Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for on-the-fly playlist shuffling. There can be multiple ways to perform the shuffling. In one instance, the electronic device can organize a new playlist by sorting the media files based on a parameter. In another instance, the electronic device can organize a new playlist by shuffling the media files. In yet another instance, the electronic device can first sort the media files into groups of media files based on a parameter. The electronic device can then shuffle the media files within each group. In this manner, the media files can be randomized but only within each group. In all instances, the current media file can continue to play without any interruption. Finally, the electronic device can sort the media files based on the context of the media file that is currently playing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymerizable composition comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated, polymerizable compound and at least one oxime sulfonate compound of the formula (I) QAaBbCc where a is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6, b is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6, and c is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6, where the sum of a+b+c is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 where (A) is a group (B) is a group (C) is a group where # denotes the point of attachment to Q; X is S or NR14 and Q, R1, R2, R3 and R14 are as defined in claim 1 and in the description. The present invention also relates to the use of the this composition, to novel oxime sulfonates and the use of the oxime sulfonates as thermal curing promoter.

Abstract: Novel hydroximic acid derivatives I and salts thereof, where X=O, S; Y=O, S; R1=H, C1-C4-alkyl, NH2, C1-C4-alkylamino or di(C1-C4-alkyl)amino; R2=C1-C3-haloalkyl; R3=H, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl; R4=H, halogen; R5=CN, halogen; R6=C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C3-C6-alkynyl or phenyl-C1-C6-alkyl, where the phenyl ring of this group may be unsubstituted or may carry 1-3 substituents; R7=a C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C3-C6-alkynyl or phenyl-C1-C6-alkyl, where these 4 groups may be unsubstituted or may carry 1 to 2 substituents; Use: As herbicides; for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing O-substituted oxime compounds, which includes (a) reacting an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hydroxide compound and a solution of an oxime compound to form a first mixture including the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of the oxime compound and water; and (b) adding an organohalide compound while stirring to the first mixture to form a second mixture including an O-substituted oxime compound, the alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of the oxime compound, water, unreacted organohalide compound and excess oxime compound. The second mixture is heated in the presence of an amount of water sufficient to react hydroxide with the unreacted organohalide compound to obtain an O-substituted oxime compound substantially free of unreacted organohalide compound.In a further embodiment, the O-substituted oxime compound can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding O-substituted hydroxylamine.

Abstract: Sulfur-linked bis alkylthio alkylamino N-alkyl carbamate pesticides can be stabilized against thermal decomposition induced and accelerated by a variety of contaminants. Thermally stable wettable powder, dispersible granular and liquid formulations of these pesticides can be prepared.

Abstract: A new diphenyl-methane derivative is useful to inhibit agglomeration of blood and is defined by the formula, including a diphenylethylene derivative and a benzophenone oxime either derivative. ##STR1## in which R1 and R2 each are hydrogen, hydroxyl or a lower alkoxy, U is .dbd.CXY or .dbd.N--O--W,X is hydrogen, cyano or --COR6, R6 being hydroxyl or an amino, Y is --R10--COR6, R3 being hydrogen or a lower alkoxy, R10 being an alkylene having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, straight or branched, --CO--NR4R5, R4 and R5 each being hydrogen, a lower alkyl or a lower arylalkyl, --CH2--NHSO2--C6H5 or --C(R8).dbd.NR7, R7 being a lower alkoxy or an aryl, R8 is --VR9, V being oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen, R9 being an alkyl or an aryl,W is --CH2--CO--CH2--COOR13, R13 being hydrogen or a lower alkyl, --CH2--C(.dbd.

Abstract: Sulfur-linked bis alkylthio alkylamino N-alkyl carbamate pesticides can be stabilized against thermal decomposition induced and accelerated by a variety of contaminants. Thermally stable wettable powder, dispersable granular and liquid formulations of these pesticides can be prepared.

Abstract: A continuous, close-coupled method for making N-methyl carbamate pesticides which comprises contacting the methyl isocyanate in a vapor phase mixture containing methyl isocyanate and water with a selected oxime or phenol, said mixture being the reaction product formed by oxidizing monomethylformamide. An optional intermediate step for preparing the methyl isocyanate/water vapor phase reaction mixture for contact with the oxime or phenol is to remove therefrom a portion of the water without liquefying the methyl isocyanate by cooling the mixture to a temperature below the dew point of water but above the dew point of the methyl isocyanate.

Abstract: A herbicide of the formula: ##STR1## in which: Z is N or CX',W, Y, Y', X, Z' and X' represent H, a halogen atom, NO.sub.2, CN or a polyhalogenoalkyl, alkyl or alkoxy group,R.sup.2 represents H, halogen, substituted alkyl, allyl, propargyl, CN, NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, C(X.sup.2)R.sup.7, C(X.sup.2)X.sup.3 R.sup.8, C(X.sup.2)NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, SO.sub.2 F, SO.sub.2 OR.sup.8, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 or P(X.sup.2)R.sup.9 R.sup.10,R.sup.1 is halogen, X.sup.2 R.sup.3 or NR.sup.4 R.sup.5,R.sup.3 is optionally substituted alkyl or is allyl or propargyl,R.sup.4, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl, allyl, propargyl or the like,R.sup.5 represents R.sup.4, a cation or OR.sup.6, R.sup.6 being H, a cation or alkyl,X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are O or S,R.sup.9 and R.sup.10 are H, alkyl, OH, OM or R.sup.1, andM is a cation.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the production of alkyl-thiolhydroxamates in high yields and purity. The reaction is effected by contacting a hydroxylamine salt and an S-alkyl thiolimidic ester salt in a suitable solvent in the presence of an ammonium, alkali or alkaline earth metal carbonate or bicarbonate at a low pH and at a temperature in the 25.degree.-50.degree. C. range until the reaction is complete, and recovering the desired product.

Abstract: Reacting an alkali metal cyanate salt with dimethyl sulfate in acetonitrile, heating in a steady stream of nitrogen and thereafter immediately bubbling the formed methyl isocyanate into a solution of an appropriate oxime or phenol to form an N-methylcarbamate.

Abstract: Herbicidally and fungicidally active novel 2-(alkoximiminoalkoxycarbonyl)-phenylsulphonylureas of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, halogenoalkyl, alkoxy or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cyano, alkoxycarbonyl or optionally substituted aryl,R.sup.5 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl or optionally substituted aralkyl,Y represents oxygen or sulphur andHet represents a heterocyclic radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein E represents nitrogen or the CH group andR.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another each represent alkyl, alkoxy or alkoxyalkyl.