This study describes a novel microfluidic-based method for the synthesis of hydrogel microsprings that are capable of encapsulating various functional materials. A continuous flow of alginate pre-gel solution can spontaneously form a hydrogel microspring by anisotropic gelation around the bevel-tip of the capillary. This technique allows fabrication of hydrogel microsprings using only simple capillaries and syringe pumps, while their complex compartmentalization characterized by a laminar flow inside the capillary can contribute to the optimization of the microspring internal structure and functionality. Encapsulation of several functional materials including magnetic-responsive nanoparticles or cell dispersed collagen for tissue scaffold was demonstrated to functionalize the microsprings. Our core-shell hydrogel microsprings have immense potential for application in a number of fields, including biological/chemical microsensors, biocompatible soft robots/microactuators, drug release, self-assembly of 3D structures and tissue engineering.
Spring structures are ubiquitous in living organisms because of their unique properties (especially at the microscale). For example, spring-shaped bodies of Flagella and Spirochetes1,2 allow them to efficiently move in liquids in accordance with Stokes’ law in viscous fluids. Vorticella3,4 can rapidly travel large distances by using their stalks as soft and flexible spring-shaped living actuators, while various receptors, such as Meissner’s corpuscles5, play roles of soft tactile sensors. Hence, the described organs realize their primary functions because of the presence of microspring-shaped internal actuating/sensing components.
From an engineering point of view, these microsprings and their unique properties can be possibly used in microscale mechanical systems. For mimicking such spring structures functional polymers can serve as effective materials. In particular, hydrogels possess high mechanical flexibility and capability for encapsulating functional materials, and thus can exhibit stimulus responsiveness6,7 and programmability8,9 after proper functionalization. As a result, they can be utilized in biocomputing10, scaffolds for cell culture11,12, chemical reaction-based actuators13,14, chemical/biological sensors15,16, and drug delivery systems17. Several methods for producing microsprings from hydrogels have been reported, including two-photon stereo-lithography18, shrinkage volume difference19, liquid rope coiling20 and anisotropic swelling21 which resulted in the formation of a microspring array, double-layered microspring, core-shell microspring and thermally-responsive ring, respectively. However, these hydrogel-based microsprings were composed of single hydrogel materials. Furthermore the formation of heterogeneous hydrogel microsprings possessing the ability to encapsulate various functional materials has not yet been achieved.
In this work, we describe a simple and versatile microfluidic-based method for fabricating hydrogel microsprings that are capable of encapsulating functional materials. We use anisotropic gelation at a bevel-tip capillary for hydrogel microspring formation, whose mechanism is different from those described in previous studies18,19,20. After extrusion of a sodium alginate pre-gel solution into a calcium chloride solution via a bevel-tip capillary, the alginate pre-gel solution in vicinity of the tip anisotropically gelates, thus a calcium alginate hydrogel microspring structure is continuously formed (Fig. 1a, Movie 1, detailed spring constant is in Supplementary Information S3). This method allows the fabrication of hydrogel microsprings using only simple capillaries and syringe pumps; however, it also aids in encapsulating various functional materials by creating a coaxial laminar flow (Fig. 1b). In this study, we report the optimal spring fabrication conditions and elucidate a possible formation mechanism. Then, we demonstrate the formation of heterogeneous core-shell hydrogel microsprings that are capable of encapsulating functional materials with various properties.
Formation of hydrogel microsprings
In order to produce hydrogel-based microsprings (Fig. 1a, top), a bevel-tip capillary was prepared by cutting a perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) microtube with the inner diameter d = 100–300 μm into smaller pieces (the magnitude of the tip angle θ was adjusted to 20–90°). The obtained capillary was connected to a syringe filled with a 1.5% w/w sodium alginate solution. Using a syringe pump, the sodium alginate solution was then extruded at a constant flow rate into a 150 mM CaCl2 solution. Since the flow of the sodium alginate solution was characterized by a low Reynolds number (Re < 0.5), a laminar flow was formed inside the capillary (Fig. 1a, middle), and the sodium alginate solution instantly gelated by Ca2+ ions near the beveled tip. The fluorescent image (Fig. 1a, bottom) indicates the spontaneous fabrication of a stable hydrogel microspring with more than 10 turns, outer diameter of 500 μm, and length of 3 mm. Using the described method, hydrogel microsprings with outer diameters varying from 188 μm to 2790 μm were successfully produced (Figure S3). Maximum stable length of a hydrogel microspring was approximately 20 turns because the hydrogel microspring was bent by gravity when the length of the hydrogel microspring became longer. In addition, the cross-sectional pattern of the laminar flow can be easily adjusted by modifying the design of the microfluidic channel. Using the device described in Figure S1 and Table S1, a coaxial laminar flow can be created in the capillary (Fig. 1b) and then extruded into the CaCl2 solution to produce a core-shell hydrogel microspring (Fig. 1b, bottom). The corresponding fluorescence microscopy image revealed that the fabricated microspring contained distinct inner and outer parts.
Successful formation of hydrogel microsprings depends on various parameters, including capillary (tip diameter, tip angle, and surface wettability), fluidic (flow velocity, viscosity, and density), and reaction (temperature and solution concentration) ones. To obtain the optimal conditions for the hydrogel microspring fabrication, the following three parameters, which did not affect the course of the chemical reaction, were varied: the tip angle θ, tip diameter d, and flow velocity v (Fig. 2a). To evaluate the success or failure of the spring formation, the hydrogel microstructures produced using the bevel-tip capillary were divided into the three main types: fibers (Fig. 2b(i), Movie 2), springs (Fig. 2b(ii), Movie 3), and unstable randomly bent or bulk structures (Fig. 2b(iii), Movie 4). A relationship between the flow velocity v (0.011–0.18 m/s) and the tip angle θ (20–90°) was plotted for each tip diameter d (100–300 μm; see Fig. 2c–e). In particular, the described fabrication procedure was performed five times at each condition (its detailed description is provided in the Supporting Information section S4, Figure S3), and the depicted solid circles (highlighted with the red lines) corresponded to the successful formation of a spring (>20% success ratio). The described stochastic method for estimating the success ratio of the spring formation was utilized because the spring formation process was affected by various instability factors of the experimental system, such as the timing of injection the bevel-tip capillary into calcium chloride solution. In addition, when a spring was not formed, either a fiber or an unstable structure was produced (Information section S6, Figure S5); the corresponding conditions are denoted as the “fiber region” and the “unstable structure region” in blue and yellow in the obtained plot, respectively.
All the plotted graphs (Fig. 2c–e; the detailed data are presented in the Supporting Information section S7, Figure S6) indicated the fiber formation at high flow velocities (Fig. 2c–e, blue areas), while unstable structures were formed at low flow velocities (Fig. 2c–e, yellow areas). It was also found that the successful spring formation was observed in the areas spanning between the fiber and the unstable structure regions (Fig. 2c–e, red bars) at all tip diameters (d = 100–300 μm). The increase in the tip angle θ from 20° (steep tip) to 90° (flat tip) narrowed the flow velocity range corresponding to the successful spring formation. The boundary of the flow velocity shifted to lower numbers, regardless of the tip diameter. Spring formation rarely occurred at θ > 40°, indicating that the sharp bevel tip (corresponding to θ < 30°) was important for stable spring fabrication.
In the next step, the scale effect of the utilized capillaries was investigated at all tip diameters (d = 100–300 μm; see Fig. 2c–e). The maximum flow velocity of the produced springs decreased with an increase in the tip angle θ from 20° (steep tip) to 90° (flat tip). At the tip angles θ = 20° and 30°, the maximum spring flow velocity (Fig. 2c–e, red bars) was approximately the same, regardless of the tip diameter (v = 0.127–0.146 m/s at θ = 20° and 0.085–0.106 m/s at θ = 30°). In addition, the boundary flow velocity between the fiber regions (Fig. 2c–e, blue areas) and the unstable structure regions (Fig. 2c–e, yellow areas) also decreased with an increase in the tip angle θ from 20° to 90°. At the tip angles θ = 20° and 30°, the values of the boundary flow velocity were also approximately the same (v = 0.075–0.080 m/s at θ = 20° and 0.037–0.058 m/s at θ = 30°). Hence, the magnitudes of the maximum and boundary flow velocities remained constant at different tip diameters within the range of d = 100–300 μm.
Size variety of hydrogel microsprings
The shapes of the hydrogel microsprings produced under different conditions were examined as well (Fig. 3a left). In particular, the effects of the tip diameter d, tip angle θ, and flow velocity v on the resulting microspring shape have been investigated. The pitches of the hydrogel microsprings were mostly densely packed because the spring was slightly bent by collision to the capillary at the first turn (Fig. 3a right). The wire diameter Dwire, outer diameter of spring Dspring, and spring index R (which was used as an indicator of the spring strength22 and was defined by the expression R = (Dspring − Dwire)/Dwire (Fig. 3b)) were estimated first in the tip angle range θ = 20–40° at a specified value of the flow velocity v (see Table S4) and then in the flow velocity range v = 0.030–0.090 m/s at a constant tip angle θ of 30°. The wire diameter Dwire was mainly dependent on the tip diameter d, proportional to the flow velocity v, and inversely proportional to the tip angle θ (see Fig. 3c,d; the estimated contributions of d (Dwire vs. v), d (Dwire vs. θ), v, and θ were 96.3%, 81.94%, 1.87%, and 5.59%, respectively (Table S5)). The obtained results can be explained by the increase in the amount of the sodium alginate solution extruded from the bevel-tip capillary and are consistent with the previously reported data23. In addition, the wire diameter Dwire was dependent on the opening area of the bevel-tip that was proportional to the tip diameter d and inversely proportional to the tip angle θ. On the other hand, the obtained spring index R was within the range of approximately 1.5–5 under all studied conditions (Fig. 3e,f), indicating the formation of strong springs24,25 (the observed effects of d, v, and θ on the spring index R were relatively small (Table S4)). Consequently, the wire diameter Dwire can be widely controlled by varying the tip diameter d and, to some extent, the flow velocity v and tip angle θ; however, the spring index R cannot be controlled in in the same way because R does not depend on d, θ, or v.
Interestingly, the decrease in the flow velocity v causes shape transformations of the fabricated hydrogel structures from the fiber (R = ∞) to the spring (R = 1.5–5) and to the unstable structure (R: undefined) (Fig. 2c–e). On the other hand, the spring index R is not affected by the decrease in the flow velocity v during this process (Fig. 2e,f), suggesting that the described transformations were not continuous.
Mechanism of formation of hydrogel microspring
Based on the obtained results, a possible mechanism of the hydrogel microspring formation can be proposed by taking into account the gelation anisotropy around the bevel tip (Fig. 4a). First, it was assumed that the sodium alginate solution was extruded from the bevel-tip capillary with the tip diameter d and tip angle θ at the flow velocity v (Fig. 4a(i)). Since the tip angle θ determines the ejection direction of the alginate flow into the CaCl2 solution (Fig. 4a(ii)), the difference in the gelation starting points Δx = f (d, θ) was observed for both sides of the flow depending on the flow direction and asymmetric geometry of the bevel tip (Fig. 4a(iii)), thus producing a difference in the gelation starting time t = Δx/v, which was inversely proportional to the flow velocity v (Fig. 4a(iii)). The magnitudes of t and d determine the volumes of gelation V1 and non-gelation V2 in the cross-sectional plane of the flow around the bevel tip. As a result, the present sodium alginate in V1 shrink due to gelation, leading to an increase in the degree of the shrinkage asymmetry (V1/V2) that drags the flow to the gelation region (Fig. 4a(iv)). Finally, when the degree of the gelation asymmetry V1/V2 is within a suitable range, hydrogel microsprings are continuously formed (Fig. 4a(v)). From the described mechanism, it was concluded that the gelation at the outer periphery of the alginate flow was an important factor that affected the entire process of the hydrogel microspring formation.
Tubular hydrogel microsprings formation
To verify the importance of gelation near the outer periphery, tubular hydrogel microsprings have been spontaneously fabricated using the bevel-tip capillary (d = 300 μm, θ = 20°) with a coaxial laminar flow. Here, the outer flow contained the sodium alginate solution, while the inner flow comprised the non-gelating propylene glycol alginate solution (Fig. 4b(i)). It was found that the inner diameter of the tubular hydrogel microspring could be controlled by changing the flow ratio r = Qcore/Qshell (where Qcore was the inner flow rate, Qshell was the outer flow rate, and Qcore + Qshell was set to a constant value of 160 μL/min; see Fig. 4b(i)). Formation of tubular microsprings was observed in the range of the flow ratio r between 0 and 7.0, and their thicknesses decreased with increasing flow ratio r from 0 to 1.0 (Fig. 4b(ii)–(iv)). At r > 1.0, the tube thickness reached the minimum value of approximately 40 μm (Fig. 4b(ii,v)), while at r > 3.0, a part of the outer periphery of the produced tubular spring was broken (Fig. 4b(ii,vi)). The obtained results indicate that hydrogel microspring formation is mainly dependent on the peripheral gelation of the outer calcium alginate shell (Fig. 4a). This results strongly support our proposal principle model. The proposed method can be used for fabricating hydrogel microsprings that are capable of encapsulating various functional materials inside their cores.
Encapsulating functional materials
Finally, in order to demonstrate the possibility of encapsulating functional materials inside the springs, the following three types of heterogeneous core-shell hydrogel microsprings were fabricated: an agarose-core microspring, a microspring encapsulating magnetic nanoparticles, and a cell-suspended collagen-core microspring. The materials encapsulated inside the microspring core were cross-linked after microspring formation by applying the appropriate gelation conditions (Table S2). First, the agarose-core microspring was produced to confirm the gelation of the inner material inside the calcium alginate shell. The agarose component was cross-linked by lowering the temperature below the gel point (around 20 °C; see Fig. 5a left). Owing to the use of alginate lyase, only the calcium alginate shell was removed via enzymatic digestion. The obtained fluorescence microscopy image showed that the agarose core maintained its spring structure due to its gelation inside the microspring (Fig. 5a right), indicating that the produced microspring could be used for manufacturing microspring-shaped functional materials by replacing agarose with other materials. Next, a magnetic nanoparticle-encapsulating microspring was formed to demonstrate its actuation properties by suspending magnetic nanoparticles in a core sodium alginate solution. As a result, the magnetic nanoparticles were trapped by the alginate hydrogel network formed after gelation (Fig. 5b left). The fabricated microspring was bent by responding to an applied magnetic field and sprang back after the field was removed (Fig. 5b right, Movie 5). The obtained results indicate that the produced spring was magnetically responsive and exhibited the properties of a mechanical spring. Finally, a collagen-core microspring encapsulating HepG2 cells was fabricated to confirm the spring capability to retain cell cultures. The cell-suspended collagen inside the microspring core was gelated after incubation at a temperature of 37 °C (Fig. 5c, left) followed by cell culturing for several days to examine possible tissue formation inside the microspring. As a result, successful tissue organization along the spring collagen core was observed (Fig. 5c, right), which was effective for mimicking tissues with similar shapes (such as Meissner’s corpuscles) and mechanically stimulable three-dimensional (3D) tissue culture platforms. We succeeded in formation of various types of functionalized core-shell hydrogel microspring by anisotropic gelation with bevel-tip capillary.
The mechanism of the proposed technique for producing hydrogel microsprings significantly differs from those of the previously reported microspring fabrication methods18,19,20,21. In particular, the gelation of the outer periphery of the sodium alginate flow dominates the process of microspring formation. To explain this phenomenon, three main variables (the tip diameter d, tip angle θ, and flow velocity v) were varied in this study. However, other parameters, such as surface wettability of a capillary, fluid viscosity and density, solution temperature, and concentration of chemicals, would also affect the properties of the produced microsprings because the entire manufacturing process involves fluid dynamics, mechanics, and chemical reactions. Hence, investigating the effects produced by these additional parameters would elucidate the related spring formation mechanism in more detail.
Using the proposed method, different types of the heterogeneous core-shell hydrogel microsprings characterized by the ability to encapsulate various functional materials were fabricated in this work, although this method relys on characteristic of sodium alginate solution. Their possible applications include micro-scale biochemical sensors and soft actuators since stimuli-responsive (to temperature26, light27, solution pH28 as well as to the presence of acetone14 and glucose29) hydrogels can be used as encapsulation materials for functionalized microsprings rapidly responding via large structural deformations. The complex compartmentalization of the microsprings (Figure S7) characterized by a laminar flow inside the capillary can also contribute to the optimization of their internal structure and functionality enhancement. Furthermore, microsprings composed of not only organic functional polymers18,19,20,21,30, but also of inorganic materials can be potentially used in new applications involving rotation motions31,32, latching33, THz electromagnetic metamaterials34,35 and nanoparticle composite springs36. We envision that our proposed method for fabricating hydrogel microsprings could open new avenues to spring-based technologies in the materials science and microengineering fields.
Bevel-tip capillary preparation
Three different types of ARAM perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) microtubes with inner diameters of 100 μm, 200 μm, and 300 μm were used to fabricate bevel-tip capillaries, which were subsequently cut by a tube cutter, and their tip angles were adjusted to 20–90°.
1.5% w/w sodium alginate solution (NaAlg; Wako, 194–13321) and 150 mM calcium chloride solution (CaCl2; Wako, 039–00475) were used during fabrication of hydrogel microsprings, while propylene glycol alginate (PGAlg; Wako, 165–17415) was used as an inner solution during fabrication of tubular microsprings. To produce heterogeneous core-shell hydrogel microsprings, 3% w/w agarose solution (SIGMA-ALDRICH, A2576) with a low melting point, a mixture composed of 5% v/v magnetic fluid (Ferrow Tec, EMG707) and 2.85% w/w NaAlg, and 2% w/w bovine dermal type-I collagen solution (IAC-50, KOKEN) containing HepG2 cells with a concentration of 1.0 × 108 cells/mL were used as core materials. To remove calcium alginate shells, a solution containing 200 μg/mL of alginate lyase (SIGMA, A1603) in phosphate-buffered saline (×10 PBS(−), WAKO, 163–25265, was diluted by sterilized water) was utilized. To form the collagen-core microspring encapsulating HepG2 cells, a solution mixture containing 1.5% w/w NaAlg and 145 mM NaCl (Wako, 191–01665) was used as the shell flow.
Formation of hydrogel microsprings
The bevel-tip capillary was connected to a syringe (TERUMO, 1 mL) filled with a 1.5% w/w NaAlg solution via an ethylenetetrafluoroethylene tube (VICI, 1/16″ × 0.5). Using a syringe pump (KD Scientific, LEGATO 180), the sodium alginate solution was extruded at a constant flow velocity (v = 0.005–0.18 m/s) into the 150 mM CaCl2 solution. The present NaAlg solution instantly gelates by the Ca2+ ions near the bevel-tip capillary; as a result, a hydrogel microspring was continuously formed. To fabricate the tubular hydrogel and heterogeneous core-shell hydrogel microsprings, a microfluidic device with parameters described in Figure S1 and Table S1 was used to create a coaxial laminar flow in the bevel-tip capillary.
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- Dee's library of some 4,000 volumes was the largest collected by a single person in England to that time. Dr. Julian Roberts has written of the collection "Dee’s omnivorous reading (demonstrated by his characterestic annotation) and the availability of his library to others fed many of the intellectual streams of Elizabethan England, and he was well known to continental scholars."
The library had, as an introduction to a reproduction of the collection notes, "particular strengths in the fields of Alchemy, Astrology, Astronomy, Botany, Cabbala, the Fine Arts, Geography, Hebrew texts, History, Language and Literature (especially Continental Literature), Logic, Magic, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Philosophy, Navigation and Neo-Platonist texts.
Major authors featured include: Albertus Magnus, Alkindi, Aristotle, Roger Bacon, Cardano (whom Dee met in Southwark), Cicero, Copernicus, Dastin, Euclid, Ficino, Oronce Finé, Galen, Geber, Grosseteste, Hermes Trismegistus, Hippocrates, Jordanus, Bonus Lombardus, Ramon Lull, Pico della Mirandola, Antoine Mizauld, Sebastien Muenster, Paracelsus, Proclus, Ptolemy, Rasis, Strigelius and Tritheim.
The library was unlike those of contemporaries in its size, ambition and in the relatively small number of volumes devoted to Theology or Law. It was notably up to date and reflected his desire to combine the best of ancient learning with the latest scholarship. It was frequently consulted by his closest friend, the poet and courtier Edward Dyer and by Raleigh, Leicester, the elder and younger Hakluyt, Thomas Digges, William Camden, William Bourne, Thomas Harriot, Robert Record and Dee’s pupil, Sir Philip Sidney."
Roberts adds "The building of so large a library of scholarly works entailed the import of books into a country like England where learned publishing was under-developed. Many of Dee’s books were gifts but for other such as his vast Paracelsian library, he was (literally) indebted to the Birckmanns of Cologne and their agent Andreas Fremonsheim. Fremonsheim was probably responsible for the meticulously accurate catalogue of Dee’s Library made in 1583."
A monograph and bibliography of Dee's library was published as John Dee's Library Catalogue, edited by Julian Roberts and Andrew G. Watson (London: The Bibliographical Society, 1990).
Again, from the description: "Dee’s Library consisted of 2292 printed volumes and 199 manuscript volumes according to his library catalogue of 1583. This can be increased to c2337 printed volumees and c378 manuscript volumes if we add in materials known to have been in his library but not included in the 1583 catalogue. Unfortunately, the library was dispersed both before and after his death, with the result that a reconstruction of his library involved tracking down his books and manuscripts in both private and public ownership around the world. To date, some 344 manuscript volumes (91% of the original number) and 327 printed volumes (14% of the original number) have been traced in just over 50 libraries world-wide."
For a good overview of John Dee's library see William H. Sherman 'John Dee, the politics of reading and writing in the English Renaissance.'
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- John Dee (1527-1609) was an English mathematician, natural philosopher, astrologer, and occultist, as well as a sometime advisor to Mary I and Elizabeth I. He graduated at St. John's College, Cambridge (bachelor's in 1545, master's in 1548), and studied on the Continent in 1547, 1548-1551 under Frisius, Ortelius, Mercator and others).
Dee made his large library at Mortlake available for scholarly research, and was closely involved with the training of English navigators during the early days of exploration. His own works include Perfect Arte of Navigation, as well as better-known tracts on natural philosophy and the occult (the Monas Hieroglyphica). Dee also edited the first English edition of Euclid's Elements in 1570.
With Edward Kelley, Dee traveled widely in Europe from 1583-89, spending time at the court of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph II and in other regions. During this period his library suffered many serious depredations.
During the reign of Mary I, Dee proposed the creation of a national library; failing this, Dee built his own.
See also: John Dee Chronology.
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How to Paint an Early Morning Splendor in Acrylic
Early morning and late in the afternoon, when the sun is low in the horizon, we get all the beautiful saturated colors. This early morning scene of sheep in a pasture is no exception. We have all the lovely yellow , orange and reds
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6 How to add the grazing sheep
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fuck her…of course she's too much of a self centered bitch to make her marriage work.
oh no now he's famous……..
I like him, and I think he really loves her only she doesn't know how to be loved.
he is lucky he gotta away
Re: Killakaty – and fuck you stuped bitch you are such a jealoss loser bitch you dont even know whats really hapeng in ther lives, XTINA WILL BE FINE SHE IS AN AMAZING TALENTED SUPERSTAR A GREAT MOM….YOU JUST PATETIC BITCH.
Re: backfire – My man got some big ass lips,,i bet they can suck some wicked nipples !!
Doesn't he deserve a purple heart for putting up with her diva-ness?
Re: Killakaty – agreed - and when she's 75 and alone, she'll blame everyone else for her misery like she always has…………
you didnt care about his life when you ripped apart his wife…why do you care now?
I cant believe he hung around as long as he did. She can't be easy to live with. The girls needs therapy and her ego needs to be deflated cause your shit ain't ice cream. Compare you to Britney, you have the better voice, you can dance well, but it's your attitude and zero personality which is why Britney is way more popular than you.
Is this an ape … ?
Again, GAWD, is he ugleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !
Honestly, he's much better off. She is a nightmare.
Re: XTINA IS A POP MUSIC ICON!!! BICHES!! – Killakaty is jealous?…. nah I think it's pretty much the truth, what she said. If anything is weird between what Killakaty said and what you said… is that you sound like an insecure child that really needs some psychological help. You sound like a psycho path!
Re: April 20th – nah , you and Killakaty will be 75 and alone jealous bitches.
Agreed somewhat..there also needs to be a period of mourning….helpful to move on.
Are you kidding … I can't believe she married him in the first place… He has a head on him like a half chewed carmel.
Fuck me…. with that face he could haunt a house !!!!!
This guy had a hell of a nerve thinking he could be loved by such a beautiful woman. Does he look in the mirror, no I guess it would be too frightening.
I hope they make it, i hope they get back together, she loves him, i know she does. They just different circumstances in life that brought it to this point, take it from me, sometimes time apart is whats needed. I hope they'll be ok, they were the only celebrity couple left i had any hope in.
Christina " I thought you had CONNECTIONS with music writers, lyricist, classy restaurant owners….."
Jordon " No, I don't. I said all those things because I'm a Jew; BTW I don't have any money either"
Im sure its probably For the better…. theres reasons why they broke up….
his Mickey Mouse t-shirt is cute…
if he is upset and if Christina cries and needs friends' help,so why do they split??
HOLY COCKSUCKER LIPS !!
I guess "Naked Sundays" didn't pay off. He probably got tired of having to clean all the fake tan shit off the walls, furniture, kid, and anything she touched.
It's nice to see you're not hating on her for no reason for once.
Poor Jordan won't have to look at Christina's over made, fake tanned, permanent bitch face anymore. No more listening to her less than intelligent but because I'm a celebrity I think everyone should listen to me and think I'm God's gift to humanity bullshit.
dude your a grown man and wearing a mickey mouse shirt, no wonder why she broke up with you… SHE NEEDS A REAL MAN, CALL ME
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Overlooking Barons Creek, the wonderful Max Cottage for two boasts wide planked wood floors, tall ceilings, and repurposed antique barn accents throughout. Complete with a king-size bed, a kitchenette area, a spacious bathroom, and even a private hot tub, this Fredericksburg getaway is a slice of paradise in Texas Hill Country. A light, unhosted breakfast is included in your stay.
From this original Ransleben Blacksmith property, you'll be situated in the heart of Fredericksburg, just one block from the National Museum of the Pacific War. Main Street's galleries, bistros, and shops are also just a short walk from your door. Also of interest are this region's plentiful wineries - definitely worth a day or two of exploration.
When you aren't out sampling the local grapes or browsing historic sites, relax in your lovely studio cottage complete with a cozy gas fireplace, flatscreen TV with cable, and complimentary WiFi.
Spend time on the balcony enjoying the fresh Texas air while you gaze out at the creek or watch something on TV from the comfort of one of the leather chairs. At the end of the day, enjoy a soak in the relaxing hot tub.
You'll have a mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, and a sink for preparing and storing simple snacks. And at night, retreat to the lush king bed for a wonderful sleep! The Max Cottage welcomes up to two guests.
Outside, the property boasts wonderful landscaping and a meeting facility offers a catering kitchen for events. While you're not kicking back in your elegant room, you can stroll to attractions like craft breweries, restaurants, and museums.
Feeling adventurous? Lace up your hiking boots and explore the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area or Lyndon B. Johnson State Park - both are about an 18-mile drive away.
One thing is clear: No matter how you spend your time in charming Fredericksburg, this rustically refined cottage retreat will make you feel pampered and relaxed!
*Please note that this home does have an unmonitored water feature; as an extra safety precaution, this home is not recommended for guests traveling with children under the age of 17.
**Please note that housekeeping comes by daily to refresh the room. Thank you for your consideration! A damage waiver, covering up to $2,000 of accidental damage to the property or its contents, is included in the cost of your reservation.
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On Monday, November 12, after nine weeks of deliberations, the Speaker of the Swedish parliament proposed that Ulf Kristersson, chairman of the Moderate Party (conservative), and leader of the Alliance, should be elected to Prime Minister.
As stipulated in the Constitution, the proposal was immediately tabled, i.e. postponed, and further postponed on the next day. (The Constitution presumes that members of the parliament need a couple of days to think things over.)
The Center Party and the Liberal Party declared that they would vote “nay” to any government that needs to rely on the (ultra-right) Sweden Democrats to implement its politics, thereby standing by their campaign promises.
Mr. Kristersson declared that he intended to build his government on Moderates and Christian Democrats, controlling 92 seats – i.e. less than a third. For a majority, he would need 62 supporting votes from Sweden Democrats, plus 51 supporting votes from the liberal parties (Center and Liberals).
Ultra-right and liberals? Really? Everybody knew “This ain’t gonna happen“.
But the Speaker again presented his proposal today November 14, at 9 o’clock sharp.
And so it was that later, as the Speaker told his tally …
“154 yes, 195 no: the chamber has rejected Ulf Kristersson for Prime Minister.”
The thus rebuffed candidate expressed his extreme disappointment with the other parties in the Alliance, saying that if they had abstained from voting, instead of voting no, he would have become Prime Minister today …
This is an unprecedented situation in Swedish politics – it has always been possible to find a candidate that could be accepted in the first voting round. The Constitution allows four chances; thereafter follows a new, extra election.
The only one that seemed content with today’s result was Jimmy Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democratic Party. He declared that it proved that a new conservative block had been created with Moderates, Christian Democrats, and Sweden Democrats, i.e. the Alliance is dead.
Now what? Tomorrow, a new candidate will be commissioned to try… who is next?
An obvious choice would be Stefan Löfven, leader of Social Democrats. Also, Annie Lööf, leader of the Center Party, says that she wants to try.
But Ulf Kristersson is said to be trying to prevent that she gets the commission. Can he influence the Speaker’s choice?
It’s not over yet. Will we have a new government before Christmas? Will we have a new election after New Year’s?
UPDATE 1: Annie Lööf, leader for the Center Party was assigned to probe an agreement between the blocks. She’s expected to report back to the Speaker after one week.
She says she’s aiming for a government consisting of the parties in the Alliance, with the recently rejected Ulf Kristersson as prime minister, carried by supporting votes from the left block.
That is, the smaller, conservative, block for a government, with active support from the bigger, progressive block… oh really? No need to say that some political commentators are asking what she’s been smoking.
UPDATE 2: The interim government has presented an interim budget for next year. Strictly complying with the rules in the constitution, the budget doesn’t contain any reform, it’s only a prolongation of this year’s budget, expected to be accepted by the parliament without discussions.
The writers of the constitution anticipated that this might happen, and took it in consideration – at least to some extent… but it does not prevent that a competing/conflicting budget may be proposed by any party.
The conservative parties intend to present a conservative budget and expect to get support from the ultra-right side. Depending on how the Liberals and Center vote, it might win.
And if the current turmoil should end with a progressive government, which is quite possible, they would have to reign with a conservative budget…

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Scientists study men who pay for sex
British researchers say nearly half of the men who pay for sex already have a partner.
The scientists used survey data from a standard health screening questionnaire completed by more than 2,500 men at one British sexual health clinic from October 2002-February 2004.
One-in-10 of the men with an average age of 34 said they had paid for sex, with most saying they had paid for sex with women, and, of that number, more than half reported paying for sex while abroad.
Two-thirds said they had paid for sex during the preceding year and approximately one in four said they repeatedly used prostitutes. But the time frame ranged from two days to 30 years previously.
And 43 percent said they had a current partner when they had paid for the sexual encounter.
Although none of the men surveyed had HIV infection, 1-in-5 had a sexually transmitted infection, including gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and syphilis.
The researchers suggest the figures may be an underestimate of actual behavior, since some men might choose not to reveal whether they had paid for sex.
The study appears in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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Now this is bloody amazing. Obsidian’s Project Eternity has managed to surpass half of its Kickstarter goal in only six hours. Project Eternity’s goal is 1.1 million dollars and the amount that has been pledged is currently around 650K dollars. It’s safe to say that the game will be funded, and we’re pretty sure that this will happen this weekend.
Project Eternity aims to recapture the magic, imagination, depth, and nostalgia of classic RPGs.
Project Eternity will take the central hero, memorable companions and the epic exploration of Baldur’s Gate, add in the fun, intense combat and dungeon diving of Icewind Dale, and tie it all together with the emotional writing and mature thematic exploration of Planescape: Torment.
In other words, this is what PC gamers have been waiting for – a true western RPG.
Stay tuned for more!
Great news for RPG fans as the game has been funded in less than two days. There are already 28.222 backers and there are still 31 days left to go. Well done PC gamers!

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Apr 14, 2013 4:27 PM by Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Officials put the death toll in Somalia's capital at 16, after Islamic extremists stormed the main court complex while the Supreme Court was in session.
Officials say nine al-Shabab militants, most wearing suicide vests, carried out the attack, firing a barrage of bullets during a running gun battle with security forces that lasted two hours. All nine attackers were killed.
On a Twitter feed believed to belong to the militants, al-Shabab appeared to take credit for the attack. A posting said five militants from the "Martyrdom Brigade" took part in the "daring" attack.
The assault was the most serious in Mogadishu since al-Shabab militants were forced out of the capital in August 2011.
Al-Shabab controls far less territory today than in years past, and its influence appears to be on the decline, but today's attack showed the extremists are still capable of pulling off well-planned and audacious assaults.
Western officials anticipated something major. The British Foreign Office on Friday released a travel warning for Somalia that warned terrorists could be "in the final stages of planning attacks in Mogadishu."

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Newspaper clippings and press releases related to the painting project.
Set of 150 35mm negatives and prints of the mural while it was being painted in the Navy Memorial Museum, Washington Navy Yard and while being moved to Pearl Harbor, and installed in the Arizona Memorial Visitor’s Center.
12 photographs of ceremonies related to the mural held by the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Attendees include Roach, ADM and Mrs. Arleigh Burke, ADM Isaac Kidd Jr., RADM K.J. Bernstein, and RADM and Mrs. David M. Cooney (Chief of Information).
9 photographs of opening ceremonies of the Arizona Memorial Visitors Center at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, including many views of the center facilities. Photos were taken on October 17, 1980.
51 photographs showing the mural in various stages of preparation from beginning to final installation during 1979-1980. Specific subjects include assembly of the frame and canvas; drawing and painting the canvas; rolling the mural for shipment; shipment of the mural via Navy/Douglas C-9 transport plane; and photos of the arrival of the mural at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and its installation at the Arizona Memorial Visitors Center at Pearl Harbor.


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As a football lover, just imagine having Portugal and Argentina get to the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup final. This is one of the best imaginary stories I have ever read, so, I thought it nice to share it on this platform. Having Portugal and Argentina reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, will be the most viewed World Cup final ever, as the whole world would seem to have stopped. Both countries have two great players, regarded as the greatest players of this millennium, breaking and setting new records in the sport of football, we would hope they would do that in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Back to the imaginary story of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, the atmosphere is echoing with chants of Messi and Ronaldo. Faith seems to have given the people what they wanted. A grand finale of epic proportions. The two teams walk out on the pitch and as the national anthems of both country play, there are goose-bumps. Every hair on the body is standing straight. As excitement reaches its zenith, it brings with it the realization that this may be it. This could be the last time we see the two titans battle it out in their national colors. But as the referee’s whistle blows, all these thoughts fade away and there is a deafening cheer in the stadium. Game on.
Ronaldo, 33, still looks fit as ever and has assumed his natural role of captain, as he shows with instructions and actions that he was born to be a leader.
Messi, recently turned 31, has dropped a little deep as every attack flows through him. Wearing the armband, he doesn’t need to tell players what to do. The respect for him and his grand stature are enough a statement to tell them what they should do. He lets his feet do the talking.
There are chances after chances, with both keepers in the form of their lives. The frustration on Ronaldo’s face seems evident as Messi remains composed as ever. Ronaldo keeps running down the wings at a blistering pace, getting behind the defense and firing every type of shot on goal. Messi keeps weaving through the defense, playing orgasmic through balls and creating chances for his teammates. It is funny how there are talks of the two players retiring from the international scene, and even then being the two best players on the field.
End to end stuff, there’s no respite for the defenders as it seems that the two won’t let this opportunity go at all cost. The stakes are too damn high. If Portugal wins, Ronaldo would have won every competition a footballer could dream of winning. Already the player with the most personal accolades, it would make his argument to be labeled as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) almost undefeatable. Messi, on the other hand, maybe the most beautiful player we have ever watched. Leaving defenders in splits literally, all that is missing for him to be labeled one of the best ever is an international trophy, something he seems determined to accomplish.
The national stakes are high as well. To be underdogs for the Euros to going on and winning it and the World Cup, Portugal would have finally delivered on the big stage. Argentina only just qualifying by chance, even though having a squad with a talent of great magnitude, their struggle to win a trophy would finally end. As all these thoughts appear on our minds to realize why this is about much more than just a world cup, it is about pride, passion, glory and most importantly, legacy, the half-time whistle blows. 0-0.
66′ minutes, the players seem to have tired, but not those two. It seems they have been high on adrenaline for the whole match, trying to break through the opposition’s resilient defense. And finally, the moment arrives. After a quick swap of positions, Andre Silva runs down the left wing and fires a cross into the box. The keeper, in a desperate attempt, tries to punch the ball away but it only lands on the edge of the box at the feet of Ronaldo. A thundering one time shot which threatens to tear apart the net, it’s Portugal 1-0 Argentina. Euphoria. Dreams seem to be coming true. This may be it, the moment a country takes flight and reaches the top of the footballing hierarchy. Ronaldo with his trademark ‘Siuuuu’ celebration, as there are tears everywhere around the world. Some of the overwhelmed joy, others of bleak hope and despair.
They say destiny favors the brave, and as we approach the 89′ mark, God offers to La Pulga what could prove to be the deciding moment of his life. A crowning moment for the one whom the fans have proclaimed as the King. Angel Di Maria takes a shot from distance and it hits the hand of Raphael Guerreiro. Penalty. Drama, controversy, pleas, and shouts, as Messi steps up to take the penalty. He puts the ball on the spot firmly and looks at it, as he lets the gravity of the moment sink in. The tension is unbearable, the world is dying out of anticipation. He looks at the keeper and begins his run-up, still his calm usual self. One step, two steps, the crowd get on their feet. He slowly approaches the ball. He lifts his foot gracefully to strike the ball and calmly chips it straight down the middle. A perfect Panenka, as the game draws level. A minute of regulation time to go, 1-1.
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By Arriana Patraw, Project Coordinator
New York Gov Kathy Hochul has included a proposed ban on all flavored tobacco in the state’s 2023-24 executive budget — a move that would have an immediate positive impact on public health, especially for youth and people of color.
The proposed ban would include menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and cigarillos, and flavored smokeless tobacco products. New York has already banned flavored vaping products.
Research shows that flavored tobacco products have the most appeal among young people. Even as the smoking rate among teens has dropped to its lowest point ever, the use of tobacco products remains as high as it was two decades ago. The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey revealed that 80 percent of tobacco-using middle and high schoolers did so with flavored products. And it’s not just the physical health risks presented by nicotine that are alarming — nicotine also harms developing adolescent brains, negatively impacts mental health and can lead to impulse control.
Menthol cigarettes, meanwhile, have traditionally been marketed to Black and economically disadvantaged communities, worsening existing health inequities. Support for a menthol ban is particularly strong among African-Americans and Hispanic/Latinos, according to a recent Truth Initiative survey.
The Heart Network is proud of the strides New York has made to decrease tobacco use statewide, including raising the age to purchase products to 21, ending the sale of tobacco products in pharmacies and restricting the sale of flavored vape products. But there’s more work to be done, as smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable death nationwide — and it’s not just individual smokers who bear the consequences: smoking creates a strain on our healthcare system and is damaging to all who are exposed to it.
Remarking on the proposed flavored tobacco ban, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids President Matthew L. Meyers noted that Gov. Hochul’s proposal will “protect kids from tobacco addiction, advance health equity and save lives.” It truly is that simple.
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Nashville Crew Covers the Democratic National Convention for NBC
The Nashville Crew was one of six Go To Team crews in Charlotte for the DNC. I was one of NBC’s ENG crews. Armed with a Panasonic HDX 900 and Nano Flash I got to work in the Queen City.
Everyday was different. Sometimes our days started with standing by. Eventually we’d get our “marching orders.” The first day I shot a Today Show segment on DNC fundraiser parties with correspondent, Michael Isikoff. We shot an interview with a lobbyist. Afterwards we shot a lot of b-roll of people partying and having a good tim. We even got into a party that was hosted by Jeff Bridges. The next day we shot live shots in the NBC Workspace area.
On the third day the DNC decided to move the last day of the convention indoors. This meant all the staging at the Bank of America stadium had to be broken down. This turned out to be the big story of the day so I spent the afternoon shoot b-roll of crews striking stage platforms and equipment. Later in the day we shot a stand up to tape with Kristen Welker. Then we shot a live shot of President Obama’s motorcade entering the Time Warner Cable Arena. That was probably our longest day but it was awesome to be kept that busy.
We started the last day of the convention on stand by again. We waited for our orders, anxious to get cooking. Later in the day we were told to set up a live shot of Bank of America stadium. Unfortunately they never took the shot but sometimes that’s how it goes in news.
It was truly an amazing experience to be at the DNC. Regardless of political beliefs it was just cool to be a part of history. It was so much fun working for NBC. After the final night of the convention NBC held an after party. It was a blast getting to hang out with producers, correspondents, and other cameramen outside of that sometimes-grueling news environment.
Although I had a once in a lifetime experience I was happy to be heading home to Nashville. There’s nothing like the feeling of sleeping in your own bed after spending a week in a hotel. I can’t wait to see the out come of the election!


Crew Keeps Stadium Flushing
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 27— A work crew of 23 was assigned to do nothing on Christmas weekend but flush the 503 toilets at the Gator Bowl to prevent a freeze-up at the stadium before the annual New Year's college football game. A freeze in 1983 caused about $400,000 damage in broken water pipes, so during last week's record cold, officials hired a brigade of flushers to keep water moving through the plumbing. Each person was responsible for an average of 21.8 toilets each.


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While we can never say no to things that make us happy, such as adorable dessert-inspired bags or pretty espadrilles, we believe that collecting experiences is the ultimate goal in life. And what better way to do that than to travel to places you’ve never been, and savouring food you’ve never tasted before?
Our never-ending search for places to visit and unique experiences to try, has led us to put together this guide to cave restaurants around the world . We understand that having dinner in an enclosed, and potentially dark, cave might not be everybody’s cup of tea, especially for those with claustrophobia. Which is why we’ve also included a gorgeous Thai restaurant just sitting in the shade of a cave, with tables set further out towards the beach for your comfort. Take it as a stepping stone before going for the full-on cave escapade.
Given the rarity of caves that are wide enough or stable enough to house a restaurant, these eateries are scattered around the world, with spots in Thailand, Italy, Kenya, Jamaica and Spain. There’s a beautiful seaside cave on a coast in Italy overlooking the Adriatic Sea, a cave restaurant cum music performance hall in Spain, and even private dining caves in Jamaica for an evening to remember.
So if you’re looking for something completely different to try on your next adventure, check out these 5 cave restaurants for a meal to remember.
Ristorante Hotel Grotta Palazzesse, Italy
This gorgeous seaside cave is home to Ristorante Hotel Grotta Palazzesse. Make sure to reserve a table as the restaurant fills up pretty quickly during meal times. Sunsets are extra beautiful here, with views overlooking the Adriatic Sea. There are set menus available, where for €110 per person, you can look forward to dishes like stewed lobster with arugula pesto, purple ratte potatoes and mandarin essence oil; and a dessert of tiramisu with strawberries, dark chocolate from Madagascar, crispy lime and sea salt flakes.
Ristorante Hotel Grotta Palazzesse, Via Narciso, 59, 70044 Polignano A Mare BA, Italy, +39 080 424 0677
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The Grotto, Thailand
If you want an introduction to dining in a cave without being in an entirely enclosed space, this is a good place to start. Rayavadee resort in Krabi is home to The Grotto, an al fresco restaurant resting in the shade of an ancient limestone cliff on Phranang Beach. Though most of the dishes on the menu are Thai, there are also several Western options like pastas, burgers and paninis. Appetisers include the likes of tuna spring rolls and prawn satay, while desserts range from a dark chocolate-passion-mango tart to a vanilla crème brûlée with pineapple and longan.
The Grotto, Rayavadee, 214 Moo 2, Tumbon Ao-Nang, Amphur Muang 81000 Krabi, Thailand, +66 2 301 1861
Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Kenya
Begin your ultimate cave dining experience here with delicious sounding appetisers like poached king prawns with mango, fresh Indian Ocean oysters or Champignons Provencale. For your main course, you’ll be spoilt for choice whether you love seafood or meat. Highlights include chili crab, Lobster Thermidor, Madagascar steak and pork fillet. There are also vegetarian options like baked vegetable shepherd’s pie and savoury mushroom crêpes. The dessert list comprises treats such as brandy snaps with fresh cream, lime semifreddo cheesecake and Crêpe Suzette.
Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Ali Barbours Road, Diani Beach, 80400 Ukunda, Kenya, +254 714 456131
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The Caves Hotel, Jamaica
This beautiful hotel perches on limestone cliffs at the scenic West End in Jamaica. There are 12 picture-perfect cliffside cottages, a grand villa, two dining gazebos, caves for private dining (Moonbeam and Seastar) and the Blackwell Rum Bar. Perfect for a romantic getaway, the hotel has a spa, jacuzzi, sauna, private hot tub and saltwater swimming pool for leisurely dips or swims. If you’re going for the private cave dining experience, relax and enjoy the five-course menu that’s recommended. Tuck in to delicious Negril specialties at your private table just for two, in your own little cave. Doesn’t it already sound like a meal you’ll remember for life?
The Caves Hotel, 144 One Love Drive, Lighthouse Road, Negril, Jamaica, +876 957 0720
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Jameos del Agua Restorante, Spain
The restaurant is in a large cave with high ceilings, so don’t worry about feeling claustrophobic in there. There are also fantastic natural acoustics, so great that many live concerts have taken place in the cave itself. Food-wise, the menu features seafood dishes such as grilled king prawns, grilled octopus served with Canarian spicy sauce, and grouper in Iberian ham served on beans, tomato and vegetables; as well as a few meat dishes like rabbit in salmorejo, beef tenderloin medallions and lamb chops. For dessert, there’s the Canarian ground almond syrup served with vanilla ice cream, three-chocolate semifreddo, and caramel bacara.
Jameos del Agua Restorante, Calle de Jameos del Agua, 35542 Punta Mujeres, Las Palmas, Spain, +34 928 84 80 20

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Knowing that I’d like to start this series with a song related to Saigon, I nonetheless had a hard time deciding from several choices. Travel turns out to be the decisive factor, and being in Houston this weekend prompts me to settle on Saigon, Farewell Forever My Love. Its authors were two refugees who settled in the Houston area: one not long after the Fall of Saigon; the other sometimes in the early 1980s. [Correction: Both came to Houston in 1975; see the note from Jason Gibbs among the comments below.]
Bài lời Việt theo sau bài tiếng Anh. Hai bài hao hao nội dung nhưng không giống hẳn. The Vietnamese portion follows the English. I cater each language to different readers and they aren’t entirely the same.
April 30 was of course the climax of the fortieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and the beginning of mass Vietnamese migration to the U.S. But there’s still a lot of the anniversary year left.
Tomorrow is the first day of classes at my institution, and I will continue to honor this anniversary by posting about Vietnamese music related to war and refugees throughout the fall semester and into the spring semester.


The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date is less then a month away and, as we are getting closer to the event, more details about the new handset are surfacing online. Samsung’s previous launches have shown us that each time a new flagship is revealed, the South Korean company also introduces loads of new accessories. The latest reports are indicating that Sammy is preparing an interesting ultrasonic cover for the Galaxy Note 4.
A source familiar to the matter has told Sammobile that the South Korean company is readying an ultrasonic cover for the Galaxy Note 4, capable of detecting objects around the user holding the device and provide feedback. It seems that the new ultrasonic cover is build to help the visually impaired. Even so, the description reads that “it cannot replace a cane and should never be used as a mobility aid or substitute for any mobility aid tool.”
Unfortunately, there’s no way to verify the veracity of the report, therefore we recommend you to take it with a pinch of salt. After all, nothing is official until Samsung says so.
We’ve heard a lot of rumors about the Galaxy Note 4 in the last couple of weeks, but the latest leaks have managed to paint a pretty clear image of the upcoming Samsung flagship phablet. It seems that the highly-anticipated smartphone will boast about a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with Quad HD (1440 x 2560) resolution, while being underpinned by a quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz. If the leaks prove accurate the Galaxy Note 4 will also arrive with 4 GB of RAM, 16 MP primary shooter with 4K video recording support and OIS, 16/32/64 GB storage, and microSD support. Besides sporting fingerprint and heart rate sensors, the rumor mill also indicates that the new handset might also integrate an UV sensor.
As I was mentioning above, the Galaxy Note 4 release date is right around the corner. The new Samsung smartphone will be officially introduced on September 3rd, during the company’s Unpacked even held at IFA Berlin 2014. What are your expectations for the new smartphone? Please let us know in comments.


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The company also reported accumulated losses of RM155,376 as at June 30 last year.
Lim asked: “This must be a record for a company with a RM150,000 paid up capital to carry out a RM23.9 billion project.”
“Can a company of that size take on such a big project?”
Yes, why not? I too can do it, with one ringgit, provided I am assured of government (read that as taxpayers') rescues and bailouts if I ball it up and perform the work badly. Why worry and who cares – it’s only public money.
However, whether it is wise or proper governance by an elected government to allocate a mega billion ringgit project to a such a pathetic (loss) performing company, who incidentally hasn’t even conducted any environment impact study yet, is the question we are all wondering and fuming about though hardly surprised at all.
After all, this is Malaysia, or rather UMNO’s Malaysia.
And read Who benefits directly from PORR? and bloody weep!
Lim also brought out the names of the directors of the loss-making company, one of whom is Osman Aroff, the former Kedah Menteri Besar.
I remember him as one of the three Kedahans who not only deserted but stuck it deeply into Dr Mahathir when the Grand Olde Man attempted to stand for party election as a delegate to the UMNO general assembly recently.
I said of him in a previous posting Et Tu Baharom:
Former Kedah Menteri Besar Osman Aroff, for whom Dr Mahathir had created a special post when Osman was ousted as the state MB, told delegates in his speech that Mahathir had a track record of causing disarray in UMNO and thus should be rejected as a delegate.
He said: “We must remember it was because of Dr Mahathir that Umno was de-registered in 1987. It was also he, who chose to fight with his deputy (Anwar Ibrahim) in 1998. Such is Mahathir's record.”
Osman averred that if the delegates elect Mahathir to represent them, it would indicate that UMNO Kubang Pasu was against Abdullah.
Well, looks like he has been rewarded by AAB.
Is there a moral somewhere here?
For Brutus, as you know, was Caesar's angel. Judge, 0 you gods, how dearly Caesar loved him. That was the most unkindest cut of all.
- Julius Caesar: Act 3, Scene 2 - William Shakespeare
Maybe it ought to be rewritten as:
For Brutus, as you know, was Caesar's angel. Judge, 0 you gods, how dearly Caesar loved him. That was the most unkindest but most profitable cut of all.


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text: Poinsettias and other floral crops when treated with the growth retardant uniconazole, Sumagic™, are more compact in growth habit. They have also been shown to have reduced stem strength. Calcium applied as a drench has been demonstrated to increase plant height and plant dry weight of poinsettias. Unicomazole reduced plant height without affecting dry weight. Bract color was more intense when calcium was applied as a weekly spray. Poinsettia plants had greater levels of foliar calcium when applied as a drench. Poinsettia plants sprayed and drenched with calcium and treated with uniconazole had greater levels of foliar calcium, however, this was not significantly greater than the control plants treated with uniconazole alone. The lowest level of foliar calcium was observed in uniconazole treated plants where calcium was applied as a spray. Uniconazole applications weakened the stein structure of poinsettias as with other floral crop species.

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Very close to Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, Melati Restaurant on Peter Street has been serving a superb selection of traditional Malaysian and Indonesian cuisine since 1979, establishing itself as the oldest and most authentic Malaysian and Indonesian restaurant in Soho. Ideal for parties or just an intimate evening meal, Melati's favourable reputation is further enhanced by its affordable prices and friendly service. In this warm and welcoming ambience, relax with one of the famous lunch specials, providing an exciting variety of noodle, rice and vegetarian dishes served in a typically Malaysian style. You can also try the tantalising set menus which are bursting with flavour and spice from throughout South East Asia, ideal for pre-theatre meals. All of the food is prepared daily and cooked to order on-site. Each dish can also be complemented by French or New World wines, as well as champagne, Tiger Beer, tropical juices and soft drinks.
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The NME have been banging on about this band for months so I took the plunge (ha ha) and downloaded the album.
There are some good moments, many reminiscent of The Charlatans, one of my favorite bands and Austin delivers his sun -shining & stoned lyrics very nicely. It's well produced & they sound authentic. In short, worth the download price of £6.50 for an album of catchy pop-psychedelia & some shining moments. Best listened to with a girl you like and a cheeky smoke; watching the sun go down.


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Cancer has been regarded as one of the leading causes of mortality and has distressed people globally. There are many conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, hormone therapy etc. But these treatments have many harmful side effects, which have restricted conventional treatments efficacy. Many phytochemicals found in various plants have been studied largely for their anticancer properties. Many phytochemicals present in ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines have also been determined as good anticancer drugs. Hence, there are lots of opportunities for researchers to develop potent anticancer drugs from medicinal plants available in several countries. Researchers also need to acquire knowledge on the action of phytochemicals to develop more potent anticancer drugs. The present review discussed systematically the anticancer activities of different class of phytochemical compounds.
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4 Kitchen Updates to Make before Selling Your Home
Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen probably has the biggest impact on the overall impression a buyer will get from looking at the interior. Therefore, improvements in this part of the home will go a long way toward adding value. Here are four kitchen updates that will help you sell your house.
Improve Your Countertops
The first step in improving your kitchen is to see if your countertops need some work. Start by completely clearing everything off of the counters to create a clean, open look. If you have the budget for it, granite is very appealing. Listing your home with the keyword “granite” will improve your chances of selling the house quickly, and it could increase the final price by 4 percent.
Fix the Floor
The floors in a kitchen are likely to have some wear and tear, so it’s likely that you’ll need to do some repair or updating in this area. Old vinyl flooring can make a kitchen look very outdated. It will benefit your selling efforts to update to a better option such as hardwood or floating wood flooring. If there is water damage to the flooring, make sure to take care of any plumbing repair that addresses the root cause.
Cabinet Hardware and Finish
You don’t have to completely overhaul your kitchen to create a much better impression. A new finish and updated color for the cabinets goes a long way. If you buy some new stainless steel appliances, consider some neutral solid colors or dark wood stain that will complement the stainless finish. To give the kitchen a more modern look, switch out the old cabinet hardware for a more modern style. This upgrade is inexpensive and goes a long way to create an upscale look.
Another improvement that can improve your return on investment is the backsplash. The wall space between the wall cabinets and the counters is a great spot to add some style or create some color contrast. Some well-chosen, inexpensive adhesive tiles will look terrific. Stone, wood or metal tiles will provide a more modern appeal.
A few inexpensive changes to your kitchen will go a long way toward transforming your interior and selling your home. A few of these kitchen updates will increase your selling price and hook a buyer much more quickly than if you left it looking old and drab.

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WEST SIDE CHARTER APPROVED
by dan rivoli
the upper west side is on track to getting a new charter school after the state university of new york's board of trustees unanimously approved success academy's application oct. 27.
upper west success-part of the success academy chain of charter schools-already has a website running and is taking applications. the success academy's ceo eva moskowitz pitched parents in an oct. 24 new york post op-ed.
the early campaign for an upper west side charter school will be fighting against opposition: success academy is seeking co-location in p.s. 145, a school on 150 w. 105th st., between amsterdam and columbus avenues, that the city considers underutilized.
the department of education intends to keep the school under capacity as it rezones upper west side schools, maintaining p.s. 145's building as a possible spot for a success academy charter school. p.s. 145, however, wants to expand its boundaries to grow and accept more students.
local elected officials, p.s. 145's principal and the parent group for the west side school district are leading the opposition to the controversial co-location.
council member gale brewer is worried that the charter would sap students from good schools in her district.
"to put a charter school in the middle of a neighborhood and pull from schools already doing well is wrong," brewer said. "that's just destroying good schools and that's not the purpose of public education."
moskowitz believes west side parents are clamoring for another school option. the good schools in the southern part of the upper west side are overcrowded and the private schools or gifted and talented programs may be out of reach for some students.
"a lot of parents feel they work hard, they pay their taxes. it's supposed to be the case that you can send your kid to get a great, free public education," moskowitz told the west side spirit in october.
now that the state university of new york gave the ok to upper west success, the department of education must create a proposal to locate the school. while a department of education spokesperson said that a formal proposal for co-locating upper west success has yet to be made, p.s. 145 is a possibility.
"the fact is local parents are choosing other options over p.s. 145, which is why the building has more than 300 empty seats," the department of education said in a statement. "we must work hard to make this school successful and better utilize this space."
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