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valeriefauxnom · 1 year ago

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hi! not to be rude, but i think you've been formatting your dialogue incorrectly (from a grammatical standpoint). not sure if you're aware of it

idk how to explain it succintly but it should be like

"Dialogue," he said/shouted/yelled/explained.

"Dialogue." He smiled/shrugged/grimaced.

note the comma + uncapitalized 'he' for speaking verbs, and the period + capitalized 'he' for actions that complement speaking but aren't a Talking Verb (?? i hope that makes sense)

i can't directly link sites on anon but https://btleditorial.com/2018/07/16/punctuate-dialogue-in-fiction/ explains it well

mistakes from your recent chapter:

“I say, Midgardsormr, if you’re that upset being around these humans, why not just leave? You’ve already been sticking here in Sol Alberia for, what, weeks now?” She called out...

“Chthonius,” They greeted...

"she" and "they" shouldn't be capitalized

"...I also raise barriers between these sections, the outside, and my den, so that they do not bug me or escape.” He’d explained..."

similarly, "he'd" shouldn't be capitalized. and there should be a comma rather than a period after "escape" ("...so that they do not bug me or escape," he'd explained..."). the same way the example earlier with cthonius uses a comma

“...I can barely spread my wings here.” Jupiter critiqued...

“That is all the intruder had to say, Your Highness. Pardon for the interruption. I shall leave you to your work.” Leif said...

“...I might be able to find a more expeditious path to your destination.” Leif offered not three minutes after they exited the castle,

should be a comma, not a period, after "here," work," and "destination"

'offered' isn't always a verb that implies speaking, but in this case it does (since his offer is in his speech)

“I could ask the same of you, Netherwyrm, seeing as how you appeared quite resolute to not leave Clave Loy’elune,” Mercury smiled...

because smiling is an action that goes alongside the speaking, and isn't the speaking itself, it should be a new sentence ("...you appeared quite resolute to not leave Clave Loy'elune." Mercury smiled...")

“As a matter of fact…Yes,” Zodiark paused...

while the pause is relevant to him speaking, it's not the Speaking Action itself, so "Yes" should be followed by a period

just thought i'd point these out because this mistake is kinda prevalent in your fic and i'm not sure if it's intentional? have a great day!

Funnily enough, I'd actually looked up dialogue rules for some other things, since my default reflex is to capitalize after any dialogue, and had changed several things to lowercase.

And thank you for being polite, but in turn, not to sound flippant, but I have to say at this point I... just am not going to be screening for this in the past or future. If you can spot that many things in one chapter, you better believe the entire fic is going to be like that and probably worse, as you note it to be 'kinda prevalent', and, 220k words in (plus all my other works almost assuredly featuring this making it over 380k), the benefit to effort ratio to fix that one would be disproportionate for more nitty-gritty rules that I had to comb through many sites to find a single source aside your own that claimed several of the corrections to be made here.

So, in the end, I'm sorry to say that yes, your feedback is heard and appreciated, but no, I'm probably not going to fix most all examples nor particularly try to follow these rules as I write more chapters. My ultimate concerns when writing are that it is understandable, not flagrantly incorrect (for instance, distinguishing between 'two-too-to' and all that), working with previous and the proceeding dialogue, and in-character. Some of these are innocent mistakes, as I might have initially intended more dialogue to come after an action and put a comma where a period should have been, others are just borne of me never encountering this kind of direction in all my years of schooling despite having a degree.

That being said, thank you for reading, and I hope that it doesn't grind your gears so much as to stop! Even if it does, thank you for being polite about it all and I hope my response is understandable in turn. Have a nice day, too!

#inbox responses #scaling the walls of a mystery

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horizon-verizon · 2 years ago

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I think it could be correct to say the Radowski article can feel accurate for ASOIAF when the rest of the storyline would really turn out as this better written version of GoT some fans always seem so eager for. The illusion they fall victim to is we would have a 'good' story then, because it would be technically better written. But 95% of the writer's criticism would still stand, and we'd still end up with pointless, toxic, unsatisfying shlock overdoing the subverting expectations shtick.

Disclaimer: This post will undergo several edits even after publishing because I am that person.

Anon's talking about my Twitter thread HERE about a 2021 article writer's critique of GRRM and ASoIaF. And they are referring to the last post about it HERE. And their post kinda reminds me of the latest ozymalek/pheonixashes quote here:

However, I wouldn't say "95%" because:

more than once, Radowski's goes into parochial stances that turn out to be incorrect and relying on what others have said of the text rather than what is in the text--they often actually more reveal how we've been guided into looking to Dany as the readers' AND commonborn's/HUMANITY's hope both by narrative and our pro-feminist/class-conscious selves (ASoIaF being "anti-fantasy" or "having no fantasy/a-fantasy"when that is really just some stupid fans' interpretation)....and this really undermines their point about ASoIaF being even technically horrible

they/she used a particular literary element incorrectly in their critique of how GRRM writes his characters

I'd instead say "70-80". Or that several times, the writer makes their good points, and then sometimes messes it up.

I start to question what do critics mean when they say "well-written"? Morally vs technically, and when "technically" just means aestheically vs moral criticism; is the line blurred there, or do people blur it themselves? "Technically", to my understanding, refers to paragraph formatting, pacing, spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary (i.e., diction); all those things that writers and speakers use to convey meaning almost poetically, that itself could develop a certain style or rhythm either familiar or more on the original side. All are meant to convey the psyche of the character, and the stakes of the events/scenes, and ultimately contribute to the moral spirit of the story. One person says: "I-the-reader am a brain parasite. the characters think thoughts they would never tell me. I see their worst impulses, their immediate instincts, their intrusive thoughts. a lot of it is unsavory, but it's done in such a way that it all feels deeply real and true to life." Does this not mean that the story is written better than what Radowski thinks it is? I'd say "yes".

There is this:

AND

It's weird and self-sabotaging to assume that because (some) fans interpreted the Starks pre-Ned-death as the moral standard of the story that is what the text offers.

The Boltons have been the Starks' ancient enemies--not quite to the level of the brackens and Blackwoods' enmity bc: the Starks always managed to come out on top; there was had lasting "peace" intervals of cohabitation; and the fighting itself reasoned/characterized not by the Blackwood-Bracken Romeon-Juliet family feuding so much as the Boltons being eternally ambitious and ruthless. I think that because they take on their flayed skin and ruthless ambition as their house identity, the feudal system itself creates the Boltons and we have an interesting enough tension of what makes identity/the villain in such a fantasy story. It's philosophical. But hey, I haven't heard or seen criticism of this beyond OP's oversimplification of the Boltons' presence.

Yes, of course, we all can see the Bolton's final end coming from the Starks and yes they are obviously evil. The question is not whether their conflict is complicated so much as the questions about identity present in such a conflict married to the feudal/Westerosi militant preference for male "strength" that makes the Boltons develop pride in such violence that I definitely think produced the crazy, off-the-wall Ramsay Bolton. Another character we can attribute such a social phenomenon to is the ironborn revving/raping society's effect on how men like Euron Greyjoy become who they are.

Oh well, a missed opportunity.

Even me just pointing out how Ned's death launches his family to become many different people is a testament to the deaths/violence/bursts of emotion creating the plot points the OP critic claims do not exist at all.

Like I said in that Twitter thread, the writer makes very true & good points about sexual violence against women, and I personally don't much care for Brienne's story in the way it's almost written for Jaime's not-morally-redemptive-but-self-redemptive arc (as presented by fans as morally redemptive bc it's supposedly getting Jaime away from the "true" abuser/source of evil in his life, Cersei), and I have taken the "soft" goal of identifying where and when GRRM makes his repackaged/reversed subverted tropes because this wasn't a part I pondered as often as I should have.

However, it is actually incorrect for this person to say that it's "never" explained why Brienne wants to be a knight or imply that her "idealization of knighthood" doesn't itself come from her experience with gender.

I don’t understand why Brienne couldn’t stay at Evenfall Hall and be her father’s Castellan or Captain of the Guard. She’s the only surviving child (and heir) of Lord Tarth, so I’m confused why her father would let her roam Westeros as a hedge knight. It’s also never explained why Brienne wanted to be a knight in the first place.

So just because Brienne is her father's only surviving child, she must, morally, become the lady instead of following her dreams and being a knight (what the original writer leaves us to believe)? The first actual female knight to be customarily trained or to become the better/needed version of the knighthood that real knights (all men) have abandoned in their responsibility and cynicism?

So, there is only one way to live morally, and it is to act inauthentically, to ignore the pleasure one finds in the sword and self-defense, and to be another's more direct "guard"? A guard is an inferior "career" choice for a GNC woman?

The writer expresses that they can't fathom being a knight when there's the option of being a lord or the equivalent. Maybe they should read the book and accept different people, including women, have different perspectives and reactions to whatever empowers them, different developments of being? Not everyone wants to or should hold political positions of power that move & practically organize large groups of people/a community. Some people prefer to just be musicians or writers, poets or parents, doctors but not scientists or philosophers, etc.

blankwhiteshild says it way more eloquently than I in various posts, but the purpose of Brienne and Jaime is to highlight a constant thing GRRM does with his characters: making the marginalized the heroes of the story. The writer of the article winds up reinforcing some "toxic" and misogynist ideas in the process, which in turn puts into doubt their abilities to read or be totally or even well-entrusted to inform people about what's going on in the story and in the characters' minds.

The OP is under the impression that Brienne is trying her damndest to become like a man, transition or be a transgender man, or truly just to reject all modes of traditional femininity (that is really just socially-coded and enforced, constructed femininity) just because she loves to use a sword and does not conform to the Andal ideals of feminine looks. They should have been clued in about the falseness of this sort of thing with there being a politics of desirability and an insufficient binary enforced through femininity characterized as the "opposite" of masculinity--by how she's constantly described as "ugly" and "too much" of a "man". A commentator in that thread pointed out:

So the original critic seems not to have understood where Brienne was coming from, how young she is, or even familiar with her history...which is the entire impetus behind many characters' conflicts with the system GRRM is criticizing but choosing not to criticize through more characters other than Dany & Arya.

Not only that, Brienne "acts like a man" not because she hates women or thinks them inferior and hates herself as Ceresei does. She does not hate herself because she does not take her womanhood as the justified cause for her society subjecting her to abuses or reserving power away from her towards men--she did not develop that sense as Cersei has. She takes up the sword because her build allows and inspires her the confidence and opportunity to protect herself and others, which psychologically fulfills her. Plus she greatly admired and loved Catelyn Stark, who is not at all "mannish" in the social paradigm of Andal feminine beauty at all--Catelyn is rather known for her physical beauty as well as her sense and practice of responsibility. Catelyn also struggles with seeing her past labor of directing her Tully household and being a sort of new authority after her mother dies, having learned all her life that what she performed as a man's job. She constantly vacillates between marrying what women/girls acting out their obedient, subordinate roles versus herself using and wanting more political duties coded or suggestive of "male" from both necessity and necessity-self-generated desire. In all of this, Brienne admires Catelyn, wanted to be her sword shield forever at one point, and never said that Catelyn should be something that she wasn't. The text gives us that Brienne left her father's castle because she knew that she would never fulfill that lady-lord role despite her being able to fight (again, not everyone should be or can be or wants to be a leader in that way), so she left to follow her dreams.

To argue that the text says she is inherently mannish because of this ignores the text AND actually repackages Brienne's struggle with society's evaluation of her worth/her experiences with sexual assault as unreal and unworthy of discussion. It reinforces, ironically enough, that Sansa-stan bullshit of women tending naturally having to be as little as "masculine" as possible to be both considered real women and worthy of admiration. What happened to the love for gender-nonconforming women AND the truth of GNC also still being victims to misogyny and sexual violence--hello, the consequences of anti-trans bathrooms hurting Black/PoC, physically GNC white women and girls! You are attributing sword-wielding and martial activities to only men, just as how medieval men used to justify women being kept out of higher positions of power (Rhaenyra; written by mononijikayu). Again, just bc even I--the reader--am uninterested (at least as I am of Dany) or stupid, doesn't mean that this theme and logic isn't there for anyone to see and observe if they simply applied themselves.

I also find the Starks-as-a-unit uncompelling as hell, esp without their women. Their roles pre-NED-death as sort of societal "fixer-uppers-but-by-being-conservative-and-non-confrontartional-until-the-social-feudal-order" is ethically unsound and thus tiresome. Their individuals Arya, Jon, Bran Sansa (and in that order) are interesting and compelling...but the Starks before Ned dies? Eh.

It's clear that they were meant to be the narrative's designated feudal honor keepers, which really isn't very "honorable" at all (the unraveling/unseating Stark supremacy "traditional values: honor, justice, responsibility, and family" that's really just maintaining the integrity of the oppressive feudal social order). I'd argue that the Starks' dissolution was both needed and necessary to the points GRRM strives to make about class and gender roles. It pushes things off to position the Big 5 as who they need to be for the Long Night, by putting them in positions where they must navigate around constrictions against their transitioned states/identities to prepare Westeros and become leaders in their own right.

There is something visceral and pleasant and morally satisfying to be said about being the socially ostracized/marginalized person, even though not their own intentions, becoming a crucial element to saving the world by redirecting the societies that seek to destroy or limit them. There is something like a grand poetic "compromise" (this is not the right word, but the right word escapes me) there that draws me in because it's often the case for marginalized people to be capable of living in this world ethically confidently and with as much sense in their own agency as possible...as much as they can anyway.

Yes, I would say the draw for GRRM's work and ASoIaF is that it puts us into these people's minds without relying on a stream-of-consciousness POV like that of Virginia Woolf.

Bran's becoming the 3-eyed crow and showing that disabled people are worthy and can "do" or be able at important tasks and roles while being still imperfect; Sansa coming into her own against Littlefinger coming from being a bully against her sister from said classism & sexism that favors her; Tyrion, like Bran, his own flops and struggles in living as a disabled man but still being an aristocratic man (Shae)...I'd say that yes, there is a lot of conflicts (not "internal") many characters of ASoIaF go through. Problem is that they are not as actively trying to upend or explore other options as Dany. Jon maybe is closest, but even he still uses slavery with not as much compunction about it as Dany locking up her own dragons to protect her Meerenese people, so...

About how to write violence in a way I do not think is the only effective way to write violence (regarding Oberyn's fight w/the Mountain vs. Chuck Palahniuk’s Invisible Monsters):

However, to say that Oberyn's death itself was unsymbolic and totally absent of anything higher in meaning, that the random stableboy's death did not itself refer to something other than a random stableboy getting smashed is incorrect:

"The luckless stableboy [sic] behind him was not so quick. As his arm rose to protect his face, Gregor’s sword took it off between elbow and shoulder. “Shut UP!” the Mountain howled at the stableboy’s scream, and this time he swung the blade sideways, sending the top half of the lad’s head across the yard in a spray of blood and brains […]".

I would argue that the stableboy getting hit and killed in the crossfire conveys his and other "peasants" protection from higher borns' military, violent activities. The randomness, as we know it now or should now, is meant to convey the randomness begotten from a privileged lack of compassion. That is not an absence of meaning by definition.

However, it becomes trying and consequential when there's very little to no real pushback from those little guys elsewhere in the narrative through collective actions or inside looks at how these people may protect themselves against these people. That perspective is missing and thus undermined. It then is GRRM is saying that there is no out nor even escape/relief. And then you are exhausting your reader more than you should--not to say that you should push your readers' mental and emotional capabilities, but you must be aware of what can bring them (a particular audience) to an unforgiving point of frustration and hopelessness. It may not be intentional, but for writers tasking themselves to be as critical of societies like this and failing to notice such a thing in their own writing is a serious failure that needs to be addressed.

American enslaved people not only physically rebelled through weapons and organized themselves in secret meetings or ran away. The ones who stayed or didn't fight poisoned their masters; held up work; destroyed tools; made as of they were too ill to work; made emotionally healing hymns that themselves were instructions or hidden messages; learned skills "from blacksmithing to dressmaking, to increase their indispensability to those who profited off their labor and to decrease their chances of being sold and separated from loved ones".

The consequence of not letting students know about various ways enslaved people resisted their conditions: "But because insurrections were so rare, when they are taught in isolation, students are left with the impression that the vast majority of enslaved people who did not rebel accepted their bondage. Some even interpret this to mean that African Americans were complicit in their own enslavement."

While common-born people are not slaves because they cannot be sold off and/or separated from families, they also were not completely considered important enough and in many cases "enough" of humans themselves. I mean, even in Essos, do we often hear of how the slaves (slaves by class and war, not race, but it is still the complete objectification of humans for the economic prosperity of a few) resist?

This is why Dany is also even more beloved--she is that "out" and possible rescue., as she--above all the other characters--is thinking about people across and under these class distinctions for their own sake. She embodies the goal that more ethically conscientious readers are looking for (esp those who are the more progressive...and morally correct, tbh).

And I must point out that I agreed with the paragraph formatting the article writer pointed out. If It were me, I would have separated & isolated much of the sentences to convey the quickness of the battle and to emphasize that stabelboys'd eath. If you're going to convey the randomness of his death, why not the isolation of this death by rewriting it to:

Spectators screamed and shoved at each other to get out of the way. One stumbled into Oberyn’s back. Ser Gregor hacked down with all his savage strength. The Red Viper threw himself sideways, rolling. The luckless stableboy [sic] behind him was not so quick. As his arm rose to protect his face, Gregor’s sword took it off between elbow and shoulder. “Shut UP!” the Mountain howled at the stableboy’s scream, and this time he swung the blade sideways, sending the top half of the lad’s head across the yard in a spray of blood and brains […]

Not only is this less drag on my eyes and brain, I have made sure to readers that this moment is emphasized and to be remembered. Of course, with a later hint of some malice or rebellion targeted towards the mountain from maybe a friend or family member of that poor stableboy.

Therefore, the OP comes off of being more like describing how they think fiction writers should write--conflating style with overall storytelling, not the grammar and formatting. And thus, it becomes a lot easier for anyone else to believe this person that they just do not like high-fantasy fiction as a genre, and thus cannot conceive of how speculative, self-subverting, and subtle the genre could and can be. It doesn't help that they used a nonhigh fantasy example for the technical writing for their analysis of violence-creation.

Quentyn Martell was a bit redundant. However, "irrelevant to the narrative" is simply false. With his death, we now anticipate how Dany is going to use or interact with the Martells if and when she ever lands on Westeros and searches for allies....the Martells being those who supported her brother in Robert's Rebellion and from whom Oberyn, the guy who tried and failed to exact revenge for Elia on the Mountain (another theme the OP ignores in their critique of GRRM presenting"bad writing"). It's almost as if the answer to Elia's justice is not going to come from male-on-male "honor" killing, even out of her brother's love so much as Dany having to reckon with her own family's decisions face to face. Apparently, this is not an exciting enough prospect.

It also goes into how the OP thinks how characters' deaths somehow, someway mean nothing in the plot or that GRRM uses expected unexpected death for no reason at all. Which, as I already showed, is untrue and an exaggeration.

So, ironically, by criticizing GRRM's use of character death, and his lack of blatant critique, the OP practices what I think is GRRM's real issue: a liberal lack of real critique on their own absolutes and exaggerations that undermine their credibility.

Let me reiterate: what makes ASoIaF problematic is the lack of perspective and paired over-exaggeration of some violence (most esp the sexual kind against women and girls) for the sake of emphasis that was already emphasized and to make a point that would have already been made without such "emphasis", thus normalizing such violence, even claiming it "necessary". The violence isn't "pointless" as much as it goes beyond the necessary and repeats itself with no relief or seeking hope w/o Dany's anticipatory and present critical role, thus it seems pointless.

Remember, this shit was written in the 80s-90s, published in the 90s, and is now being read and critiqued by people in 2023 who have gotten much more conscious of the need to critique the status quo...but also can themselves fall into reinforcing it when they do not choose to engage with the taboo text/moments with a more distanced lens. And GRRM is still a rich, liberal white man.

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embraceyourdestiny · 1 year ago

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This is about the people in the replies not only being nasty but straight up Ignorant about this post and how wrong they are about it and yet they’re asserting they’re right very Loudly and the whiteness is directly relevant because white people act as if they know everything while knowing nothing and specifically privileged whites who struggle with mental stuff will use their mental health as a Big Zinger and act as if they 1). Have authority on Everything including Being Correct and Struggling the Worst Out Of Everyone, as if their struggle is the Epitome of struggle which is not, including telling other especially black and brown mentally ill and disabled people they’re wrong simply because their obviously different experience doesn’t align with their personal white experience and being unwilling to listen to anyone else’s opinion because What No this is My Experience How Possibly Could I Be Wrong and 2). Being so. Annoying and specific about Who’s What. We are all so much more alike than different so arguing about this instead of laughing and adding anecdotes is dumb. Like clearly the answer here is this is a thing experienced by a lot of people so arguing (incorrectly at that) that one certain kind of person only or never experiences this is just Stupid and asserting that noooo no you HAVE to be this because I said so is just dumb and incorrect and it ties back in the point one in the first place. Privileged white people with mental struggles loooooove to argue about the dumbest shit because they Want To Be Right because they automatically think they’re right and it’s like no. You’re all wrong and this is stupid and it would’ve taken ten seconds either researching yourself or talking to someone else to figure that out but no we have to fight about dumb shit on a silly lighthearted post (ADHD people DO do this, so do autistic, OCD is compulsive literally in the title and not fun or comfortable and this is clearly a post about procrastination and doing something more appealing so again just all all wrong and yet yelling at people they’re right)

And to clarify no you’re not rude and yeah this would probably be the correct format to ask. I guess you could’ve personally dm’d but honestly on tumblr culture while that’s not weird it is a little direct when you don’t have to be, especially if you would like or wouldn’t mind others seeing this conversation. On tumblr people used to just have full conversations about post on the posts themselves but that’s kinda gone away with the merging of other social media culture but here that’s fine so all good. (Also you were very polite so yeah not rude at all thank you for being so kind and civil, never be afraid to ask questions if you’re earnest and I’m not upset to answer people who are genuinely asking)

#oh and to add it’s not entitled to organize in stores. at least I don’t think it is but I could see the argument about wasting time or #being in other peoples way could be entitled? but I know a lot of neurodivergent people do like to organize and clean up displays just for #fun and usually workers don’t seem to mind. the whiteness is specifically related to the arrogance and ignorance of the replies to make it #clear. this post is supposed to be funny and silly and they made a big thing out of nothing so therefore white NDs are annoying

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patsketch · 7 days ago

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To ensure your journey goes smoothly, it's important to understand the most frequent pitfalls and how to avoid them when using the Cambodia visa application online platform.

1. Incorrect or Incomplete Information

One of the most common Cambodia visa mistakes is entering incorrect personal information such as your passport number, full name, or date of birth. Even small typos can result in processing delays or visa rejection. Double-check every field before submitting the form. Make sure the details match your passport exactly—this includes spelling and punctuation.

Incomplete applications can also be problematic. Skipping mandatory fields or leaving out essential travel information may lead to rejection or requests for additional documentation, slowing down the process.

2. Uploading the Wrong Photo or Document Format

When completing your Cambodia visa application online, you’ll need to upload a recent passport-style photo and a scanned copy of your passport. Many applicants make the mistake of uploading images that don’t meet the required specifications.

Avoid uploading blurry, low-resolution, or improperly sized photos. Ensure that your passport scan is clear and shows all important details. Documents that are too dark, cropped incorrectly, or saved in unsupported formats may be rejected.

3. Using an Expired or Near-Expired Passport

Always check your passport’s expiration date before applying. One of the major Cambodia visa mistakes travelers make is submitting an application with a passport that is about to expire.

To be safe, your passport should be valid for at least six months from your intended date of entry into Cambodia. Failing to meet this requirement may cause your application to be denied, or worse, result in entry refusal at the border.

4. Selecting the Wrong Visa Type

Another common issue during the Cambodia visa application online process is choosing the wrong visa category. Cambodia offers different visa types depending on the purpose of your visit—tourism, business, and more.

Selecting the incorrect visa type can lead to complications when entering the country. For instance, using a tourist visa for business meetings may raise red flags with immigration authorities. Take the time to understand which visa suits your travel needs before applying.

5. Overlooking Entry Requirements and Restrictions

Travelers sometimes assume that a visa guarantees automatic entry into Cambodia. This is one of the lesser-known but serious Cambodia visa mistakes.

Even with a valid visa, entry is at the discretion of border officials. If your documentation is incomplete, you appear unprepared, or your answers during immigration questioning are inconsistent, you may be denied entry. It's vital to have printed copies of your visa, travel itinerary, accommodation details, and return ticket when arriving in Cambodia.

6. Applying Too Late

Processing times can vary, and waiting until the last minute to start your Cambodia visa application online can be risky. Unexpected delays can leave you stressed or even force you to reschedule your trip.

To avoid this, apply well in advance of your departure date. This gives you ample time to fix any errors or resubmit documents if needed.

7. Failing to Save or Print Your Visa

Once your visa is approved, don’t forget to download and print it. Failing to bring a physical copy when entering Cambodia is one of the easiest Cambodia visa mistakes to make—but one that can have serious consequences.

Immigration officers typically request a printed copy at the point of entry. If you only have a digital version on your phone, it may not be accepted, especially in locations with limited internet or technical resources.

Final Thoughts

Submitting your Cambodia visa application online is a convenient way to prepare for your trip, but only if you approach it carefully. Avoiding these common Cambodia visa mistakes can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress.

By double-checking your information, preparing your documents correctly, applying early, and bringing the right paperwork with you, you'll ensure a smooth and hassle-free entry into Cambodia. A little preparation now can lead to a more enjoyable and worry-free travel experience later.

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Learn to Clean, Visualise, and Analyse Real-World Data

In today's digital-first world, learning to work with real-world data is not just a bonus skill—it's a must. Every industry relies heavily on data-driven decision-making, from healthcare to retail, education to finance. But raw data is rarely perfect. To unlock its value, one must know how to clean, visualise, and analyse it effectively.

Even if you're a beginner or an experienced analyst, these tips and tricks will help you reach the level you desire. When going for a data science certification in Pune, it is recommended that one’s training focuses on the following three areas.

Let me explain each step in detail with real-life examples to make the work easier to understand.

Why Cleaning Data Matters

Also, it is vital and accurate to note that raw data is often filled with various errors, such as missing values and inconsistencies in the results. A lack of cleaning may cause incorrect conclusions when analyzing data, as it will contain irrelevant information.

Real-Life Example:

For your purpose, assume that you have been provided with customer feedback data of an e-commerce platform. It is dangerous to make decisions based on such data because 20% of the email addresses are incorrectly formatted, and 15% of the fields related to feedback data are empty.

Key Steps in Data Cleaning:

Assume safely that there are no redundant values stored in the form; therefore, it is recommended to check and eliminate such entries.

Dealing with missing values can be addressed in different ways, depending on the circumstances that led to the missing data. This can be done by filling in the missing values with the mean, median, or by ignoring them.

Review for errors: These include spelling mistakes, syntax, and the use of incorrect formats, especially in dates.

Check for Coherence: Inability to maintain overall homogeneity, including consistency of units of measurement.

As a learner in the data science training in Pune, you would be able to handle datasets in the training mode, which will enable you to work on live datasets that you are likely to encounter in your working environment.

Visualizing the overwhelming volume of information we come across on the internet can often appear daunting. The task of visualising the vast amount of information one encounters on the internet. The process of making the loads of information more comprehensible.

The second step that follows data cleaning is the visualisation stage. Data presentation for Game Reporting Executives transforms data into a narrative — a method of making information easy to understand and use.

Real-Life Example:

One of the latest up-and-coming companies from Pune did the same for tracking customer acquisition costs. Thus, when presented with the data in the form of bar charts and heat maps, they were able to discover that Instagram campaigns yield a 40% better return on investment than email marketing.

Popular Visualisation Tools and Techniques:

Charts and Graphs: Bar charts, pie charts, line graphs, and scatter plots help spot patterns easily.

Dashboards: Create interactive dashboards to monitor KPIs in real-time.

Heatmaps: Useful for understanding intensity across variables, such as customer activity on a website.

Infographics: Simplify large datasets into visually appealing formats for presentations or reports.

Joining a data science course in Pune often gives you access to advanced tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Python libraries such as Matplotlib and Seaborn, helping you master the art of visual storytelling.

Analysing Data: Finding Insights and Driving Decisions

Data analysis is where the magic happens. After cleaning and visualising, the next goal is to extract meaningful insights that can influence real-world decisions.

Real-Life Example:A hospital chain used historical patient data to predict peak admission times. Through regression analysis and time-series forecasting, they optimised staff allocation, reducing patient wait times by 25%.

Standard Data Analysis Techniques:

Descriptive Analysis: Summarising data to understand “what happened.”

Diagnostic Analysis: Digging deeper to find out “why it happened.”

Predictive Analysis: Using statistical models to forecast “what might happen.”

Prescriptive Analysis: Suggesting actions based on predictive outcomes.

As part of a data science certification in Pune, you will engage in projects where you analyse real-world datasets — from predicting sales to identifying customer churn.

Integrating Cleaning, Visualisation, and Analysis: The Complete Process

While each of these steps can be powerful individually, their true strength lies in their integration. A successful data project typically follows a workflow like:

Import and Inspect Data

Clean and Prepare Data

Visualise Trends and Patterns

Analyse and Model Data

Communicate Insights to Stakeholders

If you're pursuing data science training in Pune, you'll likely work on capstone projects where you complete the entire pipeline, simulating real-world workplace challenges.

Tips to Excel at Handling Real-World Data

Practice Regularly: Work on diverse datasets from different industries.

Stay Updated: Learn the latest data cleaning, visualisation, and analysis tools.

Collaborate: Participate in data science communities and hackathons.

Document Your Work: Always keep track of the cleaning and transformation steps for reproducibility.

Many professionals in Pune choose to enhance their skills through a structured data science course in Pune that emphasises practical learning over theory.

Conclusion

Learning to clean, visualize, and analyze real-world data is a transformative skill that can open up numerous career paths. Whether you aim to become a data analyst, data scientist, or business intelligence expert, mastering these three steps is non-negotiable.

Selecting a data science certification in Pune can be the perfect launchpad to build these capabilities. With abundant real-world projects, expert mentorship, and a vibrant tech ecosystem, Pune offers everything an aspiring data professional could wish for.

So, if you're ready to work with real-world messy data, tell compelling data stories through visualisations, and drive powerful decisions through analysis, now is the time to begin your journey. Find the right data science course in Pune and start building the skills that the future demands.

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How to Simulate Real Exam Conditions with a NASCLA Practice Exam?

Simulating real exam conditions with a NASCLA practice exam is crucial for effective preparation. To replicate the actual testing environment, take the practice exam in a quiet, distraction-free setting, using only the approved reference materials. Set a timer for 5 hours and 30 minutes to mirror the actual exam duration. Avoid skipping questions; answer them in order to build confidence and reduce anxiety. After completing the practice exam, thoroughly review your answers, especially the incorrect ones, to identify areas needing improvement. This approach will help you become familiar with the exam format, manage your time effectively, and enhance your performance on the actual NASCLA exam.

Selecting an Appropriate Environment for Practice Sessions

To effectively simulate real exam conditions, choose a quiet, distraction-free environment for your practice sessions. This setting should resemble the actual exam venue, allowing you to focus solely on the test without interruptions. Ensure that all necessary materials, such as approved reference books and writing tools, are readily available to replicate the actual testing scenario. Creating this controlled environment helps in adapting to the conditions you'll face on exam day.

Adhering to the Official Time Limit During Practice

The NASCLA exam is a timed test, and practicing under similar time constraints is crucial. Set a timer for 5 hours and 30 minutes, the exact duration of the actual exam, and attempt to complete the practice exam within this timeframe. This practice helps in developing time management skills and ensures that you can complete all questions within the allotted time during the actual exam.

Utilizing Only Approved Reference Materials

The NASCLA exam is an open-book test, but it's essential to use only the approved reference materials during your practice sessions. Familiarize yourself with the layout and content of these materials to improve your efficiency in locating information quickly. This practice will enhance your ability to navigate the reference books effectively during the actual exam.

Avoiding the Use of External Aids

During your practice sessions, refrain from using external aids such as calculators, mobile phones, or online search engines. This restriction mirrors the conditions of the actual exam, where such aids are not permitted. By practicing under these limitations, you can develop the necessary skills to rely solely on your knowledge and the approved reference materials during the exam.

Simulating the Open-Book Nature of the Exam

The NASCLA exam allows the use of reference materials, and practicing with this open-book format is vital. During your practice sessions, use the approved reference books to find answers, just as you would during the actual exam. This approach helps in becoming proficient at locating information quickly and accurately, a skill that is crucial for success on the exam.

Reviewing Your Performance After Each Practice Test

After completing each practice test, take time to review your performance thoroughly. Analyze the questions you answered incorrectly and understand why your answers were wrong. This review process helps in identifying areas of weakness and provides an opportunity to focus your study efforts on improving those areas. Additionally, reviewing your performance can boost your confidence as you see improvement over time.

Incorporating Regular Practice Sessions into Your Study Plan

Regular practice is key to success in the NASCLA exam. Incorporate practice tests into your study plan to reinforce your knowledge and improve your test-taking skills. Consistent practice under simulated exam conditions helps in building familiarity with the exam format and reduces anxiety on the actual test day. By making practice a regular part of your preparation, you can enhance your readiness and increase your chances of passing the NASCLA exam.

Conclusion

Simulating real exam conditions with a NASCLA practice exam is an effective strategy to enhance your preparation. By selecting an appropriate environment, adhering to time limits, using approved reference materials, avoiding external aids, simulating the open-book nature of the exam, reviewing your performance, and incorporating regular practice sessions into your study plan, you can build the skills and confidence needed to succeed. At Pass the NASCLA Exam, we are committed to providing resources that support your journey toward becoming a licensed contractor. Utilize our NASCLA practice exam to practice effectively and increase your chances of success on the actual exam.

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Master Your CNA Certification: Take Our Free Online Practice Exam Today!

master Your‌ CNA Certification: Take Our Free Online‍ Practice Exam Today!

Are you ready to ignite your career in healthcare? Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is ⁢a fulfilling path that opens doors to various opportunities in the health sector. To ⁤help you on your journey, we offer a FREE online⁣ practice ⁢exam that simulates the actual CNA certification test.

the Importance of CNA Certification

Before diving into⁢ exam planning, it’s essential to understand why CNA certification is critical:

Quality ‍Care: CNAs play a key role in⁢ providing quality care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

Job Security: ‌ The demand for qualified CNAs continues to ⁢grow, ensuring a stable ⁤job outlook.

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Benefits of Taking Our Free Online ⁤Practice Exam

Our ‌online practice exam is designed to give ⁤you‌ a competitive edge in‌ your preparation for the CNA certification test. Here are just a few ‌benefits:

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Create a dedicated study plan that‌ outlines when you will take the practice exam and review results. Consistency is key!

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After completing the exam, focus on questions you⁣ answered incorrectly.‌ Use these as areas for further study.

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Combine the practice exam with ⁣textbooks, online resources, and video tutorials that cover CNA ⁤topics.

What‌ to ‌Expect on the CNA Certification Exam

The CNA certification exam typically includes⁣ a written part and a clinical skills evaluation. Here’s a speedy breakdown:

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Format

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Written Exam

Multiple Choice

Around 60-75 questions covering nursing fundamentals and patient care.

Clinical Skills Evaluation

Hands-On

Demonstration of essential nursing skills in a simulated surroundings.

Case Studies and Real-World Experiences

Example⁢ 1: Maria’s Journey

Maria, a recent high school graduate, took‌ our practice‍ exam and realized she was ‌weak in infection‍ control protocols.By focusing her studies in‍ that area, she passed‌ her CNA certification and secured a job at a local hospital just two weeks later.

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James had initially ‌failed ‌the CNA exam. After using our online practice ⁤exam, practicing crucial‌ nursing skills, and adjusting his study routine, he succeeded on his second‌ attempt and is now thriving in his role.

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3. Will taking the practice exam guarantee I pass?

While the practice⁣ exam is an excellent tool for preparation, passing the CNA certification requires a ⁣combination of studying, understanding crucial concepts, and hands-on skills practice.

Conclusion

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Are Patient Positioning Gel Pads Safe for Pediatric Surgeries

The priority for pediatric surgery centers on protecting children both physically and emotionally throughout the surgical process. A patient's skin remains sensitive due to developing musculoskeletal formation along with elevated susceptibility to pressure injuries especially amongst young patients. The safe positioning of patients depends on Patient Positioning Gel Pads to achieve optimal positioning alongside role reduction of surgical complications. Research suggests that Patient Positioning Gel Pads remain safe for pediatric surgical procedures. Let’s explore.

Why Use Patient Positioning Gel Pads in Pediatric Surgeries?

Surgical procedures receive support and body protection through specifically designed Patient Positioning Gel Pads. The pads spread pressure across the entire surface which protects against several risks including skin damage and nerve compression. These gel pads act as a protective layer for pediatric patients because they have thin skin layers and minimal muscle mass when compared to adult bodies.

Safety Features of Gel Pads for Pediatric Surgeries

Pressure Distribution & Injury Prevention

Pediatric patients experience higher rates of pressure injuries because their soft tissues easily suffer damage. The linear distribution of weight across a child's side becomes possible through Lateral Position Gel Pads because they stop pressure from concentrating in one spot.

Non-Toxic and Hypoallergenic Materials

High-quality Patient Positioning Gel Pads derive their composition from medical-grade, biocompatible silicone gel which contains no latex or toxic substances. The materials used in these products present no harm to a child's delicate skin.

Optimal Support for Different Surgical Positions

The placement of pediatric patients in supine or prone or lateral positions relies on gel pads to maintain proper body alignment. The medical device Head Rings maintains head stability which reduces neck tension while stopping patients from tilting their heads during surgical procedures.

Reduced Risk of Nerve Compression

The nervous system of children shows greater vulnerability to pressure-related injury during extended exposure. Nerve compression risks decline when surgeons use Lateral Position Gel Pads together with Head Ring to position patients in neutral poses and protect their joints from harmful strain.

Are There Any Risks?

The correct utilization of Patient Positioning Gel Pads ensures exceptional security. The improper use of gel pads along with placing them incorrectly combined with too much pressure or selecting substandard equipment could result in positioning problems or patient discomfort. Healthcare providers need to employ high-quality pediatric-specific gel pads because incorrect usage of poor-quality materials would lead to negative outcomes during medical procedures.

Conclusion

Patient Positioning Gel Pads present safe options for pediatric surgical procedures. The operating room management of pediatric patients depends heavily on these gel pads which ensure pressure relief and appropriate body alignment and prevent accidents. The best surgical care for young patients during procedures is achieved through the implementation of lateral position gel pads for side-lying support and head rings for cranial stability.

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surajydv · 2 months ago

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Top 5 Mistakes eCommerce Sellers Make with Shipping Labels (and How Lebely Can Fix Them)

Shipping labels are an essential part o f the eCommerce process, yet many sellers make avoidable mistakes when cropping, formatting, or printing labels. Here are the top 5 mistakes eCommerce sellers often make and how Lebely can help fix them:

Incorrect Label Dimensions: Many sellers crop labels incorrectly, leading to delivery delays. Lebely ensures labels are cropped to the exact dimensions required.

Manual Cropping Errors: Human error can lead to misaligned or poorly cropped labels. Lebely’s automation ensures precise cropping every time.

Missing Barcodes or SKUs: Some sellers miss cropping critical information like barcodes or SKU numbers. Lebely automatically detects and includes them.

Inconsistent Formatting: Having different label formats can lead to confusion. Lebely ensures consistent formatting for every label.

Slow Processing Times: Manually cropping labels takes time, especially when dealing with hundreds of orders. Lebely’s bulk processing allows sellers to crop labels quickly and efficiently.

Lebely helps eCommerce sellers avoid these mistakes and ensures error-free shipping labels.

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globosetechnologysolutionspvt · 2 months ago

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Data Cleaning Tips for Improved Image Classification Performance

Introduction

In the rapidly changing landscape of machine learning, the caliber of your Image Classification Dataset is pivotal in determining the precision and dependability of your model. Subpar data quality can result in misclassifications, unreliable forecasts, and ultimately, a compromised AI system. Data cleaning is an essential yet frequently neglected phase in the development of an effective image classification model. This blog will delve into vital data cleaning strategies to improve your model's performance and guarantee consistent, high-quality results.

The Importance of Data Cleaning in Image Classification

The efficacy of machine learning models is intrinsically linked to the quality of the data used for training. Regardless of how advanced your model architecture may be, a dataset that is noisy or unbalanced can severely impair performance. Problems such as mislabeled images, low resolution, duplicates, and irrelevant data can introduce bias and diminish accuracy. By undertaking data cleaning, you can mitigate these issues and provide your model with a robust foundation for effective learning.

1. Eliminate Duplicates and Near-Duplicates

Instances of duplicate and near-duplicate images are more prevalent than one might assume, particularly when datasets are gathered from various sources.

Solution:

Employ image similarity algorithms (such as SSIM or perceptual hashing) to identify and eliminate nearly identical images.

Utilize tools like OpenCV and TensorFlow to automate this task.

Example: Removing similar product images from an e-commerce dataset can help avoid overfitting to repetitive patterns.

2. Correct Mislabeled Data

Incorrect labels can confuse the model and impede its learning accuracy. Mislabeled data is a significant factor contributing to suboptimal model performance.

Solution:

Implement active learning or human verification processes to manually review and rectify labels.

Utilize pre-trained models to identify potential mislabeling.

Example: A "cat" incorrectly labeled as a "dog" can significantly impact your model's classification accuracy.

3. Standardize Image Dimensions and Formats

Inconsistent image dimensions and formats can lead to confusion for the model and prolong processing times.

Solution:

Adjust all images to a uniform size (for instance, 224x224 for ResNet).

Convert various file formats (such as PNG, BMP, and TIFF) into a single format like JPEG.

Example: Training with uniformly sized images facilitates consistent feature extraction.

4. Address Class Imbalance

A dataset with imbalanced classes (for example, 90% cats and 10% dogs) can cause the model to overfit on the majority class while neglecting minority classes.

Solution:

Utilize data augmentation methods such as flipping, rotation, and cropping to enhance the representation of underrepresented classes.

Implement weighted loss functions to ensure a balanced learning process.

Example: Increasing the representation of rare bird species in a wildlife classification model can enhance recognition accuracy.

5. Eliminate Irrelevant or Low-Quality Images

Images that are blurry, poorly lit, or unrelated introduce noise and can mislead the model.

Solution:

Employ automated filters to identify and remove images with low resolution or inadequate contrast.

Utilize quality scoring models to assess and discard low-performing images.

Example: Removing unclear traffic camera images can enhance the object recognition accuracy of a self-driving vehicle.

6. Normalize and Scale Pixel Values

Variations in pixel value ranges (such as 0–255 versus 0–1) can create confusion for the model and lead to unstable training.

Solution:

Scale pixel values to a range between 0 and 1 or normalize them using z-scores.

Ensure uniformity in color channels (for example, RGB or grayscale).

Example: Converting all images to a 0–1 range can help prevent gradient explosion during the training process.

7. Streamline Data Cleaning through Automation

Manual data cleaning can be labor-intensive; utilizing AI-driven automation can greatly enhance efficiency.