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Tildenet Sphagnum Moss is a high-quality, natural, and sustainable growing medium made from the moss of the sphagnum plant. This product is ideal for use in a variety of horticultural applications, including gardening, floristry, and terrariums.
Sphagnum moss has a unique structure that provides excellent water retention properties, making it ideal for use as a soil amendment or for lining hanging baskets. It also has a natural antifungal and antibacterial property that helps to prevent plant diseases.
Tildenet Sphagnum Moss is harvested in a sustainable way, ensuring that the sphagnum moss beds are not depleted or damaged. It is cleaned and graded to ensure that only the highest quality moss is used in the product.
This product is perfect for use in orchid cultivation, as it provides excellent drainage and aeration properties, helping to prevent root rot and promote healthy root development. It is also an ideal choice for terrariums, as it helps to create a natural and attractive environment for plants and animals.
Tildenet Sphagnum Moss is completely natural and free from any harmful substances, making it safe to use for all types of plants. It is also pH neutral and does not affect the nutrient balance in the growing system, ensuring optimal plant growth and health.
Moss Bag Size 2 (for 2 x 12″ baskets)


AllicinMax Cream is available in the US and it is an extremely effective topical treatment for MRSA sufferers.
The AllicinMax Cream is a formulated Allicin liquid that is infused into a cosmetically acceptable, aqueous cream base and is design for topical use.
AllicinMax Gel is also available in some countries such as the UK. The Gel is basically the same thing but the Allicin is infused into a Aloe Vera gel instead of a cream.
The only advantage of the gel that I found was the fact that the gel is clear as opposed to the creams white.
What is Allicin?
Allicin is the active ingredient of Garlic and when extracted and stabilized, it is a potent antimicrobial agent.
It has been proven to be effective against common virus' and even the "superbug" bacteria, MRSA.
Allicin is an important supplement when dealing with MRSA because it not only kills MRSA quickly and effectively on contact, but it also helps to strengthen your immune system which reduces the risk of reinfection.
It is also highly effective against other bacteria and virus's.
When taken internally in capsule form, Allicin is great for:
 - The prevention of cardiovascular attacks
 - Restoring suppressed antibody responses
 - Use as a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent
 - Preventing the common cold
 - Preventing and treating cancer
Used topically as a cream it is just as effective, particularly at protecting against skin borne bacteria and virus's.
How to use it?
Apply it topically by massaging gently into skin. You can use it as often as desired or as directed by your health care provider for maximum health benefits.
To improve the lifespan of the product once opened, refrigerate after opening.
What are the benefits of Allicin cream?
It is a highly effective bacteria killer so when applied to the skin, it easily overcomes and kills MRSA and other dangerous bacteria.
Because it is a gentle cream, it can be safely applied to areas of the body that are sensitive and have the potential to be "home to" bacteria such as MRSA.
These areas include the groin, the armpits, and the nasal cavity and the cream can be safely applied to these sensitive areas.
Is there research to back it up?
There sure is…stacks of it. Just Google it! : )
To save you some time though, below is a link to the Allicin research conducted by Dr Ron Cutler.
In his research he studied the effectiveness of Allicin against MRSA and his findings were published in the British Journal Of Biomedical Science. You can click here to read the report.
Do I recommend it?
In fact, I still use it whenever I get a decent cut or abrasion because it not only kills Staphylococcus Aureus, but it also kills other bacteria that cause infections, thereby keeping me fighting fit and healthy.
I hope this advice helps you on your recovery from MRSA and feel free to leave a comment below.
Thanks for reading…
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"The experts at Nature's Seed have consistently provided exceptional knowledge and customer service along with the best quality seed in helping my company meet its reclamation objectives."
Great Lakes/New England Irrigated Pasture Blend
With an ample supply of water for irrigation, it is possible to maintain a high quality, highly nutritional pasture in states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. This is made possible by our specially formulated Great Lakes/New England Irrigated pasture grass seed. This collection of cool season pasture seed includes some of the most nutritious, vigorous biomass producers available for the northeast region of the country.
These grasses are also known for their cold hardiness, something that anyone from the northeast will know is important in a pasture grass. The addition of Dahurian Wildrye, a grass species introduced from Asia, provides an extremely fast establishment and acts as a nurse for the rest of the grasses.
The specific contents of this pasture grass blend are:
- 30% Perennial Ryegrass
- 25% Tall Fescue
- 25% Meadow Brome
- 20% Dahurian Wildrye

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Nowadays, intelligent, socially conscious consumers look at more than a company's prices, or quality of goods, or even customer service. Many customers are insistent that the companies they do business with exhibit corporate social responsibility day in and day out. What do we mean by corporate social responsibility? Why is it important? How can it be implemented? And how can mobile training programs impact a company's effectiveness in contributing to the good of the community, as well as benefit a company's brand?
The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility, per Business News Daily, has been defined as "a way for companies to take responsibility for the social and environmental impacts of their business operations." That same article identified a key reason for companies to take this seriously when it mentioned a 2017 study by Cone Communications. The study found that not only would 87 percent of surveyed consumers buy from a company that supports issues they are passionate about, but "a whopping 76 percent will refuse to buy from a company if they learn it supports an issue contrary to their own beliefs." In other words, customers care about how companies act. Is your company showing a corporate conscience that can be clearly seen by potential customers?
Some ways companies implement socially conscious programs are as follows:
- They provide training in life skills, such as CPR, or first aid.
- They are conscientious and outspoken when it comes to safety issues, and they ensure that all employees are well-trained to protect themselves and others from incidental workplace hazards, preventable injuries, and unexpected events.
- They provide bias training for employees to fight discrimination and prejudice. (For example, in May 2018, Starbucks closed all of its stores for one day in order to provide bias training to about 175,000 employees.)
How Mobile Training Programs can Help
Whatever path your company decides to take, you want any socially conscious training you provide for your employees to be as effective as possible. How can mobile training programs help make employee learning more impactful?
- Mobile learning allows flexibility, both in the time employees spend on training, and also in the locations used. For example, a CPR course that includes both written instructions and hands-on training can be consolidated and made much more effective by concentrating all the learning in a single space, instead of moving back and forth between the computer station and the training mat.
- Mobile training programs facilitate collaborative learning. Employees are more easily able to interact with each other as part of the curriculum, and this leads to more effective teaching.
- Mobile learning also drives higher employee engagement. According to a study published in 2016, "the overall effect of using mobile devices in education is better than when using desktop computers."
Corporate social responsibility is a huge factor to consider when thinking of how to grow your company's brand; and mobile training programs are a wonderful tool to enhance employee learning in this regard. How is your company doing? To learn more, download our guide: The Digital Revolution: Impacts of Mobile Learning Software on Generation Z Employees. Don't get left behind; never underestimate the modern consumer. Instead, utilize mobile training programs to help exhibit a social conscience that will positively impact the community and drive brand loyalty for your company.

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A Message From Jane Tobal, President, Visionary Alternatives
Since our inception in 1998, we have grown and so has our vision. Every year, we receive calls from critically ill patients who are younger and younger. We are becoming increasingly aware that human illness is directly linked to the serious illness we are creating in the environment of our planet. Our original mission was simply to find and fund alternative treatments for the critically ill and to offer information about these options. It is imperative that we make it clear that Personal Health and Planetary Sustainability are intrinsically linked!.
We are expanding our mission for two reasons:
- To increase our funding for the critically ill, we need to reach and educate a larger public. Some potential donors are apprehensive because they don't understand the roots of illness or why alternative therapies work. Education will increase our funding and our ability to help those that are in dire straits.
- More and more seriously ill people contact us, thus the need for education about the root causes of illness are increasing, just as is the need for funding. We need to teach our children so they can become responsible for their own well-being and become better stewards of our earth. Only in this way can we stop the spiral of environmental degradation and human suffering. The undeniable link between personal health and planetary sustainability must be understood.
Join us. Become an active part of our campaign. Become a donor or educator – help save lives. Watch our video now. Decide what you can do today for our future. Thank You.


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Amorphous Pr 0.7Ca 0.3MnO3 (APCMO) films grown on a Pt electrode under an oxygen pressure(OP) of 5 mTorr showed a dense microstructure with a smooth surface but bipolar switching behavior was not observed in this film. Porosity and surface roughness increased with increasing OP and a typical bipolar switching behavior was observed in the APCMO films grown under 100 and 200 mTorr OP. The resistance of these APCMO films decreased with increasing device area in both lowand high-resistance states. Space-charge-limited current and Schottky emission were used to explain the leakage current mechanism of the Ti/APCMO/Pt device in lowand high-resistance states, respectively.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Characteristics of Himalayan Garcinia (Garcinia xanthochymus) in the Wild
Published by Admin on 02/10/2022 In category Fruit Tree
Himalayan garcinia or Gamboge (Garcinia xanthochymus) is a tree species found from India, southern China, and Japan through Indochina to Peninsular Malaysia at elevations of 0-1400 m asl. The tree is often found growing in moist forests in valleys or hills.
Himalayan garcinia fruit is used which has a sour taste. Dried fruit is generally used as a spice, jam, and curry mixture. Fresh fruit can be pickled. Himalayan garcinia fruit is widely used in dishes from Sumatra, such as rendang, fish pindang, and meat pindang.
USE OF HIMALAYAN GARCINIA FRUIT
Ripe fruit is sliced thinly, then dried in the sun for a few days to dry. Dried fruit can be stored for years.
Fruit that turns black when dried in the sun indicates an incomplete drying process or is still damp.
Another well-known variety of Himalayan garcinia is Kokam (Garcinia indica).
Characteristics of Himalayan Garcinia Leaf
The leaves are lanceolate, narrow, dark green, 12-24 cm long.
Characteristics of Himalayan Garcinia Flower
The flowers are greenish-white, single in clusters of 4-10 with a diameter of 1.3 cm.
Flowering usually occurs after a fairly long dry period (at least three months) and can flower twice a year.
Characteristics of Himalayan Garcinia Fruit
The fruit is slightly rounded, tapered, with a diameter of up to 9 cm, pale orange or deep yellow. But the varieties that grow on the island of Sumatra, especially South Sumatra, produce round fruit with the tip of the fruit concave inward, the color of the ripe fruit is yellow-brown, slightly gummy yellow to yellow-brown. The young fruit is light green. Each fruit has 4 to 5 seeds, each of which is covered with fruit flesh.
Characteristics of Himalayan Garcinia Tree
Himalayan garcinia tree can grow up to 15 meters with gray bark. The crown is shaped like a pyramid, with the main stem upright and the branches growing horizontally. This tree likes shade and humidity.
In Java, this tree is often referred to as Mundu, because the overall shape of the tree is very similar to the Mundu tree (Garcinia dulcis).


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Show Of Force Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org
show of force
1.) An operation designed to demonstrate US resolve that involves increased visibility of US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation that, if allowed to continue, may be detrimental to US interests or national objectives.
In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.
Term Classification: operations
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The objective of the Sustainable Soils Alliance is to effect an improved political and public understanding and appreciation of soil that will lead to a reversal of land degradation and the restoration of soils to health within one generation.
We will do this by bringing together the full community of stakeholders that have an interest in soil management to debate the scale and nature of the problem, agree the appropriate indicators and determining factors and identify the relevant policy mechanisms and levers for reform.
On this basis we will engage media and stakeholders, educate the general public and lobby government for a policy framework that will bring about the transformational step change needed to support the development of healthy soil for generations to come.
our 8-point soil policy call to action
As a convening organisation for the full community of individuals and organisations interested in sustainable soils to debate and discuss the principle political, scientific and economic topics and issues at stake…
…a coordinating organisation for the wealth of relevant information – initiatives, research, opinion - generated by our affiliated members and third parties to improve understanding of both the policies and practicalities of sustainable soils and…
…a campaigning organisation, monitoring the government's progress in developing policies to match its environmental commitments, advising it on points of detail and direction and calling it to account when it falls short.


text: The Queen Sirikit Dam is an embankment dam on the Nan River, a tributary of the Chao Phraya River, in Uttaradit Province, Thailand. The dam was built for the purpose of irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power production. It is named after Queen Sirikit of Thailand.The Sirikit Dam among others in the Chao Phraya basin were constructed beginning in the 1950s to exploit the agricultural and hydroelectric potential of the basin. Preliminary construction on the dam began in 1968 and it was finished in 1972. The power plant and first three units were commissioned in 1974, the fourth in 1995.Previously in 1964, the Bhumibol Dam was completed on the Ping River, one of two major tributaries of the Chao Phraya including the Nan.


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Boards and Institutional Diversity: Missed Opportunities, Points of Leverage
Since the financial crisis of 2008, board agendas have been dominated by financial and enrollment concerns. Yet boards can also play a key role in addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus.
Given the many points of leverage they can apply, boards are uniquely positioned to advance change in ways other institutional stakeholders cannot. This paper explores how boards and institutional leaders can forge a tighter link between governance and campus diversity, one that leads to positive progress on a difficult and nuanced set of issues.
The authors based their report on personal observations and a detailed examination of the literature on board governance and campus diversity.


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(Data about data or how the map was made)
= Core Habitat
Most mammals do not migrate as birds do, so the colored areas depict the predicted range for the California Pocket Mouse
year-round. The habitats were identified using satellite imagery, other datasets and experts throughout
the state, as part of the California Gap Analysis Project.
The purpose of the vertebrate distribution maps is to provide more precise
information about the current distribution of individual native species within their general ranges than is
generally available from field guides.
Webpage designed by Dave Lester

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Develop > Tailoring > Form creation > Forms Designer > Creating and editing forms > Referencing images in the XML for the graph control
Referencing images in the XML for the graph control
When you are building an application that includes a graph diagram, you can reference an image that is attached to a record in Service Manager. The graph uses the attached image to display the icon for that node. You can also display portrait icons that are attached to contact records in the graph diagram.
This is an example of a schema definition for an icon.
XML Icon
The syntax to reference an image from the database and display it in the graph is:
scattach://{type}:{uid}:{attachmentname}:{table}:{record}, where type equals 'img' or 'file'.
The unique identifier for each image is located on the corresponding SYSATTACHMENTS record.
The following is an example of how to reference an image that is an attachment to a record.
scattach://file:45c0dfd600245044034b76c8:max_manager_small.gif:contacts:MANAGER, MAX
The following is an example of how to reference a portrait image on a contacts record.
scattach://img:45afb84a002d42c403030d48:MANAGER, MAX:contacts:MANAGER, MAX
Here is an example of a complete and valid XML statement that references an image. This particular statement references an image that is attached to Max Manager's contacts record. This displays as an icon for the node in the graph diagram.
Icon XML
Icons with larger position values appear on top of smaller position values unless the images specify the same value for the position attribute. In that case, the icons are rendered in document order so that icons later in the document for the same node overlay those preceding them. The origin for all icons is the center. When you specify a group attribute for an icon, it includes items that contain duplicate group attributes.
Related concepts
Building a graph diagram
Components of the graph
Defining actions on nodes and edges in the XML for the graph control
Defining the graph in XML format
W3C schema for graph diagram XML
Valid values for graph elements and attributes
Graph toolbar icons
Related tasks
Activate an action on a node or edge in a graph
Set the focus on the graph
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Sustainability Management & Reporting
Tofuture CSM (Corporate Sustainability Management) software enables companies to meet their sustainability goals by making sustainability management part of everyday operations Easily, Efficiently and Accurately. Convince yourself of the versatile opportunities Tofuture CSM can add to your company.
Calculating carbon footprint
Calculate the carbon footprint in line with GHG Protocol. Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions can be calculated based on the data and emission factors.
Manage and benefit ESG data
Are you looking for efficient sustainability reporting and sustainability data management? The Tofuture CSM tool enables you to systematically collect, analyze, and report the ESG data that reflects your organization's sustainability performance. You can utilize sustainability data in decision-making.
You're in good company
HKScan started using Tofuture's sustainability management tool, so that the collection of ESG data between different locations and countries would be more straightforward, accurate and risk-free.
Nordic gas ecosystem and a cleaner tomorrow GASUM – Success Story "Gasum has used Tofuture's Corporate Sustainability Management (CSM) system for several years.
Outokumpu monitors environmental data in an integrated, efficient, accurate and transparent manner as a part of the Group-wide environmental performance management.
As a part of the Oulu Energia Group, Turveruukki Ltd. produces peat for energy, bioenergy and other biomass products. Turveruukki is responsible for fuel procurement by supplying the majority of the energy peat and wood that Oulun Energia uses for generation of electricity and heat.


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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Bcache allows one to use an SSD as a read/write cache (in writeback mode) or read cache (writethrough or writearound) for another blockdevice (generally a rotating HDD or array). This article will show how to install arch using Bcache as the root partition. For an intro to bcache itself, see [_URL_ the bcache homepage]. Be sure to read and reference [_URL_ the bcache manual]. Bcache is in the mainline kernel since 3.10.
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Bcache allows one to use an SSD as a read/write cache (in writeback mode) or read cache (writethrough or writearound) for another blockdevice (generally a rotating HDD or array). This article will show how to install arch using Bcache as the root partition. For an intro to bcache itself, see [_URL_ the bcache homepage]. Be sure to read and reference [_URL_ the bcache manual]. Bcache is in the mainline kernel since 3.10. The kernel on the arch install disk includes the bcache module since 2013.08.01.

An alternative to Bcache is Facebook's [[Flashcache]].

An alternative to Bcache is Facebook's [[Flashcache]].
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Bcache needs the backing device to be formatted as a bcache block device. In most cases, [_URL_ blocks to-bcache] can do an in-place conversion. {{Warning|Be sure you back up any important data first.}}

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The ArchLinux install disk does not include bcache in its kernel. You could either re-master to the install disk to include this kernel, or do the install twice. The example below is for installing twice.
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== Configuring ==
Revision as of 10:28, 13 August 2013
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Bcache allows one to use an SSD as a read/write cache (in writeback mode) or read cache (writethrough or writearound) for another blockdevice (generally a rotating HDD or array). This article will show how to install arch using Bcache as


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The article about Carrara Quartz Countertop have 6 pictures including Carrara Quartz Countertop #1 Slabs & Variations, Carrara Quartz Countertop Stun Stone P47 Countertops Surface For Kitchen Interior ., City Farmhouse - Carrara Marble Alternative, Carrara Quartz, Charming Carrara Quartz Countertop #5 Marbre Carrara Quartz - Google Search, Kitchen Cabinets. Here are the pictures:
Carrara Quartz Countertop was published at April 9, 2018 at 12:36 pm. This image is published at the Countertop category. Carrara Quartz Countertop is labelled with Carrara Quartz Countertop, Carrara, Quartz, Countertop..
CarraraCar•ra•ra (kə rär′ə;[It.]kär rä′rä),USA pronunciation n.
Car•ra′ran, n., adj.
- a city in NW Tuscany, in NW Italy. 70,125.
Quartzquartz (kwôrts),USA pronunciation n.
one of the commonest minerals, silicon dioxide, SiO2, having many varieties that differ in color, luster, etc., and occurring either in masses (as agate, bloodstone, chalcedony, jasper, etc.) or in crystals (as rock crystal, amethyst, citrine, etc.): the chief constituent of sand and sandstone, and an important constituent of many other rocks. It is piezoelectric and used to control the frequencies of radio transmitters.
Countertopcount•er•top (koun′tər top′),USA pronunciation n.
- a counter, as in a kitchen, esp. when covered with a heat- and stain-resistant material.
- designed to fit or be used on a countertop: a countertop microwave oven.
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Before referring to Carrara Quartz Countertop, we would like to speak about some recommendations on timber floor shades. Dim and dark colors really are a popular option for painters' broadcasters, contemporary rooms and stylish. Polluted if you prefer a classic look organic timber or conventional brown color which will be excellent. Color depth and striking (numerous shades of reddish: cherry and ash Jatoba or tainted in the same shade) that is ideal for professional decorations, offices along with other big spots where the ground becomes a fundamental element of the decor.
While the Carrara Quartz Countertop images and electronic space advisor can provide a general concept of what the ultimate outcome might be, there isn't any greater strategy to ascertain the color of the floor instead of considering the trial site in sun light.
Brown, cozy platinum and crimson wood shades can make your place cozy. Bright and dull floor could make your place huge. Select pure shaded timber flooring in matt finish when the ability to conceal a tiny dent and scrapes are a must. Remember that the shades should match one another and distinction. The ground can't have equivalent hues as walls and furniture.


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to perform mental arithmetic on.
Figures in a column are generally closer together than adjoining figures in a row. Therefore it is easier to make calculations with figures above or below each other than with those side by side. If figures which may be used in a calculation are far apart in a column, consider reducing the leading to bring them closer together.
Be careful with horizontal and vertical lines. They tend to isolate figures from each other.
- Parentheses, brackets and braces
- Are these included? They may be around negative values or grouped entries.
- Placement of the tables
- Check that the tables are in the right place. If they are supposed to be next to particular text, check that they are. If they are together, are they in a suitable sequence? Consider their placement opposite each other on a double page spread.
- Cross references
- Check that all cross references are correct.
- Is the table a suitable size? For example, would it be better to split it into three smaller tables or should some tables be combined? Small tables are often easier to position in between text, just where the information is described.
If you are trying to present a particular argument, smaller tables will always work better. However, if you are providing reference information, a large table will be easier for readers to navigate and to discover relationships in.
A table which runs over two pages will generally be better split into two or more tables. However, some tables will run over many pages and you should check that the page breaks are in a suitable place and that the footnotes are easily accessible even to the laziest reader; that is, on the same page as the information. All pages should have the title and column headings reprinted on them.
- Generally you should try to avoid landscape tables (those turned sideways on the page). In a publication where all the pages are in portrait orientation, the sudden appearance of a landscape page means the book to be rotated. This is undesirable.
A landscape table could be split into separate tables or could be spread across two portrait pages. If you do this consider repeating the stubs down the right hand side of the second page. There are problems with this approach though. Firstly, you need to be quite certain that rows will perfectly align after printing and binding. Secondly, you restrict your paging options if you are forced to create two-page spreads.
Another solution to a poorly shaped table is to consider whether the stubs and headings should be reversed. However, to maintain consistency between tables this may not be an option. If you have a long narrow table which you would prefer to fit across the page, design it as follows:
stub data stub data stub data stub data stub data stub data stub data stub data
If you put the flowing stubs in italics, your reader will realise there is something different happening here. You could put a light vertical line to the left of the second row of stubs.
- Unnecessary information
- Consider if the table is necessary at all. Perhaps all the information is in the text or has been presented graphically. Also check that the reverse is not true. Just because the data have been graphed, it doesn't mean that readers do not want the exact data to use in another situation.
Should some information be deleted? Do you really want information about males and females or would data about total persons be sufficient?
- White space
- If there are many rows of data which are not broken up with white spaces, then you should insert spaces. Put a space after every five or six rows. The table will look less oppressive and it will be easier to read the information correctly across the page without falling onto the wrong row half way along.
- Headings and subheadings
- Ensure that readers can quickly see where there are headings and subheadings are in the stubs. Make use of indents, italics and bold to help your readers find what they want.
When you checkadd the table, you will identify the subheads. Are there more than two levels in the headings and stubs? The maximum which can be clearly presented is usually three. Perhaps the stubs and headings should be reversed or the table totally redesigned or split up.
Three levels of heading in stubs can be avoided by inserting wafer headings.
- Dump items
- Is there a stub or column called 'other'? If this item is large in terms of the total, you should query if it shouldn't been broken up into more meaningful information.
- Conversion: imperial/metric,currencies
- Be particularly careful with imperial/metric figures and overseas units of currency. Has the author been confused? Insert a conversion chart or convert the data before publication.
- Does the table look balanced or do the title, headings and footnotes dominate the data which is trying to peek through somewhere in between? In such instances readers will probably find the data, but will ignore the footnotes and will only slowly absorb what is in the title. Tufte (1985) compares this situation to a local council building which has a grand portico at the entrance but where all the work is done in a tiny back room.
- Time period
- If the data relate to a specific period are there an appropriate number of time periods shown so that trends can be compared? For monthly data, show 15 months; for quarterly, show 6 quarters. These series provide an effective comparison in movements and levels between current periods and the corresponding periods in the previous month or quarter.
- Standard error, seasonal adjustment, sampling error
- Should these be provided? What explanation of them is required? Have data with a high sampling variability been qualified?
Observe your reactions to tables you find in your daily life. Are you able to quickly assimilate the information in them? Why or why not?
- Check that the same words are used to describe the same items in all tables and in accompanying text. For example, use 'male' or 'female' each time and change 'men' and 'women' if they are used. Check that in headings and stubs the items are, for example, all cities or all countries, all common names or all scientific names and not a mixture. If the data have been collected from different sources where different definitions and terminology have been used it is more difficult. In this situation include some text to explain the sources and, particularly, information on whether the data are comparable.
- Check consistency in the use of upper and lower case, alignment, typeface, lines, abbreviations, spacing and the use of the comma for thousands in numbers. Check that the time period is always described in the same way. For example, use 'at 31 March' or 'at the end of March', not a mixture of both.
- Check that all tables use the same approach with footnotes. They should all use the same notation; that is, (a), (b) … or (i) (ii) … or symbols (in the correct order). If numbers have been used in mathematical works, ensure that their use will not be confused with superior numbers or indices.
Where possible ensure that each table has its own footnotes, rather than referring readers back to text or another table. They probably won't bother to find it. If something is so vital that it requires a footnote, then readers must be able to easily find and read this important information.
- Identical data
- One of the major checks for consistency in a table is that the same data appear in the table and in its accompanying text, charts and graphs. Perhaps the table was created and a summary of its content was written. However, the table may have been revised but the text wasn't.
Sometimes data in one table are amended because of a late revision, but the same data in another table are not changed. Obviously tables generated from databases are less likely to contain this error, but be careful about making assumptions.
If you have already checkadded the tables, this check will be much easier because you will know where certain items are presented and you can quickly confirm that they are the same. For example, you may find that in one table the data relate to just NSW but in another it may be NSW and ACT. Ensure that there is a reason for this and that the figures contain what they purport to include.
- Order in lists
- Ensure that stubs or headings are presented in the same order, for example in geographical distribution, a standard classification order or alphabetically. You will also need to assess that the ordering is the most suitable for the reader. In some tables you may list stubs by size because this assists your reader to confirm trends, as well as unexpected results. The problem with listing by size is that if there is more than one table the order might differ for each variable. However, if the reader will appreciate a size order you need to seriously consider it.
- You should look for patterns. For example, notice how many digits are in each number and see if any look uncomfortable in the row or column. Scanning along rows and down columns for this type of delinquent entry may be all you can do to edit for accuracy.
- Progressions of numbers
- Look for progressions of numbers and repeated numbers (something typed twice perhaps). It is to be hoped that your proofreader will locate errors of this kind — but you are often typesetter, proofreader and editor.
- Breaks in series
- If one figure increases, when others in the row decrease, check. Look at changes in trends. One explanation for a sudden change in figures is that a new method of collection has been adopted. Perhaps there has been a new definition of the data item. In this situation you should indicate in some way that figures before and after the event are not comparable. The writer may, or may not, want to describe the actual reasons for the


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Consider a compact connected complex manifold $X$ of dimension $n$. Siegel proved in 1955 that its field of meromorphic functions $\mathcal M (X)$ has transcendence degree over $\mathbb C$ at most $n$. Moishezon studied those complex manifolds for which the degree is $n$, and consequently these manifolds are now called Moishezon manifolds.
In dimension 2, every Moishezon surface is projective algebraic according to a theorem of Chow-Kodaira proved in 1952, long before Moishezon formally introduced his concept. However in dimensions 3 and more, there exist nonprojective Moishezon manifolds (you can see an example in Shafarevich's book Basic Algebraic geometry).
Nevertheless a Moishezon manifold $X$ is close to projective: Moishezon's main result is that after a finite number of blow-ups with smooth centers, $X$ becomes algebraic projective. So if a blow-up of $X$ is projective, you can't deduce that $X$ was projective. However this main result says nothing about the dimensions of the manifolds you blow up. I've heard it claimed that if only one point is blown-up, you can't get from a non-projective to a projective manifold, but I could obtain neither precise reference nor proof. Hence my question :
If a compact complex manifold becomes projective algebraic after blowing-up a point, was it already projective algebraic?
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A reference which indicates that the answer is "yes" is the thesis of Laurent Bonavero, arXiv:alg-geom/_PHONE_. There he says (p.13, after "Remarque") "Or, de façon générale, si X est une variété compacts et si X^~ est la variété éclatée au point x, alors X est projective si est seulement si X^~ l'est". – Artie Prendergast-Smith Feb 10 '11 at 9:38
(I'm not sure what went wrong with those accents...) – Artie Prendergast-Smith Feb 10 '11 at 9:40
Dear Artie, I knew about Bonavero's article and the sentence you quote:it was implicitly included in the category "I've heard it claimed..". But the absence of proof or reference is pretty frustrating. Anyway, thanks a lot for taking the trouble to dig up the article and telling me about it. – Georges Elencwajg Feb 10 '11 at 11:07
You're welcome! I guessed that you probably knew about the Bonavero reference, but I thought it was worth mentioning it here for other readers of the question. (To elaborate on Georges' last comment: after the sentence quoted above, Bonavero refers to Kleiman's famous paper "Towards a numerical theory of ampleness". But as far as I could tell, that paper doesn't say anything about the matter at hand.) – Artie Prendergast-Smith Feb 10 '11 at 13:16
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Dear Georges, maybe the following argument works. (It's quite possible a sign went wrong somewhere, though.)
Let $\pi: Y \rightarrow X$ be the blowup. By assumption Y is projective, so it carries an ample line bundle A say. Let E denote the exceptional divisor of the blowup, and consider line bundles of the form $A+nE$ (for positive integers n). If C is any curve in Y which is not contained in E, then $(A+nE).C = A.C + nE.C$ is positive, for any n. On the other hand, let L be a line in E: then $E.L = -1$. (Note that all other curves in E are numerical multiples of this one.) So if we set n=A.L (positive, by ampleness of A) then we have $(A+nE).L = 0$. So the line bundle A+nE is nef, and has degree 0 exactly on those curves which lie in E.
I claim that $A+nE$ is in fact basepoint-free. To see this, it suffices (by the Basepoint-free Theorem, see e.g. Koll\'ar--Mori Chapter 3) to show that the line bundle $m(A+nE)-K_Y$ is nef and big, for some positive integer m. Now A is ample and E is effective, so $A+nE$ is big for all positive n (ample+effective=big --- this is also in Koll\'ar--Mori). Moreover, bigness is an open condition, so for m sufficiently large, $m(A+nE)-K_Y$ is still big. So it remains to prove nefness.
Recall that we were free to choose A to be any ample line bundle, so choose it to satisfy the condition that $A-K_Y$ is itself ample (again, using the fact that ampleness is open). Then $m(A+nE)-K_Y = (mA-K_Y) +mnE$, so in particular it has positive degree on any curve C which is not contained in E. On the other hand, if L is a line in E, then $(m(A+nE)-K_Y).L = -K_Y.L$ (by the calculations in the first paragraph.). Moreover, $-K_Y=\pi^\ast(-K_X)-(dim X-1)E$, so $-K_Y.L=-(dim X-1)E.L>0$. So $m(A+nE)-K_Y$ has nonnegative degree on all curves, i.e. it is nef.
Putting all this together, we have that $m(A+nE)$ is basepoint-free for suitable positive integers m and n. So it defines a contraction morphism $p: Y \rightarrow Z$ to another projective variety Z. But the morphism p contracts exactly those curves on which A+nE has degree 0, which by construction are exactly the curves contained in E. Therefore Z is exactly the blow-down of E to a point, hence isomorphic to X. Since Z is projective, so is X.
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Of course, it would be more satisfying and plausible if I could give an example to show why the same idea need not work if we blow up something of higher dimension. I don't have one at the moment, but let me just say vaguely: if the exceptional divisor E of the blowup contains curves with distinct numerical classes in Y, things can clearly get more complicated.... – Artie Prendergast-Smith Feb 10 '11 at 8:09
In particular, suppose the curves in E span a face of the cone of curves of Y which is not rational polyhedral: then it is not at all clear to me that we can choose n as in the first paragraph so that A+nE is nef with degree 0 exactly on the contracted curves. – Artie Prendergast-Smith Feb 10 '11 at 8:10
Thanks a lot, Artie. Your mastery of concepts like "nef" or "big" is impressive. I'm happy to accept your answer. – Georges Elencwajg Feb 10 '11 at 11:14
Georges: this seems to follow from the Moishezon criterion for ampleness. i.e. a divisor D on an n manifold is ample if it has self intersection D^n >0, and also D^r meets every r dim'l irreducible subvariety >0. (One needs the Moishezon, not the Nakai criterion, since one needs to allow that the variety is not projective a priori.) I.e. if D^r meets E on the blow up it seems to still do so on the original variety. Sorry if this is stupidly wrong. I admit I just thought about this, and did not check it on paper. So this may be equivalent to Artie's much better answer. – roy smith Feb 12 '11 at 4:18
I apologize for these half baked remarks. But if you blow up a curve in a 3 fold, and take an ample divisor in the blowup, then it is not obvious to me why the blow down of that divisor should have positive intersection with the curve that was blown up, because it will usually contain that curve. – roy smith Feb 12 '11 at 4:31
There is a sledgehammer available for this particular nut: Mori's results on extremal rays, in his paper (Annals 1979?) on smooth projective varieties $Y$ where $K_Y$ is not nef: if $Y=Bl_PX$, with exceptional divisor $E$, then any line in $E$ will span an extremal ray and then can be contracted in the category of projective varieties. Since all curves in $E$ lie in the same ray, $E$ must be contracted to a point, so the result of the contraction must be $Y$.
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Dear inkspot, Indeed, one of the key ingredients in the "sledgehammer" result you mention is the basepoint-free theorem (as invoked in my answer). So the two answers are


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A national working group has begun the Common Core Catholic Identity Initiative (CCCII) to develop and disseminate resources and guidelines to assist Catholic elementary and secondary schools in integrating elements of Catholic identity (Catholic values, Scripture, Church social teachings, encyclicals, etc.) into curriculum and instruction based on the Common Core State Standards.
The initial phase of CCCII focuses on K-8 English/Language Arts/ Literacy. Resources for other subjects and for 9-12 curriculum will be developed in later phases.
Forty-six states have agreed to adopt the Common Core State Standards, a set of high quality K-12 learning standards that includes rigorous content and application of knowledge using higher-order thinking skills, leading students to college and career readiness. Currently, Catholic schools are assessing what the implications of the standards and accompanying assessments may be for them.
While Catholic schools have their own local or diocesan standards, their ability to continue to provide high-quality education for their students is compelling them to consider adoption of the common core standards. Catholic schools will be impacted as curriculum resources and professional development opportunities become aligned with Common Core State Standards by producers of instructional materials, college teacher preparation programs, or regulations for participation in the federal programs that currently benefit their students and teachers. Within this environment, maintaining the uniqueness and integrity of the Catholic school will require integrating the demands of their mission and the academic expectations of their constituents and the wider education community.
To assist Catholic schools with enhancing Catholic identity integrated into the curriculum, the Common Core Catholic Identity Initiative (CCCII) has been launched as a collaborative project involving Catholic universities, corporations and sponsors invested in Catholic education, and the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
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The CCCII project aims to accomplish its goals by creating a process and a product:
Phase 1: Gather approximately 35 practitioners and curriculum and catechetics experts to pilot a CCCII ELA Unit development process to be shared with the larger Catholic educational community. (June 2012)
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The castle was occupied again in the 15th century, when it was leased to Maredudd ap Ieuan, a local nobleman, who added an upper storey to the keep. In the middle of the 19th century it was extensively restored by the public-spirited Lord Willoughby de Eresby.
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Researchers at MIT have developed a messaging anonymity system, dubbed Vuvuzela, which can apparently conceal senders' and recipients' metadata in a mass of 'noise'. This approach might well represent the future of anonymity tools.
Engineers at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), the largest research laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), claim to have found a way to prevent text messages sent through an online network being traced back to the sender and recipient by third parties by obfuscating the metadata that would enable infiltrators to identify the two principals. The anonymity system they have developed, Vuvuzela, is named after the stadium horn popularised by South African football fans as it is designed to drown out personal sender-recipient information in a flood of 'noise'.
How the new CSAIL approach works is that messages exchanged using the Vuvuzela anonymity network, which sits on top of the public Internet, are not transferred directly from sender to receiver but first stored on three different servers. Each message is wrapped in three layers of encryption. The system randomly changes the order in which messages are relayed from server to server, some seconds apart. The system also generates a large number of dummy messages even when users are not messaging each other, thus adding extra noise around the process. This, claim the MIT experts, makes it almost impossible to identify the critical metadata from a sizeable flow of unconnected messages.
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This initiative appears to be a timely one, given that cybersecurity has become a major issue for both state authorities and commercial companies and that we have recently heard reports of potential weaknesses in the much-praised anonymity network Tor, which is designed to hide users' Internet activity, including website visits and online communication, from prying eyes. At any rate, Vuvuzela's approach – not based on encrypting content but scrambling clues as to when, by whom and to whom an online message is sent – certainly looks to be a promising avenue for maintaining confidentiality and protecting identity.


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US Knife Laws
KnifeUp provides, for free, knife law guides for all 50 states. Below is a map of the US, click on the state you are interested in to read about it's knife laws. I try to keep these guides as up-to-date and accurate as possible but, for the law changes a lot, please leave a comment if you see something wrong.
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How the US Justice System Works
The United States was founded under the principals of federalism. Under federalism, governing powers are divided between the federal government as well as the state governments. For states existed before the founding of the US, the writers of the Constitution respected the state's authority by limiting federal powers to only those expressly stated within the Constitution. All other governing powers are, therefore, state powers.
For knife law, the only federal law is the Switchblade Knife Act of 1958 as well as the 2009 amendment to the act (see 15 U.S.C. §1244). The federal knife law only applies to individuals who are traveling internationally as well as between states. If you reside in a federal district (see Washington D.C. knife laws), the federal law is the only law that governs knives for you. If you live in one of the 50 states, the federal law would only apply to you if you are traveling from one state to another or if you are entering federal property, such as a military base.
All states have knife laws (click on the map above to find the knife law for a particular state) but some state's knife laws are more up-to-date than others and local municipals often pass their own knife laws as well. For example, if you live in Denver, Colorado, you must abide under the knife laws of Colorado as well as the knife laws of Denver. However, if you travel to Boulder, Colorado (30 minutes away) you must conform to Boulder's knife laws as well. And, during your journey, you must conform to the knife laws of all the municipals in between Boulder and Denver.
This makes knife laws a tricky subject unless your state has a preemption clause. Preemption means that the state government nullifies all knife laws made by municipals. Therefore, when you travel from town to town, you would not have to worry about municipal knife laws.
General Guide to Knife Laws
Knife laws can be divided into these two categories: ownership laws and carry laws.
Ownership Laws
Ownership laws forbid individuals from owning certain types of knives that society has deemed "deadly weapons" or "dangerous." Most of the time, these knives were once associated with unlawful people such as gangs, the mob, and outlaws. It is for this reason that the Bowie knife has been outlawed in so many states.
Carry Laws
Carry laws forbid an individual from carrying, concealed or open, certain knives. For example, some states forbid an individual from conceal carry of knives over a certain length but open carry of that same knife is legal. Other states forbid the carry, concealed and open, of certain knives. Most knives that are barred from carry are ones deemed by society to have no utility uses and, therefore, their only use is as weapons.
Other Laws
Some states have laws that forbid one from aggravated display of a knife as well as committing a crime with a knife. These laws are usually only enforceable after the fact and, for that reason, allows the state to increase the penalty of a crime. For example, robber is a bad crime but robbery with a knife is viewed as an even worse crime and should be punished more than simple robbery.
What is Generally Allowed
If you want to carry a knife that is usually legal everywhere, I highly recommend you buy a knife that is clearly intended for utility use. For example, most pocket knives and all leathermans as well as multi-tools fit this description. As long as the blade is less than 3 or 2.5 inches, you should be fine. Times where this advice might not be true is at: courts, planes, schools, and special buildings that forbid the carry of blades.
17 comments on "US Knife Laws
 1. chad says:
 Map not working on my android phone. Android 2.35 HTC inspire.
 2. Rich S says:
 Even with graphics and javascript on, I can't get the map to load. Can you perhaps but a postal abbrev for the states with a hot link to the laws of that state. Thanks Rich
 3. Nellie Hall says:
 The map was not available. What are the laws for MO and KS? Thanks
 4. david says:
 your US map didn't come up when I clicked to this site
 5. Owen says:
 Are not knives covered under the 2nd amendment also?
 Fewer politicians, more statesmen.
 6. Jay Sheldon says:
 As of July 15, 2013 the ownership and carrying of switchblades in Kansas is now legal. You may want to research this and other states for new laws just put in.
 7. Ken Herman says:
 Map does not work in safari, could you add a list of states or a drop down menu, Thanks
 8. Dan says:
 This is a great resource. I found one area where I was potentially illegal and didn't even know it. Thank you very much!
 9. Brent Pendleton says:
 so are you saying that it is legal to own and carry a switch blade in Utah?
 10. Bret Wolfe says:
 I recently came across your site and noticed that the state of Kansas' section has not been updated to reflect the new laws that took effect in summer of 2013.
 "HB2033 repeals all existing local knife laws in Kansas and enacts statewide preemption of any attempt to pass new local knife laws more restrictive than state law. HB2033 also repeals the ban on the possession of switchblades, dirks, daggers and stilettos."
 11. Jonathan says:
 YES! I've been struggling to get clarity on knife laws for a while. This is a very useful resource!
 12. Paul says:
 13. Dennis Bukovcan says:
 Wisconsin now has Concealed Carry weapons permits. This alows you to carry a knife concealed. Still illegal to carry a switch blade though.
 14. Lee Bell says:
 Information on the types of knives that can be owned and how they may be carried is quite useful, thanks.
 What I came here to find out, however, does not seem to be covered. My question is not whether, or what I can carrry, but where I can carry it. Specifically, I live in Florida and will be traveling in Wyoming and South Dakota in the near future. I need to know what the restrrictions are for carry in various places including bars, government buildings, police departments, etc.
 15. David says:
 I share Lee Bell's difficulties. All of my questions about knife laws begin with 'where' and what I really want to know is which states are off limits with particular blades.
 Please consider adding a way for visitors to select the characteristics of a knife and how they intend to carry it. Then, depending on that input, provide an overview of which states allow such a blade. Ideally, I would suggest color-coding the map.
 For example, someone might select fixed, 4″ blade, open carry. Then he or she would see in which states a knife like that would be perfectly legal, in which states it is completely and utterly illegal, in which states it varies by municipality, and in which states a permit is required.
 This is the most accessible resource for knife law I've found, so I hope this feature request doesn't come across as unappreciative or lazy. I just think that indexing basic knife criteria would be useful to a lot of people.
 16. Bryan says:
 If you could add information about federal motor carrier restrictions, I would be very grateful. I can not find any information about it anywhere. Being an interstate tractor trailer driver, I would really like to know these legalities.
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How to Write Short Stories for Magazines – and get Published
How to Write Short Stories for Magazines – and get published by Sophie King is a very practical guide to, as the title suggests, writing short stories and getting them published in magazines.
I will focus on the first eight chapters here, giving you a taste of what is on offer in the book. Although it does not come across here fully, most chapters discuss ideas in conceptual terms and in practical context, and feature writing exercises plus an actual short story by Sophie King in which she has applied the ideas.
The book is full of ideas which you can apply or adapt for your writing straight away and demonstrations of the ideas in practice.
1. Identifying Your Market
What kind of stories do you want to write? What kind of magazines do you want to write them for? Who reads particular magazines and what do they want in stories for the magazine?
Familiarise yourself with the magazines to maximise your chances of being published – not just the fiction pages but also the articles and ads, read the submission guidelines.
King gives a detailed examination of several specific magazines and how to determine what to write for each.
2. Good Idea!
Ideas come from life all around you, you just have to notice them and build on them by asking "what if?".
Carry a notebook with you and write down anything interesting you notice. The things you notice don't have to be extraordinary and exotic. They could quite easily be everyday things like clues from the laundry (grass stains, an object in a pocket such as a note), questions from the checkout (why did the customer react that way when they didn't have enough money?, why did that guy buy 30 tins of sardines?) which might trigger a story idea when you explain them by asking "what if?". Write these in your notebook as the seed of an idea and let them grow as you think about them and come back to add more detail.
3. Nice To Meet You
In short stories you have a small amount of space to establish your characters, so it can be useful to find ways of establishing characaters quickly.
Characters can be quickly established with the assistance of techniques such as a trademark behavioural habit, physical characteristic, or trademark phrase.
King explains that she puts a dog in her stories to bring out each character's personality based on how they interact with the dog (A variation of this technique was also used in the film There's Something About Mary when Magda says to Mary that her dog Puffy will tell them everything they need to know about Pat Healy. Pat decides he does not want to take any chances with Puffy, who hates him, so he decides to drug Puffy so he can make a good first impression.)
Set up the character, then move onto the predicament.
Make a list of your characters and write what their function in the story is and what would be missing if they were removed. If the answer is "not much", then it may be better to remove the character or merge their function in the story with one of the other characters.
If you want a twist, set up a misleading impression of one or more characters, or the story predicament, and reveal the situation more fully later in the story.
4. Plotting Your Short Story
King covers how she plots her stories as well as how some of her writer friends do it, and encourages you to try different methods for themself to determine what you like most and works best for you.
5. Viewpoint: Whose Shoes Are You Standing In?
Avoid confusing viewpoint changes. You can change viewpoints as long as you indicate this clearly to the reader, usually by starting a new chapter or enough space indicate a clear separation.
Exercise: pick a story you know well and write it from the point of view of a different character. This will help you learn about multiple perspectives and ways they could fit together in the teling of the same story scenario.
6. Who's speaking please?
Don't get bogged down in dialogue. The reader also needs to know who is speaking, what they are doing and where they are.
Who is saying or thinking what (or reporting that another character is saying or thinking what)?
7. First person or third?
First person has more potential for hiding details to reveal in a twist later. However, third person "can alllow you to see and describe your characters in depth." Stories with multiple points of view allow aspects of both.
Exercise: Write something in first person, then re-write it into the third. This will help you learn about different ways in which each can be used.
8. Beginnings and Endings
Exercise: Read the beginnings and endings of a number of short stories you have not read before. Take the beginning and the ending then fill in the middle. This will help you learn about how stories can progress from one situation at the beginning to a different one at the end. (Then you can compare your version of the middle to the real version of the middlefor more ideas on way to progress from a specific beginning to a specific ending.)
Chapters 9-18 cover writing different types of short stories, as well as other topics such as writing for short story competitions, writing courses, and the internet.
More on Sophie King and her writing can be found at You can listen to her interview with Stratford Communty Radio here. She writes short stories and novels, offers a manuscript appraisal service for fiction writers, and teaches creative writing at Oxford University and privately. Sophie King also has an article on The Australian Literature Review called Taking the Pain Out of Plot.
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3 Responses to How to Write Short Stories for Magazines – and get Published
 1. Michael says:
 All good points, but for me at least, first person does not always fit for short stories.
 On the plus side, the shorter form allows you to get away with characters more, throw everything you have into them without risking making the reader tired of them. but on the negative I find third person gives more freedom to give details of the story the main character would not see or be aware of.
 But then again I'm not published.
 2. auslit says:
 Hi Michael,
 Thanks for raising your point about first and third person.
 Sophie King has discussed the various merits of first person, third person and multiple point of view stories in the book. A few sentences have been added on third person and multiple point of view stories to avoid giving the impression that she supports first person over the others.
 The coverage of each chapter in the review is just a little taste of what is in the chapter. (A comprehensive summary would need to be much longer.)
 Often point of view will be discussed as:
 1) first person providing immediacy and creating identification between a reader and a character and third person creating a detached sense of distance between a reader and a character
 2) first person narration being less reliable because first person implies a story told by a character with emotions, agendas and limited psychological capacities (such as memory) and third person being more reliable because they (usually) are outside the immediate events of the story, outside the fictional story world or are an idealised narrative technique beyond the frailties and vested interests of a person.
 Sophie King writes about point of view based on her own ideas and in relation to a number of fiction writing strategies, rather than repeating the same old lines (Does first person actually increase immediacy? Is there actually an intrinsic difference in reliabilitybetween first and third person narration? Or are they ideas that are more based in people repeating theory than what readers actually experience and think about what they read?)
 3. Michelle says:
 i have several books at home of hers and have just about worn them out with use i find her books invaluable when i am writing and feel that without her books writing would be almost impossible and a nightmare to say the least. Most writing help books are useless except for hers she could turn the most illiterate person into a best seller writer i absolutly adore her and am one of her biggest fans i dream of being able to undertake her writing course one day at least twice.
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The research project will look at atmospheric processes that create wind in "mountain-valley regions".
According to the DoE, the money would allow environmental measurement firm Vaisala to use its meteorological systems to monitor wind flow patterns in the Columbia River Gorge region of Washington and Oregon in the northwest US.
The data collected will be used to help develop the weather research and forecasting model.
DoE said with better forecasts, project operators can ensure the turbines are working at the highest capacity.
Predicting the wind conditions in the mountain-valley regions of the US is a big challenge due to differing environmental factors.


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A technician from our company went to a transformer substation in Zhejiang and performed a transformer with a rated voltage of 110/10.5kV, a rated capacity of 40000kVA, a high-voltage side current of 210A, an impedance voltage of 19.76%, and a wiring group of Ynd11. Use CT3600 transformer short-circuit impedance tester to conduct low-voltage short-circuit impedance test. The temperature of the transformer is 45℃. The test data is shown in the table.
Transformer short-circuit test data table:
Calculate according to the test data in the table:
⑴ First convert the test voltage of each phase to the impedance voltage under the rated condition
(2) Substitute UKAB, UKBC, and UKCA into the formula:
(3) The impedance voltage measured by calculation is 19.45%, which is less than ±3% compared with the nameplate impedance voltage. Therefore, the impedance voltage of the transformer meets the requirements of the test standard, "transformer short-circuit impedance deviation ±10%".


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Year 6 Eagles discussed unity and harmony.
They discussed their ideas of what it meant, talking about working together, ensuring there is no war, hatred or fights.
We looked at the story of Noah and how in Christianity, the story is told as God asking Noah to unite the people and follow his commandments. As the people didn't, God sent rain for 40 days and 40 nights resulting in only Noah and his family being saved from the flood.
Year 6 then discussed Jainism, the oldest Indian language, older than Hinduism. It taught unity and harmony and as with all other religionsit taught forgiveness. A huge emphasis is put on forgiveness and the class discussed why.
"It makes you feel better."
"To forgive means you keep your friends."
In Jainism they used forgiveness circles and the class used this concept to research some forgiveness quotes. It turned out that the children were inspired to write their own!
Have a look and see what you think…


Which Reptiles Are Safe to Eat?
Which Reptiles Are Safe to Eat?
In a survival situation, you can't be picky about what you eat. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't still take caution. Several animals may seem like a good way to fill your stomach but are just the opposite.
Many reptiles are safe to eat despite their venomous nature. This is especially true for snakes. However, it's recommended that you don't hunt venomous snakes due to their dangerous nature. The same holds true for hunting larger reptiles, such as alligators and crocodiles.
Hunting reptiles can be as simple as digging a hole in the ground and placing bait at the bottom. This method works best with turtles and snakes. On the other hand, it isn't very practical for huntings lizards since they can climb out in most instances.
Firearms are not recommended for hunting reptiles since most are small, and the bullet would obliterate the body, leaving next to nothing for you to eat. Instead, you can use a makeshift spear made from a branch and knife, or even just a sharpened stick.
Always remember to cook reptile meat thoroughly before consuming it. Never eat it raw. As long as you can identify dangerous reptiles to avoid, all you really need to hunt and eat them is a knife or spear.
Check out what animals are best for you to hunt in a survival situation.
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I know that cooking can be a grueling task, and as cooks we try to take shortcuts whenever possible. One of the main ones being the use of commercial cooking sprays. I understand that taking the time to drizzle oil onto a surface and spread it evenly takes precious time, but I assure you that out of all the shortcuts one can take when cooking this should NOT be one of them.
Do you know exactly what is in that expensive little can of air besides cooking oil? Let's step back and take a good look at it: what does the can remind you of?
Okay okay. So the ingredients aren't the same, but they do involve some sort of chemical propellant to release the spray from the can. It is even listed on the can of cooking spray:
Even the "all natural" PAM contains propellant. (and corn..GMO much?)
What is propellant exactly?
*Propellants are vaporized into pressurized gas. They are used to make
carbonated drinks, whipped cream and cooking-oil spray. The function of a
propellant is to incorporate pressurized gas into the product. A
propellant is a substance that produces gas under pressure. Liquid
propellants, such as nitrous oxide, are used in food. Propellants in asthma sprays are known to be one of the causes of
coughing and bronchospasms. Propellants are known to have carcinogenic
properties. Excess consumption and usage is unhealthy.
EWW! I don't know about you, but I don't want pressurized gasses in my food. Upon further research, I discovered that the main use of propellants is for rocket and other similar fuels. Not something I want on my pancakes.
Yeah, yeah. The MSDA says it is safe! But Monsanto and the FDA say that GMO's are okay as well as rBST growth hormones, etc. I say, trust your instinct. Honestly, if it isn't USDA organic certified, I don't trust it.
If you need some more reasons to chuck that can into the trash and never look back, I will give you my top 3:
1. Cooking sprays contain unhealthy additives.
Who intentionally adds nasty ingredients like soy
lecithin, mono/diglycerides, dimethylpolysiloxane, dimethyl
silicone, or artificial flavors to their food? Well.. If you are using PAM or something similar, that is EXACTLY what you are doing, especially when opting for artificially flavored
varieties, like butter.
2. Cooking sprays typically contain genetically modified organisms AKAGMO's and non sustainable ingredients.
The vast majority of the ingredients contained in cooking spray are derived from genetically modified seeds, which have
been altered so that growers can use more pesticides :( Genetically Modified foods tend to contain much higher levels of pesticides than conventional
crops, therefore increasing the risks of these already dangerous chemicals.
3. Cooking sprays are bad for the environment.
Cooking sprays are unfriendly to the environment for several reasons. First, all of them contain unspecified propellants (I hate that certain ingredients don't have to be fully disclosed), usually nitrous oxide. Nitrous Oxide is a greenhouse gas, doesn't break down easily, and may impact our environment for decades. Secondly is the sheer amount of waste from using such products. I find it to be unnecessary. These cans are not as easy to recycle, and often deter users from doing so after finishing the product. Also, recycling is not a solid solution as it in itself creates a ton of pollution and uses a lot of energy.
"But what can I do about it.." you ask? Simple! Do what our ancestors did and take the time to wipe the vessel down by hand. This way, you can use whichever oil you prefer. If you are steadfast of using a spray, search online for a refillable one!
As a general rule for myself, I don't buy anything ConAgra. Even if it is organic, I don't feel as if they deserve my money. Not until they clean up their act!


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- (of a young farm animal) fed by hand；(of a person) fat.
- a calf, in particular one which is fed by hand
- feed (a young animal) by hand
- 1. Australian (of a young farm animal) fed by hand there's always a special bond with the animals that have been poddy calves or lambs
- 2. dialect (of a person) fat.
- 1. a calf, in particular one which is fed by hand poddies were a lot of work because of the constant feeding
- 1. feed (a young animal) by hand poddying the calves was to be my job, so Fred told me
- feed (a young animal) by hand: I hope they're having success with poddy-rearing the foal
- a person who steals unbranded cattle: the cattle were forced on to the hills, where they were easy picking for the old poddy dodger
- steal (unbranded cattle): he also made fences, poddy-dodged cattle and farmed


Our Process
The LCS approach to all jobs can be divided into 4 key stages:
1. Think
Every project is unique and the scoping phase of any job creates the solid foundations on which all other stages of the project rest. In accordance with initial briefings and in close consultation with all stakeholders, we develop a strategy that will provide ideal results and optimum value for our client.
2. Plan
This process involves careful planning and much research. Here we look closely at all aspects of the project, exploring the most efficient and effective ways of reaching the goals we set for ourselves in Stage One.
3. Create
Once construction plans have been finalised, the building on-site phase begins. Throughout every stage of the process, construction in particular, on-site safety, quality, and protection of the environment are our highest priorities.
4. Maintain
The maintenance stage is perhaps the most important phase to ensure a successful project. This is our chance to nurture the plants, establish lawns, ensure the integrity of all building, earthworks and infrastructure, and provide the client with an ongoing maintenance plan.


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Conveniently hear PDF files read aloud
There are lots of people who use Adobe PDF documents regularly. Regardless of whether you are using Microsoft Windows, Mac, iOS, or even Android, you probably need to regularly read PDF documents. Many people enjoy using Adobe Acrobat Reader for PDF files because they can quickly convert documents and presentations from Excel and PowerPoint into documents that multiple operating systems can handle with ease.
On the other hand, you might be more interested in using a program that can read out loud the open PDF to you. Take a look at how you can convert Microsoft Word Documents into Adobe PDF format and use text-to-speech software to read the PDF out loud.
How to have a PDF read aloud
If you want to have your PDF document read out loud to you, you can do so in Adobe Reader itself. The steps you need to follow include:
 - First, you need to open the Adobe PDF file.
 - Then, head to the "view" screen.
 - If you start scrolling down, you will eventually see the option to "read out loud."
 - By selecting this option, you can activate the "read out loud" function.
 - There are a few options available from the screen. You can either have the program read your current, single page only, or, you can read to the end of the document.
It can take some getting used to, but it is one of the most straightforward ways to get a PDF document read out loud. If you view PDF files on Adobe or another free PDF reader, you should also be able to underline, highlight text, and annotate PDF forms on the PDF reader. There are many customization options available, and you can change the font at your leisure. Then, you might want to take advantage of Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox if you are interested in cloud storage for your PDF files. Even more options are available through the toolbar if you want to edit PDF files and docs, including adding page numbers or sticky notes.
Use Speechify to read documents out loud
Even though there is a convenient function to read documents out loud on the PDF viewer, it is not necessarily the best program available. If you really want to read documents using your PDF editor, then you need to take a closer look at Speechify. This is a program that will work on a variety of operating systems, including Windows, MacOS, and Linux. It also comes with a wide variety of customizable features. You can select the best possible Voice available, you can save time while reading your documents, and it can handle a wide variety of languages. With more than 60 languages available, numerous customizable voice options, and plenty of ways to control the volume and reading speed, it is obvious that Speechify is one of the best programs available for reading PDF documents.
In particular, this is an exceptional program for those who have learning disabilities or who have issues reading text. Some of the most common examples include vision problems, dyslexia, and even ADHD. Now, instead of having to focus on tiny text on a computer screen, Speechify can read the text out loud.
Furthermore, if you take a look at some of the reviews for Speechify by real users, you will notice a few common themes. They include:
 - Many people enjoy using this program because it is intuitive, straightforward, and easy to use.
 - Users enjoy that they have a tremendous amount of control over the voice. They can customize it, change the language, and even change the reading speed.
 - Users comment on the accuracy of the program. All of the words are correctly pronounced, and the HD voice makes it very easy to understand.
 - The ability to read these files out loud can save a significant amount of time. Users like being able to multitask while having their documents read to them.
If you are looking for a way to save time with your PDFs, you should consider investing in Speechify as well. Instead of having to read every document from top to bottom, allow Speechify to read it to you instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most common questions people ask include:
How do you read a PDF?
There are a few ways you can read a PDF. There is an option included in Acrobat Reader, but this is not necessarily the best option available. Instead, you should use Speechify to read your documents to you. All you need to do is click on the blue play button at the beginning of your document and let Speechify go to work for you.
Can I read PDFs for free?
Yes, there is a way for you to read a PDF for free. If you take a look at your web browser, you can probably find free options online, but they are not going to be the best options available. If you want to get the most out of your PDF reader, you need to invest in a premium program, such as Speechify, with plenty of options available. Furthermore, you even get a free trial of Speechify's premium option, which will show you the exceptional features that come with the program.
What is the best for reading PDFs?
Without a doubt, the best option for reading a PDF is Speechify. This is a strong, versatile program that allows you to take advantage of a realistic, natural-sounding voice that will streamline you're reading and listening experience from start to finish.
How do I open and read a PDF file?
The process is very straightforward. You need to find the file on your computer, click on it twice to open it, and then use the menu to find the read-aloud function. If you want to streamline the process, you should use Speechify instead.
What is a PDF file?
PDF stands for print document format. It is a specific file type that has been designed to make it easier for printers to handle. If you want your files to print cleanly, you should use a PDF format.
Who can read PDF files?
Everyone is able to read PDFs. Every operating system, including Microsoft Windows, Mac, and Linux, can handle this type of document. There are also programs, such as Speechify, that can read the document to you.
Is it possible to read PDF files on a Mac?
Yes, it is possible to read these files on a Mac computer. There are numerous programs that can handle this for you, but the best option is to go with Speechify.
What is the best PDF reader?
If you are looking for the best program that can read these documents out loud to you, then you need to use Speechify. It is one of the easiest programs to learn, it comes with numerous features, and the voice is very easy to understand.
What are the benefits of reading PDF files?
There are lots of benefits that come from reading PDFs out loud. The biggest benefit is that you will be able to multitask. You don't have to worry about missing out on the information in the document, but you can clean your house, do some laundry, or drive from place to place while listening to it.
What is the difference between PDF and e-book?
These are very different things. A PDF is a document that has been designed to make it easier for you to print. An eBook is designed to be read on an eReader, not printed.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of reading PDFs?
There are some people who enjoy reading a PDF themselves. This is particularly important if there are visual elements, such as charts and graphs—however, there are advantages of having a document read to you. For example, people with dyslexia can benefit from having these documents red to them, and you can multitask while listening to a program read the document out loud to you.
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Why does She Summits exist?
We exist to awaken and activate the untapped potential within those who identify as female to create conscious change in the world.
What is She Summits?
She Summits is a community festival that focuses on the contributions of those who identify as female to important social and environmental conversations through movement-based films, workshops and events.
How does She Summits do this?
She Summits connects to the head and to the heart of our community. By creating awareness and educating on critical issues and through emotionally connecting with the heart, we activate the passion needed for change.
We want those who identify as females to feel that they have the ability to act independently and make their own free choices. When you combine awareness and agency, we believe we will experience a more harmonious world for all and with Mother Earth.
Our community is composed of all genders and is multi-generational. We believe that the conversations we have at She Summits are for all to have and when our community works together, more female-identifying people will be empowered to take action where their passion lies.
We're committed to raising awareness around environmental issues and helping those who identify as females connect more deeply with Mother Nature, for when those who identify as females care about the environment and feel a sense of agency within themselves, they will make positive change.
Movement differs for everyone and especially across the globe. It's important for us to acknowledge the many forms of movement that exist in the world because with this, we become awakened to ideas that may activate change.
When education is combined with present-moment awareness, we believe that better decisions will be made to serve those in our world and Mother Earth herself.


Two Way Binding to Client Side Template Using ASP.NET AJAX 4.0
Introduction
In my previous article "Two Way Binding To Client Side Template in ASP.NET AJAX 4.0" we looked at how to bind data to a client side template. In this article we will look at how we can create some input controls and provide a list-detail (two way) kind of flow and selecting, updating and deleting the bound data to the database in AJAX 4.0 client templates.
To demonstrate the two operations in client side templates let us take ClientTemplateBindingDemoWebsite which we created in my previous article and extend it.
Selecting record in the Client Template and displaying the details
In the EmployeeUI.aspx of the website, go to the TR section of the "EmployeeTemplate" TBODY and set the sys:command attribute with value as "select" as shown in the below fig 1.0. You also set the pointer to the hand icon and provide an alternate record style to make it look good.
Fig 1.0
Now create a details section with a few input controls. The purpose of creating this section is to display the details of the selected record. Below is the HTML code:

Detail Info

 ID:

 <asp:Label ID="IDLabel" Text="{binding ID}" runat="server"></asp:Label>

 First Name:

 <asp:TextBox ID="FirstNameTextBox" Text="{binding FirstName, mode=twoWay}" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>

 Last Name:

 <asp:TextBox ID="LastNameTextBox" Text="{binding LastName, mode=twoWay}" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>

 Age:

 <asp:TextBox ID="AgeTextBox" Text="{binding Age, mode=twoWay}" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>

 Salary:

 <asp:TextBox ID="SalaryTextBox" Text="{binding Salary, mode=twoWay}" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>

 Date Of Join:

 <asp:TextBox ID="DateOfJoinTextBox" Text="{binding JoiningDate, mode=twoWay, convert=formatDate}" runat="server"></asp:TextBox>
 (MM/dd/yyyy)

Set the ID of the details table as "EmployeeDetailsTable" which we will be using in the JavaScript file to provide the datasource for the input controls.
In the ClientBinding.js file let us go and do the changes for displaying the default selected index and the selected row style. Create a style called "selected" in the Default.css and below is the code:
.selected
{
 border-width:thin;
 border-style:solid;
 border-color:Black;
 background-color:Orange;
}
Below is the javascript code for the add_init event.
var dataContext;
var employeeTemplate;
Sys.Application.add_init(DisplayEmployees);
function DisplayEmployees() {
 dataContext = $create(Sys.Data.AdoNetDataContext,
 {
 serviceUri: "EmployeeDataService.svc"
 });
 employeeTemplate = $create(Sys.UI.DataView,
 {
 dataProvider: dataContext,
 fetchOperation: "Employees",
 fetchParameters: { $orderby: "ID" },
 autoFetch: true,
 selectedItemClass: "selected",
 initialSelectedIndex: 0
 },
 null,
 null,
 $get("EmployeeTemplate"));
 var employeeDetailsTemplate = $create(Sys.UI.DataView,
 null,
 {},
 null,
 $get("EmployeeDetailsTemplate"));
 $create(Sys.Binding,
 {
 source: employeeTemplate,
 path: "selectedData",
 target: employeeDetailsTemplate,
 targetProperty: "data"
 });
}
In the above code check the way "employeeDetailsTemplate" dataview is created from the "EmployeeDetailsTemplate" table and the binding is created by providing datasource source as employeeTemplate and target as employeeDetailsTemplate.
Fig 1.1 displays how the selected record is populated in the details section.
Fig 1.1
Also notice that when you change the data populated in the details section and tab out of the texbox notice the parent view is also updated with the changes. There are 4 binding modes available they are:
 1. Sys.BindingMode.twoWay
 2. Sys.BindingMode.oneWay
 3. Sys.BindingMode.oneWayToSource
 4. Sys.BindingMode.oneTime
 5. Sys.BindingMode.auto
TwoWay binding mode is the default one.
Two Way Binding to Client Side Template Using ASP.NET AJAX 4.0
Save Changes to database
So until now we had the input controls in the details section populated and the changes got reflected in the EmployeeListTemplate. Let's go ahead and write the code to submit the changes to the database back. In the EmployeeDetailsTemplate table add one more TR and introduce an HTML button control which will act as an action button to submit the changes.

 <input type="button" sys:command="update" value="Save To Database" />

Notice that the attribute sys:command="update". Now get to the ClientBinding.js file and implement the event handler for updating the record. In the DisplayEmployees JavaScript function hook up the command event as shown below.
var employeeDetailsTemplate = $create(Sys.UI.DataView,
 null,
 {
 command: employeeCommandEventHandler
 },
 null,
 $get("EmployeeDetailsTemplate"));
Implement the "employeeCommandEventHandler" event, which will eventually submitting the changes.
function employeeCommandEventHandler(e, args) {
 if (args.get_commandName() === 'update') {
 dataContext.saveChanges();
 }
}
Now run the application, update the values and click on the "Save To Database" as shown in Fig 2.0 button and go and check the database for the updated value as shown in Fig 2.1.
[employee3.jpg]
Fig 2.0
[updated4.jpg]
Fig 2.1
Delete record
In this section we will go through how to delete an employee record. So let us add another button along with Save button as "Delete" button.

 <input type="button" sys:command="update" value="Save To Database" />
 <input type="button" value="Delete Employee" id="deleteButton" sys:command="delete" sys:commandargument="{{$index}}" />

For deleting the record we require the index of the selected record for delete. So bind the sys:commandargument with "{{$index}}" and set the sys:command="delete".
Go to the ClientBinding.js file and add the "delete code" in the employeeCommandEventHandler. Below is the code. I have inlined my comments in the code


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Everyday learning in the classroom requires the asking of a variety of questions. A teacher asks students to answer a difficult math problem. Students ask the teacher to clarify instructions for a writing assignment. A student may ask another student about a homework assignment.
As illustrated in the word web, the word ask can be used in a multitude of ways. How the word is used in a sentence provides the framework for the meaning of the word. These different uses should be emphasized for English Language Learners.
Some synonyms of ask can imply emotion or meaning. For example, a person begging for money, or mercy, indicates desperation. To merely ask for something doesn't suggest an emotion. Ask is a neutral term. Look at the synonyms of ask and see if there are other words that convey feelings or special meaning.
The word ask comes from an Old English word, ascian, for "to seek." The Spanish word for to ask is preguntar. Ask and preguntar are not cognates. However, some synonyms for ask do have Spanish cognates.