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[igobyaverygood1]

here’s the two design for OBAS because I’m running out of motivation and I’m hoping the dopamine from posting this will help

I would reveal the design of someONE else but that would be too much of a spoiler

[thatshowthingstarted]

Benin Artist, “Leopard” (circa mid 19th century) Edo: Benin Kingdom, Nigeria, 

Leopards were considered 'kings of the forest' and were an important symbol of regal power in Benin. Obas (the rulers of Benin) kept a number in captivity as well as maintaining specialist guilds of leopard hunters at court. 

Brass or ivory models of leopards adorned the palace in Benin City, and kings were frequently depicted holding a pair of leopards by their tails as an emblem of supremacy.

Ivory copper,

Without stand: 4 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 6 inches; With stand: 5 1/4 x 2 5/16 x 6 inches 

Courtesy the New Orleans Museum of Art

[kemetic-dreams]

Oba Ibikunle Alfred Akitoye(1871–1928) was Oba of Lagos from 1925 to 1928 during what some historians refer to as the "Interregnum" years of the exiled Oba Eshugbayi Eleko. Ibikunle Akitoye was the first western educated and Christian Oba of Lagos. Akitoye's reign also marked the association of Lagos Obas with non-traditional religions.

[lakewilcoxbrewing]

#Repost @karenbrews (@get_repost) ・・・ Fresh run of our #awardwinning Amber Lager heading out to your local LCBOs #canning #beer #brewer #ontcraftbeer #craft #ontariocraftbeer #ontcraft #craftbeer #beerladies #OBAs #lcbo (at Lake Wilcox Brewing Co.)

[themistressofsass]

Percy Jackson's the kid in highschool who always wears over-sized beanies, with not a single strand of hair showing. He also uses hoodies and slouches to hide himself and well, he's pretty much the loser of the school. Annabeth? Well, she's dating the bassist of the band Golden Time, Luke Castellan, she is popular, smart, and gorgeous. How do these two collide? Percabeth. AU.

So um... after a long ass time, I decided to finally update. It’s a short update, but it’s something.

[meghmani]

Optical Brighteners: How They Enhance Fabric Whiteness & Brightness

It is crucial to obtain an immaculate and vibrant shade of white in the textile and plastic industries. Use of optical brighteners is warranted at such times. optical brightening agents (OBAs) are chemical compounds that enhance brightness and whiteness and, thereby, the overall appearance of the materials. Meghmani Global-the leading manufacturer of high-quality optical brighteners-is putting forth innovative solutions for industries willing to enhance the visual appeal of their products. 

What is an Optical Brightener?

An optical brightener (OB) is a chemical compound that absorbs ultraviolet (UV) light and re-emits it as visible blue light. The use of optical brighteners is common in textiles, plastics, detergents, coatings, etc., to increase their brightness and aesthetic appeal. These brighteners work especially well in synthetic fibers and high-performance plastics and help maintain the aesthetics of the materials over their lives.

How Do Optical Brightening Agents Work?

Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) work on the principle of fluorescence. When applied to fabrics, plastics, or paper, OBAs absorb invisibly ultraviolet radiation and emit this as visible blue light. This effectively counteracts the natural yellowing process, thereby further enhancing the brightness of materials. Their activity depends on the molecular structure of OBAs and the material to which it goes with application. The modern formulations enable increased compatibility with different types of substrates uniform brightness between materials.

Enhance Your Products with High-Quality Dyes and Pigments!

Types of Optical Brighteners

There are different varieties of optical brighteners like OB and OB-1 being used in various sectors. They provide specific properties as per different applications.

1. Optical Brightener OB

Best for plastics like PVC, PS, and ABS.

High enhancement of brightness and clarity.

Provide Great thermal stability and lightfastness.

Works with lower concentrations and uses small amounts. 

2. Optical Brightener OB-1

Works in polyester, polypropylene, and nylon applications.

High-temperature processing is possible due to very good heat resistance. 

Increase the whiteness and brightness of fibers and molded plastics.

Provides good batch-wise color consistency.

Also Visit our blog on What are the difference between OB and OB-1? For more detail.

Applications of Optical Brighteners

Optical brightening agents are widely used in various industries due to their exceptional whitening and brightening properties. Their ability to enhance visual appeal makes them indispensable in multiple sectors, including:

Textiles: Improves the whiteness of cotton, polyester, and blended fabrics, ensuring a fresh and vibrant look.

Plastics: Brightens PVC, PP, PET, and other plastic articles to a clean, polished finish.

Paper: Provides brilliant white for both printing and packaging materials to enhance print clarity and contrast.

Detergents: Help retain fabric brightness during the later wash cycles and counteract dulling effects caused by repeated laundering.

Why Use Optical Brighteners?

Optical brighteners enhance marketing opportunities. For industries where visual qualities matter, the right high-performance brightening agent can make a significant difference. Brighteners can help manufacturers achieve more product differentiation and meet rigorous quality standards.

Conclusion

Optical brighteners are essential for enhancing the whiteness and brightness of textiles, plastics, and other materials. Whether you are looking for OB for plastics or OB-1 also capable of high-temperature fibers, Meghmani Global has versatile top-quality solutions for these applications. With a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, We make sure that all our optical brightening agents perform exceptionally well in any application. Contact us for more information!

Also read: 

What Are The Difference Between OB and OB-1?

Everything You Need to Know about Optical Brightening Agents

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Cumple Cuauhtémoc Blanco con obras que garantizan el bienestar integral del municipio indígena de Coatetelco

🖊#Ejecutivo | Cumple Cuauhtémoc Blanco con obras que garantizan el bienestar integral del municipio indígena de Coatetelco +INFO:

Cumple Cuauhtémoc Blanco con obras que garantizan el bienestar integral del municipio indígena de Coatetelco

[yilinglesbo]

fandom: the untamed

relationships: jiang fengmian & wei changze, cangse sanren & lan qiren, wen zhuliu/yu ziyuan, cangse sanren/wei changze

characters: jiang fengmian, lan qiren, yu ziyuan, cangse sanren

tags: prequel fic, pov alternating, the tagged characters are the pov characters, cannot overstate how disinterested i am in if you dislike any of these characters, also cannot overstate how much this fic embraces flawed characters, identity issues, parented and parenting issues, growing up in politically weird times and ending up kinda fucked up, sins of the father etc etc etc, this fic spans many years and attempts to fill in some missing moments and answer some questions, true life i had feelings about the old ppl in the untamed

summary:  Following a great civil war that nearly tore their clans asunder, four youths enter the cultivation world with diverging goals but converging paths. They find a world in it's infancy, ancient and yet brand new in it's rebirth from flame and blood. They live amongst clans that perform unity while darkness lingers underneath the surface; after all, it takes time for grudges to die. In each other they find love and friendship and pain and loss.

We know how these stories end. How did they begin?

Chapter 2

Yu Ziyuan finds that, when confronted with members of the great clans, her famously thin patience is non-existent. 

The Meishan Yu are not nobodies, by any means, but there is a certain chip on one's shoulder that comes with having to work for everything one has, rather than having it handed to you because of the name that you carry. She was not old enough to fight in the great war that preceded these mindless cultivation conferences (is it proper to call something a conference if it is truly a group of men getting off on how intelligent they perceive themselves to be while ultimately talking about nothing?), and so she cannot say if another solution was apparent at the time. All she knows is that attending these wretched things every few months is the bane of her existence.

"Yuan-er. Soften that sour face. You will frighten everyone."

Reflexively, Ziyuan tightens her features even more. 

"I'm not making a sour face, Niang."

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