This story is based upon a research article, On the Cause of the 1930s Dust Bowl, recently published by Siegfried D. Schubert, Max J. Suarez, Philip J. Pegion , Randal D. Koster, and Julio T. Bacmeister in the March 19, 2004 edition of SCIENCE Magazine.
short stack(Noun) A relatively small amount of chips relative to the stakes. short stack(Noun) An amount of chips which is far less than the average in the tournament. short stack(Noun) A player who is in possession of a short stack. short stack(Noun) Two pancakes one on top of the other, as opposed to a stack of three.
Shorthand is a method of speed-writing that substitutes a line or symbol for a certain sound or letter, much like hieroglyphs.Though its practical benefits are disappearing with modern technology, the ability to write shorthand has a variety of advantages. Since shorthand is about speed, make sure you are not pressing down too hard with your pen. 2  This will make your hand achey and tired more quickly, and slow down your writing. 3  If you are taking shorthand notes in class or in a courtroom, write key words in the left-hand margin of your page for easy reference.