I prefer the italics for direct quotes of thought; although, generally, it seems more polished if the thought can be blended into the narrative. I prefer italics for inner thoughts, and I use double quotation marks for verbal conversation. In Fantasy/Science Fiction, Iâve used single quotation marks with italics for telepathic communication. If thereâs a better way of separating forms of communication, Iâm open to ideas. Iâve used italics to set off highly emotional internal dialogue. I reluctantly gave up that usage.
Thatâs the short answer; Iâll go into more detail in the paragraphs to follow. Competing Interests. The number and location of the 12 Federal Reserve District Banks was the subject of much debate, even before final passage of the Federal Reserve Act in 1913.
A: There are actually 12 different Federal Reserve Banks around the country, and they are owned by big private banks. But the banks donât necessarily run the show. Nationally, the Federal Reserve System is led by a Board of Governors whose seven members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.