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On August 11, Cormorant will release their new album Disapora. We are fortunate to bring you the premiere of a full album stream today, preceded by a review of the album by Andy Synn.
Let's begin this review with a quick history lesson, shall we?
Back in 2012, shortly after the release of the band's stunning second album, Dwellings, long-time Cormorant bassist/vocalist Arthur von Nagel elected to leave the band to pursue a career in video-game design.
Although this parting of ways was entirely amicable, many fans were understandably concerned that the loss of von Nagel's distinctive voice and signature bass sound would undercut the band's growing momentum and still-burgeoning creative potential.
Thankfully, 2014's Earth Diver – which saw the debut of new frontman Marcus Luscombe – quickly put to rest any lingering doubts and fears about the band's future, repositioning the group as a much more overtly "blackened" affair, and proving that change doesn't always have to be a bad thing.
Now, three years later, it seems the quartet are set to raise the bar even further with what is, quite possibly, their most extravagant and ambitious album yet.
Whether it's the feverish, chaotic drum work and snarling vocals of "Preserved In Ash", or the doomier, proggier strains of "Sentinel", Cormorant rarely (if ever) seem content to simply rest on their laurels, and each of the four tracks which make up this album are absolutely packed with a wealth of unexpected twists and turns – moving swiftly back and forth between moments of ferocious blasting, moody melody, grandiose riffery, and ominous atmosphere – all designed to keep the audience on their toes and to prevent them from ever becoming too comfortable or complacent.
As a result, Diaspora can be a challenging, even demanding, listen at times. At just over an hour in length it certainly isn't for the faint of heart, and requires a solid investment of time and mental energy from the listener to appreciate fully, but this devotion is ultimately rewarded tenfold with one of the most diverse and dynamic musical experiences of the year.
Because, as undeniably clever and progressive and (sometimes bewilderingly) complex as this album can be, the band haven't lost touch with their primal metallic roots, and are always careful to reel you back in – with a bold, bombastic riff, a savagely infectious vocal hook, or a soaring harmony (or even all three in quick succession, as is the case during "The Devourer") – at just the right moment, so as to perfectly balance out their more progressive proclivities with some good old fashioned blood and thunder.
And nowhere is this balancing of artistic ambition and compelling composition more apparent than during the album's fourth and final track, the epic (and I mean that in the classical sense of the word) "Migration".
From humble beginnings the song soon develops into a dark and doom-laden odyssey of brooding riffs and mercurial melodies, visceral growls and sublime, clean-sung harmonies, taking the listener on a captivating twenty-six minute journey of moody melancholy and electrifying intensity that pulls together all the separate strands of the band's sound into what may very well be the defining moment of their career so far.
But don't take my word for it – we've been lucky enough to score an exclusive preview of the entire album in advance of its release this Friday, so feel free to check out the whole thing below and let us know exactly what you think.
Diaspora will be released independently on 2xLP, CD, and digital formats on August 11th, with US and European distribution through War Crime Recordings.
4 Responses to "AN NCS ALBUM PREMIERE (AND A REVIEW): CORMORANT"
I'm getting a little worn out on this big, sweeping, long-form blackish songs, but I dig this. And the cover art is rad to boot!
This music is genuinely hard to break away from. But what the hell. Why would I, anyway?
Love this album so much
Holy hell. This IS hard to break away from. Never know what's coming next. Who expects to hear Pink Floyd mellow and black metal fury in the same song ("Sentinel")? Very unusual, and well done. Vocals are great. I like it.


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Dec 10, 2017
Time for another true tale of digital nomad debauchery and Third World mid-life madness from the shores of Southeast Asia!
This one revolves around my discovery of a (then) little-known island oasis in the Andaman Sea -- a Muslim island, in the land of Buddhists.
After resisting the lures of 'Sexual Disneyland' for most of my adult life, it's little wonder I longed to flee the sordid culture shock of three winters in Phuket. Little did I know that destiny would be waiting for me on undiscovered shores...
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You can represent the Windows fonts as ".ttf". For making this trick we need to use some .sis based application for Symbian mobiles. If you use so you can access any Windows fonts in your mobile or onto your SD card. This method can make the fonts default for your device. Lets take a look on it by following the below steps.
How to use or access any windows fonts on your Symbian mobile?
Step 1: First you need to download Font Router Package.
Step 2: Then extract it. After the extraction you can check 2 ".sis" files.
Step 3: Now copy those files to your Symbian mobile using File Transfer Mode.
Step 4: Now install those app by order. First install "Font Router LT" then secondly install "Font Routerman" in your mobile.
Step 5: Now copy any windows fonts to your phone memory. You may think where can I get those fonts in my Windows device. For getting the Windows fonts just go to "My Computer" and then to "Windows" and to the "Fonts" >>>> C:/Windows/Fonts <<<<<<
Step 6: Now copy all those fonts or any one fonts to there >>>> E:/Fonts/ <<<<
Step 7: Now Run "Font Routerman" and go to Menu >> Open Font >> It can be represented as >>>> E:/Fonts/your-font.ttf <<<<.
Step 8: After copying it just Restart your device.
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New Delhi: Safari in the natural forest is expedition to observe the wildlife in its natural habitat. There are several sanctuaries and national parks in India that captivate wildlife photographers to click some of the best views, enclosing candid moments and rare sights.
Discover spectacular wildlife at these safari places in India
Corbett National Park
Located in Uttarakhand one of the places for wildlife photography, where the jeep safari goes deep inside the park. It is famous for sightseeing of large carnivorous mammals, and it gives photographers candid moments. There are apparently five different zones in the park consisting of different flora and fauna. The rich biodiversity gives the photographers a notably brilliant chance to catch the candid moments and also splendid photographs. The Himalayan foothill gives it an extra edge over other parks. Catching a tiger before your splendid lenses will not be easy, but you can try your luck.
Ranthambore National Park
The park of Rajasthan has its own place in exploring the wildlife. The park of Rajasthan is famous for luxurious train trips and safari. The most commonly sought animal for photography in candid moments is Bengal tigress with its cubs. Machli, one of the tigress is fond of posing before the cameras. This is the perfect place for clicking candid pictures of dangerous animals. Jeep Safari is advised to deepest to the park for spotting the tigers. Here are some places listed above for clicking perfect candid moments in the wildlife. The photographers are advised to take help of experienced guide and photographers for the best experience.
Hemis National Park
This park attracts many tourists and wildlife photographers for photographing Snow Leopards. The challenges are that it is a ferocious animal which makes it difficult to capture it. If you are planning to take chance then this is the place for you. It also rich in flora and fauna making it the place for avid wildlife photographers. It is the largest national park in South Asia.The scenic beauty adds the significance of the park. Exploring the rich flora and fauna of the region you can click some of the best candid moments down here. The weather may play spoilsport but that what adds to the excitement.
It is one of the most popular haunts for those who love to explore the wilderness and enjoy getting up close with nature. It has a lot to offer right from the Jungle Safari, boating to trekking in Nagarhole Forest. The nature walk in the forest is a must if you want to reconnect with the surroundings and nature all over again. The jungle safari is a wonderful opportunity for all the environmental enthusiasts to mingle among the variety of flora and fauna. Enjoy the royal feel of an elephant safari for the view is just spectacular with dense forest all around and at times spotting various animals in their natural surroundings makes the ride worth it. A trip to Kabani can introduce you to the world of misty forests, valleys and watercourse.
Bandipur National Park
Located in Karnataka, this park is famous for its wildlife riches which is 874 square km, and covers many endangered species of animals and flora. Bandipur National Park along with Mudumalai National Park, Wayanad National Park and Nagarhole National Park forms the Nilgiri biosphere reserve. Bandipur is one of India's first and finest Project-Tiger reserves, and also southern India's most famous. Its priceless tiger and leopard habitat is home to three rivers and represents in part the best remaining haunt of the endangered Asiatic elephant, Indian wild dog and a plethora of life in all its sublimely understated forms and colours This reserve is the largest protected area in South India and the region with highest number of wild elephants in South Asia.
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Also known as the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is situated in the hills of the Western Ghats and is home to no less than 1800 flowering plant species, 143 species of orchids, 35 mammal species, and 265 bird species. Other than the Royal Bengal Tigers that reside here, this sanctuary also boasts a substantial population of the Malabar Giant Squirrel, the endangered Lion-Tailed Macaque, Asian Elephant, Leopards, and Smooth-Coated Otters. Visitors to one of India's finest wildlife sanctuaries can enjoy trekking, elephant rides through the jungle, and boating on the Periyar Lake.


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This year, my fiance and I welcomed our very first full-size Christmas tree into our lives! His name is Patrick Swayze and he's beauuuuuutiful. Being incredible nerds, I took advantage of the opportunity to craft this Death Star tree topper. AND IT WAS SO EASY. And now you can do the same thing, if you want!
What you need:
- Plastic or glass round ornament. Ours is about four inches in diameter. I was looking for a six-inch ornament but couldn't find one to buy on its own. (Psst: you can get them in packs of six at Target if you want multiple Death Stars, or want to make this as a gift.)
- Black acrylic paint
- Painter's tape or masking tape
- Mod Podge. Regular school glue would probably work fine as well.
- Silver glitter
What you do:
Yank the hanging apparatus out of the top of the ornament so you can get at its insides. Discard this if you're making a topper. Hang onto it if you're making an ornament.
Pour a little bit of black acrylic paint into the mouth of the ornament. Start with a little, then add more if you need.
Shake or roll the ornament around to coat the entire inside in a layer of black paint.
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Prop the ornament up on something to let it drain out and let the inside dry. A plastic cup works well. It may take a long time for the inside to dry, but you won't be touching the inside at all so you can go ahead to the next step if you want.
Cut your masking tape or painters tape into super skinny strips if it's not already super skinny. Then start marking out the lines of the Death Star. You definitely need one line around its belly and the superlaser, but the rest of it you can do however you like—it's just a lot of different-sized rectangles. Put the superlaser on the side opposite the mouth if you're making a topper, on the same side as the mouth if you'll be using this as an ornament.
Something I figured out while I was taping was to make little "tags" with the end of the tape so it was easier to pull off. Just fold a little bit over at the end of each piece of tape.
There are two options to apply glitter. I slathered my taped-up ornament with Mod Podge and poured glitter on, but you could also mix the Mod Podge and glitter together and paint it on. I think the latter might be a bit neater, but you'll want a really high glitter-to-Mod Podge ratio unless you're planning on doing several coats. Make sure your tags are sticking up so they are easy to see and there aren't any blank spots.
Let this dry for a long time. I let mine dry for half an hour and it was not enough. If I make another, I am going to try to wait at least an hour. This time also lets the inside dry some more too.
Pull the tape off (this is where the tags are AWESOME) to reveal your sick Death Star pattern. You may need to patch up the glitter or scrape it off with your fingernail in a few places (I did). I also used a tiny paintbrush to clean out the pattern, but that's not necessary; it's loose glitter that will fall off eventually anyway.
Stick your topper on the tree, or reinsert the hanging apparatus and hang it. Prepare for incessant "That's no moon!" quotes for the rest of the holiday season.


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Princess 407737 Girls Pastel Unicorn Child Costume - Infant
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This Girls Pastel Unicorn Child Costume includes a body hood Help make your child into a beautiful mythical creature he or she is sure to love when you get the Kids Pastel Unicorn Costume A little bit of color with the magic of one of nature s most famous mythical creatures means trick or treating or costume parties will never be more fun then when your child wears such a great look This costume comes with a body suit and a hood This costume does not come with leggings or shoe covers Care Instruction . Hand Wash Only. Colors May Bleed. Do Not Twist or Wring. Reshape and Dry Flat. Do Not Dry Clean. Do Not Bleach Specifications . Size Infant. Theme Unicorns. Gender Girls. Material Polyester. Dimension 1 H x 1 W x 1 L. Weight 1 lbs


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Again some lovely news from the show rings
17 September 2017 – Club Show, Wawrzkowizna
judge: Mrs. Bogusława Szydłowicz – Polańczyk (PL)
Beresford WILD WEST HERO aka "Sir Samuel" – exc.1, CWC, Club Winner & BOS
(Sam is co-owned by: Magda Szczotok & Bartek Kołacz, Kennel Biscuit Dream)
We are so proud of this young gentleman
23 September 2017 – international show in Wrocław
judge: Mr. Jan Ryk
KEEP YOUR HEAD UP Tamaam "Markus" – exc.1, CWC, CACIB & BOS.
MISS BONES Tamaam "Korba" – very promising & Best Puppy
JOY LEAP Tamaam "Emi" – exc.1, CWC, Res. CACIB (=> CACIB)
C.I.E., Ch. ELITE SENSATION Tamaam "Pippi" – exc.1, CWC, CACIB, BOB & Res.BOG.
The most extreme dog show we have luckily survived!
Heartfelt thanks must go to our friends:
Iwona, Ewa, Asia, Damian, Tomek, Arek – you rock, guys!
New photos of LIBERIAN GIRL Tamaam "Elsa" @ 14 months:
And such a little beauty has been hiding somewhere at Tamaam…
Soo… welcome "Nora"!


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Methods for teratogenicity testing-existing and future models
p. 204
Kotwani Anita, VL Mehta, U Gupta, S Prabhu, JS Bapna
Government agencies require that drugs and food additives be evaluated for their teratologic potential before these are released in the market. The presently available methods are (a) studies in rodents and (b) surveillance of human epidemiology. Rat is the species most often used for routine studies and in vivo data obtained from this animal makes up an important part of submission to government agencies with respect to teratogenic potential. However, the routine animal test systems have not proved particularly reliable predictors of hazards to the human fetus. The number of compounds which must be tested for teratogenicity has increased dramatically with the continuous development of therapeutic, cosmetic and food additive chemicals. It is unrealistic to attempt to perform complete in vivo teratogenicity tests on each and every one of these chemicals. Thus cheaper, quicker, more efficient, but nevertheless reliable tests must be developed. In the last few years, a number of other systems have been proposed as possible screening tests for teratogenicity. The available in vitro systems are - mammalian organ culture; vertebrate embryos e.g., chick, fish, and amphibian embryos; invertebrate system like, drosophila, cricket and hydra; organ culture e.g., limb bud and cell culture system. At present no single in vitro system is likely to supersede animal testing, but one can foresee the development of successful battery of tests for identifying compounds for further in vivo testing.
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Neurosteroids: novel regulators of neural functions
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MR Jain, VS Burade, N Subhedar
Recent studies have demonstrated that some of the enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of steroidal hormones are found in a cell specific and region specific fashion in the brain. The discovery of the biosynthesis of steroids in the brain has generated considerable ex citement. These brain derived steroids (named 'neurosteroids'), in addition to binding to the cytoplasmic/nuclear receptors also interact with the specific binding sites on the GABAA receptor. Several biological functions have been proposed for these neurosteroids for their roles in hypnosis, anxiety, analgesia, convulsion, neural development and regulation of endocrine systems, Although in its infancy, the study of the neurosteroids is an emerging line that has shown considerable potential. It is hoped that the work on neurosteroids in addition to throwing new light on the neural processes, may provide a substratum for the development of new drugs for several neural disorders.
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Disposition kinetics of sulphamethoxypyridazine during endotoxin induced fever and its modification by sodium salicylate in goats
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S Juliet, A Barman, S Majumder, TK Mandal, AK Chakraborty
Disposition kinetics of sulphamethoxypyridazine (25 mg/kg, i.v.) in absence and in presence of sodium salicylate (50 mg/kg, i.v.) in both afebrile and endotoxininduced febrile conditions were studied in female black Bengal goats. The disposition kinetics of sul phamethoxypyridazine alone and in presence of sodium salicylate were described by a two compartment and one compartment model respectively. Sulphamethoxypyridazine persisted in afebrile and febrile goats till 36 and 24 h post administration, while in presence of sodium salicylate it persisted till 30 and 24 h in afebrile and febrile goats. Sodium salicylate decreased the plasma protein binding activity of sulphamethoxypyridazine. Besides, sodium salicylate decreased the t1/2(() , Vd(area) (P < 0.01); and increased the AUC value of sulphamethoxy-pyridazine.
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Effects of cuscuta stem extract on various animal tissues
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HP Kayath, NK Goel
The effects of cuscuta stem extract (CSE) were studied and compared with the effects of acetylcholine (ACh) on isolated piece of rabbit ileum, rectus abdominis muscle of frog and frog heart "in situ". The effects induced by CSE resembled those induced by ACh. These effects on isolated piece of rabbit ileum and frog heart were blocked competitively by atropine. Effect of CSE on isolated rectus abdominis muscle of frog was blocked by pancuronium and potentiated by neostigmine.
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Inhibition of antigen and compound 48/80 induced contractions of Guinea pig trachea by the ethanolic extract of the leaves of Vitex negundo Linn
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AM Nair, MN Saraf
The ethanolic extract of Vitex negundo was studied for its effect on the sensitised and non-sensitised guinea pig trachea using antigen and compound 48/80 respectively to examine its influence on mediator release and tracheal smooth muscle contraction. Histamine has been shown to contribute only to the initial phase of tracheal contraction while the release of lipoxygenase derived arachidonic acid metabolites have been reported to contribute to the later sustained contraction. The ethanolic extract of V.negundo was found to significantly inhibit both the initial phase of contraction and the later sustained contracture of the trachea. The studies reveal that the ethanolic extract of Knegundo inhibits the release of histamine and products of arachidonic acid metabolism.
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Effects of quinolones on skeletal muscle function
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N Gopinathan, CN Potkar, AS Barve, NA Kshirsagar
The effect of quinolones on skeletal muscle function was studied using cat tibialis anterior muscle-common peroneal nerve preparation. Screening of four quinolones viz. ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, nalidixic acid and pefloxacin produced a decrease in nerve stimulation (NS) induced contractions similar to that seen with the positive controls (Gentamicin & streptomycin). Normal saline and penicillin (Negative controls) were devoid of any effect on neuromuscular junction. Periodic stimulation of nerve and muscle ruled out muscle tatigue as a cause of decrease in skeletal muscle function. Characterization of neuromuscular (NM) block by ciprofloxacin was carried out to determine action on postsynaptic site (Close intraarterial injection of ACh, reversal with neostigmine), Presynaptic site (Hemicholinium + high frequency stimulation, reversal with CaCl2) and muscle (continuous pancuronium infusion). Primary action of ciprofloxacin on motor end plate was suggested by no response to close intraarterial ACh and reversal with neostigmine. Action on presynaptic site as well as muscle possibly contributes to the action on NM junction. The results of the study suggest that quinolones probably have a weak curare like effect on NM junction similar to that of aminoglycosides.
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Predominant GABA-B mediated dispersion of the isolated web Melanophores of the Indian bull frog, Rana tigerina(Daud.)
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SR Chimania, M Ovais
Effect of GABA-ergic agonists on the isolated web melanophores of a frog (Rana tigerina) was examined. Melanophore size index (MSI) was employed as a recording parameter for the responses of the melanophores to drugs. GABA and baclofen both induced strong dispersion in the frog melanophores. Propranolol and 5-aminovaleric acid significantly inhibited the dispersion of frog melanophores induced by GABA and baclofen, while bicuculline failed to inhibit the dispersal responses of the melanophores significantly. It is indicated that the disoersion of the froa melanoohores induced by GABA-ergic agonists is mediated predomi nantly through GABAB receptors.
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Neurobehavioural effects of acute monocrotophos administration in rats and mice
p. 245
SN Mandhane, CT Chopde
A study was conducted on rats and mice to assess the acute behavioral toxicity of oral monocrotophos (MCP). MCP produced hypothermia, reduced locomotor activity and affected the ability of trained mice to ride on rotating rod. Doses as low as 2, 1 and 4 mg/kg were required for these effects respectively. MCP (l-4 mg/kg) caused potentiation of pentobarbitone (40 mg/kg, ip) sedation and haloperidol (1 mg/kg, ip) induced catalepsy. However, pentylenetetrazole (SO mg/kg, SC) induced tonic-clonic convulsions and mortality were not affected. MCP at these doses per se had no hypnotic, cataleptic or convulsant effects. These results suggest that MCP is a potent CNS depressant compound which may cause adverse neurobehavioral effects in mammals.
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The effect of urinary protein from pregnant women on reproductive system of female rats
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PI Latha, K Narayana, gowda Honne
Urinary protein (UP) was extracted and purified from the pregnant woman urine and the yield was 12 mg per litre of urine. There was a significant (P < 0.05) increase in the uterine weight of immature female rats at doses of 5, 10, 50 and 100 (g per rat given intraperitoneally. There was no change in the weight of ovary, adrenal, kidney, liver and spleen in rats treated with UP thus indicating a specific uterotrophic effect.
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A computer program for calculation of LD50
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A computer program has been described for the calculation of LD50 . This program can be conveniently implemented in BASIC language and can be used in pharmacology and toxicology laboratories for rapid calculation of LD50 which is otherwise a complicated mathematical routine.
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Estrogenic activity in the ethanolic extract of Bupleurum marginatum
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Jonathan Sheel, Dehadrai Sangeeta, AO Prakash
Ethanolic extract of Bupleurum marginafum (Sipil) having potent antifertility activity in rats has been studied to assess its estrogenic activity in immature rats. It has been observed that administration of extract per se significantly increased the uterine weight and caused opening and cornification of vagina in immature rats. Histological features of uterus were seen to be highly stimulated. Uterotrophic activity of the extract has been compared with diethylstilbestrol, a standard estrogenic agent.
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Antidiarrhoeal evaluation of Nelumbo nucifera rhizome extract
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Pulok, K Mukherjee, J Das, R Balasubramanian, Saha Kakali, M Pal, BP Saha
A study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of methanolic extract of rhizomes of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (FINN) for its antidiarrhoeal potential against several experimental models of diarrhoea in rats. RNN treated animals showed significant inhibitory activity against castor oil induced diarrhoea and inhibited significantly PGE, induced enteropooling in rats. It also showed significant reduction in gastrointestinal motility following charcoal meal in rats. The results obtained establish the efficacy of RNN as an antidiarrhoeal agent.
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Antioxaluric and anticalciuric activity of lupeol derivatives
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R Anand, GK Patnaik, Roy Kamal, AP Bhaduri
Lupeol and a number of its derivatives were synthesised and evaluated for the possible antiurolithiatic activity in rats against hydroxyproline induced hyperoxaluria and calciuria. Some of the compounds possessed promising antihyperoxaluric and antihypercalciuric activity indicating antiurolithiatic activity.
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It's quite common that I'll look through a command's documentation
C-h f, and then invoke the command with
M-x immediately
Right now, the shortest way I've found to "invoke the last view
command" is to copy its name (either from the help buffer or from the
history) and yank it into
M-x's minibuffer prompt.
What I would really like is for command names given to
describe-function to be part of the history of
execute-extended-command. So I could just do
M-x M-p RET.
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We get a lot of request to return a lost lover...Altering someone's feeling can be very difficult magick but not impossible. This Return Lost Love Spell has been in my family for over 80 years. It has had a very good success rate.....It has had about a 75% success rate. Which is excellent considering this spell does not break the natural rules of nature. This spell is cast as a karma free spell. The only consequences of this spell are very positive ones.
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Few of us love vacuuming our floors, but it's a chore that must be done, so we might as well make it as easy on ourselves as possible. If you choose a bagless vacuum, you simply need to empty the dirt container once it's full. There's no need to mess around changing bags, plus they're more environmentally friendly because you're only throwing away the dirt from your floors, not a bulky bag that creates even more waste.
We reviewed dozens of bagless vacuums to identify the best of the best. To sort the brilliant from the bad, we considered a range of factors such as vacuum style, brand, suction levels, versatility, and average customer reviews.
There was a clear standout when it was time to select our top pick: the Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. It has twice the suction power of any other cordless vacuums on the market right now and can rival the power of corded vacuums, too. Plus, the convenience of vacuuming cord-free is incredible.
In This Article
The 5 Top-Rated Bagless Vacuums
|Editor's Picks
|Best Overall
|Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
|Best Bagless Upright Vacuum
|Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum
|Best Budget Buy
|Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
|Best Bagless Canister Vacuum
|Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum
|Best Bagless Vacuum for Pet Hair
|Hoover Pet Max Complete Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
*Ratings are from Amazon at the time of publication and can change
Best Bagless Vacuum Overall: Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
If somebody could design their dream vacuum, the Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner would probably be it! The more convenient it is to vacuum your floors, the more likely you are to do so regularly, and this model makes vacuuming a breeze. The cordless design means no more winding or unwinding power cords or having to change wall sockets once you reach the limits of the cable. This also means you can easily vacuum your car, summer house, or anywhere else you don't have access to a power socket. With older cordless vacuums, you had to sacrifice some cleaning power but this model cleans just as well as any corded vacuum. It runs fade-free for approximately 60 minutes before it needs to be recharged, which is ample time to clean the majority of homes.
Set a range of different cleaning modes depending on your floor type or use the auto mode, which automatically senses what type of floor you're cleaning and adjusts accordingly. Its whole-machine filtration system captures 99. 97% of all dust particles, even microscopic ones (of 0.3 microns and above). You get a range of tools included: a torque drive head, mini-motorized tool, stubborn dirt brush, crevice tool, combination tool, soft dusting brush, docking station, and charger. Retailing at approximately $600, it isn't cheap, but it is exceptional.
Dyson V11 Torque Drive Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Key Features:
- Quickly and easily converts to a handheld vacuum.
- Boost mode gives you extra power in the dirtiest areas.
- Low-profile option lets you vacuum far under furniture.
Best Bagless Upright Vacuum: Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum
Anyone looking for a quality upright vacuum should put the Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum at the top of their list. A versatile machine with exceptional suction, it makes light work of all kinds of vacuuming tasks. Upright vacuums make it super easy to clean large areas of carpet or hard floor, but can fall down when you're trying to vacuum edges, stairs, and tight corners. The Shark Rotator features a lift-away canister with a flexible wand and various attachments, so you can use it like a standard upright vacuum most of the time, them switch to the canister option when needed.
Thanks to the swivel steering, it's extremely easy to maneuver in upright mode and there's an LED light on the cleaning head so you can see better in dark corners and under furniture. With 1,200 watts of power, it has incredible suction and cleans deep into carpets. The HEPA filter traps 99.97% of allergens, so it's an ideal choice for people with dust allergies, pet allergies, or other environmental allergies. It costs roughly $240, but that's money well-spent for such a powerful and versatile vacuum.
Shark Rotator Professional Upright Corded Bagless Vacuum Key Features:
- Extra-large dirt container can go longer between empties.
- Long hose length in canister mode.
- Comes with crevice tool, dusting tool, and more.
Best Budget Bagless Vacuum: Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Looking for a budget bagless vacuum that actually cleans and won't break in a few months? Try the Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner. Sure, it's never going to clean as well as a high-end Dyson or Shark, but the suction is decent and for less than $85, you can't complain. It has five manual height adjustment settings so it's suitable for use on everything from hard floors to deep shag carpets. The large 12.5-inch cleaning head means you can clean your floors with fewer passes. It also has a hose with crevice, upholstery, and dusting attachments for edges, stairs, soft furnishings, and more.
The extra-large dust cup holds plenty so you should be able to vacuum your whole house before needing to empty it. The whole unit weighs just 10 pounds, so it's light enough to maneuver easily, carry upstairs, and so on. The foam filter is washable so you don't need to buy replacements.
Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Key Features:
- Compact, lightweight, and easy to maneuver.
- Handle folds down for easier storage.
- All tools can be stored on board, so no need to search when you need them.
Best Bagless Canister Vacuum: Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum
As its name suggests, the Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum is designed to tackle hard floors effectively, but it has also has an extra head that's suitable for carpets. The turbine attachment is means for use on hard floors. It's great at picking up hairs and dirt particles that other vacuums often leave behind of hardwood, tile, or linoleum floors, but it's gentle enough to avoid gouging or scratching hard floors. The multi-surface professional head is easy to switch to for any carpeted areas or rugs you might have.
The canister portion of this vacuum is compact and lightweight. It has a handle on one end for easier carrying, which you can hold it by as you vacuum your stairs. Thanks to its multi-cyclonic technology, it has excellent suction that doesn't fade over time, leaving your floors consistently clean. It costs approximately $210, which is more than some canister vacuums, but its abilities on hard floors aren't easily surpassed.
Bissell Hard Floor Expert Multi-Cyclonic Bagless Canister Vacuum Key Features:
- Cord retracts automatically; no manual winding necessary.
- Telescoping wand can get far under furniture.
- Dirt cup is easy to empty.
Best Bagless Vacuum for Pet Hair: Hoover Pet Max Complete Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Dogs and cats can bring joy to your home, but they also bring mountains of shedded fur. If you need a bagless vacuum that will keep on top of the pet hair on your floors and couches, consider the Hoover Pet Max Complete Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner. The brush roll cleans deep within carpets to pull out pet hair (as well as dirt and dander), but can also be turned off for use on hard floors. It includes a pet turbo tool that's great at removing pet hair from sofas and other soft furnishings, plus a dusting brush and crevice tool for general cleaning.
Allergenblock technology captures and contains 97% of pet dander, dust, and pollen particles keeping your home as hospitable as possible for people who suffer from environmental allergies. The extra large dirt container can hold a lot of pet hair (and other dirt) before it needs to be emptied. We think this vacuum is well worth its $180 price tag for anyone who struggles to keep on top of pet hair in their homes.
Hoover Pet Max Complete Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaner Key Features:
- Wand with hose has extended cleaning reach for those awkward spots.
- Powerful suction with WindTunnel technology.
- Five level floor height adjustment.
Who Should Buy a Bagless Vacuum
When buying a new vacuum cleaner, we'd recommend a bagless vacuum to anyone and everyone. In fact, bagless vacuums are becoming far more popular than bagged vacuums, so it will be easier to find a quality bagless model, anyway.
Bagless vacuums are more convenient and easier to empty than vacuums with bags. You generally just hold the dirt container over a garbage can and press the release button to open the base so the dirt falls out. Whereas, with a bagged model you need to wrestle with the bag to remove it without spilling its contents then fit a new one correctly. Plus, every time you change bags you're sending an extra item to landfill, not to mention that the cost of replacement bags adds up over the years.
For an even easier dump of the dust cup, you may want to check out The Best Step Trash Cans.
Important Features to Consider
A bagless vacuum should have a few important features. Here's what to consider when selecting a bagless vacuum:
- Vacuum type. Most vacuums fall into one of three main types: upright, canister, or stick. Upright vacuums make it quick and easy to clean large, clear areas but are fairly bulky and can be hard to maneuver. Canister vacuums are lightweight and easy to carry upstairs, clean under furniture, etc, but it can take a while to clean large rooms. Stick vacuums are a newer style and combine the cleaning speed of uprights with the maneuverability of canisters.
- Corded vs. cordless. Corded vacuums tend to be the most powerful. You can find some powerful cordless options, but they're significantly more expensive than corded models of an equal quality. However, for many buyers, the extra cash is worth it for the convenience of cordless cleaning.
- Dirt cup capacity. The dirt cup (also known as the dirt container or dust cup) is where the dirt goes instead of a bag. The larger the capacity, the less often it will need emptying.
- Cord length. If you choose a corded bagless vacuum, it's a good idea to find out the cord length. When a vacuum has a short cord, you'll need to switch between power outlets more regularly, which can be annoying.
- Run time. If you choose a cordless vacuum, find out the run time before you'll need to recharge the battery. Ideally, you should be able to vacuum your whole house on a single charge, but this might not be possible if you have a very large home.
- Filter. Find out what kind of filter your chosen bagless vacuum has and how it works. HEPA filters are the best for anyone who suffers from allergies, as they trap 99.97% of dust particles, pollen, pet dander, and so on.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bagless vacuum and how does it work?
A bagless vacuum is a vacuum cleaner that has a built-in dirt container instead of using bags. After each time you vacuum, or when the dust cup is full, you take it to a garbage can, press the release button, and panel opens up, letting the dirt in the container out. Other than that, you operate bagless vacuums in much the same way as those with bags. One factor to consider is that bagless vacuums tend to direct the smallest dirt and dust particles to the filters (whereas bagged vacuums suck everything into the bag), so filters in bagless vacuums tend to need cleaning and/or replacing more frequently.
Which is better bagless or bagged vacuums?
It's not as simple as saying one is better than the other, as each variety has its pros and cons, so it's up to you to decide which is right for you.
Bagless vacuums cost less to run than their bagged counterparts because you don't need to factor in the cost of replacement bags. They're more eco-friendly because you throw away approximately one vacuum bag a month with a bagged model. You can easily tell when bagless vacuums are full and empty them before you start to lose suction, plus they're very easy to empty. The downside to bagless vacuums is that they need regular emptying and when you do empty them, you'll be exposed to the dust and other allergens inside (though this is really only an issue if you suffer from asthma or environmental allergies).
Bagged vacuum cleaners keep all the dust and dirt inside, so there's less exposure to them when you change bags. Plus, you only need to change the bag once a month or so. On the other hand, changing a vacuum bag is a bit of a faff. Performance also decreases as the bag starts to get full, and you need to spend out on new bags regularly.
Are bagless vacuums better for allergies?
Bagless vacuums are a double-edged sword for allergy sufferers. On one hand, bagless vacuums are the most popular option right now, so it's more likely that you'll find a quality vacuum with HEPA filtration at an affordable price. Plus, since you'll generally need to empty a bagless vacuum after each vacuuming session, you won't have a vacuum filled with dust hanging around your home. The problem with bagless vacuums for allergy sufferers is that when you empty them, it's easier to get the dust and dirt inside on you. However, you can solve this problem by wearing a dust mask as you empty it or asking a family member or someone you live with to do the emptying for you.
Are bagless vacuums difficult to use?
Aside from the emptying process, bagless vacuum cleaners work in the same way as bagged vacuums. Many users find it easier to empty the dirt container on a bagless vacuum than it is to change a vacuum bag. That said, you'll also find people who prefer to change a vacuum bag than empty a dust cup, so it're really down to personal preference and the mechanics of your chosen vacuum.
Other Bagless Vacuums We Reviewed
We looked at 20 other bagless vacuums. Even though they didn't make our 5 best bagless vacuums list, they're the best of the rest and each is still a great option. The information you'll need to compare each one is included with the listing.
Cordless Bagless Vacuums
Dyson Cyclone V10 Motorhead Lightweight Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
An excellent cordless stick vacuum from one of the world's top vacuum cleaner manufacturers. The direct drive cleaner head gives an exceptionally deep clean.
Key Features:
- 60 minute run time with a non-motorized tool or 20 minutes with motorized tool.
- Sealed HEPA filter.
- Transforms into handheld vacuum.
Cost: $500
Hikeren Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
A lightweight model with a slightly different design than the majority of cordless vacuums. Surprisingly effective for the price.
Key Features:
- Cleans for 30 minutes on high power.
- Suitable for wet or dry use.
- Lift-away handheld option.
Cost: $100
An affordable alternative to some of the high-end cordless stick vacuums with some excellent customer reviews to back it up.
Key Features:
- 30 to 45 minute run time.
- Performs excellently on hard floors and carpets.
- Includes motorized cleaning head.
Cost: $115
Cleans quietly and efficiently with one brush for hard floors and one brush for carpets. Includes crevice tools and more for versatile cleaning wherever you need it.
Key Features:
- Runs for up to 40 minutes.
- Swivels for better maneuverability.
- Extremely lightweight.
Cost: $120
Shark ION F80 MultiFLEX DuoClean Cordless Stick Vacuum
The powerful suction rivals the majority of corded vacuums any day and is even suitable for high traffic areas. Cleaning head features two rolls for hard floors and carpets and adjusts according to the surface you're vacuuming.
Key Features:
- Two removable interchangeable batteries included, each with a 40 minute run time.
- Flexes to reach far under furniture.
- Folds for compact storage.
Bagless Stick Vacuums
iwoly V600 Corded Bagless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Some users don't find it powerful enough for deep cleaning, but it's a lightweight and highly maneuverable option for spot cleaning or quickl daily vacuuming between more intense vacuuming sessions.
Key Features:
- Can change into a handheld vacuum.
- Weighs less than 5 pounds.
- Included wall-mounting bracket
Cost: $60
Similar to the MOOSOO cordless stick vacuum we listed above but a fraction of the price, making it an excellent bargain if you aren't to concerned with cord-free vacuuming.
Key Features:
- Four-stage filtration system including an HEPA filter.
- Includes crevice tool for edges and tight corners.
- Handheld option.
Cost: $40
Shark APEX DuoClean with Zero-M No Hair Wrap
The Zero-M brush head continuously picks up pet hair (and human hair) without tangles. Extremely powerful, picking up large pieces of dirt and tiny particles with ease.
Key Features:
- Long 30 foot power cord.
- Lightweight design and swivel steering for maneuverability.
- Extra large dust cup capacity.
Cost: $230
Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Bagless Vacuum
If you love the excellent cleaning power of Shark vacuums but are on a budget, this is a more affordable alternative to the product above. It has fewer high-end features but still cleans well.
Key Features:
- Effective on both carpets and hard floors.
- Floor to ceiling cleaning options.
- Doesn't lose suction.
Upright Bagless Vacuums
BISSELL Cleanview Swivel Pet Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
A simple upright vacuum that's tough on pet hair, plus at least $5 from every sale goes to the BISSELL pet foundation to help animals in need.
Key Features:
- Hugely effective triple-action brush roll.
- Includes motorized pet tool for cleaning upholstery.
- Edge-to-edge cleaning.
Cost: $120
Dirt Devil Endura Reach Upright Bagless Vacuum
An affordable upright vacuum that does a good job overall though might not be quite tough enough for high traffic areas. The removable wand reaches those places the cleaning head can't.
Key Features:
- Large easy-empty dust cup.
- Weighs under 10 pounds.
- Works well on hard floors and carpet.
Cost: $60
Dyson Ball Animal Upright Vacuum
Designed to meet the rigors of a home with pets, including HEPA filtration to trap allergens and a tangle-free turbine head to clean up pet hair.
Key Features:
- Highly maneuverable thanks to ball design.
- Instant release wand for hard-to-reach places.
- Exceptional cyclonic suction.
Cost: $350
Hoover T-Series WindTunnel Rewind Plus
Imbued with Hoover's WindTunnel technology that creates extra suction to lift deeply embedded dirt from rugs and carpets.
Key Features:
- Height-adjustable brush roll to suit different floor types.
- Includes wand with crevice tool, upholstery brush, and more.
- HEPA filter.
Cost: $90
Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away
The DuoClean head on this model has two brush rolls, one suited to sweeping up large pieces of dirt and the other to sweeping up tiny particles, giving you a better overall clean on hard floors and carpets.
Key Features:
- Lift-Away option with wand.
- Easily switches from hard floor to carpet mode.
- LED headlight helps see hidden dust and dirt.
Cost: $270
Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe
That excellent Shark power in a classic upright with a twist. The Lift-Away option allows you to use the want like a canister for stairs and other areas hard to reach with an upright.
Key Features:
- Uses HEPA filtration.
- Lightweight at less than 13 pounds.
- Large capacity dust container
Other Bagless Vacuums
It doesn't cost much, but this lightweight canister vacuum is surprisingly powerful. Sure, it's simple, but it gets the job done!
Key Features:
- Weight under 8 pounds
- Easy to switch from hard floor mode to carpet mode.
- Comes with crevice tool and dusting brush.
Cost: $60
Eureka NEN110A Whirlwind Bagless Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Another lightweight canister vacuum that's easy to move around the house and has an extra large 3 liter dust container. A great choice for small homes.
Key Features:
- Three settings, one each for hard floors, carpet, and upholstery.
- 2 in 1 crevice tool.
- Washable, reusable filters.
Cost: $70
Why vacuum your own floors when you could have a tiny robot do it for you. This robot vacuum from GOOVI is an affordable alternative to the big brands.
Key Features:
- Works on hard floors and carpets.
- Cleans under furniture.
- Drop sensor stops it falling down steps.
Cost: $200
iRobot Roomba 675 Robot Vacuum
Roomba is the robot vacuum that everybody knows. It costs a little more than alternative options but has some excellent features, such as Alexa compatibility and a three-stage cleaning system.
Key Features:
- Smart mapping technology.
- Dirt sensors "know" where your floors are diretiest and do extra work there.
- Control from anywhere using the iRobot app.
Cost: $270
Kenmore Pet Friendly Lightweight Bagless Compact Canister Vacuum
It has a few quirks but this powerful canister vacuum works well overall and is ideal for homes where pets live.
Key Features:
- HEPA filter to trap allergens.
- Includes crevice tool and dusting brush.
- Wand extends up to 9 feet.
Cost: $270


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COVID-19: Learning Where Teleoperation Can Help
As we watch the terrible public health and economic impact around the world of COVID-19, the Ottopia team has been inspired by the brave people in the front lines of this fight. We are listening to government officials, workers, and businesses around the world.
Businesses and citizens around the world struggle. Industries where Ottopia has partners and customers face operational challenges, safety concerns, and financial problems. A lot of unanswered questions about the pandemic and its effects will be answered in the coming weeks, but many will not be.
The entire Ottopia team is committed to forming part of the solution to the challenges the world will face as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing crisis, whether it's in the coming month, year, or decade.
Container Shipping in Times of Containment
The world of logistics is being impacted in multiple ways, leaving the flow of most goods rather lopsided. Earlier in the year, shipments from China slowed down, leading to a shortage of key inputs for many industries. Now, it's the slowdown of activity in major Western markets like the United States that is leading to container pile-ups and a likely increase in demurrage. That, in turn, seems to be having knock-on effects around the world: bottlenecks in bringing containers to shore are turning into bottlenecks for the outbound shipping, possibly hurting the few sectors that are ready to export — and need to, in order to weather the months ahead.
Further downstream, long-haul trucking is being stretched thin to deal with a spike in demand among major food retailers. That much is likely unsurprising, with coverage of empty shelves across the United States regularly making the news in the past weeks.
Another area getting stretched thin is online shopping and last-mile delivery. Already a mainstay for tens of millions of US consumers, demand here has boomed as well, prompting Amazon to announce massive hiring, even as brick-and-mortar giants close shops and lay off workers.
But despite the boom for grocery stores, online shopping and the packaged food industry, the underlying public health crisis threatens to shut even them down.
Out of concerns for employee health and potential contamination, there is growing public pressure to close down warehouses and food processing plants.
The full effects on the world of supply chain and logistics will be felt for a long time, and it is unclear today what the final effect will be.
Needless to say, the world of healthcare is being upended. Medical staff around the world, but particularly in hard-hit countries like Italy, Spain and the United States, risk their lives at every turn in order to tend to infected patients with limited protective equipment. They are, without a doubt, the most celebrated heroes to emerge from this global pandemic.
Essential Work… Inessential Hazards?
There are multiple fronts where help is needed, and multiple questions that we do not know the answers to yet. When will cases and fatalities diminish, not just in today's hardest-hit countries, but globally?
One major unknown is whether the underlying cause of this crisis — the COVID-19 virus itself — will flame out after the pandemic reaches its peak, or whether it may return seasonally to different countries or regions.
The Ottopia team has raised questions that are particularly relevant to the work we do. We are prepared to help in areas where our technology can deliver relief, safety and the ability to enable remote work, even for those who today are required to be physically at their place of work.
The questions we ask ourselves of late include:
- Where will governments, companies and communities need to minimize human contact and human presence, while keeping supply chains and deliveries running?
- How can food and aid be safely delivered under quarantine to any citizen, but particularly the highest-risk populations (e.g., patients with preexisting conditions, the elderly)?
- How can manufacturers of food, beverages, and other goods be able to reduce human presence in their plants and production lines?
- How can global supply chains maintain, or even increase, their capacity and speed while dealing with health emergencies or health concerns from their workforce?
- Will these problems need to be addressed only in the coming months? Or could this pandemic lead to a long period of time where governments and companies around the world need to take measures?
Even more importantly, we ask ourselves how autonomy, teleoperation, and other technologies support these goals — in the coming weeks and months, and also over the long term.
We're currently exploring what are the most pressing needs for unmanned, intelligent, and remotely-assisted vehicles and robots.
What a Post-Pandemic World May Look Like
Early responses and temporary solutions hint at what the world could look like if the pandemic becomes a seasonal phenomenon.
Below are some plausible trends that arise in the aftermath of this acute pandemic. Governments, individuals and citizens may need to:
- Use medical robots much more, whether it is to monitor patients, deliver them food without exposing personnel, or even disinfecting hospitals and other areas.
- Meet growing consumer demand for contact-less delivery methods (e.g., via delivery robots) and a higher subscription rate for those services by restaurants large and small.
- Minimize human presence in warehouses and in food and beverage processing facilities may be required.
- Enable targeted automation and remote control across key areas in the global supply chain: last-mile delivery, warehouses and distribution centers, or inland and port container terminals.
Each and every one of these areas is one where Ottopia can help.
A delivery robot in Washington DC (photo by Elvert Barnes)
We are engaging with governments, individuals and businesses, understanding how, when and where our team can help. We are learning from a world in crisis, and are eager to engage with old and new partners, revisit old ideas and brainstorm new solutions.
We will be ready to do our part in rising from today's crisis stronger and more prepared than before.


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Hurricane Irma has caused widespread destruction to properties and people as it barrels through the Caribbean. At least 5 people have died as the Category 5 storm, recorded to be the most powerful hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, crossed the U.S. Virgin Islands and moved toward Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic Haiti and Cuba on Wednesday.
Officials earlier said that 10 people had been killed but have since reduced the number of people killed on St. Martin from eight to four. Here's what to know about the hurricane's impact in the Caribbean and its path towards Florida:
What damage has Irma caused in the Caribbean?
Irma first hit the islands of Antigua & Barbuda causing widespread destruction early on Wednesday. The nation's Prime Minister said that the islands were "barely inhabitable", that 95% of buildings had been destroyed and 60% of the population were now homeless. Roads and telecommunications have been wiped out.
A two-year-old boy is confirmed to have died in the storm as his family tried to escape a building damaged by the storm. Residents on Barbuda are expected to be evacuated to the larger island of Antigua, where the damage was less severe.
The storm next passed over Anguilla, where one person has died and Ronald Jackson, executive director of the Caribbean disaster and emergency management agency, said that "police stations, hospitals, school facilities, three or four emergency shelters, a home for the infirm and the aged, as well as the fire station."
Hurricane Irma did not directly pass over Puerto Rico, travelling north instead. However, about half of the island is thought to be without power as it was hit by winds and floods. Hospitals are working on back-up generators and roads have been destroyed. The Governor of Puerto Rico has said that at least three deaths on the island are being attributed to the storm: one woman was electrocuted, another suffered a fall, and a man died after his car crashed.
Dutch marines have said they are unable to land at the famous Princess Juliana International Airport, making it harder to delivery aid and supplies.
The U.S. Coast Guard has started to conduct assessments of the storm by flying over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. "Our first priority is ensuring safety of lives and helping anyone in distress," said Capt Eric King, who is leading the response team.
On Thursday morning, it was north-east of the Dominican Republic and heading towards Turks and Caicos. Officials have cut the electricity on South Caicos for safety. Hurricane watches have been issued for south Florida.
What is the death toll so far?
The death toll across the Caribbean has risen to at least 10, according to France's interior minister. That figure is expected to rise as rescue teams search the island at daybreak.
When will Hurricane Irma move toward Florida and South Carolina?
Hurricane Irma is predicted to hit Florida and move north toward South Carolina this weekend, potentially bringing heavy rains, strong winds and flash flooding to the states. Both Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are under a state of emergency.
Reuters reported that Hurricane Irma is considered likely to drop to a Category 4 storm once it makes landfall in Florida.
What was the last Category 5 hurricane to hit the Caribbean?
The Caribbean islands have not seen a hurricane this large since Hurricane San Felipe in 1928, according to the National Weather Service. That storm killed a total of 2,748 people in Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe and Florida.
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Oh, the rationalizations of moral cowards!
DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend who owns a prosperous business. I'll call him "Oscar." Oscar has no clue that one of his employees, "Shirley," is stealing big chunks of money from him.
I feel bad for the friend who is being taken, and also for the person doing the stealing. I know them both well, and if I were to tell him, Oscar would lose both a friend and an employee. Shirley has worked for him for more than a dozen years. Her son and her brother now work for him, too. If I blow the whistle, Shirley could lose her home and other investments.
This could get very ugly, and I don't want to be in the middle. Please tell me what to do. — IN THE MIDDLE IN PHOENIX
DEAR IN THE MIDDLE: You were put in the middle the minute you learned about the thefts. You must tell the employer what is going on. To do otherwise makes you an accessory to the crime.
It will then be up to Oscar to decide if he wants to press charges. And please remember that the friendship between Oscar and Shirley ended when she started stealing from him. Friends don't steal from their friends. Opportunists do.
I'm not sure that the woman is legally an accessory to the crime; I suppose that depends upon whether she has a duty to her employer about such thefts. She certainly has a moral obligation to do so, whatever the law says. Oh, and I'm delighted that Abby added the last bit about the already-dead friendship, since that was extra-offensive!


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What He Tweeted for the week ending 2013-08-16
- A little BOFH-ish in spirit, but "Kids Can't Use Computers... And This Is Why It Should Worry You" is entertaining. http://t.co/zE2H9v8wIz 2013-08-10
- Waiting patiently at the drive-through window. Don't skimp on the onion rings! http://t.co/1KTWesQre0 2013-08-11
- Can anyone recommend a home insurance company that covers #Yukon homes heated primarily by wood stove? 2013-08-12
- Q: "Is there any reason other than moving from a house requiring propane to one that doesn't for cancelling your propane account?" A: Uh... 2013-08-12
- Ah, rain. Cooling, refreshing, quenching, shut up the damned neighbours on their deck-ing, rain. #YXY 2013-08-13
- Of the impossible-but-terrifying mashup memes, "Sharknado" is near the top, but Calvin's T.Rex in an F-14 still holds a place in my heart. 2013-08-14


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Killadelphia Underground
The Killadelphia Underground was founded in 2018. This team is a fresh startup owned by Spike magazine's Tony Bird. He approached Coach Bmfjiggs while Partying after a win in a tourney to offer the General Manager Position. The Killadelphia Underground originated out of a cage fighting ring Tony ran under the run down arena. Once Coach Jiggs accepted the GM Offer the Blood Bowl Team was Born.
The stadium and land had belonged to the Great Champions the Killadelphia Eagles. Once a proud Orc team before Killadelphia was ravaged with a plague that ruined the area 1000 yrs ago. Now just a shanty town compared to the once gem of a bustling metropolis. Tony and Coach Jiggs hope to bring back the former glory this city once held using BLOOD BOWL.
Not much to tell yet. Team starting in an old pitch, Rag tag bunch of streetfighters.
LOGO AND COLORS Red, White, and Blue are the Killadelphia colors. Just like the good old USA. The logo looks like a blood splattered face with a dagger ran threw it. We chose this due to the violent nature of how the team originated from an illegal cage fighting ring.
Players and Personnel
Current Roster
Previous Players
Head Coaches
- BMFJigg (Season 2 – present)
Recent Team News


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Sinister Surf from the Shadows of Gotham by The Retroliners - New Jersey's finest surf instrumental trio. If you are a fan of Nirvana, Los Straitjackets, The Ventures and classic and modern surf instrumental music than you will want this.
Much cruder sound than previous releases gives The Retroliners a new edge and expanding borders. many of these tracks sound like demos, have occasional rough guitar spots, but deliver a garage honesty and charm. Others are very well developed and smooth. Phil Dirt
1. Ragazzi Bianchi
2. My Sharona Lou
3. Cry For a Shadow
4. Alexis
5. Smells Like Kurt Drained You
6. Intermission
7. Recoleta
8. Noirleans
9. Arrangement In Grey & Black
10. In Like Clint
Cratedigger's Lung - catch it
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Do U.S. high school students have the basic financial literacy skills they need to enter the real world? A report being released Wednesday by the National Center for Education Statistics seeks to answer that question. The report, based on an international survey of the financial literacy skills of 15-year-olds, will examine how U.S. students and educational systems compare with their peers around the globe. Based on results from the latest Program for International Student Assessment, the report also breaks down the performance of different socioeconomic and racial/ethnic student groups. State-level results are reported for Massachusetts and North Carolina. The report will make headlines this week, but it also promises to identify financial literacy trends and stories that journalists will be writing about for months to come.
This timely teletraining session, featuring Patrick Gonzales of the National Center for Education Statistics and Billy Hensley of the National Endowment for Financial Education, will cover highlights of the report and offer insights about the findings.
Whether you're planning breaking coverage of Wednesday's report or you are involved in ongoing personal finance coverage, this special edition of SABEW's teletraining series is for you.
Presentation materials:
NCES PISA FL Briefing, SlidesNCES PISA FL Briefing Slides_final (05-22-17)
PISA2015 Financial Literacy Web Tables
Sample financial literacy questions
Building Retirement Security: Linking Financial Education to Retirement Outcomes
Overconfident and Underprepared: The Disconnect Between Millennials and Their Money
OECD – Programme for International Student Assessment
NEFE – High School Financial Planning Program
Patrick Gonzales
U.S. National Project Manager for PISA
National Center for Education Statistics
Patrick leads the Program for International Student Assessment in the United States, which assesses the mathematics, science, reading and financial literacy of 15-year-olds. Patrick's expertise is in large-scale international education assessments and surveys. He's spent nearly 20 years developing, implementing and managing multimillion dollar studies for the National Center for Education Statistics within the U.S. Department of Education. He has authored numerous government reports and serves as a reviewer of research on international education comparisons. Patrick holds a doctorate from UCLA.
Billy Hensley
Director of Education
National Endowment for Financial Education
Billy Hensley is the senior director of education for the National Endowment for Financial Education, where he oversees the grants and research department, including management of NEFE's consumer education programs, collegiate initiatives, and e-learning and web strategy. His primary research interests are financial education, teacher professional development and assessment, the sociocultural influences on behavioral choices, and curriculum design. Prior to joining NEFE in 2010, he was a Research Fellow at the University of Cincinnati and has held program management positions at KnowledgeWorks Foundation and the Ohio College Access Network. Billy holds a doctorate in educational studies from the University of Cincinnati.


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Danish broadcaster, DR, have been very quiet about this year's DMGP over the past couple of months, but we finally have some news. The 10 acts competing in DMGP 2017 will be revealed during a press conference which will be held in DR Koncerthuset on Thursday, 19th of January.
Not much is known about any of the participants as Danish media hasn't published any rumours about this year's acts yet. It is also unknown when we will be able to listen to the 10 competing songs. Last year the songs were accidentally leaked by the record label through music platforms in the middle of January, but it seems they are being more cautious this time.
Melodi Grand Prix 2017 will be held on the 25th of Febuary in Herning's Jyske Bank Boxen, where Emmelie de Forest won with Only Teardrops back in 2013, and it will be hosted by DMGP veteran Anette Heick and former Lighthouse X member Johannes Nymark.
Last year Denmark were represented by Lighthouse X with the song "Soldiers of Love", which sadly didn't manage to reach the grand final in Stockholm:
Who do you want to see at DMGP 2017? Let us know on social media or in the comment section below!


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The CV Mixer crossfades between two CV, gate/trigger/clock, or audio signals. There is also an inverted output of the mixed signal. The circuit is built around four Opamp buffers, with one used to drive a bipolar LED to indicate signal polarity and level.
Build Instructions:
Clean PCB with isopropyl alcohol to remove any manufacturing residues.
Solder the surface mount devices, then the power tail.
Add the LED and 3.5mm jacks.
The LED sits tightly between the two right-most jacks. The outer ground pin of the jack should be pushed against the body to make room for the LED before soldering.
Check soldered connections for shorts, especially between the Opamp legs.
With a multimeter, check that there's no shorts between the red, white, and black power leads.
Apply power, patch something (oscilloscope, multimeter) to the non-inverted output, patch a bipolar (+5 to -5) LFO to the left input, and turn the knob full left. The LED should alternate colours and intensity with the LFO. Turn the knob full right and the LED should decrease in intensity as the level drops.
Repeat on second input.
Add another LFO and rotate the knob to check that it equally crossfades between the two channels. Check that the inverted output is inverted.


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This training is intended for Netreo users, operators, and engineers. By the end of this training you should know basic Netreo terms and UI elements, successfully triage alerts as you receive them and gather information for actionable responses, and use dashboards and reports for live monitoring and to obtain insights for planning.
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In 1550 Giorgio Vasari (1511-1577), a Tuscan painter, architect, and "the father of art history," published his first edition of Le vite de' più eccellenti pittori, scultori e architettori (The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects). It's a collection of biographies of almost 300 Italian (mostly Tuscan) artists from Cimabue (1240-1302) to his contemporaries and includes one of himself. A second edition, substantially different from the first, adds some artists like Tintoretto and Titian from Venice, although Vasari is still criticized today for having given too much emphasis to Florence and Rome, mostly ignoring the artists from the rest of Italy and certainly the artists from the rest of Europe.
One of Vasari's biographies concerns Andrea Verrocchio (c. 1435-1488); two of Verrocchio's teachers, Desiderio Da Settignano (c.1430-1464) and Donatello (c. 1386-1466); three of his students Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519), Domenico del Ghirlandaio (1448-1494), and Perugino (c. 1450-1523); and two more of Ghirlandaio's student Michelangelo (1475-1564) and of Perugino's student Raphael (1483-1520).
Vasari begins his biography of Verrocchio: "Andrea del Verrocchio, a Florentine, was in his day a goldsmith, a master of perspective, a sculptor, a wood-carver, a painter, and a musician; but in the arts of sculpture and painting, to tell the truth, he had a manner somewhat hard and crude, as one who acquired it rather by infinite study than by the facility of a natural gift. Even if he had been as poor in this facility as he was rich in the study and diligence that exalted him, he would have been most excellent in those arts, which, for their highest perfection, require a union of study and natural power. If either of these is wanting, a man rarely attains to the first rank; but study will do a great deal, and thus Andrea, who had it in greater abundance than any other craftsman whatsoever, is counted among the rare and excellent masters of our arts."
Yet, in spite of Vasari's admiration and Verrocchio's importance as a teacher, (even if Vasari recounts, that when Verrocchio saw his young student Leonardo's superiority as a painter while they both were working on "The Baptism of Christ", he vowed never to paint another stroke), up-to-now there has never been an exhibition devoted to Andrea di Michele di Francesco di Cione, who adopted the name of his goldsmith mentor Francesco Luca Verrocchi. For it was as a goldsmith that Verrocchio gained fame and the notice of his patrons, the Medici family, though he's most admired as a sculptor, both of terracotta and bronze. Indeed, Wikipedia tells us: "Few paintings are attributed to him with certainty." Those painted in his workshop, like most of the artworks created there, were a group effort, like The Baptism of Christ mentioned above.
"Verrocchio: Leonardo's Master," an excellent magnificently illustrated catalog in both Italian and English editions (53 euros), contains a timeline of Verrocchio's life and of his major works, even if comparatively little is known about his private life– that he never married and helped his family financially.
Verrocchio was born in Florence, the son of a tile and brick maker, turned tax collector, and lived at the corner of Via dell'Agnolo and Via de' Macci. Verrocchio's goldsmith workshop, where he was an apprentice, was on Via Calimala. He may also have been an apprentice to Donatello. Verrocchio's first professional break came in 1464 when he began working, mostly as a sculptor, for the Medici: a tomb for Cosimo the Elder (1464), the Incredulity of St. Thomas (1467), a copper ball for the cathedral dome (1468), and their numerous commissions until c. 1480, when Sixtus IV summoned him to Rome to produce some of the twelve silver statues of the Apostles for the altar of the Sistine Chapel.
Upon his return from Rome, he opened his own workshop near the Duomo on what is now Via dell'Oriuolo, in the same location where Michelozzo and Donatello had had their workshop. He continued to make works-of-art for Tuscany, particularly in Pistoia. It is here that Leonardo (another polymath but with different talents and a loner), Lorenzo di Credi, Ghirlandaio, and Perugino worked as Verrocchio's apprentices.
Leaving Lorenzo di Credi in charge in 1486, Verrocchio moved to Venice to start casting the bronze monument to Bartolomeo Colleoni, but he died in June of 1488 before he had finished. Nonetheless, this equestrian statue, now in Venice's Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, is generally considered one of his masterpieces and the second most important equestrian monument of the Italian Renaissance after Donatello's statue of Gattamelata (1453) in Padua. Lorenzo di Credi brought his mentor's body back to Florence where it was buried in the Church of Sant'Ambrogio.
The exhibition "Verrocchio, Master of Leonardo", which spans his artistic output in Florence from 1460-1490, is on in the 16th-century Palazzo Strozzi, once a private home, and in the Museo Bargello, both in Florence, until July 14th. "It brings together for the first time", recounts the press release, "masterpieces by Verrocchio from collections around the world, contextualized by works from his forefathers and peers as well as by the pupils he worked with intensively in his workshop. Curated by two of the world's leading experts of 15th century art, Francesco Caglioti and Andrea De Marchi, the exhibition showcases over 120 paintings, sculptures and drawings with loans from over seventy major museums and private collections across the world, including the Metropolitan, The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Louvre, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, London's Victoria and Albert, and the Uffizi." Several have never been displayed in Italy before. Twelve were restored expressly for this exhibition."
The exhibition is one of the many events worldwide to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo's death. It aims to bring valuable insight into the early influence of Florence and of Verrocchio and his workshop on Leonardo's oeuvre (seven on display here). The National Gallery in Washington D.C. will host a smaller, especially curated version, of the show from 29 September 2019 to 2 February 2020.
"Verrocchio: Master of Leonardo" is divided into 11 sections: 1) "Verrocchio between Desiderio and Leonardo: The Female Portraits" where it's possible to compare the hands of Verrocchio's Bust of a Lady with Flowers (the first female bust with arms and hands, usually in the Bargello) and Leonardo's Study of Female Hands, loaned by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection. 2)"Verrocchio Between Desiderio and Leonardo: The Ancient Heroes and The David" 3) "Verrocchio and His Followers: the Madonnas, Between Sculpture and Painting", 4) "Verrocchio as Fresco Painter", 5) "The School of Verrocchio as Painter Between Ghirlandaio and Perugino", 6) "Verrocchio in Rome, Verrocchio and Rome", which, "according to Vasari, played a crucial role in Verrocchio's art and career; he lived there under Pope Sixtus IV (1471-84) and "it was there that he decided to leave the goldsmith's trade for sculpture, to follow in the footsteps of the ancients." 7)"The Winged Boy with Dolphin and Sculpture as the Master of Space", 8) "Verrocchio For Pistoia: The Forteguerri Cenotaph, The Madonna di Piazza and Lorenzo di Credi", 9) "From Verrocchio to Leonardo: The Folding of the Drapery Immersed in Light, 10) (at the Museo del Bargello) "Apex: The Incredulity of St. Thomas and a New Face of Christ" and 11) (at the Museo Bargello) "Verrocchio and his Rivals: the Crucifixes".
As the press release tells us, "The Bargello [housed in the medieval Palazzo del Podestà] is home to the most important collection of Renaissance sculpture in the world with masterpieces by Brunelleschi, Donatello, Luca Della Robbia, Verrocchio, Michelangelo, and Giambologna, only to name a few… For the first time ever, the Bargello hosts the "Incredulity of St. Thomas", a masterpiece of the bronze casting and refined design that marked the peak of Verrocchio's career as a sculptor and became the most celebrated and oft-imitated sculpture of its day…Three examples [in clay by Verrocchio] of this work, out of the six known at present, are documented and compared here, revealing its subtle interplay of variants compared to the group cast in metal at Orsanmichele. The many crucifixes in Section 11 show Verrocchio's equally crucial influence in the field of wood carving, [in particular on Benedetto da Maiano and Andrea Ferrucci]."
Although it might seem strange, the highlight, actually the colpo di scena, of the exhibition is not by Verrocchio but by Leonardo, probably while an apprentice in Verrocchio's workshop. It is a small terracotta statue of The Virgin with the Laughing Child. The famous art historian Pope-Hennessey (1913-94), Director of the British Museum (1974-76) had previously attributed it to Antonio Rossellino. In London's Victoria & Albert Museum since 1858 and probably the only sculpture that can be attributed to Leonardo, it is "presented in direct dialogue," says the press release, "with a selection of outstanding draperies painted on linen by Leonardo, highlighting a number of very striking stylistic similarities. The work can also be compared with other famous works of the master such as the Uffizi "Annunciation" or the "Virgin of the Rocks" and "St. Anne" in the Louvre." "This superb Madonna", writes Professor Caglioti in the catalog, "has no persuasive points of comparison with any other Florentine Renaissance sculpture, yet it has many points of comparison with Leonardo's drawings and paintings, particularly with his youthful work but also with his more mature output."
The catalog contains a list of Verrocchio places of interest in Florence to visit before or after the exhibition:
Basilica of San Lorenzo where he completed the lavabo or washbasin in the small chamber to the left of the Old Sacristy chancel and was involved in his teacher Desiderio da Settignano's Tabernacle of the Sacrament, Monument to Cosimo the Elder de' Medici (floor slab and tomb in the Museo del Tesoro), and Monument to Piero and Giovanni de' Medici ("tomb of the Cosimiads" or "patri patruoque").
Basilica of Santa Croce and Museo dell'Opera where he was involved in Desiderio da Settignano's Marsuppini Tomb, Gravestone of Fra Giulio Verrocchi; St. John the Baptist and St. Francis of Assisi.
Church of St. Ambrogio: a plaque commemorating this church as his place of burial.
Church and Museum of Orsanmichele: his Incredulity of St. Thomas, made for one of the 14 exterior niches of the church. For this exhibition it's being displayed in the Bargello, but it is usually in the Museum of Orsanmichele. A copy stands in its niche outside.
Gli Uffizi: The Baptism of Christ painted in Verrocchio's workshop. "Verrocchio designed and began the picture," the press release tells us, "in c. 1468, possibly with Francesco Botticini's aid, while Leonardo completed it ten years later."
Museo dell'Opera del Duomo: Relief of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist (from the Baptistery) and "ball" atop the lantern of the Cathedral's dome.
Related exhibitions: On in the Museo of Palazzo Vecchio from March 29 until June 24 is the exhibition "Leonardo and Florence. A Selection of Pages from the Codex Atlanticus".
From June 6 to September 22, the Museo Galileo will host an exhibition entitled "Leonardo and his Books. The Library of a Genius."


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