couldn't be that bad - How wrong I was. I was also well aware that that the ship had been involved in More an accident 2 weeks before this cruise. This had no adverse effect on the cruise and has had no bearing on these comments.
I know that the ship is only rated 3* but I don't think it achieved that level.
From the outset things didn't bode well, boarding was laborious and time consuming with constant queuing just to get on the ship (1.5hrs). Once on the ship we were told we had to go ashore for 'face to face' immigration checks, which we had just done at Hong Kong airport (another 1 hour +queue) this set the pattern for the trip we queued for everything.
So to the ship:
The ship generally is VERY tired and in desperate need of a total refit. The carpets throughout were heavily water stained. The lifts between decks were too few and very slow to arrive, particularly at heavy traffic times.
Some areas of the ship smell fausty and there was a general feeling that areas were dirty. The decor is in need of refurbishment.
The water in the pools looked dirty, however I did see the pools drained and cleaned frequently.
There is no self service guest laundry facility, and the ships laundry is very expensive. (€5 for 1 shirt to be washed and ironed, €1.30 for 1 pair of socks etc. I can give a definitive list if you want)
Ship excursions were very expensive as with most cruise lines, an excursion at each port could add as much as €700per person to your on board bill. There were also hidden costs that were kept quiet until the last minute and added to your bill, like visas. No one in their right mind would expect to be able to go to some of these places without a visa but I believe that Costa could be more proactive in making passengers aware of these costs at the time of booking. It is information that is available, but well hidden in the small print. They were also poor at communicating that passengers wishing to go ashore at Sanya, MUST purchase an excursion or shuttle bus ticket well in advance or the Chinese authorities will not allow you ashore. This was only communicated the night before in the newsletter when it was too late to purchase the shuttle ticket. Quite a few passengers were consequently confined to the ship on this port day. The reception claimed that announcements were made and that it was published a few days earlier, we checked and it wasn't.
Costa always charge for shuttle buses average €6
There is the obligatory €6 per person per day compulsory tip (€168 per cabin).
There seemed to be a permanent fixture of a cabin services cart in the corridor outside my room, to a point where it was used as a land mark for passengers locating their cabin. On a serious note this would affect means of escape in an emergency.
The cabin was an outside stateroom on deck 5. It was spacious and relatively comfortable. However, the walls were paper thin creating difficulty sleeping. Some passengers complaining that they had been kept awake by adjacent passenger's conversations, TV sound, snoring and carnal activities.
We were unable to get cold water from the tap, which meant using bottled water for cleaning teeth. If you drew water to the sink it was tinged brown colour. All water from the ships system tasted foul.
The bathroom door had a defective catch, which during slightly rocky waters would open leaving no privacy, and cupboard doors also were prone to opening and shutting during the night.
There were no dressing gowns in the cabins
The TV was a waste of time, very poor quality, and very limited in English speaking channels.
The paper giving information on tomorrow's port was not arriving until 9pm the night before, which was creating problems for some passengers who were waiting for ship excursion information.
The food quality and dining arrangements on board leave a lot to be desired.
The hygiene arrangements were not rigidly applied. Whilst hand sanitiser was available there was no compulsory use by passengers or monitoring by ship staff as with other cruise lines (it was not even provided at the gangplank for use on entering and leaving the ship). Some passengers complained about others handling bread rolls to check freshness before replacing them even though tongs were available.
Self service food layout was very disorganised and required you to go different areas to put a meal together. The general quality of the food was poor and often cold. Some soups contained chicken bones and skin and very little else. (There were no soup spoons only dessert spoons) On one particular evening the food was dire, a very small appetiser of wafer thin sliced pineapple and 2 prawns, followed by duck & mushroom soup which contained 1 piece of duck and a quarter of a mushroom, skin and bones, main course was Tandoori chicken and rice. Chicken was borderline cooked and the rice was a solid ball which was almost impossible to break apart. The Italian Maitre D' was totally disinterested and dismissive to our complaint and became defensive and argumentative. The consensus on our table and among other passengers was that the food was generally very poor. Orange juice was only available until 10am and was more like squash. Coffee was not available 24/7 nor was food. After 10 pm the coffee was cold and usually no milk available. There was a wide variety of herbal teas but the water provided was not hot enough to make good cup of English breakfast tea.
Considering that this is an Italian ship, the quality of pasta dishes left a lot to be desired, most being stodgy in consistency.
There was no alternative to the dining room for evening meals, so on formal nights (3 occasions) the formal attire was no longer compulsory thus making a nonsense of the occasion.
It would take a long time to list all the complaints that I heard about food but suffice to say I actually lost weight on this cruise.
On a plus side the dining room service staff were absolutely wonderful happy smiling people who would do anything to try to make amends to unhappy passengers.
There are a number of bars around the ship where drinks are available at extortionate prices. €7.30 for a rum and coke, €4.50 for a glass of house red wine all plus 15% service charge. They do have happy hour from 12 til 1 & 5 til 8.30, where it is 2 for the price of 1, making it a little more reasonable. Soft drinks are €2.60 for a can and are not subject to happy hour. Water is €2.50 per bottle. The ship insists that no drinks of ANY description can be purchased ashore and brought on board, though a lot of passengers either brought stocks with them when they boarded or smuggled drinks on board. Purchase of drinks was via 'bar service' waiter/waitress staff who are obviously on commission due to the amount of staff who pester you throughout the day in all areas of the ship. However, in the evenings when the bars are busy it often appeared that only 4 staff were available for the whole bar and it could take a long time to get served.
The entertainment on board was very 'high di high'. This is not an area that interests me at all though we did venture to one show. General complaints were that the shows were only 40 mins and generally poor quality. There was little organised entertainment on sea days. Bingo was being played every night in the main Piazza bar. It was €25 per card and and top prize of €90 irrespective of the number of players. Non Italian speakers were at a distinct disadvantage as all games and quizzes were relayed in Italian first.
Every bar had music which was a little too loud to allow easy conversation and not everyone's taste. It was all 'musak' style and generally geared at older people. The same music was played every night.
Finally, it is a very noisy ship, and by that I mean that the passenger noise level is everywhere on the ship. The only sanctuary that we found where you could sit and read in peace and quiet was in the observation deck at the very top of the ship.
In conclusion I have to say that the staff of Costa seemed unable to deal with any form of complaint or disruption to the routine. They were unable to answer direct complaints or resolve them to satisfactory conclusions and were unable to provide a copy of their complaints procedure when asked for it by some passengers.
I would have to say to anyone considering a Far East cruise that the destinations were all I expected them to be, but would never recommend Costa. Hunt around for another cruise line. Less
Published 11/29/10
Cabin review:
The cabin was an outside on deck 5. It was reasonably spacious but in need of some serious repairs - bathroom door catch, wardrobe doors, wall decor, bathroom redecoration. It had wafer thin walls and was extremely noisy. Neighbours could be heard quite clearly. The bed was reasonably comfortable. It lacked creature comforts of other lines like dressing gowns, there was no creative towel folding of other cruises. No bed turn down or night time chocolates. Cleaning cart almost permanently outside our cabin.
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PHILADELPHIA - The University of Pennsylvania women's soccer team is one of just two unbeatens left in Ivy League play after three weekends of play. As the Ancient Eight passes the midway point this weekend, the Quakers are at Dartmouth for a 7 p.m. match on Saturday night. The Big Green are a game behind Penn and Princeton in the standings, tied with Columbia for third place.
The Series with Dartmouth: The Quakers and the Big Green will be meeting for the 23rd time, with Dartmouth holding a 13-7-2 advantage in the series. However, Penn is 2-0-1 in the last three meetings, and 3-1-1 in the last five. Last year, the Quakers gained a 2-0 win in Philadelphia. The last meeting in Hanover, two years ago, resulted in a 0-0 draw. Penn's last win in Hanover came way back in 2002, a 2-1 win.
About Dartmouth: The Big Green (8-4-0, 2-1-0) played Brown in a rare non-conference meeting on Tuesday, defeating the Bears 2-1 behind goals from Chrissy Lozier and Marina Moschitto. Their Ivy wins have come over Brown and Yale, with the loss to Princeton. Emma Brush leads Dartmouth in scoring, with seven goals and three assists, while Lozier has scored six times; both of them were second-team All-Ivy picks a year ago. In goal, Tatiana Saunders has played all but six minutes; she has a 0.83 goals-against average and a .815 save percentage.
Around the Ivy League: Saturday is a busy day around the league, with all eight teams in action. It could also be a time for the title race to space out a bit or get that much tighter -- at the same time that Penn and Dartmouth kick off, so will the other teams in the top half of the table, Princeton (3-0-0) and Columbia (2-1-0), in New York City. Yale (0-3-0) and Cornell (0-2-1) will look to gain their first Ivy win at 4 p.m. in Ithaca, while Harvard (1-1-1) and Brown (0-3-0) also face off at 4 in Providence.
About Penn
*With its win over Columbia last Friday, Penn has gone 8-0-1 over its last nine Ivy League matches, the best conference run in program history. The win also allowed the Quakers to complete a full cycle of home wins over the Ivy League since 2010.
*Penn is 21-6-2 overall since the start of last season, and 25-7-4 over its last 36 matches dating back to the 2010 season. In those 36 matches, Penn has allowed just 20 goals.
*Junior Kerry Scalora had the goal in Penn's 1-0 win over Columbia on Friday night; she has figured in Penn's last three Ivy League tallies, scoring two of them and assisting the third. She leads Penn with nine points (3g, 3a).
*Senior Erin Beck had the assist on Scalora's goal, her third dish of the season which ties her for second on the team in that category.
*Freshman Elissa Berdini had Penn's goal in its 1-1 tie at Saint Francis (Pa.) on Sunday, her second tally of the season. She also has two assists and is tied for second on the team with six points with classmate Erin Mikolai (3g) and junior defender Brianna Rano (1g, 4a).
*Mikolai has been named Ivy League Rookie of the Week two times this season; not surprisingly, the freshman midfielder has found her way into the starting lineup in recent matches.
*Amazingly, it wasn't until two weeks ago that a Penn player scored her second goal of the season. (The Quakers had eight different players score their first eight goals.) In addition to Scalora, Berdini and Mikolai, the multi-goal scorers in 2012 also include juniors Kathryn Barth and Claire Walker and sophomore Kaitlyn Moore.
*Moore certainly had Penn's most dramatic goal this season -- her tally against Harvard on Sept. 21 came with just 3.9 seconds left in regulation.
*Senior Sarah Banks has started all 12 games in goal for Penn, combining for 38 saves while allowing 10 goals. She has been bolstered by a veteran defense in front of her that includes Rano and seniors Erin Thayer and Alex Dayneka along with freshmen Jazmyne Simmons and Caroline Dwyer.
*Sophomore goalkeeper Katherine Myhre saw her first game action of 2012, replacing Banks after the senior was injured on the play where Boise State scored in the Broncos' 1-0 win on Sept. 23 at Rhodes Field. In 36 minutes of action, she was not called upon to make a save.
*Seven starters and 14 letterwinners overall return this year from last year's historic squad, which went 14-2-1 overall including a 5-1-1 mark in the Ivy League (good for second place behind Harvard). Penn is 12-2-3 in its last 17 Ivy League matches going back to 2009.
*Penn's overtime win at Sacramento State on Sept. 16 was its first in extra time since Oct. 30, 2010 -- coincidentally, also a 3-2 decision, this time over Brown. All-time, Penn is 9-9-35 in overtime matches.
*Mikolai scored the winner over the Hornets, her first collegiate goal. As a result, she was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Week, the first Ivy honor this year for a Penn women's soccer player.
*Freshman Elissa Berdini scored Penn's first goal against Sac State and assisted Mikolai's winner; they were her first collegiate points.
*Penn's captains for 2012 are Beck -- a second-year captain -- along with Dayneka and Walker.
*Penn returns three All-Ivy players from a year ago, two first-teamers in Beck and senior goalkeeper Banks. Barth was a second-team selection in 2011.
*In addition, Penn figures to be bolstered by the return of Scalora. The 2010 Ivy League and ECAC Rookie of the Year and second-team All-Ivy was injured in the Quakers' sixth game a year ago and missed the remainder of the season.
*Penn returns three of its top four scorers from a year ago in Barth (8g, 8a), sophomore Megan York (5g, 1a) and sophomore Callan Parra (4g, 2a). Yet another sophomore, Clara Midgley, scored four goals.
*Banks started 16 of Penn's 17 matches last year, allowing just five goals for a 0.42 goals-against average that was among the national leaders.
Last Year
Last year's team put up some staggering numbers including...
*The best record in program history by percentage (14-2-1, .853).
*The 14 wins tied for most in program history (also 1997) and the two losses tied for fewest in program history (also 2001).
*An eight-match win streak, longest in program history (previous record six).
*The team allowed just seven goals all season, a program record (previous mark 13), and scored 39 goals which was tied for second-most in program history (also 2001).
*Penn posted 13 shutouts in 17 matches, setting a program record and leading the nation at the NCAA Division I level in shutout percentage (.765).
*Penn finished last year third nationally in goals-against average (0.41), sixth in win percentage (.853), and seventh in save percentage (.887).


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Alot of the public dismiss AR/vegan campaigns anyway. At least she's out there doing something. I think she's genuine. At least when the issues get mentioned again at a later date by other authorities or whatever, people will have heard about the issues and have a vague connection with them.
Who else could Viva! use for vegan campaigns? I love Benjamin Zephaniah et al but they just don't make as many front pages
Oh, and Paul McCartney is not vegan as far as i'm aware. I read a Radio Times interview with him a while back where he was eating some fresh cream cake or cream slice or some stuff. Ick.
You think he'd be vegan by now, really. What a shame.


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Nerine sides clash with B aiming to stay unbeaten
AFTER a rain-interrupted week in the Specsavers League it is a case of 'as you were' at the top of each division.
AFTER a rain-interrupted week in the Specsavers Netball League it is a case of 'as you were' at the top of each division.
Resolution IT and Nerine A were in action, though, and with easy wins are pulling away from Nerine B who can still boast a proud unbeaten tag which they will put to the test when they play the defending champions this evening at Beau Sejour.
Gill Queripel, who keeps an eye on both sides, predicts a close game.
'The A side need to be on their best form as Nerine B are capable of pulling off another giant-slaying act,' she said.
'The A team have been working hard with Nena Copperwaite and Lorna Hall taking training sessions while I concentrate on the juniors.
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Just in time for Valentine's Day, DC Universe Online has a content update all about Catwoman. And Cupid.
Speaking to GamePro by phone last week, Game Director Chris Cao explained DC Universe Online's strategy for monthly content updates going forward. These updates will include new items (like armor), new quests, and new instances. Additionally, big-ticket items like a player Auction House may come with some updates.
For February, the big thing we're getting is a Catwoman quest where the player chases her on a jewel heist, culminating a nine-part boss fight as Catwoman morphs into different feline boss forms. Completing the quest nets you a comic book cut scene that delves into Selina Kyle's past and her relationship with Batman (the Valentine's Day connection). We also get to play as Catwoman in the Legends instances for the chance to win a new set of Mayan-themed armor.
Beyond Catwoman, there's also some Valentine's Day shenanigans for players anywhere from level 1 through 30 where they can drink from a fountain that shows up to become either a spite or a cherub. In this form, you get new abilities and earn hearts as currency to buy virtual chocolates or rings for stat buffs or in-game gifting. Heart-flecked gear is also available to players -- which we'll start looking for in the Auction House, which Cao says also comes with the February update.
Lastly, and with each new content update, DC Universe intends to push the endgame content and add to the Brainiac invasion plot that drives the game. Expect another epic cut scene that picks up where the game's "Who Do You Trust?" trailer leaves off, plus another part to the Batcave instance.
Look for the DC Universe Online February content pack sometime this week. Check out our reviews of both the PC and PlayStation 3 versions here.
(It's not a game, but it's a selection of batgadgets in Holy Batgear! 10 New Gadgets for Batman's Utility Belt (and Cave).
This story, "DC Universe Online Gets an Update" was originally published by GamePro.


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This SUPER ADORABLE Treat Jar is made of durable stoneware and can hold 60 oz. of treats! The "Class Act 2" Treat Jar is black and has a stainless steel bone inset on the front of the jar with the words "WOOF" embossed on it. The lid is made of stainless steel and has a clear cut out on top for viewing the amount of treats you have left! This adorable Treat Jar is the perfect solution to keep those special treats handy and it will also look great on your countertop! Don't forget to check out the matching "Class Act 2" bowls!


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H1B valid until early 2014. Have 5 yrs managerial experience leading a team in India. Quit job and completed MS Marketing in the US, changed career from Marketing to IT and work as Analyst . Wonder 1. Can I pursue marketing related career options !! in a managerial role due to my education and work background with US based firms in marketing specialty pharmaceutical products 2. Can my case be moved under EB1 with current or future employer ? Looking for an advise. Thanks in advance for your time.Like to express my appreciation and sincere thanks to all those who responded and advised me. Looks like there is a need for additional information on my last position held. I worked as a Business Unit Manager leading a national team and responsible for strategy, operations, performance including profit and loss of the unit for 6 yrs. However, currently in the USA work as contractor and an individual contributor. Therefore the question can my case be filed under EB1 ? I am considering moving from my employer to a full time position. Thanks again for your time.
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Won Ton Noodles
READY IN: 30mins
Recipe by MalaysianChef
The famous Malaysian won ton noodles. Great for breakfast lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄2 lb chinese 'red' barbecued pork
- 3 cups noodles (Chinese thin egg noodles)
- 16 cups chicken stock
- 1⁄2 lb choy sum (or your favorite leafy greens)
- 2 stalks scallions, finely chopped (optional)
- 4 -6 fresh green serrano chilies, finely sliced
- 1⁄2 cup white vinegar (optional)
- 1⁄2 lb fresh ground lean pork (chopped)
- 40 wonton skins (more or less)
- 1 egg
- 3 garlic cloves, finely mashed
- 1⁄2 inch gingerroot, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornflour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornflour (with 2-3 tbsp water, for sealing wonton skins Stir well just before use)
Directions See How It's Made
- In a bowl combine minced pork, egg, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, soy sauce, corn flour, white pepper and salt.
- Put a heaped teaspoonful of pork into the center of a wonton skin, lightly dab the edges with the corn flour & water 'glue'. Bring the corners together, give it a twist sealing out as air as possible [Best made ahead of time and refrigerated].
- [Optional] finely slice green Serrano chilies, add white vinegar, set aside in a condiment dish.
- In a stockpot, bring chicken stock to a boil, then lower heat to keep hot.
- In a large pot, bring water to a rapid boil,.
- blanch choy sum until just al dente, strain well, set aside for garnish.
- In the same boiling water, using a 'spider sieve' cook wonton noodles one coil at a time for a min or so, remove from boiling water, dip into a bowl of fresh water before dipping into the boiling water again.
- Drain well and put into individual serving bowls.
- In the same boiling water, carefully drop in a few wontons at a time, cook for 2 mins or so [test one for doneness].
- Pour hot chicken soup stock over noodles, garnish with a few wontons, sliced roast pork, blanched choy sum and chopped scallions.
- Serve hot immediately, and if preferred, a condiment of sliced pickled green chilies on the side.
- For 'Dry' Wonton Mee - blanch noodles, drain then toss well with a 1-2 tsp sweet dark soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil. Garnish with sliced roast pork, choy sum and wontons; or serve the wontons in a small bowl of chicken soup with chopped scallions. 'Dry' Wonton Mee is sometimes referred to as Kon Lo, Konlo or Kon Loh Mee.


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Thursday, April 23 2009 - Other Important News
Torture, War and the Imperial Project: The Fatal Thread
April 22, 2009
With the release of the U.S. Senate's report on the Bush Administration torture program, it is now incontrovertibly clear -- and officially established by the highest, most respectable Establishment institutions -- that George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and a host of other top officials deliberately, willingly, and with malice aforethought, established a system of interrogation using brutal techniques that they knew were against the law. Hence the need for the torture memos that attempted to give retroactive legal cover for atrocities that were already taking place at the orders of the White House and the Pentagon. They were also told repeatedly that these tortures were ineffective at producing useful intelligence.
What's more, it is now undeniable that they began this program long before they had captured even one "high-profile al Qaeda detainee," and that they were using these heinous techniques not in a desperate bid to save the nation from further attacks -- which has long been their preening, self-serving claim -- but instead to produce spurious data about the non-existent link between Iraq and al Qaeda. In other words, George Bush, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld ordered their minions to beat and torment captives in order to get them to say something a -- anything -- that could then be used to "justify" a war of aggression that these grand statesmen had been planning long before the September 11 attacks.
You cannot disentangle the torture program from the war of aggression in Iraq -- nor from the illegal wiretapping program, the corrupt war profiteering, and all the other degradations of liberty and law that have been so accelerated in the past eight years. They are all of a piece, part and parcel of a plan to expand and entrench America's "unipolar domination" of world affairs with a thoroughly militarized state led by an unaccountable, authoritarian "Unitary Executive."
This is one reason why Barack Obama is so obviously reluctant to tug on the torture thread too hard. If you tear it out, with full-scale prosecutions and top officials locked up behind bars, the whole rotten skein would fall apart. Once you start genuinely subjecting government officials -- including security apparatchiks and military brass -- to the full extent of the law, there would be no end to the unraveling: senators, contractors, representatives, bureaucrats, generals, lobbyists, judges, corporate chiefs -- the whole edifice of Establishment power would be shaken to the core as its leading lights went down, one after the other.
Thus the mere act of applying the ordinary, bourgeois laws of the land as they stand right now would constitute a world-shaking revolution, an overthrow of the existing order every bit as radical as any ideologue's dream of mass uprising. It would be, in effect, a re-founding of the Republic -- and the end of the empire, which cannot survive without continual war, lawless rule and endless corruption.
And that's why we will not see Barack Obama follow such a course. He might, in the end, have to pull much harder on the torture thread than he wants to; as we noted yesterday, a few upper-level middlemen might have to be offered up as scapegoats to quell the PR tempest. But he has already demonstrated, over and over, that he has no intention or desire to unravel the skein of imperial power. Indeed, he is trying to strengthen that skein and bind it more tightly, as we have seen in his various court cases seeking to uphold or even expand authoritarian powers claimed by Bush, in his escalation of the Afghan war, in his continual expansion of attacks in Pakistan, in his servile coddling and protection of the CIA, and in his celebration of the "success" and "extraordinary achievement" of the war crime in Iraq.
Ironically, the torture issue that he is so desperately trying to shake off his hands is in fact the one opportunity for the historical greatness that Obama -- and his ardent fans -- obviously yearn for. It holds forth the best chance -- the last chance? -- for dismantling the imperial machine of brutality and corruption, and starting anew. But he would not be where he is today if he were the kind of man to see -- and seize -- such an opportunity.
He will let it go -- and all hope for change, for renewal, for a re-founded Republic, will go with it.
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Water-soluble copolymers of
Water-soluble polymers that respond to external stimuli such as pH, temperature, electrolytes, illumination, electric and magnetic field are called as smart, stimuli-responsive, intelligent, or environmentally sensitive polymers [
A critical balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic side groups of the polymer system is a vital parameter for observing the LCST behavior. The introduction of hydrophilic and hydrophobic co-monomers can cause the LCST to either increase or decrease. The nature of chemical moieties of the polymer also plays a vital role in influencing the LCST. The addition of one or two methylene groups to the monomer unit can convert the polymer from being totally soluble in water to one with LCST behavior. This is due to an entropy phenomenon, and the entropy change for the transfer of a methylene group into water has been reported to be −20 J−1∙deg−1∙mol.
In recent years, polymer systems that respond to more than one stimulus such as pH and temperature have received considerable research attention [
Acryloyl chloride (Aldrich) and methyl methacrylate (MMA) (Aldrich) were distilled under reduced pressure and stored in the refrigerator.
The monomer AcrNEP was synthesized by the method described previously [
Statistical linear copolymers of AcrNEP and MMA with various monomer feed ratios were prepared by free-radical solution polymerization. Typically, AcrNEP (0.7 mmol), MMA (9.3 mmol), and AIBN (0.5 wt%) were dissolved in freshly distilled 1,4-dioxane (25 mL) in a round bottom flask fitted with a glass tap. The content was degassed three times by freeze-thaw cycle and the flask was sealed under vacuum. Polymerization was carried out at 75 °C for 24 h. The flask was air cooled to room temperature and the content was poured into diethyl ether (400 mL) to isolate the copolymer. The copolymer was purified by free drying using water as solvent. Similar linear copolymers were prepared using various monomer feed ratios and the data are summarized in
Feed compositions in the synthesis and characterization of copolymers.
X = mole fraction.
Chemical structure of the copolymer.
The composition of the copolymers was determined by infra-red spectral analysis on Perkin-Elmer (Spectrum 100) FTIR spectrophotometer. The copolymers were analyzed as thin films on sodium chloride windows by the method described previously [
The solubility of the copolymers was studied in various solvents. About 2 mL of each solvent was added to about 0.02 g of the polymer in a screw capped glass vial. The mixture was allowed to stand for 24 h at 23 °C, and a visual observation on the solubility was recorded.
The weight-average molecular weight (
For the determination of
The LCST of the copolymers were determined both by visual observation and on a UV/Vis spectrophotometer attached with a temperature control. Polymer solutions of 1 wt% were used in this study.
Differential scanning calorimetric measurements were recorded using a Perkin-Elmer diamond DSC. About 10 mg of polymer sample sealed in aluminum pan was used for this measurement. All measurements were carried out under a stream of dry nitrogen with a heating rate of 20 °C∙min−1. The glass transition temperature (
Micro calorimetric measurements were recorded on a Microcal MC-2 high sensitivity differential scanning calorimeter (Microcal, Northampton, USA). Both the polymer solution and water (reference) were degassed and transferred to the cells using long needle syringes (Hamilton). The enthalpy change for the transition (ΔH) was calculated from the area of the transition peak, and LCST was determined from the maximum of the first derivative of the heat capacity
Potentiometric titrations of the polymers were performed using an ABU93 Triburette Titration System (Radiometer, Denmark). The instrument was integrated with a standard RS232C interface and the titration was controlled using the ALIQUOT titration software. The electrode assembly consisted of an Orion pHg201 glass electrode and an Orion REF201 reference electrode. The conductivity was measured using a CDM83 conductivity meter.
The copolymers were synthesized by free-radical polymerization in solution (dioxane) using AIBN as the thermal free-radical initiator. The copolymers were obtained as white powder. With increase in AcrNEP content the copolymers were hygroscopic. All the copolymers prepared were soluble in water, methanol, chloroform, and THF at room temperature (23 °C). The solubility is dependent on the AcrNEP content in the copolymer and when the amount is greater than 44 mol%, water solubility is achieved. Hence a proper balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups is necessary in developing water-soluble polymers for desired applications.
The FTIR spectra of the copolymers (as thin films on NaCl plates) are shown in
where AMMA, εMMA, AAcrNEP, and εAcrNEP are the absorbance and molar extinction coefficient of MMA (300 dm3∙mol−1∙cm−1) of MMA, and absorbance and molar extinction coefficient of AcrNEP (330 dm3∙mol−1∙cm−1) respectively. The copolymer compositions are given in
FTIR spectra of copolymers obtained as thin films on NaCl window.
The critical solution temperature is defined as the temperature at which a polymer in aqueous solution undergoes a reversible macromolecular phase transition from a hydrophilic to a hydrophobic structure. Such transitions are also termed as the coil-to-globule type transitions. The homopolymer of AcrNEP did not exhibit any LCST while the copolymers containing 44 mol% of AcrNEP showed LCST phenomenon. The LCST of the copolymers was studied in water and buffer solutions (pH 6, 7, 8, 10). The LCST values obtained from the maxima of first derivatives of the transmittance (%)
Effect of copolymer composition and solution pH on the LCST.
The LCST is higher in acidic solution (pH 6.3) and lower in basic solutions (pH 8–10). For a very small change of 0.8 on pH scale from pH 6.3 to 7.1, a difference of 35 °C in LCST is observed for the copolymer BCP-1. The pH effect in tuning the LCST is attributed to the various degree of protonation on the basic tertiary amino group of AcrNEP unit. It should be noted that AcrNEP is a poly amido-amine which contains an amide and a tertiary amine group. Protonation gives rise to electrostatic repulsion between the fixed charges on the macromolecule which results in higher phase transition temperatures in solutions of low pH. In basic solutions, the protonation is weak and polymer-polymer interaction (hydrophobic interaction) is achieved at lower temperatures. The effect of AcrNEP content on the LCST is also observed in
In order to study the effect of charge on the phase separation potentiometric titration of the copolymers were performed using 0.12 M HCl (without added electrolyte). From the titration curves, the apparent dissociation constant (pKap) of the copolymers was calculated using the following expression,
where α is the degree of protonation. This is defined as,
where CH is the effective concentration of added HCl and Cm is the concentration of the polymer chains in terms of monomer units. This equation implies that all of H+ added from HCl is assumed to protonate the amine groups. The pKap of the copolymers determined are summarized in
The effect of polymer concentration in the range from 0.025 to 20 wt% on the critical solution temperature of the new copolymers was also studied. The results are shown in
Effect of polymer concentration on the LCST in water.
The sensitivity of LCST to ionic species is of practical and theoretical importance. The effect of simple salts such as NaCl, NaBr, and NaI on the LCST of copolymers was studied, and the results for copolymer BCP1 is shown in
Effect of simple salts on the LCST of copolymer BCP-1.
The study of aqueous solutions of polymers and surfactants provides valuable insight into polymer-surfactant interactions and polymer-mediated surfactant micelle formation. The changes in LCST caused by the addition of a surfactant to a polymer solution are an indication of the strength and nature of interactions. The effect of cationic surfactants, dodecyl trimethylammonium bromide (DTAB), tetradecyl ammonium bromide (TTAB), hexadecyl trimethylammonium chloride (HTAC) on the LCST of BCP-1 is shown in
Effect of cationic surfactants on the LCST of copolymer BCP-1.
The thermodynamic parameters of the polymer BCP-1 and BCP-4 during phase separation in water was studied using differential microcalorimetry and the data is shown in
Thermodynamic properties of copolymers measured using microcalorimetry.
|LCST Water (°C)
|ΔH (J∙g−1)
|Tm (°C)
The solution properties of the polymers BCP-1 and BCP-4 were studied in dimethyl formamide (DMF) at 30, 40 and 50 °C. The intrinsic viscosity [η] was calculated using the Huggins' equation as,
where ηsp/Cp, and KH are the reduced viscosity and Huggins' constant respectively. The intrinsic viscosity data are shown in
where [η] and Ve are the intrinsic viscosity and equivalent hydrodynamic volume respectively. The value of υ for both the polymers at the three different temperatures studied was 3.0. This indicates that in the concentration range studied, the polymer chains are approximately spherical in shape.
Effect of temperature on the intrinsic viscosity of copolymers BCP-1 and BCP-4 in water.
Effect of temperature on the equivalent hydrodynamic volume of copolymers BCP-1 and BCP-4 in DMF.
The intrinsic viscosity of the polymers BCP-1 and BCP-4 in solutions of various NaCl concentrations is shown in
Effect of NaCl concentration on the intrinsic viscosity of copolymers BCP-1 and BCP-4 measured at 25 °C.
The molecular and thermodynamic parameters of the copolymers were determined by light scattering method and the results are summarized in
Molecular and thermodynamic parameters of copolymers determined by light scattering technique in THF at 23 °C.
|Mw (10−5 g∙mol−1)
|A2 (10−4 mol∙cm3∙g−2)
The glass transition temperature (
Glass transition temperature of the copolymers.
This study presented a new series of piperazine-containing 'smart' copolymers. The copolymers were water-soluble above 44 mol% of AcrNEP content and displayed LCST phenomena. The LCST could be tuned and controlled by varying the composition of copolymers, solution pH, salts and cationic surfactants. These water-soluble copolymers could further be modified and applied as rheological thickeners, and ionomers for nanoparticle preparation. Thus molecular heterogeneity plays an important role in altering the properties of water-soluble "smart" polymeric systems.
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