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Oxime-directed Catalytic Asymmetric Hydroboration and Hydrogenation
Both catalytic asymmetric hydroboration (CAHB) and catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation (CAH) have been studied for more than 30 years. However, previously developed methods still have significant limitations. A multitude of primary and secondary boronic esters have been successfully prepared via CAHB, but the synthesis of chiral tertiary boronic esters via CAHB is limited to aryl substituted structures only. This thesis will discuss oxime ether-directed CAHB of methylidene and trisubstituted alkene substrates leading to chiral tertiary boronic esters with up to 87% yield and 96:4 er. In addition, regiodivergent hydroboration of aryl substituted methylidenes will be presented. The utility of the CAHB methods is demonstrated through the several stereospecific transformations of resulting boronic esters. Studies into the oxime ether-directed CAHB led to another unexpected discovery. The addition of a proton source or H2 to the reaction mixture leads to the exclusive formation of the hydrogenation product. An efficient borane promoted CAH method, which works very well for various aryl and alkyl di-, tri- and tetrasubstituted alkenes, was developed as a result. Two small natural products (–)-lasiol and (–)-enterodiol were prepared using this new hydrogenation methodology.
Subject Area
Organic chemistry
Recommended Citation
Shoba, Veronika, "Oxime-directed Catalytic Asymmetric Hydroboration and Hydrogenation" (2018). ETD collection for University of Nebraska-Lincoln. AAI10846217.


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While some may believe that nothing can compare to human hands and mouths, the Lelo F1S V2 brings a host of exciting features to the table. With a range of innovative technologies, irresistible vibrations, and luxuriously soft materials, the F1S V2 makes an excellent purchase for solo or shared pleasure.
Lelo F1S V2
Key Features
- Premium male masturbator
- App connectivity
- Innovative Sensonic technology
- Discreet, sleek design
- 100% waterproof
- Unique cruise control setting
Lelo F1S V2 Review
The F1S V2 is the new-and-improved version of Lelo's original F1S prototype. The original version was great, but it lacked power and was a very basic design.
After years of perfecting the new design behind closed doors, Lelo finally released the updated version, which boasts more power, four uniquely designed program variations, and a softer, more flexible sleeve.
Lelo doesn't consider itself to be a sex toy brand; it's a self-care movement that is aimed at those who know that satisfaction is more than just gender, sexual orientation, race, and age. They focus on luxury – allowing everyone to explore their bodies with beautiful and revolutionary toys.
With the invention of new technologies, they're revolutionizing the sex toy industry, and the F1S V2 fits the bill.
The F1S V2 is not like standard masturbation pockets. It produces sonic waves that permeate deep into your penis and give pleasure effortlessly.
In this Lelo F1S V2 review, I'll go over the main strengths and weaknesses of the F1S V2. Then, I'll discuss the main design features, followed by my verdict on if it's worth the purchase or not.
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What You'll Love About the F1S V2
There is a lot to love about the F1S V2. The F1S V2 uses a combination of intricate technologies and designs to bring you to orgasm.
Lelo F1S V2 Design
When you finally hold the small but mightly Lelo F1S V2 in your hands and use it, it is easy to see why it has won awards and been as successful as it has. The toy truly is a little piece of luxurious pleasure.
The Lelo F1S V2 is a sturdy cylindrical sleeve with a pocket to insert yourself into of around 4.3 inches in length and 5.07 inches in circumference.
Because of its exterior, you might think the toy is heavy to hold, but it is remarkably small. It only weighs 285 grams, which is less than a can of soup.
When it comes to using pleasure pockets like this, it is important to choose something silky and soft at the touch.
Thankfully, Lelo uses an ultra-smooth, extra soft premium silicone on the sleeve – the F1S feels as luxurious as they come. This sits inside the slim opening at the top, where you insert yourself. Compared to other toys on the market, the F1S V2 is much softer and more flexible, making it way more comfortable during use.
The color choices are equally as sexy as the design, with a deep red or a deep blue option available.
Another benefit to the masterful design is the ability to store it discreetly. It is small enough to fit in an average bedside drawer, and unlike regular fleshlight, it can be mistaken for other household objects like speakers and Alexa devices.
Sonic Technology
First and foremost is the revolutionary technology Lelo now uses on their toys, the Sensonic Technology.
The Lelo F1S V2 features a unique dual-motor design that combines the conventional vibrations of a normal sex toy with new sensations from the Sensonic Tech.
Essentially, instead of both motors emitting the standard vibrations, one of them emits powerful sonic waves that massage you deep inside your penis.
This sensation isn't simply just the external tingle of the nerve endings of your skin – it's a pleasure that you feel deep within you and will be sure to give you powerful pleasure.
As Lelo says, "the sensation of sonic waves makes F1S V2 the ultimate act of self-love." I couldn't agree more.
App Connectivity
Another amazing feature included in the F1S V2 is the app connectivity.
App connectivity is becoming increasingly popular in sex toys these days, and I dig it. Especially when it's uniquely designed as Lelo has done.
When you purchase the F1S V2, you are able to download the exclusive F1S app as soon as your product is shipped. The app is available on all Android and IOS devices.
This app works a little differently from most. Rather than putting your pleasure at your fingertips, the app provides performance feedback on your speed, stamina, and skill. It does this through ten sensors that are placed on the inside of the pocket. These sensors send signals back to the app so you can track your performance.
This might seem strange to some – I felt weird about it at first too – but it can be really enjoyable to look back at how you handled yourself.
This is also a great feature if you are using it with a partner.
Cruise Control
Another great experience that is unique only to the F1S V2 is the cruise control feature.
This design is innovative; it seamlessly adjusts to the movements of your body, so you never have to experience a frustrating power drop during vigorous use.
Instead, it intelligently monitors and controls the intensity of your movements to ensure a completely seamless, uninterrupted experience. And it is a fantastic experience you'll get.
Nothing else on the market has this feature.
Excellent power and patterns
Every sex toy claims to have the best power and patterns out there. But in use, we found the Lelo F1S V2 really does deliver deep rumbling power.
Two motors stimulate your penis when inserted into the pocket, and each motor has four specifically designed modes that contain seven patterns each.
Combining this with the updated turbo power that is double the intensity of the original version, it provides intense vibrations that will send you into an earth-shattering orgasm every time.
Downsides of the F1S V2
My partner and I did find that while in use, the two motors of the F1S can be quite noisy, especially on the most powerful settings. This is not too surprising given its powerful dual motors, but just to make you aware, it's not the most discreet toy on the market!
Additionally, while it is rather compact, the trade-off is that the internal canal is not as long as the length of a Fleshlight or similar male masturbator, and it might also feel quite tight for some men.
The best way to use the Lelo F1S V2 is to use plenty of lubricants and then exploring through the different modes and patterns available!
Is the Lelo F1S V2 Worth the Money?
The F1S V2 is definitely a winner in my eyes.
The F1S V2 is luxurious in every way. Design, shape, feel, material, and all the bells and whistles in between, it will always leave you in a dreamy state of pure bliss and feeling like you just had the best orgasm of your life.
Unlike many fleshlights and fleshlight-styled toys, the Lelo F1S V2 is also entirely waterproof and has a myriad of unique settings that will surprise you. Nothing I have tried prior to this toy even comes close to the quality and feeling of it.
The only real downside to the F1S V2 is that it is a little loud, especially when used on the higher settings. It is also on the pricey side, but you would expect to pay this sort of money for a high-end automatic male masturbator.
It might seem like a steep price to pay for a sex toy when you can simply use your hand, but this is a toy that is worth the investment. No vibrations feel like this and this is largely because of the Sensonic technology and patented design that exists nowhere else.
I recommend the Lelo F1S V2 to everyone who has ever been disappointed by a men's sex toy, is sick of using fleshlights, or just wants to try a vibration that really gets him going. If it fits within your budget, it is totally worth it.
What Comes In The Lelo F1S V2 Box?
- The F1S V2 device
- USB-charging cord
- Warranty card
- Instruction manual
Lelo F1S V2 At A Glance
- Double the strength of the original prototype
- Dual motors that use different technologies
- Four modes that contain seven patterns each
- Very luxurious and smooth internal canal
- Loud on higher settings due to dual motors
- Compact sizing means that the internal canal is rather tight

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By John Smyntek for The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library The 245 guests at the Friends of the Rochester Public Library's Wine, Wit & Wisdom March 12 lingered at the library long after dessert and coffee were served. They were savoring an evening filled with good food and drink and were eager to recount interesting facts and amusing stories they had heard during the presentations. It was the first chance they'd had to slow down after a fast-paced agenda that included food and … [Read more...]
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom
Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library's Third Annual Wine, Wit & Wisdom Tickets are now on sale for one of the Rochester area's must-attend events, the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library's third annual Wine, Wit & Wisdom fundraiser. This year's soiree is set for Saturday, March 12. Taking place from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Main Library at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester, the evening provides a lively mix of sustenance and knowledge for $50 per person … [Read more...]
Introduction to the World of Wine
Enjoy a casual and uncomplicated introduction into the world of wine suited for both the novice as well as the slightly experienced on Tuesday, October 8, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library. Nidal Daher will discuss wine grape varieties, wine making techniques and types of wines. You will also learn how to identify and read wine labels and order from a restaurant wine list. The class will end with a discussion on proper wine storage. Nidal Daher, Certified … [Read more...]


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Pitt had a brief respite with games against North Florida and UIC, but now the fun begins - starting with a game against Maryland on Thursday.
Pitt will have its hands full with two pretty good opponents in the 2K Sports Classic - starting with the Maryland Terrapins.
Like Pitt, Maryland is off to a 3-0 start. And like Pitt, they've had a test already. Pitt's came in the form of a single-digit victory against Rhode Island and Maryland won by only a single point against the Charleston Cougars.
Pitt's foes have taken note of the Panthers' outstanding guard play and Maryland head coach Gary Williams is no different:
"Pittsburgh is ranked where they are for a reason," Maryland coach Gary Williams said. "They have great guards. You can start right there. Great leadership from seasoned guards is a pretty good combination most people don't have. In college basketball veteran guards make a difference, like we had last year."
And Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon isn't above praising his own guys:
"They obviously had really good years last year and they're better this year," Dixon said. "I always felt Brad was overlooked and underrated. Now he's scored a few points in some games on TV and people are talking about him. He does a lot of things for us."
But the focus of the game might not be on the guards, but in the paint.
Pitt's chances of winning will be a lot stronger if they can contain Maryland's super soph, PF Jordan Williams. Williams is averaging 20 ppg and 10 rpg and after a freshman season of averaging almost a double double, is the real deal. At 6'10" and 260 pounds, he's a beast, too.
Williams' fast start landed him the ACC Player of the Week award last week. The fun doesn't end after the Maryland game. Pitt will face another big-time opponent in a game against a ranked team in Illinois or Texas. Pitt's clearly capable of winning two straight, but facing back-to-back quality teams in consecutive nights is never an easy task.


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Lake Saint-Pierre
History and heritage buffs won't want to miss the Magasin général Le Brun in Maskinongé.
For more information (in French only): Magasin général Le Brun
Owners Isabelle Thibeault and Richard Vienneau will show you around this fascinating early 20th century store, which is part museum and part shop. Nearly 7,000 historic artifacts, some dating back to 1840, are displayed in the store.
Visitors can admire hats, toys and seven skillfully painted, multicoloured phonographs, which help evoke an earlier time. Visitors will be delighted by the candy counter, where a wide range of old-fashioned sweets will awaken childhood memories.
This welcoming shop features a variety of local products.
This enchanting store looks like an illustration in a children's book. It was recognized as a historic site in 1981.
The second floor houses a theatre that can seat nearly 100 people. A pianola, an early version of the mechanical piano, is concealed behind a case. This rare musical instrument, dating back to 1904, is one of only two of its kind in Canada.
Renowned writer, physician and politician Jacques Ferron (1921-1985) grew up in this charming home in Louiseville. He is known for his fantastical and poetic writings. His caustic humour, creativity, sense of irony and taste for the media circus expressed themselves in full with the creation of the Rhinoceros Party.
Journalist, lawyer, civil servant and writer Antoine Gérin-Lajoie was born in 1824 in this house near Yamachiche. He entered the Nicolet seminary in 1837, where he was noted for his intelligence and skill as a writer. The rebellions of 1837 and the subsequent exile of the Patriotes inspired him to write the lyrics to what would become an extremely popular song.
Nérée Beauchemin lived in this house in Yamachiche from 1878 until he passed away in 1931, at the age of 81. He was a physician and a poet, and published two volumes of his work: Les floraisons matutinales (The Morning Blossoming) in 1897 and Patrie intime (Intimate Homeland) in 1928.


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Happy Hour - Bla Bla Dubai
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Veggies have so many good nutrients and antioxidants we need to add them more to our diet. Often clients have trouble making them taste good. I have been trying new seasonings with different veggies to craft a flavorful experience that will make eating Brussels sprouts taste good even when they are not paired with bacon. This recipe takes apple cider vinegar and garlic to create a tasty dish that will give you adequate fiber and essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and omega 3 fatty acids.
Apple Cider Vinegar Brussels Sprouts
Jeanette Kimszal: Jeanette
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar (Braggs apple cider vinegar)
- 4 garlic cloves diced
- 2 tbsp cold or expeller pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) (I like California Olive Rancher)
- Pre-heat oven to $400
- In a mixing bowl toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, vinegar, and garlic
- Add the mixture to a baking dish and pour in the liquid
- Cook for 30-45 minutes or until crispy and brown
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Glover Teixeira (22-2) won last night at UFC Fight Night 28 TKO'ing out Ryan Bader (15-4) in the first round of the main event. At the post fight press conference it was announced that Teixeira will now fight the winner of Jones-Gustafsson.
First round TKO sounds impressive doesn't it? Well the performance of the new No. 1 contender wasn't all that impressive. For a fighter renowned for his striking, he looked very sluggish against Bader and was very close a number of times to being KO'd himself. Glover actually looked impressive with his grappling as he took down the All-American a couple of times during their short bout.
Was this an off-night for the Brazilian who has now won his last 20 fights? If it was then that results in a great performance. The sign of a great fighter will always find a way to win when things aren't going his/her way.
Teixeira won with his back literally against the fence, he got rocked but then quickly composed himself and used his head movement to help counter punch the overeager Bader. Immediately after the referee waved off the fight Teixeira stood up and shook his head in, what we can only guess was his, displeasure of his performance.
"I still have to learn a lot." The Brazilian said at the post fight press conference. "I was thinking about the knockout, I was waiting for him to punch me so that I could punch him, counter attack. I was very close to him, that's where he caught me. I remember we always have to move and we always have to be the first and my strategy which is to always be moving my head around and to go forward and make those punches connect. I didn't move around and that's where the problems started, the dangers of that right hand (of Baders)."
Regardless of his overall performance he still got the 'W' and another TKO win. Does he deserve the title shot? Of all the light-heavyweights currently in the UFC's rankings there are only two fighters, outside Gustafsson, that should be one could argue a title shot for and they are Teixeira and Phil Davis.
Despite being 5-0 in the UFC, Glover has yet to fight or beat anyone ranked in the top ten apart from 'Rampage' Jackson, whose determination was very questionable at the time. Davis on the other hand has defeated Gustafsson, albeit a couple of years ago, but also holds wins over Lil' Nog and most recently Lyoto Machida.
One can't argue too much on either being selected ahead of the other as it is a close two horse race as to who is next in line.


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For many of us, summer camp was a time of fun, adventure, and making new friends. To celebrate the season, Camp Ardenwoods kicked off August with engagement opportunities for every resident. Colorful brochures were handed out before the first of the month, along with wristbands color-coordinated to four different cabins. Throughout the month, residents have enjoyed reliving memories of their youthful days at summer camp.
Camp Ardenwoods was the idea of Kari Schrader, Community Life Services Director. The Camp includes everything from cabin competitions to the opportunity to earn badges. Engagement opportunities are varied so that people of any ability can participate.
Complying with CDC COVID-19 guidelines, the "cabins" are virtual. Residents live in their apartments, but are assigned color-coded wristbands to identify their cabin affiliation: red, green, yellow, and blue. For residents who don't feel comfortable or are not able to attend the socially distanced events, there are plenty of virtual opportunities available, such as completing a maze puzzle and turning it in for a prize!
The first half of the month has been busy. No summer camp would be complete without relay races or arts and crafts, and Camp Ardenwoods doesn't disappoint. Some residents are earning badges by participating in a resident-led bible study, attending a movie on Navajo history, or hiking our trails. Camp sing-a-longs at the fire pit and s'mores have added to the nostalgic atmosphere and the residents' general enjoyment.
As Kari says, "This has brought back memories of summer camp for many of our residents. They have been wearing their wristbands throughout the month, and everyone is excited to see the dining room decorated each week with a different cabin's colors and each cabin resident's name on the fireplace."
Whether participating virtually, attending every event, or just soaking in the fun, Camp Ardenwoods proves you can enjoy summer camp at any age. Stay tuned for more Camp updates in next week's blog!


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Brexit will not trump the EU GDPR
As the months draw ever closer to the inception of the EU GDPR, a revolutionary piece of legislation that will alter the way global business handles data privacy and IT/Cyber security; there may be a question as to how, if at all, Britain's exit from Europe will impact the effects of the directive on UK business.
While some may be viewing Brexit as a lesser of two evils in its potential ability to mitigate the effects of the GDPR directive, the truth is not so straightforward. The same financial predicament incurred by European companies and any global business handling data belonging to clients living in the EU will also fall on UK businesses. Though the fallout from Prime Minister Theresa May's triggering of Article 50 has seen various economic and political consequences already manifest, the full exit of Britain from the EU may take quite some time. Thus Britain will likely remain an EU member until May 2019, a full year after the GDPR directive is set in motion, and will adopt the directive along with everyone else.
A recent YouGov survey shared a worrying statistic that less than 30% of UK businesses had begun preparing for the coming regulatory changes. So, for those businesses that have not yet assessed their compliance with the coming regulations, now is the time to get prepared. Self-awareness in business is key as small and medium enterprises, in particular, must set aside time to evaluate any privacy risks associated with business processes and activities to determine where they may miss the criteria for compliance with the GDPR ruling.
Involving your company's IT department as early on as possible is one important step businesses should be taking, as preparations in some regard may be as simple a matter as tweaking databases. However, though some organisational changes will be speedy, others may require lengthy and expensive modifications to infrastructure and the longer businesses take to attend to these changes, the more risk they are putting themselves at when the GDPR directive takes effect.
The demand for cybersecurity professionals will only increase in line with the coming legislation, making the already concerning cyber skills gap increasingly pertinent. With many organisations having to add a data protection officer to their payroll to ensure a business's data protection policies and procedures are in line with GDPR guidelines, knowing which key areas of cyber security employers are looking to hire in is relevant for those looking to move into the area, upskill from a traditional IT role or further their career path in cyber and IT security.
Cyber security jobs in the UK and Europe particularly need individuals with skills and experience in cloud security ahead of the new regulations taking effect. To ensure they are compliant, companies are having to assess both their software which must be up to date, as well as the risks posed by the ever-popular remote workforce. With more and more employees making use of cloud technology to share and collaborate on projects across smartphones, tablets and laptops, vulnerabilities across an organisation's infrastructure, processes and controls are heightened. So with the EU GDPR stamping down on data protection, the relevantly skilled individuals are required to protect the assets, data and reputation of companies ahead of the May 2018 deadline.
The recent wannacry attack has also raised the need for those skilled in disaster recovery and malware in order to raise awareness of the very real threat of cyber-crime which has reared its head and continued to spread the more dependent businesses have become on technology.
Lack of information and awareness surrounding the GDPR and who will find themselves affected has been revealed as the main driver behind this unpreparedness, with some of those in decision-making roles unaware of the new rules, others uncertain of its impact on their sector and a staggering 71% of those surveyed unaware of the fines faced for not complying with the directive. With the prospect of being out of pocket 4% of your annual turnover or up to €20 million (depending on which is higher), remaining oblivious to the very real implications of the changing EU legislation could cost an organisation more than just its reputation.
So, Brexit notwithstanding, UK businesses need to bone up on the guidelines laid out by the EU GDPR and soon, because sovereignty or not, Brexit will not serve as a get out of jail free card should a data breach occur.


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Raine is an Arcade/NeoGeoCD emulator as well as a great alternative to MAME. In summary: 0.95.5/b/c: – Check here
Just posted 0.95.5c version, there are very few changes inside, mainly the few text changes from mer-curious, the change to allow more ips files, 2 new cheat files from ffman1985 : sfa3 and sfa3jr2, and that's all. It's just that there is nothing big in the works for now, so there is no real reason to wait for the ips fix.
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During the 1995 NBA Season, Scottie Pippen once wore the Nike Air Max Uptempo 95 and now the brand is releasing a new Chicago Bulls color scheme.
Different from the OG, this pair features Red leather across the upper while Black runs across the mudguard, tongue, down the eyestays, heel and rubber outsole. White is placed on the laces, Air and Swoosh logos to finish the look.
Continue to scroll below to check out more images of this Air Max Uptempo 95 which will give you a closer look. While a release date is not available, they are expected to launch very soon at select retailers and online at Nike.com. Retail price is set at $150.
Nike Air Max Uptempo 95
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Sep 15, 2023Building Custom Iterators with 'yield' in C#An enumerator represents a pull stream. Clients have to call the method MoveNext() to request the next item. If it returns true, it means that it successfully retrieved it and the value will be provided by the Current property. The enumerator is implemented as a state machine. The state is…Dotnet6 min readDotnet6 min read
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Aug 29, 2023Efficient Data Processing: Leveraging C#'s foreach LoopEDIT: Added "Return items by reference" section In the dynamic landscape of modern software development, efficient data processing lies at the core of creating high-performance applications. As developers, we constantly strive to balance readability, maintainability, and speed when writing code. In the realm of C#, a programming language known for…Dotnet9 min readDotnet9 min read
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Sugar ladle
Andrea Boucheron (c.1692 - 1761)
circa 1756
226 oz (Weight)
Place of origin
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Ickworth, Suffolk
With ever-increasing quantities of sugar being consumed throughout the 18th century, casters were no longer adequate to service dessert, and sugar sifters and basins were used instead. As Lord Bristol's surviving basins were not supplied until 1758 his sifters must initially have been used with old pieces of silver improvised for the purpose, or perhaps with ceramic or glass vessels. Of all Lord Bristol's Turin silver commissions these are the most obviously Italian. The rococo of their terminal cartouches is typical of the forms then being produced in the city. The engraved crests do not, however, do justice to the fine quality of the ladles, being very badly executed and appearing more like indifferent dogs than majestic cats.
Silver-gilt sugar ladle, one of four. Andrea Boucheron, Turin, c.1756. The ladles are cast, chased and pierced with reeded stems, C-scroll and rocaille cartouches on both sides of the terminals and bowls modelled as shells on the exterior and pierced in diverging lines of droplets. Heraldry: The terminal cartouches on the undersides of the sifters are each engraved with the Hervey crest beneath an earl's coronet. The style of engraving is Italian.
Commissioned by the 2nd Earl of Bristol; by descent to the 4th Marquess. Acquired by the National Trust in 1956 under the auspices of the National Land Fund, later the National Heritage Memorial Fund
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of handle: All four are marked on the underside of the stem with the maker's mark of Andrea Boucheron (1693-1760), 'VA' in monogram beneath a crown. Scratchweights: '1 [/] 2:5'; '2 [/] 2:5'; '3 [/] 2:9'; '4 [/] 2:4'.
Makers and roles
Andrea Boucheron (c.1692 - 1761), goldsmith
James Rothwell, Silver for Entertaining: The Ickworth Collection. Philip Wilson Publishers, 2016, p. 145


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Forced Femme Series (159 total minutes):
How far would you go to please your Princess and Owner? What would you do, My helpless brainwashed pet, if Princess chooses to turn you into Her sissy? How comfortable and confident are you? This Four file set including over 100 minutes of powerful mind shaping, panty wetting brainwashing will have your helpless mind weak and so submissive. I will take your mind and turn your heterosexual desires against you leaving you obsessing and craving to wear some of the sexiest lingerie you can imagine.
Whether you already feel the cravings to become My sissy pet, this file will implant such sweet compulsions which won't be denied. My sweet and hypnotic alluring voice will have you yearning to become My perfect sissy pet. As My files and voice morph your compulsions to transform into My sexy slut, you will yearn to see yourself with beautiful sexy breasts in a bra, to shape your body into the perfect form using a corset not to mention the comfort you will find when you wear your high-heels. Cum My slut, accept your desires to please and pleasure your Princess.
My pet, these powerful mp3's and their sweet suggestions will change you. They will install cravings no "man" will be able to resist. Accept your fate and future as My sexy sissy slut. Imagine how much fun W/we will have together as I take you…so deep into the darkest corners of your fetish laden mind. Submit to My desires and your future compulsions.
Accept your place, please your Princess and start your training to become My sexy sissy pet.
Note: I highly recommend you acquire and find a nice hiding place for your silicone breasts, bra, corset and future high heeled shoes. Once My voice takes you there will be NO escape.
Series includes:
Forced Femme--The Beginning
Forced Femme--Heels
Forced Femme--Corset
Forced Femme--Breasts and Bra
A series that changed my life which has aided my journey in becoming what i never knew i was. One can't express the the power of this series and the life changing experience..
To all the ones that want to become more feminine, this is a MUST buy for you!!
i dress up when ever i can to let my inner sissy take command... giggles ... in fact i think she never really vanishes anymore... yes i am a sissy, i am a sissy slave of Domina Shelle and i am proud of it. i enjoy wearing my huge breasts and a bra to support them. my corset is giving my a nice hourglass figure... giggles... and walking in heels became normal as i strut around in them... in fact walking with normal shoes feels strange to me. With my sissy stuff i feel happy, proud, sexy and aroused... i love it... thank You my Domina for this wonderful sissy package!
Whenever I listen to this series I wake up completely dressed up and wanting to spend the rest of the day indulging in my femininity. The thing I crave most is reading my fashion magazines still all dressed up but I need permission for that. I also crave going shopping at the mall or relaxing with a nice chick flick. Thank you Domina for bringing out my femininity, leaving me happy and smiling, feeling like your perfect sexy sissy slut. I look forward to spending a lot my time from now on in my bras, corsets and stilettos indulging fully in my femininity. And I look forward to future sissy training our Domina has in store for us.


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Published in 2007 Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. Copyright © 2006 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska.
An in vitro procedure was modified to estimate rumen buoyancy of corn bran and fiber types. Inoculum was obtained from two beef heifers and mixed with McDougall's buffer then distributed to the in vitro tubes for 30 hours incubation at 100 °F. Fibrous material formed a matte layer which was measured to describe buoyancy. Tubes contained 6g of a feedlot-type diet with 7.5% fiber type (alfalfa hay, grass hay, corn silage, or corn stalks), with no replacement or 25% replacement of the remaining corn with corn bran. Buoyancy declined over time. Alfalfa hay had the most positive effect on buoyancy of corn bran. This new method offers promise for describing rumen buoyancy.


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In Essence magazine, you can find recipes for all sorts of delicious food. Whether you're looking for a new breakfast idea or a way to spice up your dinner, you're sure to find something you'll love in Essence. And with recipes from some of the best chefs in the country, you're guaranteed to get a meal that's both delicious and nutritious.
Essence magazine is a publication that celebrates African-American women. It is full of articles about empowerment and success, as well as recipes that reflect the African-American experience. This recipe is for a dish that is traditionally served at soul food restaurants.
It is a hearty dish that is sure to fill you up and leave you satisfied.
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What are some popular recipes from Essence magazine?
Essence magazine is a popular African-American lifestyle magazine that covers a variety of topics, including food, music, fashion, and beauty. The magazine has a large following and is known for its popular recipes. Some of the most popular recipes from Essence magazine include:
- Fried chicken
- Macaroni and cheese
- Collard greens
- Sweet potato pie
- Cornbread
- Fried green tomatoes
If you're looking for some delicious and soulful recipes, be sure to check out Essence magazine. You're sure to find something to please everyone in your family.
My Favourite Butter Cookie Recipe
Essence magazine subscription
Essence magazine is a monthly publication that caters to African-American women. It was founded in 1968 and is currently published by Time Inc. The magazine covers a variety of topics, including fashion, beauty, entertainment, and current affairs.
If you're looking for a magazine that celebrates African-American women, then Essence is a great choice. With its mix of fashion, beauty, entertainment, and current affairs coverage, there's something for everyone in Essence. And because it's published by Time Inc., you can be sure that the magazine is always up-to-date and relevant.
If you're interested in subscribing to Essence, you can do so online at the magazine's website. A one-year subscription (12 issues) costs $15, and a two-year subscription (24 issues) costs $25. You can also purchase single issues of the magazine for $3.99 each.
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When it comes to alchemy in Path of Exile, few things are more important than understanding how to use essences. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the best recipes for using essences to create powerful potions and flasks. One of the most popular ways to use essences is to combine them with other ingredients to create powerful potions.
For example, combining the essence of anger with a mana potion will result in a potion that increases mana regeneration and damage dealt. Another popular way to use essences is to create so-called "flask effects." These are special effects that can be added to flasks, and they can be extremely powerful.
For example, an essence of woe can be used to create a flask that applies a curse to enemies when they're hit. Finally, essences can also be used to create unique items. For example, an essence of horror can be used to create a helmet that gives the wearer increased resistance to all forms of damage.
Essences are a powerful tool in the Path of Exile alchemist's arsenal, and understanding how to use them is essential for anyone looking to create powerful potions and flasks. With a little practice, you'll be able to create all sorts of potent concoctions.
In Essence magazine's latest issue, they feature a recipe for a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for summertime. The recipe is for a salmon dish that is served with a side of quinoa and a green salad. The quinoa is cooked in a flavorful broth, and the salmon is baked with lemon-herb seasoning.
This dish is not only healthy and flavorful, but it is also easy to make. The magazine provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare the meal, as well as a list of all the necessary ingredients.
G Patel has been honing his craft in the restaurant industry for over 25 years. After graduating from North Carolina State University with a degree in business, G set out to turn Eschelon Hospitality into a recognized brand throughout Carolina's state restaurants; and he did just that when acquiring Mura North Hills. Since then, it has become an iconic sushi-serving establishment.


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WhatsApp Gold application for instant communication has re-emerged on the Internet, amid warnings that the application is nothing more than a hoax in which hackers seek to steal user data.
WhatsApp is one of the most advanced applications on smart devices in the world, with reports in October 2018 that there are about 1.5 billion active monthly users to apply for instant communication, according to figures statistics site "Statista".
The new version of Malicious Application promises users additional features such as the ability to send more images in a single message, the British Express newspaper reported on Friday.
The hacker uses the rhythm of their victims, a hoax that says this application "was used only by celebrities in the past and now everyone can use it."
The fake application appeared for the first time in 2016, and it is easy to penetrate the user's phone after installing it.
A message reached a number of users of the original application invite them to update it again through the "golden version", accompanied by a link.
WhatsApp has repeatedly said the "gold version" is a "hoax," saying they do not support any such version and there is no connection between WhatsApp and WhatsApp Gold. We do not support WhatsApp Gold".
Now our advice is that WhatsApp users should never try to install WhatsApp Gold or any other malicious or un-verified version of WhatsApp from an unknown source. People need to always install or update WhatsApp directly from a designated source, such as Google Play Store or Apple Store.
Tumblr Returns To Apple Store After Blocking Obscene Content
This malicious message invites users to click on a link to the upgraded version and version with more new features of WhatsApp. When the user clicks the link, it directs them to a website full of malicious software. If you receive any such message, just don't click on it and delete that message quickly.
WhatsApp Users need to consider authentication of any message before forwarding to others. WhatsApp took a list of significant steps, in recent past to put down the numbers of forwarded messages to curb spamming and fake news circulation, they also limited forwarding messages to only five people.


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De-Olushelters Concept
De-Olushelters Concept operates as an extension of your internal staff. We perform a variety of financial and accounting services, and offer you the maximum flexibility by allowing you to rely on us for any of the services that we offer as needed. The following sections provide details regarding each of the services that you'll have at your disposal should you choose De-Olushelters Concept today as your accounting services provider.
Book Keeping
Book keeping is the most basic of all accounting functions. Bookkeeping involves maintaining accurate and updated records of all of your company's financial activity. This includes bank records, tax filings, payroll records, purchase and sale records, and regulatory filings. These records are essential to regulatory compliance. Proper bookkeeping makes other accounting functions, such as audits, payroll, and tax preparation, much simpler and less time consuming.
Payroll is a critical business operations function performed by your accounting team. Payroll involves managing all employee compensation, benefits, and withholdings. We manage your payroll on an ongoing basis, ensuring that all employees are compensated according to their employment agreements and benefit selections.
Financial Analysis
It is wise to conduct periodic review and analysis of your company's financial performance. These reviews are typically called audits, and are an important part of regulatory compliance and shareholder disclosure. Additionally, financial analysis can provide valuable insight into your company's financial health which can help you make sound decisions for the future.
Tax Preparation
Commercial tax preparation can be extremely complex. Records and submissions must be prepared carefully in order to minimize your risk of unforeseen tax liabilities, fees, or audits. Our team will work with you to prepare complete and accurate corporate tax filings on an annual and monthly basis.
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance with State, Local, and Federal financial regulations is extremely important to every business. Our team will work with you on a regular basis to ensure that your business activities, records, and processes are fully in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Financial Consulting
Our financial consulting services are designed to provide you with expert analysis and advice regarding your company's strategic decisions. As you consider exploring business opportunities, investments, and partnerships, it is important to understand the short, medium, and long-term ramifications of your decisions. Our financial consulting services make it easy to understand the financial impact your decisions will have on your company's future.
Installation and Reccomendation of accounting Software
We recommend and provide Accounting Software that suite your business for easy recording of your daily transaction for Point of Sale (POS). Some of which are:
- Sage Intacct
- Sage 50 Accounting Software
- Quickbooks Accounting
- Sage Business Cloud
- Best ERP Software
Internal Audit Services
An effective, insightful Internal Audit function provides confidence to leaders that their organizations can meet the demands of changing environments. Managing risk, monitoring controls, enhancing security and improving corporate governance are core internal audit services. Organizations are increasingly leveraging internal audit as a strategic resource, recognizing that internal auditors' broad and deep perspective of operations, risks and potential opportunities can help inform business decision-making.
Where does your organization sit on the Digital Maturity Scale?
De-Olushelters Concept's Internal Audit and Financial Advisory consultants work with audit executives, management and audit committee at companies of virtually any size, public or private, to assist them with their internal audit services. This can include starting and running the activity for them on a fully outsourced basis or working with an existing internal audit function to supplement their team when they lack adequate staff or skills.
De-Olushelters Concept helps CFOs and financial executives strengthen their finance function and manage complex accounting issues, including non-routine situations such as financial restatements. In addition, De-Olushelters Concept's Internal Audit and Financial Advisory team helps clients assess their fraud risks and implement solutions to better manage these risks and lead investigations into financial irregularities.


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The Galerie des Galeries
Strategic study on the design of mediation and digital communication devices for the Galerie des Galeries
The Galerie des Galeries is the exhibition space of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. Located on the store's first floor, its goal is to help customers discover the talent of today and tomorrow. Hosting four exhibitions each year featuring creations from France and abroad, its program is seeking to promote the mainstreaming that exists between fashion, visual arts and design.
The Galeries Lafayette was a pioneer in terms of bridging the gap between visual arts, fashion and design, with the Galerie des Galeries in 2005, and has continued to lead the way in this field. The artistic direction at Galeries Lafayette organizes regular arts and culture events at the Haussmann store and other stores where the Group invites artists to participate.
In 2017, the Artistic Activities Division consulted with Reciproque in order to restate its promise to customers and visitors, to shed light on the physical and virtual stranglehold on culture actions, to find solutions to make it more visible, develop communications and mediation tools to capture the attention of people on the site and to share actions in the virtual space.
The study resulted in a strategic analysis, a coordination plan for sub-projects to be implemented, and a needs assessment in terms of methods and human resources. This study must allow the Galeries Lafayette group to back the investment policy in support of contemporary creativity and to promote even more artistic activities.


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Los Angeles, California—Reported by Kelly Carter for Elite Traveler, the private jet lifestyle magazine
The French are legendary for spoiling their pets and that pampering continues on St. Barths. Hotel Guanahani & Spa and Eden Rock are just two of the elite hotels that welcome four-legged guests. Eden Rock once accommodated a very chic Maltese poodle whose owner demanded that all three of the poodle's daily meals be freshly prepared by a personal chef, offering the likes of duck breast, deboned loin of organic lamb and filet of beef, all garnished with fresh herbs and freshly grated carrots. Imported water served in the pup's personalized Goyard bowls completed the star treatment. At Guanahani, pet parents can order meals for their furry friends from the regular room service menu, whose French fare they find divine. If travelers don't bring their own pets, they can play with and feed the very friendly felines that live at the hotel.
Pets travel "furs class" with London-based Victor, which recently began selling airline seats for dogs on its private jet charters operating throughout Europe. Rather than have pets travel as checked baggage, Fifi can have her own seat next to her pet parent for the same price as a regular ticket ($1,600 from the United Kingdom to Mallorca, for example), while very small pets fly for free. Operating as the world's first marketplace for private jet charters and per-seat bookings, Victor allows members to charter a jet with the option to sell surplus seats to other Victor members, buy seats for themselves and Fido on a member's charter or get together with other pet parents and share the tab. Alongside launching seats for pets, Victor debuted a "Pet Owners" community to facilitate communication.
STAR SERVICE Coddled canines staying at the Sunset Marquis hotel receive the same rock-star treatment as the legendary musicians known to frequent the West Hollywood property tucked away on a leafy residential street. Gourmet dog treats from Castello di Fido in Napa, decorative feeding dishes, bottled water and wee-wee pads are among the amenities offered to small pets. The concierge can also arrange for professional dog walkers and sitters, who come in handy since pets can't be left alone in the rooms. The hotel allows pets weighing 15 pounds or less and charges a nonrefundable $150 pet fee per stay.


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Illustrated by EEK.
I love reading, it is one of my many, many...many passions. Every once in a while I let myself fall down a rabbit hole of math or science and philosophy. Sometimes this rabbit hole steals me away from the real world for hours or even days. Yes, sometimes I even forget what day the week it is or when I last ate. Can you blame me? There are few things that tantalize and stimulate the brain like reading, the feeling of learning or exploring something new is so unique and rare. Dont stop reading, your brain deserves a treat.
A standing stick figure is asking a seated stick figure, "Whatchya reading?". The seated stick figure response, "Intellectual erotica." The book is titled, "Philosophy of Logic".
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In May of 2021 Idaho launched its K-3 reading project Striving to Meet Achievement in Reading Together or SMART in conjunction with the first annual K-3 Reading Summit. SMART is a multiyear cohort project that provides training and coaching to K-3 educators across the Idaho.
Idaho Striving to Meet Achievement in Reading Together (SMART) is a multi-year cohort project to train K-3 educators to provide instruction and intervention rooted in the science of reading. The goal of Idaho SMART is to train and support K-3 educators to provide science of reading aligned instruction that will improve the outcomes of K-3 students as evidenced by increased achievement on the IRI.
K-3 educators who sign up for SMART participate in facilitated learning utilizing Dr. Louisa Moats' Speech to Print text, guided implementation of evidence-based practices, and receive coaching to sustain changes in their delivery of instruction and intervention.
- Advance teacher knowledge of the science for teaching reading by providing facilitated learning opportunities for teachers to study and apply the science of reading research to everyday instructional practices.
- Train teachers to use science of reading aligned instructional materials to improve early literacy learning for students.
- Improve teacher implementation of science of reading aligned practices through synchronous and asynchronous coaching.
Teachers, paraprofessionals, and other educators who work directly with K-3 students participate in three strands of activities; knowledge, collaborating, and coaching. Each of these is detailed below.
Knowledge Strand
This strand will require teachers to independently read and study chapters of "Speech to Print" by Louisa Moats and actively participate in facilitated meetings and plan to intentionally transfer learning into classroom practice.
Additional learning on how to implement Tools4Reading practices is provided through four (4) 90 minute talking sessions on phonics and sound walls for instruction throughout the school year. Talking sessions will be provided by Mary Dalgren, author of Tools4Reading and scheduled after school hours whenever possible. Teachers will be provided with a Speech to Print textbook, workbook, and a set of Tools4Reading® teacher materials.
Collaboration Strand
In the collaboration strand teachers will dive into learning with peers and coaches through workbook activities from Speech to Print and relevant discussion topics about tools4reading implementation, curriculum alignment, and classroom instructional strategies. Collaborative groups will be formed in each region and/or school and meet both in person and virtually. Fall and spring in person collaboratives will be scheduled to allow for travel to and from regional locations. Travel and substitute reimbursement will be available to participants.
Coaching Strand
The coaching strand work will require teachers to meet virtually and in person with a state coach each month. Coaching will include facilitated discussion and technical assistance to support teachers to use Tools4Reading and apply new knowledge to grow early literacy skills for students in the classroom.
This is a sample pacing guide to provide context for the work in SMART. Plan to engage in reading and workbook activities monthly in addition to working directly with your coach. Activities and sessions are subject to change.
Sample Activities
Month | Knowledge Tasks | Collaboration & Coaching Tasks |
August | Assigned reading (chapter 1) | SMART Kickoff Regional collaborative meeting |
September | Assigned reading & workbook activities (chapter 1) | Tools4Reading session, coaching session, virtual collaborative |
October | Assigned reading & workbook activities (chapter 2) | Tools4Reading session |
Each school or district administrator with participating educators must attend three virtual meetings throughout the school year for the purposes of supporting teacher implementation, understanding teacher learning, and gaining resources and information relevant to your work as a leader in early literacy.
Community Meeting #1
The first meeting will support administrators in beginning to develop an understanding of the SMART project work teachers are embarking on. This meeting is a mixture of knowledge, resources, and collaboration. Administrators will be provided with leadership resources to support a shift in instruction that aligns to the science of reading.
Community Meeting #2
This meeting will focus on specific actions steps administrators can take to foster science of reading aligned literacy instruction at a school level. Guest speakers who have done the work on school wide implementation will share their experiences.
Community Meeting #3
The final administrator meeting will focus on partnership strategies administrators can use to engage their SMART coach to align the science of reading to school-wide goals.
Registration for the 2024-2025 cohort is scheduled to open in April. If you wish to receive a notification when registration becomes available, please submit your name and email information here.
Recommended Books
- Essentials for Assessing and Overcoming Reading Difficulties by David Kilpatrick
- How We Learn by Stanislas Dehaene
- Language at the Speed of Sight: How We Read, Why so Many Can't, and What Can be Done About It by Mark Seindenberg
- Reading in the Brain by Stanislas Dehaene
- Speech to Print by Louisa Cook Moats


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The next several weeks of blogs will be based on our most recent filmed reading, "Standing in the Place of Stillness." Click here to see the full text and here to watch the video.
I remember the silence and peace … it covered me.
Sometimes, we just need to close our eyes and remember the good. Maybe it was a carefree season of childhood years, a vacation at the beach, or simply a time not yet touched by suffering and loss. Do we relish those times with frequent recall of their joy or only lament them as over and done? We would do well to remember the past is never "just the past." It retains an uncanny ability to influence our present and shape our future. Continue reading "Stewarding Memories"


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I attended SAP's SAPPHIRE NOW 2012 several weeks ago and am finally getting a chance to share my thoughts on the customer meetings I had at with Big Byte Corporation and KEEN Footwear at the event. These two customers are very "real" SMBs. BigByte has 52 employees; KEEN has 130. Neither is a Silicon Valley venture capital startup, which let's face it, are a different breed. W...
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SAP Business One: Big Business Capabilities on a Small Business Budget
SAP has forged its corporate identity in the large enterprise space, serving the likes of Coca Cola and Dow Chemical. But, while attending SAP's Sapphire user event last week, I had the opportunity to meet with Andreas Wolfinger, Global Head of Solution Management and Product Management for SAP Business One, and Jennifer Schulze, Director SME Solutions Marketing (who I interviewed in this


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Things that at times are mind boggling – The age-old myth that humans use only 10% of their brain does not seem to die.
Nevertheless, humans do think about a lot of things that at times are mind-boggling.
These things, however, are not major points of discussion, but tiny or irrelevant subjects that we come across in everyday life.
Here is a list of Things that at times are mind boggling that you can discuss (and mind you, they are not irrelevant) within your social circle and maybe, just maybe, find answers to those –
Things that at times are mind boggling –
How come British singers sound like Americans when they sing?
Obviously, British cadence and phonetics are quite different than that of America and yet singers like Sir Elton John, Paul McCartney and Adele have accents similar to Americans, but only while they are singing.
Why do we get the best ideas while in the shower or on the toilet?
You certainly cannot deny this fact that the best ideas often arrive to you in the bathroom or while you are using the toilet. American rapper Eminem has confessed to creating his alter-ego Slim Shady while sitting on the toilet and we all know how popular Slim Shady is.
What is the significance of age 21 when it comes to drinking age?
A hundred years is how much every individual is predicted to live. Where some of them live more than a hundred years, others die before that. But have you ever though why many governments from around the world have decided the number 21 as drinking age? There were 99 other numbers to choose from!
Why can't we decide whether tomato is a fruit or a vegetable?
It has been officially concluded that tomatoes are fruits; however, they look like vegetables and we use them as a vegetable.
Why do people inside a lift push the same button that you have already done?
"Don't you trust me?" is my general wondering.
Why do we say "cheese" while getting a picture clicked?
The common notion and evident truth behind the same is that the word "cheese" gets the corners of our mouth to lift and helps us display a smile. So, my question is, when did smiling become that difficult.
Why do countries have a different name for other nations?
Indians know their home country as Hindustan whereas Germans call their homeland Deutschland. Many other countries have names in their local tongue as well as an English name. Well, the local names are not hard to pronounce, you know.
Why don't humans look skywards while walking?
These are the Things that at times are mind boggling – It is obvious that humans look forward and downward while walking in order to prevent themselves from stumbling. But it is surprising that they never look skywards (unless of course a bird poops on their head, shoulder or worst, face). Isn't there something called aerial threats?


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Every once in a while it's good to take a look what alternatives to a service you use and like very much. So given the current Microsoft/Yahoo-dicussions, I thought it was once again time to look at some of the "alternative" photo communities out there: Smugmug, Zooomr, 23hq, Fotocommunity and ipernity. I didn't really try most of these services but just looked at their feature-set to see if they offered what I need. Also don't expect a complete comparison off these sites here, since this would probably easily fill a 20 pages article. I just want to point out a few things I've noticed.
So let's get started.
Smugmug is the only one of the services I looked at that doesn't offer a free account nor do they have the usual ~20 USD account. Their pricing starts at 39.95 USD and will probably keep many people out of the community who just want to get started with that whole photography 2.0 thing (although, given the weak dollar right now, 40 USD for a whole year shouldn't really stop anyone).
On the feature-side, Smugmug has it all: Photosets (called galleries there), tagging, geotagging, photogroups/communities, unlimited storage and traffic, OpenID support and much much more. For me personally important is a way to easily get all of my photos off the system again if I want to move on. There are generally 2 ways I would solve this: (1) By offering an API or (2) by offering generated archives for photosets (or even the whole account). While Smugmug first of all offers an API, they also have multiple ways to generate backups of your whole account. You can either order DVDs or CDs with your photos on them, or you can use something they call SmugDAV, which I guess boils down to a read-only WebDAV-access to your whole account. If true, this is absolutely stunning.
One feature that Smugmug is missing, though, is that communities lack a forum like section to discuss topics relevant to this community. This way the interaction within a group is limited to comments on photos and I can only assume that it will be hard to create some kind of contest-centric communities without setting up some kind of external board.
For me personally this is a real alternative to Flickr thanks to its rich feature-set. Compared to what Flickr and to some degree Zooomr and 23hq offer, the UI isn't as polished, although the JavaScript loading of photos within a group (example) is a good idea. But this is a non-issue if you consider a "Power User"-Account (for 59.95 USD) which allows you to completely customize your theme by applying your own CSS rules. At this account-level you can also get your own DNS handler to make your galleries appear even more integrated with your site than a mere layout could do.
Back when I first saw Zooomr, it appeared like a shameless Flickr ripoff. While some aspects of the design have changed, there are still too many similarities in the layout for me, but OK, since I guess you're actually looking for something exactly like Flickr but simply not Flickr itself let's ignore this for now.
First of all: This is the only photo community site in this comparison, where the free account is actually worth something.
Zooomr is free. There is no upload limit, bandwidth limit, download limit, file size limit, set limit, or number of photo limits.
Zooomr's help section
That said, this site has its share of problems:
When I first signed up for it, I couldn't even change my password (not that this was I guess more than a year after the site was launched).
According to this blog post from more than 2 years ago, there is an API that tries to emulate Flickr's in order to make it easier for app-developers to support it, yet it's way to complicated (impossible?) to get your hands on an API key as this email by Kristopher Tate shows:
Okay guys, to help me out, I need your Zooomr Account URLs so that I can link your account to the API Key.
I also need a formal description and url where users can click. Thank much.
Mail on the Google Groups list… and in a mail from this March:
Cmoewes & Friends, the API has been launched with Z2k8! :)
I want to get you guys in before we open-up the flood gates, so please send me an email at kristopher [at] bluebridge.jp with [ZAPI]
as the title, and I'll personally register your api key. Please also send a URL and description of your app, along with the URL of your Zooomr Account (example: zooomr.com/kristopher )
Thanks for waiting patiently - I can't wait to see what we can come up with together!
Mail on the Google Groups listWith that I'm not sure how I should count the API. Yes, it exists. No, you won't get easy access to it for now. I guess there is from now on a "Yes", a "No" and a "Meh" a scores for rankings in this category, with Zooomr getting a "Meh".
Sometimes the service looks a little bit unreliable. Back when I first tried it, the missing password-recovery turned me down, so I ignored Zooomr for nearly a year. Then I wanted to check it out again just to see the OpenID login being totally broken. Sure, probably just bad timing, but it still stuck in my head.
One feature, that Zooomr has that no one else has, though, are the so-called "SmartSets". From Flickr you're probably used to a set being more or less just a container where you put photos into to easier find them or to tell a story with them. SmartSet are something like stored search-queries, where a SmartSet for instance can contain all of your photos tagged with "pizza" and "restaurant" and having been viewed by more than 100 people. While a great idea, it has one drawback, though: You can't manually sort the resultset, which is interesting one some occasions. But for most situations, this feature is just great (although probably quite intense on the backend).
When it comes to tagging, Zooomr (together with ipernity) also lets you link a photo with accounts of other Zooomr users to show, that they were in the picture. Definitely a welcome improvement over the situation over at Flickr.
As with Smugmug, Zooomr offers you a way to customize your site (even on the free account) but limits you (similar to how Pownce does it) to choosing from a set of themes or changing a couple of colors and setting a background image. So integrating Zooomr completely with your site (layout-wise) won't be possible unless you have a really basic design there.
A feature that I was really missing in Flickr, is a way to find photos takes with a specific lense or a specific camera. I was actually quite and very positively surprised by Zooomr actually having this and basically a filter for each EXIF-tag associated with a photo. This could well be my personally killer feature here (hence I added it to the summary).
Zooomr is definitely a nice service and I see why many people like it, it's just probably nothing for me. There are just a couple of details like the whole "Getting an API-key" business that would annoy me way too much.
I've already written about 23hq quite a lot in the last years, so I'll try to keep this short here: Good small site with a very simple yet nice interface, an API, discussions in photo communities. A serious downside for me is the lack of geotagging. The free account has its limit at 30 photos per month, so it's basically a trial yet still usable.
Fotocommunity seems to be quite popular esp. in the German scene and seems to be targeted at (semi-) professionals. It features a completely different structure than sites like Flickr or Zooomr with photos not being organized by tags or sets or something like that but by a number of categories and subcategories with "Subjects", "Specials", "People", "Nude", "Nature", "Digiart", "Youth" and "World" being at the very top. So no tagging here. No organizing your own photos. You can create folders but IMO the whole site looks kind of "old" in this department. For example there is also only one big forum or seems there to be anything comparable to the groups of Flickr.
For those of us who have enough photos to need a pro-account on Flickr, you will also need one on Fotocommunity. But honestly, the pricing for the paid accounts isn't even remotely comparable to what Flickr offers. I currently have more than 2500 photos on my Flickr account and I'd have to go with a "World" account for 8 EUR per month. Sure, I'm probably not in the demography for this site since I tend to also upload photos that I myself don't consider good, but this is really too much.
If you can live with being able to just upload a very small amount of photos per day, take a look, otherwise there are in my opinion many better options out there.
If Flickr and Virb could have a child together, I guess ipernity would come pretty close to what would it look like. The whole UI looks very inspired by Flickr (even more so than Zooomr, yet more polished), but on the feature-side ipernity offers not only sharing of photos but also videos and audio-files – called "documents" here. Still, the site seems to be very photo-centric.
But wait a second. I said, the UI seemed to be "inspired" by Flickr. inspired. In most sections it honestly looks more like a straight copy without actually bringing the whole functionality over from the original. For example: You can put photos documents into albums, but you cannot have albums of albums.
On the other hand, ipernity also improves on Flickr's UI in some places. For example – as mentioned in the section about Zooomr – if you're logged in and view a photo, you can add a "member tag" to a photos in order to show, that this person is actually in this photo. This is a really nice idea esp. since on Flickr I often see tagging photos manually with their name in order to get or less the same result, although without the distinction between a normal tag and a tag that's supposed to represent a person.
ipernity offers 2 types of accounts: A free one, that let's you upload 200 MB per month and only shows you your latest 1000 documents; and a pro account for about 24 EUR/year which removes those restrictions, ads and lets you download photos in their original format and size.
As with Zooomr, you can also customize your home page there more or less to the same extend as on Kristopher Tate's service. So no 100% integration with your site, but at least to some degree.
From what I can tell, there is currently not really anything like an "open" API in the sense that anyone can make their applications easily compatible with the site. There are some mostly 1st party apps that connect to the site (uploader, etc.) but I couldn't find any documentation on this obviously existing connectivity nor did I find any hints on when such an API might become open to the public.
A little bit weird is, that I couldn't find any information about who is actually behind this site. whois doesn't return anything useful, there is no imprint, nothing on the about page, and only an address in the Privacy Policy. No idea, why there isn't any info on this on the about page :-/
Anyway, the site looks really nice despite being quite a copycat in some areas. The community seems to be quite big, too (around 29,000 users judging from this account who automatically adds anyone who registers as a contact). For me personally the mixture of photos, audio and video is a little bit too much. I wasn't really a fan of Flickr adding video functionality (although they at least did it in a way, that was not completely ortogonal to what they did before), so ipernity for me personally tries to many things. From a photography standpoint, the EXIF tags in Zooomr are just more interesting than videos and audio-files.
I guess, by now you have noticed, that I'm not really sure how I should feel about this site. One the one hand it's nice with a fast and slick interface, but on the other hand, it doesn't offer anything truly unique for what I would use it for – namely sharing and finding photos.
Not that I don't even consider posting about limits here, because as always, the free accounts are always (except for Zooomr as mentioned above) basically trials and nothing more.
Flickr | Smugmug | Zooomr | 23hq | Fotocommunity | ipernity | |
Free account? | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Price(s) for pro account | 25 USD/year | 39.95 USD/year 59.95 USD/year 149.95 USD/year |
19.95 USD/year | 20 EUR/year | 48 EUR/year 72 EUR/year 96 EUR/year |
API | Yes | Yes | Meh | Yes | No | No |
Photogroups | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Discussions | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Organization | Tags, Sets | Tags, Galleries | Tags, SmartSets | Tags, Albums | Global(!) categories | Albums, Tags |
OpenID | ? | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Geotagging | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
EXIF-Filter | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
- 2008.05.09:
- Added ipernity (thanks, Patrick)
- Noticed the EXIF-tags in Zooomr


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Harmonix will "happily welcome" GH users
Rock Band dev hails fallen competitor.
Rock Band developer and original Guitar Hero creator Harmonix has paid tribute to Activision's recently axed franchise - and encouraged users to hop on over to its brand.
A blog post on the Rock Band forum penned by community manager John Drake began by offering commiserations to Guitar Hero staff affected by the series' demise.
"We were sad to hear yesterday that Activision was discontinuing development on Guitar Hero. Our thoughts are with those who are losing their jobs, and we wish them the best of luck."
Drake went on to insist that even though the "discontinuation of Guitar Hero is discouraging news for fans of the band game genre" Rock Band was laying down plans to ensure the series' survival.
He highlighted the game's "robust digital platform", "innovative new Pro Mode and "imminent release of the Fender Squier Stratocaster Guitar Controller" as signs that the studio would "continue to push beyond simple performance simulation to pioneer new approaches to music gaming."
"In short, the beat of Rock Band marches on," he surmised, before proceeding to pitch for new customers.
"For rhythm gamers out there who haven't yet given Rock Band a chance, Rock Band 3 software is compatible with a wide range of instruments, including most Guitar Hero controllers. Looking to the future, for fans that want to switch, we'd happily welcome you over into the world of Rock Band."
Although it's now custodian of the Rock Band franchise, Harmonix created the Guitar Hero concept back in 2005 with publisher Red Octane. Activision bought the latter in 2006 following the release of Guitar Hero II, while Viacom subsidiary MTV Games snapped up the former.
Viacom recently offloaded Harmonix in a $50 management buy-out, in the wake of the well-documented music gaming slump that did for Guitar Hero.
"It's been a wild battle of the bands since 2007," concluded Drake's post, "but we respect and appreciate all of the hard work and innovation of our peers who have shared the music gaming space with us, and we look forward to rocking in the future."


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Kyle Sinckler, the 24-year-old Harlequins prop who is yet to start a Test match for England, will be named as one of the 'bolters' in the British and Irish Lions squad when it is announced on Wednesday, The Telegraph can reveal.
Sinckler, who has made eight appearances off the bench since making his debut for England in the victory over South Africa last November, is poised to be named as one of six props when Warren Gatland, the Lions head coach, unveils what is expected to be a 37-man squad for the 10-match tour of New Zealand.
Sinckler is expected to be named ahead of more experienced tighthead props including Scotland's W P Nel, Zander Fagerson and Wales duo Tomas Francis and Samson Lee and could be one of three surprise selections.
Sinckler's England team-mate Ben Te'o, who has made just one start in his eight caps on the international stage, is also understood to be in strong contention for one of the five midfield berths.
Te'o, who was born in New Zealand and played rugby league for the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Samoa, qualifies for England via his mother and his strong ball-carrying made a significant impact off the bench as Eddie Jones's side retained their Six Nations title.
Significantly, Steve Borthwick and Rob Howley, the Lions assistant coaches, were at Sixways on Saturday to see Te'o help inspire Worcester to a surprise victory over Bath.
It is understood that Ulster and Ireland lock Iain Henderson is likely to make the cut after his towering try-scoring display in the victory over England despite starting only one other game in the championship, the defeat by Scotland.
Gatland was in Cardiff on Saturday to see Blues defeat the Ospreys in the Pro 12 match at the Principality Stadium and all the indications are that Sam Warburton will be named captain for the second successive tour despite the knee injury that is expected to sideline him for up to six weeks.
Dylan Hartley, the England captain, will have one final chance to press his claims for a Lions place against what is expected to be his main rival for a place in the squad, his England team-mate Jamie George. The pair go head-to-head at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday afternoon, with some sources suggesting that Hartley needs a big performance, with George, Ireland captain Rory Best and Wales hooker Ken Owens all pressing for the three hookers' positions.
There will be no Lions representative at Stadium MK, however.
It is understood Gatland and his coaching team will meet up again on Tuesday afternoon for a final selection meeting although it is thought that the squad has already been selected.
The captain is expected to be told on Tuesday, as he will be unveiled at the squad announcement on Wednesday, but the rest of the squad will only find out about their selection when the names are read out on Sky Sports at the midday press conference.


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Alqudah, Ali and Saad, Shahbudin and Darnis, Deny Susanti and Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry (2016) Fatty acids as biological markers for symbiotic bacteria in Phyllidia varicosa and Phyllidiella pustulosa. Malaysian Applied Biology, 45 (2). pp. 23-28. ISSN 0012-8643
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The fatty acid (FA) composition of Phyllidia varicosa and Phyllidiella pustulosa (notum and viscera) was investigated. Samples were collected from coastal water of Balok - Pahang - Malaysia. This study was conducted to test the hypothesis that nudibranchs species host symbiotic bacteria by using fatty acids as biological markers. A high level of fatty acids group specific to the bacteria were detected in the selected species that called odd- branched chain fatty acids. Among them, high levels of iso- anteiso-C15:0, C15:0, iso-C16:0, C17:0, iso-C17:0, iso C17:1(n-5), iso C18:0, 14-methyl-C18:0 and iso-C18:0) were found and their percentages in the notum are significantly different compared to viscera. The total odd- branched chain fatty acids were 29.64% in P. varicosa and 30.66% in P. pustulosa compared to another group of fatty acids such as saturated FA, monounsaturated FA and polyunsaturated FA. The present study deals with the identification of cyclopropane FA in the nudibranch tissue for the first time which cyclopropaneoctanoic acid 2-hexyl and cyclopropaneoctanoic acid 2-octyl were detected. We suggest that symbiotic bacteria associated with the nudibranchs tissue originate these fatty acids.
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Phyllidia varicosa, Phyllidiella pustulosa, fatty acids, biological markers, symbiotic bacteria |
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Depositing User: | Dr Deny Susanti Darnis |
Date Deposited: | 30 Dec 2016 11:07 |
Last Modified: | 24 Jan 2018 10:52 |
URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/53966 |
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Customer service staff for the airlines are allowed to give a certain amount of free perks for week as part of a campaign to promote "traditional values of chivalry, courtesy and respect."
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Does everyone use Docker?
is there an alternative to docker that is less restrictive? Due to how many different tools we use with our ROS robot and the rather unique config we have, it's proven rather cumbersome to setup docker.
Ultimately I am just hoping consolidate dependencies and not have a testbed running slightly different versions. Maybe containers are not the solution here, but is there something else that can get us part of the way there?


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The Skyline Network presents Hootenanny II: Twotenanny
posted by Free Press Houston @ 1:58 PM
July 26 @ The Mink's Backroom
Words by David A. Cobb
Photo by Rosa Guerrero
(The Ka-nives have since cancelled)
Many people shudder when they hear the term "cover band," but the crew over at The Skyline Network knows a good idea when it strikes: get some of the best local bands together to play as their favorite classic bands. After the inaugural Hootenanny in January--which featured 10 bands and seemed to be way past capacity--it was pretty much a sure thing that there would be a sequel.
This month's show, which is July 26th at The Mink's Backroom, features another excellent, varied line-up: The Ka-Nives as The Lemonheads, Flowers to Hide as The Cure, The Kimonos as Blondie, Buxton as Bjork, Custom Drinker as Rod Stewart, Tody Castillo and Friends as Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Friends, Sharks and Sailors as The Police, American Sharks as The Cars, Judas Bear as Spoon, and Paris Falls as Rush.
Sharks and Sailors' Mike Rollin says the inspiration for their set came from their admiration of The Police. "We're all big fans, and we wanted to do something fun," he says. "It's also a good chance to rip off...I mean, learn some new chords. Andy Summers is a wizard."
As for which bands he's excited about seeing at the Hootenanny, he says, "The Ka-Nives' set will be insane. I also want to see Paris Falls doing Rush. I want to hear "2112" in its entirety...Marshall covering Rod Stewart will be fun, and Flowers to Hide's three-guitar attack should lend itself well to The Cure."
Tom Petty is an obvious choice for local crooner Tody Castillo, who will play alongside a Who's Who of local musicians, including Ben Murphy, Travis Foster, Kurt Coburn, Arthur Yoria, and Ryan Chavez. It's nice to hear from you. "All of these guys are big Petty fans and we're psyched to be doing it," Castillo says. "We're going full force rock on this one..."
Musician Ray Brown (Paris Falls) says Rush wasn't the band's first choice but that it works perfectly with their current line-up. "We first thought Alice Cooper but we didn't think many people would know the tracks we wanted to do," he says. "Iron Maiden was out of the picture because we needed more guitars. We didn't want to come off doing a band someone would expect us to do like the Beatles. Since we're a three-piece band now, it worked out to do Rush songs. We will be doing a 2112 song but unfortunately not [The Temple of] "Syrinx." We couldn't land the Taurus pedals. Also expect songs from Signals, Moving Pictures, Hemispheres..."
"Plus we all grew like three sets of extra balls each and we needed to use them," he jokes.
Brown also says he's looking forward to seeing The Kimonos and Sharks and Sailors. "And bands with more sweet 'staches, naturally, even if Mikey's isn't."
Cover is a mere $5, so you really have no excuse.
\American Sharks as The Cars
Buxton as Bjork
Custom Drinker (Marshall Preddy) as Rod Stewart
Flowers to Hide as The Cure
The Kimonos as Blondie
Paris Falls as Rush
Sharks and Sailors as The Police
Tody Castillo and Friends as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Welfare Mothers as Johnny Cash
Wild Moccasins as TBD


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The actor and his wife had a daughter.
Eddie Redmayne with his wife
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Eddie Redmayne, winner of the 2015 Oscars and
"Golden Globe" for the role
Stephen Hawking in "the Theory of everything", resides in the seventh heaven of happiness.
As confirmed by the representative of the actor, the actor's wife Hannah gave birth to a daughter.
Parents have already come up with for the girls name, called the iris may.
that the wife is expecting a baby, Eddie said in January. At the same time admitted that their house was going to have a whole library of parenting books
children. Only now time to read them all, the couple was not. "They are
on a shelf and would look at us with reproach. After all, we already would have
to learn a new "profession" — parents…" — then admitted Redman.
by the way, before the baby, to light the actor had no idea, waiting for the wife
a boy or a girl. Hannah was opposed to
to find out the sex of the child. "Can we still ask this question during the next
ultrasound?" — tried
to convince husband Eddie. But she was adamant and flatly
answered: "No!" And since, according to Redmayne, the family she's
main, he was compelled to obey. So the birth of a daughter to both was a pleasant surprise.
Hannah and Eddie married in December
2014, and since then the actor does not get tired to praise his wife. "I finally
felt happy and quite satisfied with life. Good luck with that
I have such a beautiful, wonderful and always ready to help me wife," said the actor during one of his interviews.