The alchemist's work, should its nature become public, may lead to his death. For the object of his efforts and labors is contrary to the rule of nature and if he does not know how to conceal his secret. He who rules all will authorize someone to kill him. But he who trusts in GD when his trust becomes known will be esteemed and honored by men who will glory in being near him and in seeing him. He will be the cause of his city's welfare, and because of him, his fellow citizens will be shielded from misfortune. pg 359
Daily Halacha
Some poskim consider the birchos ha-Torah recited over Parshas Zachor an integral part of the mitzvah. This means that the Oleh who recites these blessings must recite them slowly, loudly, and with kavanah in order to fulfill the congregation's obligation with the blessing. The congregation, too, must hear every word with kavanah for them to fulfill their obligations with the berachos But since most poskim do not mention this stringency, if one did not hear part of the berachah or even if he missed the berachos altogether, he has fulfilled his obligation to her Parshas Zachor