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8 de agosto - Dia Mundial do Gato 🐱🐈

Imagine um animal tão cultuado que temos duas datas para celebrar a sua existência — o Dia Mundial do Gato é comemorado em 17 de fevereiro e em 8 de agosto.

No entanto, o dia 8 de agosto também é considerado o dia Dia Internacional do Gato, esta data foi criada em 2002 pela International Fund for Animal Welfare.

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A popularidade dos gatos só faz crescer em todo o mundo. Tanto que muitos apostam que será o animal de estimação mais numeroso nas casas, posto hoje ocupado pelos cães.

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No Brasil sua popularidade não podia ser diferente, Estima-se que existam cerca de 7 milhões de gatos espalhados pelo país.

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O Brasil tem apenas uma raça reconhecida internacionalmente pela WCF uma raça de felinos reconhecida. O Pelo Curto Brasileiro.

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Tanta popularidade também trouxe muitos problemas. O desafio hoje é tirar milhões de animais das ruas, onde a vida não é nada fácil para o felino.

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Para isso acontecer, temos que combater o abandono por meio da castração e da adoção. Salve o gato !

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Do you have any top 5 facts you would like to share regarding shipwrecks I’m very curious /Nf /gen

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I DO HAVE!!!! Ok ok let me think of some good ones

1 - Talking about the most famous one first, a lot of people think that the Titanic wasn't as secure as the fame she had at the time, and this, in my opinion, has to do with the movie (which is a whole other problem that i should talk about later) but in reality, it WAS one of the safest ships at the time.

Yes, to today's standards, it would be considered way too unsafe to transport people, as it had lifeboats for only half the people at the time of the tragedy, however, at the time, it actually had MORE lifeboats than required by the law - if you go see the merchant shipping act of 1894 (which was used at the time of the tragedy) ships at the size of the Titanic had to carry 16 lifeboats, while the Titanic had 20. And yes, although it was not a lot more, it was definitely better than having the minimun.

Alongside with that, they only carried enough boats for half the passengers as they believed they could call other ships for help in the case of a shipwreck happening, but everything going on together for the worst made it impossible for it to happen.

2 - A lot of people think that "Women and children first" is a law/code of conduct that people follow heavily in the case of tragedies, but it is actually the complete opposite

Although data may not be 100% certain, a study done in 2012 using 18 shipwrecks as database showed that on average, 20% of female passengers survived on average, while 10% of the children survived, while the ones who survived the most were crew members and the captain.

The reason for this myth existing on popular mind is because of the Titanic as well - as it is an exception to this rule. The crew, in the Titanic's case, made sure to actually call the WCF order and put it in practice, making it so a lot more women and children survived compared to men. Alongside with that i'll leave this link right here which goes more in depth about it.

3 - The oldest shipwreck that we know about is the Dokos Shipwreck, which was found in the southern part of Greece, more precisely, near the Dokos island - which gave it it's name. The shipwreck is dated back to around 2700-2200 BC, and at the moment of discovery (in 1975) it obviously had no traces of the ship left, but, with the vases and pottery pieces left around the area, they could determine it was a merchant vessel.

4 - There was a woman named Violet Constance Jessop who got the nickname "Miss Unsinkable" during her lifetime. She was a nurse who worked on the three "big sisters" at the time of their shipwrecks (RMS Olympic, RMS Titanic and HMHS Brittanic) and she managed to somehow survive all of them and live to old age. Also, as a funfact: she didn't stop working in ships even after these 3 shipwrecks....Which honestly i wish i was as courageous as she was tbh.

5 - There is a cruiseferry called MS Estonia who sank in 1994, taking the life of +800 people and being considered one of the worst shipwrecks in history during peaceful times. Alongside with that, the site of it is considered a graveyard by the government, and it is completely illegal to dive there or try anything to take the ship out of the ocean or to recover the bodies from it - the area was also covered in gravel to prevent grave plundering.

If any of these interested you, i urge you to go search a bit more about them!!! I absolutely adore searching about it as it has been a hyperfixiation for a long time! Also if you want to ask anything else feel free to do so!/gen

[badnewsandtrouble]

he .25-20 cartridge: A Classic in Firearms History

Introduction to the .25-20 cartridge

The .25-20 cartridge (also known as the .25-20 WCF) holds a significant place in firearms history, boasting a rich legacy that spans several decades. This small-caliber cartridge was invented in the late 19th century and gained popularity for its versatility and performance. Let's delve into the intriguing details surrounding its creation, usage, predecessors, successors, and performance.

The .25-20 cartridge was introduced in 1893 by Winchester Repeating Arms Company, a renowned firearms manufacturer in the United States. It was derived from the .32-20 Winchester by necking it down to .25 caliber. The Winchester Model 1892 was the first rifle chambered for it. Its development was primarily driven by the demand for a cartridge suitable for small game hunting and varmint control. This particular caliber designation represents the bullet diameter (0.25 inches) and the powder charge weight (20 grains) used in the cartridge.

Initially, the .25-20 cartridge was chambered in Winchester's lever-action rifles, specifically the Model 1892. This rifle gained popularity among hunters, as they provided quick follow-up shots and were particularly well-suited for shooting small game, such as rabbits, squirrels, and varmints. Lever-action rifles offered a rapid rate of fire, making them ideal for hunting in dense forests or fields.

Other manufacturers also chambered rifles for the .25-20, including Marlin's Model 1894 and Savage's Model 23 bolt-action rifle.

Predecessors and Successors

The .25-20 cartridge was preceded by the .32-20 Winchester cartridges, which was introduced in 1892. The .32-20 shared the same bullet diameter as the .25-20 but featured a larger powder charge. The .25-20 was necked down to accept a .257 bullet. The .25-20 cartridge sought to strike a balance between power and efficiency.

As for successors, the .25-20 cartridge itself did not spawn any direct offspring. However, its popularity waned over time with the advent of more potent and versatile cartridges, eventually leading to its decline in mainstream use. The .25-20 gradually died out in favor of improved cartridges, such as the .22 Hornet and .218 Bee, which offered better long-range performance and higher velocities. Also, the rise of bolt-action rifles made older lever-action calibers less appealing to hunters.

Performance

In terms of performance, the .25-20 cartridge achieved moderate velocities and delivered sufficient energy for its intended purpose. It typically fired a 60 to 86-grain bullet, with blackpowder muzzle velocities ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 feet per second. With modern smokeless powder loads, velocities may range from 1,200-2,100 feet per second. This performance was adequate for hunting small game and varmints at close to moderate ranges. However, the .25-20 lacked the power and range necessary for larger game or long-distance shooting.

Conclusion

While the .25-20 cartridge may not be as prominent today as it once was, its historical significance and contribution to firearms development remain undeniable. It played a crucial role in the evolution of lever-action rifles and provided hunters with a reliable option for small game hunting and pest control. Its successors may have overtaken it in terms of performance, but the .25-20 cartridge will forever hold a place in the annals of firearms history as a testament to innovation and adaptability.

Read more about this and other old west cartridges here: (this book also contains reloading data!)

An excellent treatise on cast bullets for this cartridge can be found here.

[solojourneyy]

Better Cocoa for the Planet: How ECOM is Reducing Deforestation in Their Supply Chain

Cocoa production has long been linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss, posing significant challenges to environmental sustainability. As one of the world’s largest cocoa traders and processors, ECOM recognizes the importance of addressing these issues. The company sources cocoa from over 30 countries and has made it a priority to reduce the environmental impact of its operations, including minimizing cocoa-linked deforestation.

Standardized Methodology for Sustainable Sourcing To mitigate deforestation, ECOM is applying a standardized methodology developed by World Resources Institute (WRI), ensuring that cocoa beans sourced by the company are not linked to forest loss. Acknowledging that tackling deforestation requires collective action, ECOM joined the Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), established in 2017 by the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH). The initiative’s aim is to eliminate cocoa-driven deforestation and promote the restoration of forested areas.

In support of this goal, WRI partnered with WCF and 19 other major cocoa and chocolate companies to create tools such as the West Africa Cocoa dataset and Cocoa Deforestation Risk Assessment (DRA). ECOM has adapted these resources to strengthen its cocoa supply chain sustainability in various regions.

Identifying and Addressing Deforestation Risk Before the release of the Cocoa DRA, ECOM relied on national-level risk assessments and global datasets, which were not as tailored to cocoa-specific deforestation issues. The introduction of the Cocoa DRA allowed ECOM to conduct risk assessments in a more standardized manner, expanding its reach to cocoa-growing regions such as Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Ghana, Nigeria, Peru, Mexico, Nicaragua, Sierra Leone, Vietnam, and Uganda.

By combining global data with farm boundary data and ground verification, ECOM is better able to identify high-risk areas where cocoa production could lead to deforestation. Once these areas are identified, ECOM works with smallholder farmers to prevent deforestation through various programs, including Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) initiatives and sensitization training. These programs ensure that farmers stay in the supply chain and contribute to mitigating deforestation rather than exacerbating it.

Promoting Agroforestry and Sustainable Practices One of ECOM’s key initiatives in Ghana has been to encourage agroforestry through a PES program. Since 2021, this program has provided farmers with multi-purpose shade trees, offering financial incentives for maintaining these trees over three years. To ensure the program’s success, ECOM conducted comprehensive land assessments to determine suitable tree species and understand farmers’ needs. The initiative also includes training in good agricultural practices, environmental stewardship, and business management, with a report due in 2025 to assess its biodiversity and ecosystem health impact.

Beyond Regulatory Compliance: Long-Term Solutions While regulations like the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are important, they mainly address whether deforestation has already occurred. The Cocoa DRA goes beyond compliance, helping ECOM identify future deforestation risks and enabling the company to allocate resources effectively for prevention.

In Côte d'Ivoire, ECOM has used insights from the Cocoa DRA to support farmers in adapting to climate change, building resilience, and improving incomes through climate-smart cocoa practices and agroforestry. ECOM is working with the Green Innovation Centre of GIZ to help farmers transition to agroforestry around the Bossematié Nature Reserve and Beki Classified Forest. They also developed a management plan for the Reserve’s buffer zone and are incentivizing agroforestry through carbon stock-based schemes.

Reducing Firewood Use and Supporting Local Nurseries ECOM’s initiatives also include supporting local briquette production units to reduce reliance on firewood, a practice that contributes to deforestation. Additionally, ECOM is aiding local nurseries in producing plants for both on- and off-farm planting, further advancing agroforestry transitions.

Ongoing Monitoring and Future Plans By using the Cocoa DRA and complementary monitoring tools, ECOM is actively preventing deforestation and enhancing sustainability across its cocoa supply chains. However, more innovation and collaborative approaches are needed. By prioritizing cocoa farmers' needs and ensuring a consistent focus on deforestation-free solutions, companies like ECOM can contribute to a more sustainable cocoa industry.

Conclusion With its commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing and deforestation prevention, ECOM is taking critical steps toward ensuring that its supply chain has minimal environmental impact. Through continued use of the Cocoa DRA and ongoing support for smallholder farmers, ECOM is helping lead the way toward a deforestation-free cocoa industry.

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Dot Net with ReactJs

Experience in working with Dot net, React js, HTML5, Ngrx, RxJS, Ngrx-data, typescript, Javascript, CSS. Must be aware of testing frameworks Karma, Jasmine etc. Should be well versed with UI patterns MVVM, MVC Have worked on c#, Web API , WCF, ADO.Net, Entity framework Knowledge on WPF is desirable. Must have worked in either SQL server, Oracle, MySQL etc. •Good understanding of clean code,…

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.Net MVC Development | .Net MVC Development Company

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Blue Summit is a top-notch .NET MVC development company that provides dynamic and robust solutions that support digital transformation. We assist businesses in embracing the emerging .NET MVC Architecture's power and gaining a competitive edge in the industry by providing end-to-end .NET solutions. Our .NET developers are well-versed in curating flawless solutions across all domains, including education, healthcare, retail, and any other industry, from small to large.

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We assign a exclusive team to work with you and understand all the concepts and requirements of your project.

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At Blue Summit, user needs come first and our products follow industry UX design standards.

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Upon obtaining design approval, we build the product according to the client's requirements.

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VeryUtils JavaScript Excel Editor Source Code License for Web Developers

VeryUtils JavaScript Excel Editor Source Code License for Web Developers.

✅ JavaScript Spreadsheet: A Comprehensive, Flexible Excel Editor The VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is a powerful and versatile JavaScript Excel Editor, designed to provide web developers with seamless data analysis and visualization capabilities, akin to those found in Microsoft Excel. This feature-rich tool ensures compatibility with Microsoft Excel file formats, delivering a highly intuitive user interface that simplifies complex data management tasks.

✅ Overview The VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is a robust control for organizing and analyzing data in a tabular format. It offers all the essential Excel features, including data binding, selection, editing, formatting, resizing, sorting, and both importing and exporting Excel documents. Whether you're building a simple data entry form or a complex data analysis tool, this JavaScript Spreadsheet makes it easy to deliver a high-performance, user-friendly experience.

✅ Why Choose the VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet? High Performance: Optimized for handling large datasets, the JavaScript Spreadsheet is designed to load massive amounts of data efficiently. With row and column virtualization, users can view and interact with data on demand, ensuring smooth performance even with extensive datasets.

Seamless Data Binding: The JavaScript Spreadsheet supports seamless data binding with various local and remote data sources such as JSON, OData, WCF, and RESTful web services. This flexibility is made possible through the integrated data manager, allowing developers to connect and display data effortlessly.

Hassle-Free Formatting: Formatting cells and numbers in the JavaScript Spreadsheet is straightforward, with support for conditional formatting to highlight specific data ranges based on custom conditions. This feature enhances data readability and analysis, making it easier to identify trends and outliers.

Transform Data into Charts: The built-in chart feature allows users to convert spreadsheet data into visually appealing charts, providing an intuitive way to understand and present datasets.

Wide Range of Built-In Formulas: The JavaScript Spreadsheet comes with a comprehensive library of formulas, including cross-sheet references. The built-in calculation engine ensures accurate and efficient formula computations, making it easy to perform complex calculations within your application.

Customizable Themes: With a variety of built-in themes such as Fluent, Tailwind CSS, Material, and Fabric, the JavaScript Spreadsheet offers a modern and attractive design. Developers can further customize these themes using the online Theme Studio tool to match their application's look and feel.

Globalization and Localization: The JavaScript Spreadsheet supports globalization and localization, allowing users to format dates, currency, and numbers according to their locale. This feature ensures that your application can cater to a global audience.

✅ Interactive Features Clipboard Operations: Just like in Microsoft Excel, the JavaScript Spreadsheet supports cut, copy, and paste operations. Users can choose to paste values or formulas with or without formatting in a new range, enhancing the ease of data manipulation.

Undo and Redo: The undo and redo feature allows users to revert or reapply changes within the spreadsheet. Developers can customize the limit of these operations to suit the application's needs.

Context Menu: A context menu appears when a cell, row header, column header, or sheet tab is right-clicked, improving user interaction and making the JavaScript Spreadsheet more intuitive to use.

Cell Comments (Notes): The component provides options to add, edit, and delete cell comments, making it easier to annotate and collaborate on data within the spreadsheet.

Resize and Autofit: The resize and autofit features help users adjust row heights and column widths, ensuring that data is displayed neatly and efficiently.

Smooth Scrolling: Even with large datasets, the JavaScript Spreadsheet offers a smooth scrolling experience, enhancing usability and ensuring that users can navigate through their data effortlessly.

✅ Open and Save Capabilities Excel and CSV Import: The JavaScript Spreadsheet supports importing Excel documents (.xlsx, .xls) and CSV files, ensuring data accuracy, styles, and formats are preserved during the import process.

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The VeryUtils JavaScript Excel Editor is an all-in-one solution for web developers looking to implement comprehensive spreadsheet functionality in their applications. With its high performance, extensive feature set, and developer-friendly tools, it is the ideal choice for building powerful, data-driven web applications.

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SATSANG NOTES With Gurudev...

Bangalore Ashram

04.11 2023

Q. You have mentioned earlier that soul is the same size for ant as well as am elephant. What really is the size of soul?

G: Sun is so big, yet it gets reflected fully in a small mirror as well as a big mirror. Size, shape, form don't pertain to the soul.

Q. What do I do if I start enjoying negativity?

G: You must be getting some pleasure out of it, it's a distortion. It's not very healthy for you.

Q. In world cup, India played Pakistan. People say that we should not play when there's so much terrorism from Pakistan. What's your opinion?

G: We should not mix culture, sports, spirituality etc with politics.

Don't brand that all the people of Pakistan are bad.

We had 150 people from Pakistan participate in WCF. They did a very good performance. We should minimise conflict.

This doesn't mean we're keeping quiet or get complacent with terrorism or wrong doings. When there's wrong doing, we should take a strong stand against it.

Q. Can Sanyaas and Sansaar coexist?

G: Sanyaas is being centered and making the whole world as part of you. It's not running away from responsibility.

Q. What's your opinion about gender fluidity debate?

G: Gender is determined by nature, we must honor that. In every individual, there's qualities of both male and female. Some times, mother aspect is stronger, some times father aspect. You should move to spirituality and develop a higher identity than confining your identity only to gender.

And then, it's up to an individual.

Q. What is Kaaran body? Is it different for a devotee and Guru?

G: First understand about the gross body, then the subtle body, then you can think about Kaaran body.

It's same as well as different. Like how the space in one pot is same as any other pot, yet, it's different too.

Q. How do I make myself more useful to Guru?

G: Let this thought stay in the mind, let it flourish. Automatically, what is needed will get done.

Q. What's the best and the easiest way to make you happy?

G: why should I tell you, you should think 😀

Q. Different elements have been associated with different shapes, what's the significance or meanings of these associations?

G: Looking at the formless within the form of the elements is the wisdom. The five elements are all not complete. Something that is within the elements is what completes them. Like the body has no value without the soul.

Q. Is there any Shaastra that recommends women to do all the Household work? How to make males do Household work?

G: There are so many ladies here who make their husbands do all the work at home. Exchange ideas with them. Anyways, you're so good in high speed data transfer.

[joseferreira2]

Titanic survivors

Data Management and Visualization: Week 1

Is the survival of the passengers on the titanic related to class?.

Purpose:

I'm a history buff, and one of the riddles I was most curious about was the sinking of the titanic. From the film to the true story, several points were raised with this accident in order to avoid future events similar to this one.

In this way, I intend to analyze the relationship between the survivors and the ticket acquired according to class (we have three classes), allowing us to analyze the class of society in terms of survival.

Topic Scope:

In addition to the relationship between social class (ticket purchased) and survival, another relevant point is gender and age. In the film, one of the points addressed is that women and children were the first people to board the lifeboats. Following older people. With this analysis we will check if it is true. Whether there is a correlation between gender and age with survival. Did children and women have a higher survival rate than men?

To carry out this study, I will follow the database indicated in the link:

References:

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PLUGIN FOR WOOCOMMERCE

The WCF Loyalty Points and Rewards Plugin for WooCommerce is a freemium plugin that allows you to create a loyalty program for your WooCommerce store.    With this plugin, you can reward your customers with points for making purchases, referring friends, or simply signing up for your newsletter. Customers can then redeem these points for discounts, free products, or other rewards.

Here are some of the benefits of using the WCF Loyalty Points and Rewards Plugin for WooCommerce:

Increase customer loyalty: A loyalty program can help you to retain your existing customers and encourage them to shop with you more often.

Boost sales: A loyalty program can also help you to increase your sales by offering customers discounts and other rewards.

Generate leads: A loyalty program can also help you to generate leads by collecting customer data such as email addresses and phone numbers.

Improve customer satisfaction: A loyalty program can help you to improve customer satisfaction by showing your customers that you appreciate their business.

Get feedback from customers: A loyalty program can also help you to get feedback from your customers by asking them to rate their purchases or provide suggestions for improv

[fallout-terminals]

The Wesley Crusher Friendship Ship

I'm watching Star Trek: The Next Generation for the first time all the way through, and I think that Wesley is the best at making friends, so he should captain his own ship and travel planet to planet making friends who join the crew and get into shenanigans together. So far, up to 02x04, these are the people allowed on the friendship ship.

Wesley Crusher- He's the captain of the ship, he needs to be there.

The Traveler 01x05- He shouldn't have died because I thought he was neat.

Yareena 01x03- she and Lieutenant Yar would’ve gotten along if it wasn’t for men, and they deserve to sit around and bitch about men being trash. Also she was a great fighter, and her vibes were immaculate.

Any of Wesley's friends from 01x07

All three kids who took the test with Wesley in 01x18

Mr. Okona 02x04- I like the bisexual vibes from the space rogue

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Lieutenant Yar- Let that poor lady deal with her trauma in peace. Don't give your characters an interesting and tragic backstory and never make it plot relevant.

Lwaxana Troi- but she’s on thin ice

Deanna Troi- Mom Energy “Don’t tell your dad”

William Riker- Dad Energy “Did you ask your mom? What did she say? This is a trap, this is a trap”

Wyatt Miller 01x11- Writers were cowards for not having him, Riker, Deanna, and Ariana all marry each other. I am no coward.

Ariana 01x11- Doesn't deserve to have some random incurable disease after meeting Dr. Crusher and Wyatt Miller. Diseased for heteronormativity and monogamy is inexcusable. She crossed the galaxy on a gut feeling, she'd be an excellent crew member.

Lieutenant La Forge- Data’s Best Friend

Lieutenant Commander Data- Lieutenant La Forge’s Best Friend

Lieutenant Worf- Klingons seem hyper competitive and I wanna see a holodeck sandcastle tournament.

Guinan- the vibes are good so far

Moriarty from Season 2 Episode 3- dude just wanted to feed people tea and crumpets and have an existential crisis, is that really a crime??? Forget that he kidnapped the doctor for a second.

[badnewsandtrouble]

the Story of the .32-20 Winchester Cartridge

The .32-20 Winchester cartridge, often simply referred to as .32-20 or the .32-20 WCF, is a bit of an enigma in the realm of small-bore ammunition. With roots stretching back to the late 19th century, it has seen service in everything from modest single-action revolvers to lever-action carbines. This vintage cartridge, despite its somewhat archaic status, continues to hold a small yet avid following among shooting enthusiasts. To understand its appeal and to gauge its significance in the annals of firearms history, we must delve into the details.

Cartridge and Bullet Dimensions

This cartridge was introduced by Winchester in 1882 for the company's Model 1873 lever-action rifle. The nomenclature ".32-20" refers to a .32 caliber bullet backed by 20 grains of black powder. The bullet diameter is actually .312 to .313 inches, while the case length stands at about 1.315 inches. The overall length varies depending on the bullet used, but it generally ranges from 1.590 to 1.605 inches. The rim diameter is approximately .408 inches, with a rim thickness of about .065 inches. The standard bullet weights are predominantly found in 80 to 115 grains, though exceptions exist.

Powder Loads

Originally loaded with black powder, the .32-20 was among the early cartridges to transition to smokeless powder. The powder capacity of the case allows for about 9 to 12 grains of smokeless powder, depending on the specific type used. Popular smokeless powders for reloading this cartridge include Alliant Unique, Accurate No. 5, and Winchester 231, among others. It's imperative for reloaders to consult reputable reloading manuals for safe powder charge data, as this is an older cartridge that doesn't tolerate excessive pressures well.

Historical Context and Development

The time period during which the .32-20 was developed was a golden era for firearms innovation. The lever-action rifle had proven itself to be a fast and reliable tool for both hunting and self-defense. What the market sought was a smaller, more versatile round that could be used in both rifles and handguns. The .32-20 was designed to offer reasonable accuracy and effectiveness for varmints and small game out to about 100-150 yards. The introduction of this cartridge coincided with America's westward expansion and it quickly found favor among settlers, ranchers, and lawmen.

Performance

Performance-wise, the .32-20 is no powerhouse. Out of a rifle barrel, the cartridge can launch an 80 to 100-grain bullet at velocities ranging from 1,200 to 1,700 feet per second, depending on the powder charge and bullet type. From a handgun, velocities range from approximately 850 to 1,000 feet per second. Given these modest numbers, the cartridge excels in its originally intended roles for shooting small game and pests. Its recoil is mild, making it a favorite for new shooters or those sensitive to recoil. However, it's not suitable for larger game or long-range engagements.

Firearms Chambered in .32-20

Several iconic firearms have been chambered in .32-20. Winchester's Model 1873 was the first, followed by the Winchester Model 1892 and the Marlin Model 1894. In the world of handguns, Colt's Single Action Army, the Smith & Wesson Model 10, and various models by Harrington & Richardson have utilized this cartridge. These firearms are often considered collector's items today, but they still perform admirably in the field.

What Has Superseded It

The .32-20 has largely been overtaken by more modern cartridges offering superior performance and versatility. Rounds like the .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, and even the .22 Long Rifle in semi-automatic platforms have outpaced it for most varmint and small game applications. Similarly, in handguns, the .38 Special and 9mm Lugerhave eclipsed the .32-20 in terms of popularity and effectiveness.

Current Use

While it may no longer be the go-to choice for most applications, the .32-20 has found a niche among cowboy action shooters, collectors, and those who appreciate its history. Reloaders still dabble with it, tweaking powder loads and bullet types for various shooting activities. It's still effective for what it was designed to do—small game and pest control at moderate ranges.

In summary, the .32-20 Winchester cartridge is a relic that refuses to fade into obscurity. With over a century of service under its belt, it stands as a testament to the innovation and ingenuity of late 19th-century firearms development. Although overshadowed by more modern calibers, it continues to hold a unique spot in the pantheon of American ammunition. The very fact that it remains relevant in some circles today speaks to its enduring appeal.

ETA: if you have the chance to acquire one in nice shape: DO IT!

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WCF Data Services with Windows Phone - bandwidth requirements measured

In connection with testing Synchronization between a SQL Server Compact database on Windows Phone 8 and a SQL Server database (via a WCF Data Services service hosted in IIS), I have done some interesting observations regarding bandwidth requirements, that I would like to share. I am testing against the Chinook sample database, by downloading the entire PlaylistTrack table (8715 rows) to the device via my WCF Data Services service. On the server side, I am using the latest release version of the WCF Data Services server components, version 5.3.0. Version 5.1 or later includes the newer lightweight JSON format (just to compare I am also including sizes for the previous JSON format) On the server side, I have created a ASP.NET Web Application with a WCF Data Service, that exposes the Chinook database on my SQL Server via an Entity Framework DbContext. The power of WCF Data Services is that this requires basically no code to configure. I have configured my service like this: public class SyncService : DataService { // This method is called only once to initialize service-wide policies. public static void InitializeService(DataServiceConfiguration config) { config.UseVerboseErrors = true; //config.SetEntitySetAccessRule("TrackPurchases", EntitySetRights.WriteAppend); config.SetEntitySetAccessRule("*", EntitySetRights.AllRead); config.DataServiceBehavior.MaxProtocolVersion = DataServiceProtocolVersion.V3; } } In order to access the IIS Express hosted service from my Windows Phone 8 emulator, I followed the instructions here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj684580(v=vs.105).aspx  To measure the size of the payload, I am using Fiddler2, by following the instructions here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/fiddler/archive/2010/10/15/fiddler-and-the-windows-phone-emulator.aspx The WCF Data Services team also supply a WCF Data Services client for Windows Phone, that can take advantage of a Service Reference, but this client has some severe limitations, that affects bandwidth consumption in a bad way: It only supports the XML based ATOM format, but you can enable compression, as described here: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astoriateam/archive/2011/10/04/odata-compression-in-windows-phone-7-5-mango.aspx  On the client side, I am simply using HttpWebRequest to call the REST url, and including support for gzip via the ICSharpCode.SharpZipLib library (for example http://nuget.org/packages/SharpZipLib-WP7/ ) Here is the implementation of the WebClient: static public async Task GetData(Uri uri, bool useJson = true, bool version3 = true, bool compress = true) { //uri = new Uri(uri.AbsoluteUri + "&format=json"); HttpWebRequest client = WebRequest.CreateHttp(uri); { if (compress) client.Headers = "deflate, gzip"; if (version3) { client.Headers = "3.0"; } else { client.Headers = "2.0"; } if (useJson) client.Accept = "application/json"; using (WebResponse response = await client.GetResponseAsync()) { string result = await response.GetResponseText(); DataContractJsonSerializer serializer = new DataContractJsonSerializer(typeof(T)); T resultType; using (MemoryStream stream = new MemoryStream(Encoding.Unicode.GetBytes(result))) { resultType = (T)serializer.ReadObject(stream); } return resultType; } } } public static async Task GetResponseText(this WebResponse response) { using ( Stream stream = response.IsCompressed() ? new GZipInputStream(response.GetResponseStream()) : response.GetResponseStream()) { using (var reader = new StreamReader(stream)) { return await reader.ReadToEndAsync(); } } } public static bool IsCompressed(this WebResponse response) { return Regex.IsMatch((response.Headers ?? "") .ToLower(), "(gzip|deflate)"); } (I am using Microsoft.Threading.Tasks.Extensions.dll to implement GetResponseAsync) I am using DataContext classes generated by my SQL Server Compact Toolbox for deserialization, with a small addition - I have added this attribute to all EntitySet and EntityRef properties (this will be included in the next Toolbox release): I am calling the following URL: http://:2065/SyncService.svc/PlaylistTracks This is my test code: //ATOM-XML await WebClient.GetData(uri, false, false, false); //Verbose json await WebClient.GetData(uri, true, false, false); //Verbose json + gzip await WebClient.GetData(uri, true, false, true); //Plain json await WebClient.GetData(uri, true, true, false); //Plain json + gzip await WebClient.GetData(uri, true, true, true); public class PlaylistTrackRoot { public List value { get; set; } } And finally the unbelievable numbers for the download of the entire PlaylistTrack table with 8715 rows (remember, that ATOM is the default WCF Data Services client format) Payload type Body size (bytes) Body size (MB) ATOM-XML 9,322,665 (100 % – default DS client implementation) 8.89 MB JSON (verbose) 5,016,977 (54 %) 4.78 MB JSON (verbose) + gzip 328,410 (3,5 %) 0.31 MB JSON (plain) 790,845 (8,5 %) 0.75 MB JSON (plain) + gzip 43,023 (0,5 %) 0.04 MB So before you decide to use the WCF Data Services Windows Phone client, beware that the only format currently available is ATOM-XML. With the 5.1.0 or later desktop client, however, you can use the of the DataServiceContext to request JSON - ctx.Format.UseJson() – the default is still ATOM-XML.

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What is the best OData connector?

The choice of the best OData connector depends on the specific requirements of your project and the technology stack you are using. Here are a few popular OData connectors:

OData Connector for SAP: If you are working with SAP systems, the OData Connector for SAP allows seamless integration with SAP back-end systems, providing efficient data access and manipulation capabilities.

OData Connector for Microsoft Power Platform: This connector is specifically designed for the Microsoft Power Platform, enabling easy integration and consumption of OData services in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

OData Connector for Java/.NET: There are various OData connectors available for Java and .NET platforms, such as Apache Olingo for Java and WCF Data Services for .NET, offering robust OData support for these ecosystems.

Ultimately, the best OData connector depends on your specific use case, compatibility with your technology stack, and community support. It's recommended to evaluate the features, documentation, and community resources to choose the connector that best aligns with your project requirements.

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VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer for Web Developers

VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer for Web Developers.

In the dynamic world of web development, the need for versatile tools that can handle complex data manipulation and visualization is paramount. Enter VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer—a powerful online Excel component designed to operate entirely within web applications. Written completely in JavaScript, this component replicates the full functionality of Microsoft Excel, enabling web developers to read, modify, and save Excel files seamlessly across various platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.

✅ What is VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer?

VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer is a comprehensive and flexible Excel viewer designed specifically for web developers. It allows users to perform data analysis, visualization, and management directly within a web application. The interface is highly intuitive, making it easy for users to interact with data as they would in Microsoft Excel, but without the need for standalone software installations. Whether you're handling complex spreadsheets or simple data entries, this JavaScript-based control offers all the functionality you need.

✅ Key Features of VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer

Seamless Data Analysis and Visualization VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet provides a full range of Excel-like features, including data binding, selection, editing, formatting, and resizing. It also supports sorting, filtering, and exporting Excel documents, making it a versatile tool for any web-based project.

Compatibility with Microsoft Excel File Formats This control is fully compatible with Microsoft Excel file formats (.xlsx, .xls, and .csv). You can load and save documents in these formats, ensuring data accuracy and retaining styles and formats.

Highly Intuitive User Interface The user interface of VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is designed to closely mimic Microsoft Excel, ensuring a familiar experience for users. This minimizes the learning curve and allows for immediate productivity.

✅ Why Choose VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer?

High Performance VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is optimized for performance, capable of loading and displaying large datasets efficiently. It supports row and column virtualization, enabling smooth scrolling and fast access to data.

Seamless Data Binding The component allows seamless binding with various local and remote data sources such as JSON, OData, WCF, and RESTful web services. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate into different web applications.

Hassle-Free Formatting Formatting cells and numbers is made simple with VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet. It supports conditional formatting, which allows cells to be highlighted based on specific criteria, enhancing data readability and analysis.

Transform Data into Charts With the built-in chart feature, you can transform spreadsheet data into visually appealing charts, making data interpretation more intuitive and insightful.

Wide Range of Built-In Formulas The JavaScript Spreadsheet comes with an extensive library of formulas, complete with cross-sheet reference support. This feature, combined with a built-in calculation engine, allows for complex data manipulations within your web application.

Customizable Themes VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet offers attractive, customizable themes like Fluent, Tailwind CSS, Material, and Fabric. The online Theme Studio tool allows you to easily customize these themes to match your application's design.

Globalization and Localization The component supports globalization and localization, enabling users from different locales to use the spreadsheet by formatting dates, currency, and numbers according to their preferences.

✅ Additional Excel-Like Features

Excel Worksheet Management You can create, delete, rename, and customize worksheets within the JavaScript Spreadsheet. This includes adjusting headers, gridlines, and sheet visibility, providing full control over the data layout.

Excel Editing The component supports direct editing of cells, allowing users to add, modify, and remove data or formulas, just as they would in Excel.

Number and Cell Formatting With options for number formatting (currency, percentages, dates) and cell formatting (font size, color, alignment), users can easily highlight important data and ensure consistency across their documents.

Sort and Filter VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet allows users to sort and filter data efficiently, supporting both simple and custom sorting options. This makes it easier to organize and analyze data according to specific criteria.

Interactive Features • Clipboard Operations: Supports cut, copy, and paste actions within the spreadsheet, maintaining formatting and formulas. • Undo and Redo: Users can easily undo or redo changes, with customizable limits. • Context Menu: A right-click context menu provides quick access to common operations, improving user interaction. • Cell Comments: Add, edit, and delete comments in cells, enhancing collaboration and data clarity. • Row and Column Resizing: The resize and autofit options allow for flexible adjustments to row heights and column widths.

Smooth Scrolling Even with a large number of cells, the JavaScript Spreadsheet offers a smooth scrolling experience, ensuring that users can navigate large datasets effortlessly.

Open and Save Excel Documents The JavaScript Spreadsheet supports Excel and CSV import and export, allowing users to open existing files or save their work with all the original styles and formats intact.

Supported Browsers VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is compatible with all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and IE11 (with polyfills).

✅ Demo URLs:

Open a black Excel Spreadsheet online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/

Open a CSV document online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/?file=https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/samples/test.csv

Open an Excel XLS document online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/?file=https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/samples/test.xls

Open an Excel XLSX document online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/?file=https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/samples/test.xlsx

✅ Conclusion

VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer is a must-have tool for web developers who need to integrate Excel functionality into their web applications. Its powerful features, high performance, and cross-platform compatibility make it an ideal choice for any project that requires robust spreadsheet capabilities. With its seamless data binding, rich formatting options, and interactive features, this component is designed to meet the needs of modern web development, ensuring that your applications are both powerful and user-friendly.

If you're looking to elevate your web application with advanced spreadsheet capabilities, consider integrating VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer today. It's the ultimate solution for developers who demand high performance, flexibility, and an intuitive user experience.

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Textual Variants of God's Word

A series of brief reflections on the Reformed notion of Scripture, and the questions that textual variants raise in that context.

Judging the Judge

The Supreme Judge, by which all controversies of religion are to be determined, and all decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture. ... The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), and the New Testament in Greek (which at the time of the writing of it was most generally known to the nations), being immediately inspired by God, and by His singular care and providence kept pure in all ages, are therefore authentical; so as in all controversies of religion the church is finally to appeal unto them. Westminster Confession of Faith, 1.8 & 1.10

"This passage is not found in some early manuscripts."

Why do the findings of textual critics have immediate bearing on which passages of Scripture are the Word of God?

It appears the WCF and confessions like it create a situation where there is an original (albeit long-lost) text which alone is the immediately-inspired Scripture. What we hold in our hands is a modern reconstruction that we trust includes that original scripture. But, it may have additions to it. It is an article of faith that authentic scripture is preserved by God through the centuries. It is not an article of faith that only authentic scripture has been preserved. The Lord gives, and the textual critic takes away. There is an inspired text; the question is how it relates to the text we have. Is the true text a subset of our received text? "Just chip away everything that doesn't look like Scripture."

If the "Supreme Judge" in "all controversies of religion" is "the Holy Spirit speaking in the Scripture," the question becomes: are there parts of our Scriptures where the Spirit does not speak? Where can the Spirit be reliably found to speak? It appears that this job of discernment has fallen to the academy. Which academics? The ones you trust. Which should you trust? The ones who believe in the authority of— uh oh.

What mechanism is in place to determine whether a passage is Scripture? Who has the authority to remove a jot or tittle? How are these findings disseminated to the people of God? How does the church accept them? By a council? Is every individual supposed to examine the data and decide for themselves? Is the local pastor?

The Critic and the Christian

This is not to downplay the extraordinary wealth of manuscript evidence we have, or the confidence we can have in the reliable transmission for most of Scripture. Clearly we have more manuscripts of the OT and NT than we could ever hope to have for any other ancient writings. The textual critics have plenty to play with.

But—and this is a point that I don't think is taken seriously enough by apologists—the claims on scripture from within the faith are much higher than those from without. The historian thinks it probable a man named Jesus was crucified by Rome in the first century; very well. The lay faithful asks: "Did Jesus really say I must be baptized to be saved?" The woman in the pew does not wonder whether her copy of the Bible is generally reliable; that bar is far too low. She is, or is told she should be, building her life around every word of it. To throw it into doubt is to throw the very material of her faith and her life into doubt. Sure, removing the Pericope Adulterae has no real impact on the Christian faith—unless, of course, you yourself were once caught in adultery.

"Is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this passage or not, pastor?"

"We used to think God said this, but now we're not so sure."

Pick One

"Nothing we believe to be doctrinally true, and nothing we are commanded to do, is in any way jeopardized by the variants."

Mark 16:9-20 is suspect because it appears to teach baptismal regeneration.

"Ought" vs "Is"

If the Holy Spirit worked through history to accomplish both the composition and the recognition of scripture (if the Bible is inspired in a forest, etc.), then the academic's work is just retracing the Spirit's process through time. "Some of the earliest manuscripts do not include 16:9-20." Yes, and some of the earliest canon lists do not have Hebrews, 2 and 3 John, 2 Peter, Jude, or Revelation. But it was the providence of God that led to their acceptance, right?

Is Scripture just the oldest manuscripts we can find? What if we found an earlier draft of Mark, with more sections missing? Do we bracket more passages? "No, it's not the final Gospel." Why not? If it's there, did the Spirit preserve it? "Because it's not what the Church received." Ah, now we're getting somewhere.

Maybe the Spirit has us on a quest for the True Scriptures, and is now working through the academy to clean barnacles from the ark of the Word. Maybe.