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![]() ![]() To find your installation, click Locate this game or run the game launcher. If your games can’t be found, you will see Install on the Blizzard desktop app game tab instead of Play. Note: The above steps may cause the Blizzard desktop app to forget game install locations. Restart your computer and delete the folder one more time. Now, you can check if Blizzard launcher stuck on initializing. Delete the folder and restart your Blizzard App. Tick the checkbox for Hidden items, and click on the Program Data folder. If the error persists after you try these steps, another program may be causing the problem. Click on This PC (Windows 10) and open the system partition C. Launch the game using the desktop application.If the issue persists, go back to the /Users/Shared directory and delete the folder.If the issue persists, delete the Agent folder inside the directory and relaunch the Blizzard desktop app.Delete agent.db and relaunch the Blizzard desktop app.Navigate to the /Users/Shared//Agent directory.Using Finder, click the Go menu and select Computer.Use Activity Monitor to quit all Agent, Blizzard desktop app, and game processes.Now - this is where the problems started! I opened the installer yesterday evening before going out for drinks with friends thinking it will just chug away until the morning, but no! the error messages began, and now it wants to start from 0% and says cannot download etc. I've spent the whole f**ing morning trying to get this pos installer to work! The annoying thing is the first time I tried to install (Thursday daytime) I got home from work and it was on about 50% downloaded but I wanted to play other stuff (not a super fast connection here) so as I have done on all other installers, I just closed it without thinking anything of it! I hope it helps if someone have the same error. For the past 10 days been having problems with downloading new files and updating battle net. I actually have no idea why this fixed it, but this was the only thing I did. Stuck Installer Updating Blizzard On Net Battle Agent. I had to delete folder one more time, then it started downloading. If the progress bar is stuck, try it a few more times. I got the Cannot locate correct file error too.įind and edit SET gxApi "D3D11" to SET gxApi "D3D9" Okay, so I couldn't log in after the 15544 Update. I’ve deleted every folder mentioning battle or Warzone, and still. I’ve tried every single thing on the internet that I’ve found. I go back to reinstall the battle net application, and every time I try to download it I get stuck on Downloading new files. This worked for me, I was finally able to log in after 1.5 days of failed attempts. I had to delete battle net ![]() ![]() ![]() If you’ve ever seen one before, you know that they’re incredibly cute animals! And so is their name: momonga (モモンガ). In Honshu, Japan, you can find flying squirrels in the forest. Try saying “hoshi ga hoshii” (ほしが欲しい): “I want a star”. I think it’s adorable because, not only is the pronunciation itself is cute, but it’s also because it’s close to the word for “desire” which is “hoshii” (欲しい). “Hoshi” (ほし) is the Japanese word for “star”. If you say “rose, rose”, which is “bara, bara”, you might actually be conveying a whole different meaning! 10. You might want to be careful when referring to the beautiful flower a couple of times. However, if you only take half of the word, “bara” (ばら) actually is referred to a rose. There’s a word in Japanese that translates to “scattered” or “disperse” and that is “bara bara” (バラバラ). Who knows, the pleasantry of it might even help with your confusion! 9. Similar to dizziness, being confused is not the most pleasant thing. Have you ever been confused, it’s like your head is spinning trying to process the information? “Mago mago” (まごまご) is the Japanese word to mean “confused”. Because it’s such a cute and endearing word, a lot of Japanese people would name their children or pets as “momo”. ![]() In fact, some people have their real names as this, too! “Momo” (もも) in Japanese means “peach”. This next cute Japanese word is quite common to use as a nickname for someone. It’ll melt her heart more than it’ll melt yours! 7. When said, the word sounds extremely cute. I think it’s such a lovely way to compliment your girlfriend or friends. What if you want to take it up another notch? The Japanese word “utsukushii” (美しい) translates to “beautiful”. So we have a word for “cute” and a word for “pretty”. Those are the common ways to express those feelings, but why not try a new word for “smile”? “Niko niko” (ニコニコ) is a cute alternative to refer to your or someone else’s smile in Japanese. The same kanji is used for the verb “to laugh” (笑う). The Japanese word for smile is “emi” (笑み). They might even take it the wrong way, who knows! 5. Since it has a more feminine tone, I don’t think it’s best to say this to your guy pals. You can say this to your girlfriend or among your group of friends (for the ladies). Not only does the word sound cute when spoken, but it’s also considered as a sweet compliment. While “kawaii” is a common compliment, a step up from it is “kirei” (綺麗). “Kawaii” can also be written in kanji as 可愛い, but it’s more common to spell it out in hiragana. This is when the word holds the meaning of “adorable” that makes you want to show your affection. You can call a kitty or puppy “kawaii”, but you can also refer to an action as “kawaii”. While it translates to “adorable” and “cute”, this word covers a wider range than just that. What’s a list of cute Japanese words without the Japanese word for “cute” in it, and that is “kawaii” (かわいい). Use it as a verb by adding ”suru” (する) to make “kura kura suru” (クラクラする) 3. Even though the act of being dizzy itself isn’t all that fun, at least the word has a cute ring to it. When you feel dizzy or giddy, you can describe the feeling as “kura kura” (クラクラ). Make sure not to mix it up with “toki doki” (時々), which means ”sometimes”. This translates to be excited (with a racing heart) or when you have butterflies in your stomach. You can use this word as a verb, too, by adding ”suru” (する) to make “doki doki suru” (ドキドキする). The word itself is like the sound of a fast heartbeat. Doki doki (ドキドキ)ĭo you remember the feeling of nervousness when you see your crush? Or when your heart beats fast as if it’s thumping to get out of your chest? In Japanese, you can describe this feeling as “doki doki” (ドキドキ). Here is a list of the top 20 cute Japanese words that are definitely going to make your heart melt! 1. But that doesn’t mean they’re not worth knowing. The Japanese language has an abundance of cute and fun words that aren’t always introduced when you first start learning Japanese. It can sometimes be a bit dry without the fun stuff. It's at no extra cost to you, and please if you have any questions related to this learning course, please let me know and I would be happy to answer them for you.When you learn Japanese from a textbook, you get all the useful words and phrases for communication. īy the way, this link above is an affiliate link, which means that I would earn a commission if you do end up purchasing the related learning course. I will update this list of common Japanese phrases when I find more of them.Īnd if you are thinking that you need to learn how to communicate well over the phone, make sure you check out these useful phrases commonly used for a phone call. The above are just what I have compiled so far. Of course there are other common Japanese phrases used in the classroom. Please don't talk to the person next to you ![]() ![]() ![]() Finally, he is sent to Iwo Jima to blow up huge artillery pieces in Mt. ![]() The next missions involve him heading to Guam to save POWs from a camp and going to Tinian to call in airstrikes on key storehouses that the naval bombardment missed. After this mission, he is sent to Truk to search for communication codes. He finds a dead Japanese officer, and the officer's suicide troubles the main character mentally, as he is confused about it. He goes to Australia, and returns to duty when he is sent to Buna-Gona to steal communication codes from beach houses. As a reward for his services, he was sent to Australia for R&R, but before he could do so, he was caught up in the Battle of Milne Bay, where he escaped New Guinea with important documents after blowing up Japanese Zeroes with an AA gun. Afterwards, he serves on Guadalcanal, where he takes part in the Battle of Tulagi and Gavutu-Tanambogo, where he blows up a Japanese seaplane base, and later takes part in the destruction of Henderson Field, calling in airstrikes on key buildings. ![]() First, he is ordered to deliver a telegram to General Douglas MacArthur, fighting his way through the jungles of Corregidor to get to a PT boat that brings him to MacArthur. He is part of a special forces group, and is a one-man-army. The game starts out in 1942, with the main character saying that his reward for taking part in a special forces operation in Luxembourg is to serve in the Pacific War. This limits free roaming and creates a more linear single player experience. The game seems to have large, lush environments, from the beaches to the jungle, However one noticeable aspect in the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC version is that the player can not wander too far off from the commanding soldier, or else the mission will be terminated. While the PlayStation 2 and Wii versions have the player by his lonesome, similar to the early Medal of Honor games, the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC version features more squad-based missions, with most all of the missions having two soldiers and an NCO by your side, with other soldiers helping out as well. The game features fighting in some of the most historic battles in the Pacific campaign, from the Battle of Corregidor and Guadalcanal to the closing days of Iwo Jima. The History Channel: Battle for the Pacific is a historical first-person shooter video game developed by Cauldron HQ and published by Activision Value for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.īattle for the Pacific allows players to participate in battles in the Pacific Theater of Operations of World War II, such as the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Corregidor.īattle for the Pacific features a single-player campaign and a multiplayer mode with various weapons to choose from, ranging from the American Thompson submachine gun and M1 Garand rifle to the Japanese Type 100 submachine gun and Type 38 carbine. ![]() ![]() Dial up the texture and tension of your mix with Sound Color FX (Filter, Noise, Dub Echo, and Pitch) or use the popular Beat FX (Echo, Reverb, and Flanger) to further customize your routines. The best value standalone from Pioneer DJ, perfect for DJs looking for a solution like the XDJ-RX2 but more lightweight and portable - but still with loads. Download the latest driver software and update the XDJ-RR’s firmware. Find out how to download and prepare rekordbox and take a look at the supported media types and the files you can play. Remix tracks on the fly with Hot Cues, chop loops with Beat Loop, use Slip Loop to re-introduce tracks in the perfect place, and bounce to the bar of your choice with Beat Jump. How to get ready to use the XDJ-RR all-in-one DJ system. The XDJ-RR is the ideal tool for streamlining and personalizing settings to fit how you like to DJ. The XDJ-RR features 2 USB inputs so you can coordinate seamless transitions, and also features the ability to mix directly to a USB drive and load it to rekordbox for effortless editing. Alternatively, Link Export Mode allows you to access your entire rekordbox library via your laptop without the need to export your music to a USB drive. The size and portability of the unit will help it become a. Use the included USB cable to connect the XDJ-RR to a PC or Mac to unlock Performance Mode. The XDJ-RR is a good entry level unit for DJs who want to advance into the Rekordbox USB eco system. Upload tracks and playlists from your rekordbox library to different devices, ensuring you have access to your art materials wherever inspiration strikes. A professional DJ platform, rekordbox allows you to manage your performance from the cloud, making it easy to streamline your workflow and get back to focusing on the creative aspect of your project. This is the post-format landscape that Pioneer DJ is releasing its latest XDJ-RR standalone Rekordbox system into. Unlock even more features by combining the XDJ-RR with our DDJ-XP1 sub controller (available separately) and the crowd wont know what hit them. Use the fully integrated rekordbox software to experiment with different DJ styles. Equipped with everything you need to create unique impromptu mixes, the XDJ-RR enables you to deliver fine-tuned mixes with the help of professional-caliber EQs and channel faders. ![]() With an easy-to-read, 7-inch color screen that displays playback status, BPM, waveform, and other critical and time-sensitive information, you can instantly monitor your beats as you experiment with dedicated buttons for performance features. The XDJ-RR 2-Channel All-In-One DJ System from Pioneer DJ is a lightweight, portable DJ solution for expanding your creative horizons and taking your performances to the next level. The Pioneer XDJ-RR is a brand new 2-channel all-in-one DJ system that runs using Pioneers proprietary Rekordbox DJ software and has been designed to help. ![]() ![]() Eventually, the bridge connections were completed in 1998, when the Lake Parkway ( Wisconsin Highway 794) opened between the bridge's southernmost exit, connecting the bridge between the Bay View neighborhood and downtown Milwaukee's southeastern tip. Prigge in a two part article on the bridges history for the Shepherd Express, pointed out that the film was actually shot two years after the bridge was opened in 1977, he identified the scenes as being filmed on another incomplete section of I-794. It was widely held that the bridge in its unfinished state was used as the site of a car chase scene in the movie The Blues Brothers, author Mathiew J. This halted completion of the connecting roadways and led to the Hoan Bridge being known as " The Bridge to Nowhere." Although construction on the bridge lasted briefly from 1970 until 1972, it did not open to traffic until 1977 due to the era's freeway revolts against the planned Milwaukee County freeway system. It was designed by the firm Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff and in 1975 won the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Long Span Bridge Award. Originally called the Harbor Bridge, it was renamed after Daniel Hoan, one of the longest serving mayors of Milwaukee. The Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is a tied-arch bridge that connects Interstate 794 in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the Lake Freeway across the Milwaukee River inlet. Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) It's really sad they had to lose it (their lives) that way." ![]() "He (the driver) went over the bridge, you just hear the screeching, the banging, an explosion," Reza said. Reza said she was coming up the bridge when the vehicle was suspect's vehicle was being pursued. He was going 80, 90 (miles per hour)," Mimi Reza stated. Police say the suspects appear to be three adult males, but their identities have not been released.Ī witness told Scripps Station TMJ4 News that the crash was "shocking." ![]() The Milwaukee Fire Department responded and the three occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead. Officers began rendering aid to the three occupants of the vehicle. The vehicle then crashed through the safety fence and fell below the bridge and caught on fire. ![]() The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with a minor injury. Once the car crossed the sidewalk, an 18-year-old Milwaukee woman was hit by the vehicle. When officers attempted a traffic stop, they say the suspects fled recklessly and a police pursuit was initiated.Īfter nearly a minute, the suspect vehicle fled across the 16th Street Viaduct, crossed the center line, and started to leave the roadway, police said. Prior to the incident, police say officers saw occupants of a Toyota Avalon at 22nd and Mineral involved in a suspected drug deal. ![]() ( TMJ4) -Three people are dead after a police pursuit ended in a crash with the suspect vehicle going over a bridge and catching fire.Īccording to Milwaukee police, officers pursued a vehicle involved in drug dealing and reckless driving shortly before 6 p.m. ![]() ![]() Adds an additional radio station to your boat's shortwave, The station plays period music and will interrupt with news of the day based on the in-game date. sobers best ever fog V31 SH5 sobers better terrain v4 SH5 sobers storm Clouds v2 SH5 Water reflections intensity varied by available sunlight by TheDarkWraith Shadow Improvement Mod archer9s fog fix - Enhanced visibility (high) SteelVikings Interior Mod V1.2 SteelVikings Interior Mod V1.2.2 Patch Fix clock rear torpedo room VIIA.CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT'S CBS RADIO MOD FOR SH4 by CaptainCox.for a complete list check the SH4 Mods board. Many of the mods at SUBSIM.COM will be compatible with FotRSU so this list is only a beginning. Imperial Japanese Navy Capital ships include Battleships, Heavy Cruisers, Light Cruisers and Cruisers-In-Name-OnlyĪdditional Information Mods Compatible with FotRSU.Mod Features Ships Found in FotRSU v1.002.b If you're seeking an answer and can't find it elsewhere, check here. The developers of the mod included these notes in with the latest mod release. The developers of this mod included these Notes for FotRSU Play and Reporting Last Minute Notes Some basic information about how refits,and new commands are offered based on Scoring Of Refits New Commands Rank and Retirements Notes for FotRSU Play & Reporting Of Refits, New Commands, Rank, and Retirements They are detailed on the Known Issues With FOTRSU page. For specific instructions on how to activate this mod consult the FotRSU Activation page.īesides the usual issues with the Silent Hunter 4 base game, of which there are many, there are a few worth noting: that have not been addressed in FotRSU. The Fall of the Rising Sun Ultimate (FotRSU) team built on the work of many others and would like to thank them all.Īctivating Fall of the Rising Sun Ultimate Edition įall of the Rising Sun Ultimate Edition (FotRSU) is a modification (aka: “mod”) for Silent Hunter Wolves of the Pacific version 1.5 with the U-Boat Missions add-on, or the “Gold” edition. Mod Development & Installation Acknowledgements It will activate and run on them all, if the game is properly installed and the mod activated as per the FotRSU installation and other instructions found in the Support folder. ![]() ![]() It does not matter if you have a DVD disk version of the game, a software download, or the Steam download of the game.traditional 5-room dungeon style underground crawls for players to seek out. You will need the version with the Uboat Missions add-on, or the “Gold Edition”. Its weird that the best mod list Ive played, and enjoyed, is a porn one. The mod is written for version 1.5 of the game only, and will not work in any of the other versions of the SH4 game.We hope you try this modification built for the “ Silent Hunter: Wolves of the Pacific” (Silent Hunter 4: Wolves of the Pacific) v1.5 of the game. Welcome to version 1.1 of “Fall of the Rising Sun Ultimate Edition” aka: FotRSU. 2.4 Of Refits, New Commands, Rank, and Retirements.2.2 Activating Fall of the Rising Sun Ultimate Edition.UplayInstaller V2.1.7z : Recent version from Ubisoft uploaded to subsim since some are having problems with Uplay and the the game loading. SH5 Install Switch app allows you to change the default launch folder of the Silent Hunter … SH5 Install Switch : SH5 Install Switch 0.0.1 0.0.1 version. This mod removes all the crew inside and out so you can have the sub all t … ![]() SH5_Crew removal : Go it alone on all subs in Silent hunter 5. Includes added contrast detail to the sub underwater. SH5 underwater trip : Take a patrol on the deep side. There are fantastic modders out there (DarkWraight, Sober, and many others) who transform the somehow unfinished stock. I wanted to play with the most realistic (physics, historical accuracy, manual targeting) and graphically cool mods. Longtime SH4 player I have spent many MANY hours on SUBSIM finding a satisfying modlist that didnt CTD too often. This mod requires the (Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1) mod to be installed … SH5 is simply great (as long as you mod it). SH5 Surface water enhancer : A surface water enhancer for Silent hunter 5. Sub Categories: Gameplay mods, Interface mods, Graphics mods, Missions and Maps, Multiplayer missions, Sound FX Mods, Mega Mods, Game patches Mods for gameplay, skins, missions, and realism. Since 2010, weve also been bringing you the very best in gaming culture, short-form reporting and video content. up the very best mods, maps, skins, tools, and utilities since 1998. The latest in the storied Silent Hunter franchise from Ubisoft Romania. This patch fixes a Destroyer bug and adds some carriers for the RFB version of RSRDC. ![]() ![]() ![]() Once you have performed this on all relevant machines, you can enable the feature for everyone via. You will need to create a String value with Name DISABLE_STICKY_NOTIFICATIONS and value true. HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\DeskDirectorPortal for 64 bit machines.HKLM\SOFTWARE\DeskDirectorPortal for 32 bit machines.You can simply copy and paste this path to the address bar of Regedit. HKEYLOCALMACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftOEMDeviceCapture. To force disable the feature on a user's machine, you will be required to create a registry key at Press Win R to open the Run box, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor app. However, they will continue to receive new message alerts even if they have Scheduled Summary enabled. Once thats done, users will no longer receive time sensitive notifications from Snapchat. Exclude specific users from the sticky broadcast Select Snapchat from the list of apps, and turn off the toggle next to Time-Sensitive Notifications. This makes sure that important messages are not missed. Navigate to Portal > Notifications section of the Admin Console, then check "Enable sticky notifications".Īny broadcast set as "Important" will now trigger a sticky notification pop-up that will only disappear once the customer acknowledges it. Navigate to Portal > Notifications section of the Admin Console, then check Enable sticky notifications. To control which clients do and do not get Sticky Broadcasts, you need to use a combination of both Admin Console settings and Registry Keys created on certain machines. 7 hours ago ![]() This is helpful in describing legless-lizards as regenerated tails are rarely as long as the original tails. Snake tails (measured from the snake’s vent to the tip of the tail) are less than ten percent of the length of the body, whereas legless-lizards’s tails may be up to 170 percent of body length, and legless-lizards can also drop their tails if threatened.Ī standard measurement in the description of reptiles is the snout-vent length (SVL) which is measured from the tip of the nose (snout) to the anus (vent), and excludes the tail. Delma tincta (Excitable Delma) is a species of Squamata in the family legless lizards. They both search for and ambush prey, and most taxa are insectivorous. Pygopods are largely but not entirely diurnal. Approximate distribution of the Excitable Delma (Delma tincta) Click here to see photos of Excitable Delmas (Delma tincta) at Flickr. Most species are between 70 and 120 mm SVL as adults. Snakes have short tails and legless-lizards long tails. Biology: The snake-like pygopods are moderate (59 mm adult SVL, Delma australis) to large (310 mm SVL, Lialis jicari) lizards. Revisionary notes on the genus Delma (Squamata: Pygopodidae) in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The movement of snakes and legless lizards differ - snakes can push easily along the ground where legless lizards have a side-to-side movement and are much more restricted in their movement (making them more vulnerable). A complete guide to reptiles of Australia, 3rd ed. Snakes can ‘unlock’ their jaws and shallow prey that is much larger. ![]() Legless-lizards have inflexible jaws and can only eat smaller prey. Snakes cannot vocalise but legless-lizards can squeal - this is something they share with geckos who are known for their many and varied calls. Delma plebeia (Leaden Delma) Delma tincta (Northern Delma) Delma torquata (Collared Delma) Lialis burtonis (Burtons Snake-lizard) Pygopus lepidopodus (. Snakes cannot hear but sense vibrations by other animals (prey and predators) nearby. Legless-lizards have fleshy tongues like most other lizards and like geckos, to whom they are related, can use their tongue to wipe their eyes. Snakes have fork tongues (as do monitors) used for sensing the smell of prey whereas legless-lizards have no such apparatus. Some skinks are also legless.Ī common question is how do legless-lizards and snakes differ? In reality legless-lizards and snakes are superficially similar in appearance and behaviour but otherwise have little in common. The pygpodids are considered an advanced evolutionary branch (clade) of Gecko (Gekkota). ![]() Pygopodids are not strictly legless since although they lack forelimbs, they possess hind limbs which are greatly reduced to small digitless flaps, hence the often used common names of ‘flap-footed lizards’ or ‘scaly-foot’. All are endemic to Australia, except the two species of Lialis, which also occur in New Guinea, one of which is endemic to that island. ![]() The following moderators provide knowledge and expertise for Legless Lizards:Īustralian legless-lizards belong to the family of Pygopodidae which contain 44 species belonging to seven genera: Aprasia, Delma, Lialis, Ophidiocephasus, Paradelma, Pletholax and Pygopus. ![]() ![]() Actually, it kind of feels like the lead is made of literal lead like trying to write with a fishing weight. It’s like there’s just not a lot of graphite being laid down onto the page. However, taking all of this together - the sensation when writing, the feeling of the core, and the faintness of the mark - it feels a bit off-putting to me. The page feel is actually pretty smooth, which is normally a good thing. It seems more like an F or an H to me.Īs far as the feeling goes, the core of Dixon’s generic is very firm - rigid even. It might even be on par with (or even lighter than) the Castell 9000 HB, which runs a little fainter than what we expect from HB pencils here in the States. I compared it to the Cedar Pointe #2, which I perceive to be a “standard” HB, and the Dixon literally pales in comparison. However, upon putting the tip to the paper I discovered that this is a light-writing core. Since they’re made in China, and the Chinese Ticonderoga pencils tend to run a little darker and softer than the Mexican variants, I had hopes that the core of Dixon’s no-name #2 would stand out. The construction may seem pretty good, but the core of this guy is the real letdown. ![]() The classic complaint about cheap pencils is that they break often, and that the leads come out of the casing willy-nilly, making it difficult to achieve and maintain a suitable tip. My helical hand crank and X-Acto electric sharpeners were capable of producing a clean, smooth point.Īnother bright spot seems to be that the core is sturdy and well-bonded. Unfortunately, a whole slat’s worth of collar broke off leaving the throat exposed, so it’s definitely not a perfect sharpen but it’s generally alright. ![]() Other than being a little bit fibrous or rough in texture, it did shave off quite smoothly in a perfect, solid ribbon with my M+R brass wedge sharpener. The casings are made of the totally-expected white material identified only as “100% real wood”. However, the one I chose to sharpen up was pretty “borederline” as far as whether or not it was too off-kilter to be usable. I’d say about three out of the twenty - which isn’t a terrible ratio at all, compared to some of its competitors. Some of them, though, are significantly askew. For the most part, the cores aren’t centered too bad. The rest are all good.Ĭore centering is a similar story. One or two of them were pretty out of whack, although not ridiculously so. For example, an 8B is softer than a 6B.įor more information on these and other details, see The Pencil: A History of Design and Circumstance, by Henry Petroski (Knopf, 1990).Speaking of casings, overall the wood barrels are pretty straight. So whereas an H pencil would be hard (and light), a B would be soft (and dark) HB is in the middle. According to a more common classification system, a No. 1 (which makes darker marks), but more than the harder No. 2 pencil leaves less graphite on the paper than the softer No. 2 pencil” (lowercase n) doesn’t even chart in an ngram (unless its absence stems from a limitation in Google’s data).Īs most editors who work on paper would know, the “2” refers to hardness. It’s maybe not surprising, then, that the form “no. 1.” That’s how “number one” in that sense is “often written” according to Merriam-Webster. But as with dress sizes (and page numbers), a numeral matches what’s usually on the item itself.Īs for the capital N in “No.,” there’s a close analogy in “No. 2” will be more familiar to readers.Ī third option-spelling out the whole thing (“number two”)-would be okay also (it’s the second most common usage). 2, under “noun + numeral or enumerator”)-we’d argue from the evidence above that “No. Book editors often default to spelling out abbreviations and numerals in running text, but even so, most of the spelled-out forms trail the abbreviations:Īnd though “number 2 pencil” would be okay with us-in line with “type 2 diabetes,” “size 10 dress,” and “type A executive” (see CMOS 7.89, sec. ![]() According to Google’s Ngram Viewer, those forms also happen to be at or near the top of the list of how such pencils have been referred to in books published since 1900. 2” (as on this page from Dixon Ticonderoga), though “#2” is also common. Pencil companies seem to prefer the form “No. This often means looking to Merriam-Webster, but since there’s no entry there, you’ll have to do some digging. Where CMOS fails to offer a specific ruling, follow common usage. 2 pencil,” which isn’t a proper name, but nearly so? If I write “Number 2,” it doesn’t seem to be “better.” Thoughts?Ī. ![]() |
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