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5 Things You Need to Know Week of 4/3/17
April 4, 2017
Welcome back, Renegades. First, I'd like to welcome back our senior class. Hope you all had a great time in Disney! Second, I'd like to wish everyone good luck as we enter our second and final week of PARCC testing.
Now let's take a look at the 5 Things You Need to Know For This Week:
- The Shawnee Color Run for Cancer is this Saturday (April 8th) at 9:00 am. Thanks again to all those who signed up!
- Recently, students recieved a climate survey in their school email accounts. Students are highly encouraged to take just a few minutes to respond to this important survey before Spring Break (which starts April 14th after school). It doesn't take long, so please take a few mintues to submit a response.
- The Shawnee Jazz Festival is this Friday, April 7th, after school. It starts at 5:30 pm and will be held in the Auditorium.
- Important reminder for Seniors: if you plan on attending the Spring Registration trip to RCBC, you need to turn in your permission slip to the Counseling Center by this Friday, April 7th.
- PARCC testing ends this Friday (4/7). Here are a few quick remiinders for students:
1) No phones, electronics, or watches (smart or otherwise) are allowed in testing rooms.
2) Neither food nor drink is allowed in testing rooms.
3) Students should make sure to bring pencils, a calculator, headphones or earbuds, and a non-academic book to testing rooms.
That's everything for this week. While y0ur here, why not check out a few of our other articles? We recently added a review of the hit Disney live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, a preview of Shawnee's Spring Stage production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and an article about how students can help combat climate change from right here in Medford/Medford Lakes. Have a great week, Renegades!


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Memory Prices Stabilize for Mac Pro
For the Mac Pro, see Why I Always Have At Least 24GB memory. Any Mac Pro user with less than 24GB should see whether there is enough memory.
Especially if you're getting a 6-core Mac Pro, the 24GB kit is a no-brainer. OWC also has a 48GB kit and 96GB kit using 16GB memory modules.
Apple makes huge margins on their memory prices, for more on that topic, see my Jan 28 entry.
Click the graphs to see current memory prices.
Many users can still do just fine with 12GB. Note that the 6-core model needs the 1333 MHz kit, but it's only a few dollars more expensive than 1066 so just always get 1333 MHz memory for all models.
Yes, you can put 48GB into a 4/6-core Mac Pro as 3 X 16GB modules. The 8/12-core models can take 48GB as 6 X 8GB, at lower cost.

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Mark Sanchez QB –There was one thing that was apparent to me after watching the Jets vs. the Cowboys on Sunday night; New York is going to let Sanchez air it out. Sanchez threw the ball 44 times in week one and it won't surprise to me to see the Jets to rely heavier on the passing game than in years past. With Santonio Holmes here for 16 games, with the wide receiver upgrades of Plaxico Burress and Derrick Mason, Sanchez could be steallar. The Jaguars have a laughable secondary that allowed the second highest QB Rating at 98.5 from a season ago. Look for Sanchez to have his best statistical game of the season on Sunday as the Jets blowout Jacksonville.
Fred Jackson RB – After watching the Bills trounce the Chiefs, Jackson is officially the lead back in Buffalo. On 20 carries Jackson rushed for 112 yards, while being taken out in the 4th quarter because the Bills benched their starters. Jackson is arguably the most underrated player in the entire NFL, and this includes fantasy football fans because of his lack of touchdown production. Every week Jackson puts up eight points and while that doesn't seem like a lot, he's a safer bet then Joseph Addai and Cedric Benson who are touchdown dependant. The Raiders defense did a solid job against the Broncos run game but let's not forget they allowed 133.6YPG on the ground last year. Start the Coe College graduate with confidence as the Bills improve to 2-0 on Sunday.
Nate Burleson WR – Matthew Stafford is still healthy, therefore Burleson is a solid flex or third receiver play for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Burleson was solid in his season debut grabbing five balls for 60 yards as the Lions defeated the Buccaneers. With Calvin Johnson likely to see double teams, Burleson should see lots of single coverage vs. a depleted Kansas City secondary that lost Eric Berry for the year.
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Brandon Pettigrew TE – Sticking with the theme of Lions pass catchers, Pettigrew should have a field day vs. the Chiefs. Last week Scott Chandler scored two touchdowns after having one catch in his entire career before that matchup. The Bills do not use the tight end and last season the tight end position scored one touchdown total. While Pettigrew's final numbers in 2010 weren't groundbreaking he was the third highest targeted tight end last season. Pettigrew is a top 10 tight end for the season, and top six for this week.
New Orleans DEF /ST – Yes, in their last two games including the playoffs the Saints have given up 83 points. One of them was the biggest upset of all time and the other game was against the best offense in the NFL in the defending Super Bowl Champion Packers. The Saints are going to bring pressure all game to what might be the worst offensive line in the entire league. With the turnover friendly Jay Cutler under center this could be a big day for a Saints secondary that got burned a week ago. Look for the Saints in the dome to get back to their winning ways led by their defense.
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Jay Cutler QB – Liking the Saints defense means that I am not a fan of Cutler in this matchup. I don't trust Cutler's offensive, meaning Greg Williams will be bringing to tons of blitz packages to disrupt Cutlers timing in the pocket. New Orleans should have success getting to Cutler, but they should also do well in their matchups against Johnny Knox and Roy Williams. The Saints gave up 194YPG through the air which was the best in the NFC last season.
Shonn Greene RB – Until proven otherwise, I refuse to get on the bandwagon of Greene. Against an average Dallas run defense Greene put up 26 rushing yards on 10 carries as the Jets. After watching the Jaguars stop an elite running back in Chris Johnson, Greene owners should be concerned that the third year pro could repeat last year's performance. BTW, LaDainian Tomlinson is still on the team and while Greene should get the majority of carries, but Tomlinson will be the red zone back just like last season. Until proven otherwise, I will be lower than most on Greene who is nothing more than a flex play this weekend.
Julio Jones WR – The rookie had a solid debut at Soldier Field ripping off five catches for 71 yards on Sunday. The Bears secondary is a little different then the Eagles secondary that bring three pro bowlers to the table. Not only am I not a huge fan of Jones in this game, but I don't believe Roddy White is a top three receiver this week. The way to beat the Eagles is on the ground, so expect a heavy dose of Michael Turner on Sunday. Jones has a bright future, but Sunday evening you might want to go with Robert Meachem or Deion Branch in your flex spot.
Scott Chandler TE - Chandler was a hot pickup this week coming off a five catch 63 yard two touchdown game against Kansas City. As I previously mentioned the Chiefs are horrible against the tight end which opened up an opportunity for Chandler to succeed. While I am not low on Chandler, in the Bills passing game he's the fifth option. The Bills having a solid number one in Steve Johnson and big target in David Nelson who will emerge as Buffalos number two as the season goes along. It's not that Chandler won't be good, but it's hard to trust an unproven commodity this early.
New England DEF/ST – No one will question the Patriots offense, but I can't get behind a defense that just gave up over 400 passing yards to Chad Henne. Its possible Henne has improved, but the Dolphins offense isn't good as they lack talent outside of Brandon Marshall. Now Philip Rivers, an MVP candidate comes into Foxboro with Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates and people are telling me that I should have confidence in the New England defense. In what should be a high scoring affair, bench both of these defenses for Sunday's most entertaining game.


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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
From the blogs
A question for everyone watching the World Series: Where would major league baseball be without Latin American immigration, and would we care to watch it? Via Benders.
Mama said the pistol was the devil's right hand. CrimProf Blog quotes a Harvard law prof announcing that more than 30,000 people die each year from gunshots in murders, suicides, and accidents. I understand more than 40,000 per year die in car accidents. Don't you think we should ban automobiles, too?
Evaluating punishment. Doc Berman brings news of an interesting looking conference on "Punishment: The US Record" at the New School, and free online event on the topic of re-examining drug courts Nov. 13, sponsored by the Harvard Innovators Network and the National Institute of Justice.
Budgeting and corrections politics. Corrections Sentencing explains why criminal justice policy so frequently ignores budget realities.
Police lying to get consent to search amounts to coercion. This time.
What's so special about government's search needs for probationers and parolees? Doc Berman also pointed to this interesting looking article that goes on Grits' reading list; from the abstract: "The general requirement that government searches be supported by warrant and probable cause typically has not been applied in penal contexts such as prison, probation, and parole. To justify this broad search authority, the Supreme Court has created a patchwork of categorical rules and skewed balancing tests based on diminished expectations of privacy. This Note argues that the Court's current approach is unsound."
The Columbia House Problem: More good blogging from The Wretched of the Earth on how defendants get trapped in a vicious cycle after being charged with driving on a suspended license.
Just come back at the end of the day. Skelly describes jail in American Samoa. It sounds a lot like Mayberry.
Happy Birthday, Pete! Let me encourage Grits readers to go to Drug War Rant, tell Pete 'Feliz Cumpleaños', and maybe give him some love for his laptop fund.
3 comments:
- markm said...
I think there's one simple reason for the "open door policy" at the Samoan jail: where are they going to run off to?
announcing that more than 30,000 people die each year from gunshots in murders, suicides, and accidents.
I don't suppose there were figures about the influence of drugs and alcohol in all of this? I won't get into the fact that this is a false figure.
- 800 pound gorilla said...
About the ruse: it wouldn't work for me. I make a point to refuse all police requests - unless accompanied by warrants. They come to my school and lie to kids about drugs. They hold public meetings and lie to their parents about drugs. They do this to gain support for more taxes for their department. They don't accede to my requests for a debate on drug war issues - why should I accede to their requests to search my premises.


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An understanding of these concepts will equip you with vital tools for your own decision making
Economics, at its simplest, is a study of how and why choices are made. An understanding of economics provides you with vital tools for your own decision making. Here are five key concepts that form the basis of all economics.
1. Scarcity
Look around and you will realise that there is a gap between the resources available and the wants that need to be satisfied. This gap between limited or scarce resources and theoretically unlimited wants is called scarcity. This forces people to allocate resources in a manner that all basic needs are satisfied and as much of the wants are fulfilled as possible.
For example, when you enter a metro train on your way to office/ school, the number of seats available is limited. But the number of passengers who enter the metro are much higher. This raises the question of how to allocate these seats. One way is to let each passenger find a seat based on his abilities. The other is to reserve some seats for some passengers – like reserving some seats for senior citizens. Another solution could be to limit the demand by only allowing a limited number of people enter the metro.
2. Competition
Scarcity leads to competition. The Samuel Johnson Dictionary defined it as "the act of endeavouring to gain what another endeavours to gain at the same time". You would be familiar with this already – through childhood games, sporting events, trying to get a seat in the metro, finding a job are all competitions. All modern economies are built on the concept of competition, and the fact that different entities end up with different scare resources. One way of ensuring favourable outcomes for society as a whole in such a scenario is the market system.
3. Demand & supply
Given the scarcity of resources, no human being can be self-sufficient. So, they produce something and "supply" it to their fellow humans. In return, they take something from them to fulfil their own "demands". This, of course, is trade. In simple terms, supply is how much of something is available in the market and demand is how much of it the people want. One way these are related is through price.
Generally speaking, if the demand for something increases faster than the supply – the price will go up. This is because the supplier realizes that more money can be made from whatever he/she is supplying. Price acts as a mechanism for filtering out demand. Imagine going out to shop for mangoes, if the price were as high as ₹1000 per kg – you would most likely not demand those, and the demand will get limited to people who can afford such a price. On the other hand, if the price is lowered – more and more people would want to buy the mangoes resulting in a higher demand.
Related: How digital payment methods are changing the face of the Indian economy
4. Inflation
Inflation refers to the ongoing change in the general level of prices in an economy. For an economy which is in a growing phase – like India's economy – it is important to have a positive inflation. That is, over time the average price level of things must rise. Why is this so? Simple – this is the only scenario where investments will turn profits and you will want to make investments as the value of the money you hold goes down with time.
The problem with hyperinflation, i.e. inflation higher than 50% is that people cannot afford to buy anything and their basic needs may also go unfulfilled – think of Zimbabwe or Venezuela in recent years. On the other hand, negative inflation as experienced by Japan for an extended period halted the growth of the economy as there is no incentive to invest. Further, if you know that the price of things will fall further in the future – you will postpone all non-essential purchases resulting in a deadlock.
5. Trade deficit
Trade takes place not just between individuals within a nation – but also across borders. At its most basic, the two are no different – just a matching of demand and supply happening at a suitable price. But when a country spends more money on imports than it earns from its exports, it runs a trade deficit – also known as a current account deficit. The opposite happens when the exports outstrip the imports earning the country a trade surplus.
This is a natural outcome of trade and the underlying scarcity of resources. At no point in time can all countries have a trade surplus or vice-versa. Therefore, running a trade deficit is not bad in itself and should be evaluated in the light of other economic indicators of a nation. Read this beginner's guide to capital markets.


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Our enrichment programs and workshops are suited for students of all different learning abilities. Unlike traditional lecture style education methods, our instructors engage students through the use of stories, hands-on experiments and demonstrations. Our participants learn real life applications of mathematic principles, the laws of physics and both mechanical and software engineering. Our enrichment programs are so successful because we have disguised the education with entertainment.


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World Domination, Inc isn't only sending one band to the United States. Along with Full Garage's Tumbleweed Tour, …Whatever That Means will also be heading to the West Coast of the United States to play nine shows. It's unfortunate that the bands won't be playing on the same shows, but it gives you a chance to see really great punk rock from South Korea.
July 24 Fresno, CA – Chinatown Youth Center
July 26 Corvallis, OR – The Interzone Cafe
July 27 Seattle, WA – The Kraken Bar & Lounge
July 28 Tacoma, WA – Real Art
July 29 Portland, OR – Foggy Notion
July 30 Reno, NV PB&Js
July 31 Berkeley, CA – 924 Gilman Street
Aug 1 Los Angeles, CA – The Redwood Bar
…Whatever That Means are also releasing a split with Seattle's Burn Burn Burn before the tour and you'll be able to pick it up at a show. I had a chance to see …Whatever That Means live a couple years back and it was one of my favorite shows that year. You don't want to miss a show if you're nearby.
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Best levels 2018 – [Buyer's Guide]Last Updated December 1, 2023
Hi there, I'm Brayden Diaz. I spent 42 hours researching and testing 23 different types of levels and found that material, variety of sizes, and style were most important.
Eventually, I found something that would suit my needs but it occurred to me that I wasn't the only one who might be having the same problems I did. So, you will find reviews on some models of levels that impressed me (and a good many other people), and you will find a few informational pages as well.
Best levels of 2018
I have a variety of material used in the construction of levels including metal, plastic, and glass. The table below summarizes features, and below you'll find more detailed reviews of each good. Not all levels are created equal though. There's a product for every kind of user on the list of affordable options below.
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№1 – Goldblatt Lighted 9in. Aluminum Verti. Site Torpedo Level
Why did this levels win the first place?
I am very happy with the purchase. It is definitely worth its money. The product is top-notch! The rear part fits perfectly! It is mounted really tight and reliable. I don't know anything about other models from this brand, but I am fully satisfied with this product. The product is very strong. Its material is stable and doesn't crack.
№2 – Tacklife MT-L03 12-Inch Level Aluminum Alloy Magnetic Torpedo Level Plumb/Level/45-Degree Measuring Shock Resistant Spirit Level with Standard and Metric Rulers
Why did this levels come in second place?
Seems that the material is good. It has a very beautiful color but I don't really like the texture. This is a pretty decent product that perfectly fitted the interior of our office. I really liked it. It is amazing in every aspect. It did even exceed my expectations for a bit, considering the affordable price. I recommend you to consider buying this model, it definitely worth its money.
№3 – GemRed Digital Level Angle Slope
Why did this levels take third place?
It is inconvenient to use due to the size. I am going to get something different next time. I liked the design. We've been using it for 2 months and it still looks like brand new. The material is incredibly nice to the touch. It has a great color, which will suit any wallpapers. This price is appropriate since the product is very well built.
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Line Lasers
Line lasers project a straight line from one point to the other, over a distance of 6to 100 feet.
Depending on the model of the laser line level, it can project multiple lines, thereby enabling you to check for "straightness", as well as "squareness".
Line lasers are typically compact and can be mounted on ladders or even a regular camera tripod.
Horizontal VS Dual-Beam Lasers
Horizontal lasers emit only laser beam, and are useful for checking floor leveling. It has the capacity to highlight irregularities in the work surface, its applications are limited, but can also be cheaper compared to dual beam lasers.
Meanwhile, dual beam lasers emit two beams – one horizontal, and one vertical. Most dual beam laser levels have individual buttons for the two beams so they can be used separately, hence allowing greater flexibility.
This type of laser can be used simultaneously as plumb and level reference lines. It is best used for throwing lines onto floors and walls at 90 degrees, hence ensuring the squareness of a surface.
Some dual beam lasers project a cross line instead of individual horizontal and vertical lines. These types of dual beam lasers are perfect for installation of much bigger wall fixtures as well as partitions and drop ceilings.
Rotary lasers are also dual beam lasers in that one beam is a plumb up dot on the ceiling and the other is a horizontal line around the room.
This kind of laser level works best if you want to check the leveling of the walls and if you have to install a wainscoting or cabinetry that spans the entire room.
IP Rating
IP stands for "Ingress Protection" and refers to the quality of sealing of a product and its effectiveness at preventing the intrusion of foreign bodies (such as dirt and water) to the product core.
The first digit of the IP rating refers to the size of objects that can intrude the product, while the second digit refers to the capacity of the product to repel or protect against moisture.
Mounting options are important because there are certain applications when we want the laser level to be stable.
Most laser levels can be mounted on a standard tripod, while others require a special mounting device.
As I have pointed out earlier, the most important consideration for choosing the best laser level all depends on what you want to do with it.
In this way, the Dewalt laser in the line laser level reviews above do not compete with each other.
Each one can be used for certain applications, with each newer model capable of more applications as the older ones.
Dual beam lasers (cross line lasers): best used for layout and installation of electrical and plumbing systems, walls and doors, as well as the fitting of tiles onto walls. It is also useful for when you need to install a long row of wall fittings and cabinetry.
beam lasers or layout lasers: has all the benefits of horizontal and vertical lasers, plus the third plumb line checks for squareness of walls and floors. It is best for cabinetry and jobs that involve lots of 90 degrees and 4degrees measurements.
Rotary lasers/line lasers with laser detectors: these lasers work best for job sites located in well-lit areas, as well as those spanning more than 50 feet.
Garmin Vector pedal-based power meter
Note that Garmin suggests this power measurement is accurate for riders up to 240 lbs. Above that, we are not exactly sure what happens, but they suggest it might not work as well.
The unit uses a battery, that is good for up to 120 hours per the manufacturer. As for getting your readout of power, the most common method is probably going to be to add the Garmin software to your phone and logging it that way. For those who want an easy way to monitor power while on a ride, you may want to mount the head-unit on your bike.
Stages crank-arm meters.
Also at the simple entry level, but in a different concept, is the stages line of power meters. We love these. Like the Garmin, they rely on making just a slight adjustment on one side of your power system. Unlike the Garmin, the Stages model does it through a modified crank.
The crank that you put on your bike is a carbon fiber, high-end crank that has a weight and material on par with the good Shimano and Campy products that come stock on your bike. They make models for mountain and road bikes – we are obviously focused more on road bikes (and triathlon bikes) in this review.
The battery life is going to be significantly longer than the pedal model, at 200 hours or more. You can measure up to 2500 watts, which is more than enough for any cyclist on earth.
Here. If you are in the market for a new bike wheel, the right option might be to forego the add-on components all together and just get new wheels. The wheels from Powertap are made by makers like Shimano, and built with the lightweight quality that you would get in most other wheels you might use.
The difference with Powertaps wheels is – you guessed it – they have a real hub-based power meter built in. That means that the wheel will measure your power output with no additional parts needed. This can be a great option if you were considering upgrading wheels, because the cost of the Powertap wheels with the built-in meter hub is not that much more than getting a power meter itself, when you balance everything out.
Granted, this option is not as good for people who switch out their wheels often. We know people who have one set for training, one for racing, and still another for the indoor bike trainer. It is much more of a pain to put near tires on your rim than it is to just swap out rims with the tires already on it.
Powertap has been at this for a while, so they know what they are doing. While they originally cut their teeth with the new rear hubs – an add-on part which they still sell – we think that the pedal-or-crank based products above are easier to install. However, if you want to go with an entire wheel, then using a product like the Greally is a breeze.
Today, we find many people who feel the need for an SRM feel that the pedal-or-crank-based system would not be compatible with their components, so they decide to update the entire crankset. Still, we like that there is no doubting the accuracy – this is really about as dialed-in as you can get on your power. It has been truly time-tested, and if you look at what many of the pros are using, they are going with the full chainring-based SRM product.
We like that SRM offers a step-up version made by Campagnalo – providing for comparable quality to the stock gear on even the highest-end bikes. The drill is that you choose the chainring you want (which has the power meter built in) and then size it accordingly to the intended chainring for your particular bike. They make models for both road/tri bikes as well as mountain bikes.
Other Things to Consider in Your Power Meter
We've covered a lot of ground, but there are a few other things to keep in mind with your power meter. Some of these are summarizing key points we've already made, but they bear repeating.
Ease of installation. Be sure that the power meter you choose is one that you can install yourself and work with, or if you need it professional installed (like a hub or chainring-based system) have it installed professionally so your bike is safe to ride.
Battery life. Power meters today, with their Bluetooth technology, require some battery life. Most of these batteries will last you for an entire season or longer, but some will not. Be sure that the battery life meets your needs, and that replacing a battery is not terribly complicated.
Manual vs Auto
If you're planning on cutting the cable TV cord, or you have already, you might want to make sure the TV you get has a built-in over-the-air tuner. It will allow you to watch free local TV broadcasts, usually in higher quality than cable, satellite or streaming.
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All HDMI cables are the same. If you don't have a universal remote already, you should get one. Our list of best home video and best home audio gear has other good suggestions.
Because rear-projection TVs are no longer on sale as of 2012, and the last plasma TVs were manufactured in 201They'll be missed.
Flight time and range
Cheap drones tend to fly for about five- to minutes before they need recharging, and USB chargers tend to take 30- to 60 minutes to recharge the batteries. Try to get a drone with replaceable batteries and buy a couple of spares.
Although some manufacturers claim a range of over 100m for cheap drones, it's best to assume you'll never get more than about 50m. By law in the UK, you must keep drone in your line of sight at all times, anyway.
Small and light drones will be blown around in the wind, so warm, windless days are the best times to fly, although the smallest micro drones can be flown indoors.
For bigger drones, such as DJI's Phantoms, expect flight times around 20-2minutes and a range measured in miles, not metres. These use big batteries but are of course bigger and heavier than toy drones. Even the most expensive consumer drones (and we're talking £2,000) don't fly for longer than 30 minutes.
You will crash your drone and you will break things, usually propellers. Almost all drones come with a full set of spare rotors, but as two rotate anti-clockwise and the other pair clockwise, you've got only two spares for each pair of spindles.
Check first if spare parts are easy to obtain for a particular drone, and also their prices.
Not all drones come with cameras. You don't need a camera, since you should always have the drone in your line of sight while flying it. And even if a drone has a camera, it may not offer FPV (First Person View, a real-time video stream) which you need in order to fly it without line-of-sight.
At the cheaper end of the price scale you'll be lucky to get even 720p (1280×720) video, but if you want a drone for aerial video go for at least 1080p (1920×1080). Bear in mind that – as ever – you can't trust specs alone. Read our reviews to find out how good each drone's camera is.
However, you'll only get great quality footage if you buy a drone with a gimbal. This is a stabilised mount for the camera which keeps it steady when the drone tilts or moves around.
Gimbals don't come cheap, though. If you have a limited budget and have a GoPro (or other action camera) already, consider a drone with a GoPro or gimbal mount. Two-axis gimbals can be bought for around £60. The WLToys V30and Flying 3D Xare capable of carrying a GoPro-style camera.
DJI Spark
The Spark is even tinier than the Mavic Pro, so you can take it just about everywhere with you. And you can control it with just your hands, taking selfies and recording video without a controller.
It even has the Mavic Pro's obstacle avoidance and brilliant new Quick Shot modes which create handy processed clips you can share to Facebook.
DJI Phantom 4
The Phantom Advanced replaced the Phantom It's even more expensive but has the Pro model's 20Mp camera which can shoots 4K video at 60 frames per second and is very easy to control.
Batteries are very expensive and the intelligent modes, although catching up, don't quite match those you'll get with a 3DR Solo which, in our opinion, is still the better choice if you need to capture complex cinematic aerial shots.
The Solo, though, doesn't come with a camera and lacks obstacle avoidance, so the Phantom Advanced is a great choice if you can afford it.
GoPro Karma
The Karma is another folding drone, though it's much bigger than DJI's Mavic Pro. It isn't as smart, either, with no obstacle avoidance.
And because it uses a GoPro camera, it also means it should be upgradeable in the future.
ViFLY R220
The R220 is a ready-to-fly FPV racing drone that's well designed and well built. It's very fast and manoeuvrable, and comes with an on-board video transmitter: you need only add your own FPV goggles (with appropriate video receiver) to get a first person view while flying.
If you're not the type to want to build your own racing drone, it's remarkably good value and saves a lot of time and research.
Hubsan H501S X4
Hubsan's H501S comes with a built-in camera, and a remote control with a handy 3.7in screen. This means you can see a first person view as if you were on board – indeed, the remote also has an analogue video output for use with matching FPV goggles.
It also has GPS and lasts around 20 minutes from a single charge, although it does take hours to recharge, so buy a spare battery or two – they're cheap enough.
Hubsan XFPV
The XFPV isn't meant for recording amazing aerial video.
Instead it's intended as a starter drone with first-person view. There's a screen built into the controller and it's ready to fly.
If you invest in some extra batteries and time in learning to fly it properly (it's completely manual with no auto-hovering), the H107D can be a rewarding and fun drone. But, compared to the others here, it is much more of a toy.
Single Line Applications
A few laser levels are available with rechargeable OEM battery packs, typically nickel cadmium (NiCd) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH). While this might be your preference for other tools, keep in mind that these batteries are not interchangeable with your other tools, so your normal supply of backup power won't do you any good. If you do opt for a laser level with an OEM rechargeable battery, consider purchasing a second battery pack so that you don't run into down time if your only battery pack needs to recharge.
Fire Risk
Fire risk doesn't become a concern until you get into the high end of the power spectrum in Class 3, up around 500 mW. Lasers this powerful can potentially ignite a fire. If you're operating a Class laser, you simply need to exercise care to ensure that the laser is never pointed directly into a flammable or combustible material for any length of time. The same rules apply to any Class laser.
Wiring Factors
Many thermostats will require a different wiring pattern. While there are adaptation kits available, some homeowners do not want to deal with the hassle of adding or modifying wire setups. In the event of "smart" thermostats, you may even need to add a C-wire for the unit to function properly.
Adding a C-wire is easy, and there are many kits that can help you through the process.
Professional installers will be able to adjust your wiring as necessary, but many people choose to use the DIY option to wire their units. In either case, it's nice to know the extra labor that will need to go into the installation process before purchasing a thermostat.
A lot has changed in the last few years.
Nest is one of the pioneers in the field that allowed users to be able to program their thermostats like never before. While these programmable features are not a necessity, they are a convenience that is too good to pass up.
Set a temperature schedule for your thermostat.
In the case of the Nest Learning Thermostat, this model is able to be programmed on a daily schedule and will learn your heating and cooling habits as well. Users can even connect their thermostat to their home's Wi-Fi connection, and alter their thermostat remotely using an app.
Different programmable models offer different levels of programmability. Some allow you to change your settings on a 24-hour period, and some allow settings to be altered based on the day of the week and on the hour.
Remote Access
A new addition to every thermostat buying guide is the possibility of remote access. When a thermostat is able to be connected to the Internet, you'll often be able to control the unit remotely. This means that you'll be able use an app or web interface to change the way your thermostat behaves.
If the temperature is dropping while you're at work, you can change your thermostat's temperature to make it warmer in your home.
Energy Efficiency
Rising energy costs have caused homeowners to try and be as energy efficient as possible. Older thermostats often malfunction, keeping an HVAC system working at a higher output level and causing your energy bills to skyrocket as a result.
Skis are made just for the ladies. Even the most aggressive women skiers should be on womens skis. They cater to the anatomical shape, weight, and stance that women have. For a detailed buying guide on womens skis please see the buying guide here.
Kids skis are designed to be soft and forgiving to help the young ones grow, improve and love the sport. Most kid's system skis are perfect for all levels of junior skiers with the exception of the most daring and most aggressive junior rippers who typically ski on wider or freestyle-oriented skis. Kids system skis never need to be re-drilled, only re-adjusted by a certified technician when boots get changed for growing feet. There is no difference in the construction between boys and girls skis.
Womens Beginner Ski Package Skis are made just for the ladies. Even the most aggressive women skiers should be on womens skis. They cater to the anatomical shape, weight and stance that women have. For a detailed buying guide on womens skis please see the buying guide.
Boys System Ski Packages This package includes skis with intergrated bindings and boots for boys. It also contains optional items you can purchase at an additional discount. skiers are first timers or someone very new to the sport that is still learning basic control.
Intermediate skier is someone that has control over their skis, still skis cautious on more challenging terrain and is comfortable at moderate speeds. Athletic or heavier beginners will benefit from skis designed for intermediate skiers.
Advanced Intermediates are more experienced skiers that have good basic technique, will start to explore off trail skiing, make more aggressive carves on groomers and are comfortable skiing at moderate speeds on advanced trails in optimal snow conditions.
Advanced skiers are capable of maintaining solid technique on advanced terrain in most snow conditions and ski in control at higher speeds. However, they may not always ski aggressively.
Frontside Skis have narrower waists that are designed to make skidded or carved turns on the trails and groomers only. They come in a wide range of skill sets from beginner to expert.
All Mountain Skis are designed to do everything on the slopes with the ability to take on just about any condition that the mountain will throw at them. All Mountain skis are popular because they perform equally well in most conditions. With waist widths that range from 85-95mm, they spend most of their time on the trail, but can head just about anywhere on the mountain.
All Mountain Wide Skis are your go everywhere, do anything ski. They can carve, turn, seek out powder and plow through crud and bumps. These types of skis have waist widths that range from 95mm-105mm underfoot and can and will do just about anything.
Freestyle Skis are for high flying skiers that enjoy spending as much time in the air or on park features as they do on the snow. Most have twin tips that can ski forwards and backwards.
Race Skis are designed to be going as fast as you can at all times from the start house to the finish line.
Alpine Touring Skis can have a range of waist widths but are designed with equal abilities for going up by either hiking or skinning and skiing down through fresh snow. They usually are extremely lightweight.
Skis with Bindings are called system skis. System skis have a plate that the binding is affixed to that improves the flex of the ski by eliminating dead spots underneath the mounting platform. System skis are typically groomer and on trial skis due to their more narrow waists.
Skis without Bindings are called flat skis. Flat skis are typically all mountain, all mountain wide, freestyle or powder skis. Wider bindings improve the torsional strength of the ski. Bindings now have a wider mounting platform that decreases the amount of leverage it takes to tip the ski on edge.
Waist Width
A ski's waist width directly correlates to the condition that you will mostly be skiing in. Skis with skinnier waists are quicker edge to edge, better for on trail carving and easier to maneuver for a new or beginner skier. The wider the ski is underfoot, the more float you get in the powder and the more stability you get in the crud and broken snow. The more time you spend off-trail, the wider your skis should be.
Skis under
85mm are best suited for skiers that will be spending just about all of their time on the groomed trails. This waist width can range from beginner all the way up to expert and everything in-between. High-powered carving skis for experts usually have a waist width around 80-85mm which makes the ski very agile, yet wide enough to go through the crud that pops up on the groomers. Skis for beginners are in this waist width that will make them lighter and easier to control while learning.
85-95mm are primarily used for on-trail skiing but have the ability to spend some time off the groomers in the right snow conditions. They have maneuverability on and off the trail and versatility so you can spend time in the powder.
96-110mm are the ideal all mountain waist width for skiers seeking true versatility. They make medium to long radius turns on the groomers with ease and have the ability to float in all but the absolute deepest of powder (and we hope you get those days).
111+mm waist widths are best for spending as much of your time as possible in the ungroomed terrain. Ultra wide waist widths provide you with the most floatation in the deep powder and the most stability when things get cruddy or bumpy. They are not the most agile ski for making short quick turns on the groomers but are easily manageable for making your way back to the lifts for another lap.
Rocker is the slightly bent up or reverse camber shape that lifts off of the ground when the ski is laying flat on the ground.
Rocker makes the ski more maneuverable by engaging the tip of the ski into a turn quicker and easier. It also helps you float to the top of the ski just like a water ski does. Snow is a three dimensional medium, just like water. Having your skis on top of the snow makes it much easier for you to keep up speed, suffer less fatigue, turn and enjoy the powder.
Rocker also absorbs negative vibrations that can be caused by bumps or crud. Think of a traditionally cambered ski as a loaded spring – when you hit the variations in the snow, the cambered tip will send those vibrations through the ski, back through the binding, past the boots and to your body. A rockered ski will absorb those vibrations rather than sending them to your body.
Rocker is here to stay. Just a few years ago ski designers that were late to the table were saying that "rocker is just a fad". Now some form of rocker exists in almost every type of ski, no matter what the intended use is.
It is recommend when sizing your ski that you increase 5-7cm for a ski that has tip rocker/camber and up to 10cm for skis that have rocker/camber/rocker or fully rockered skis.
Rocker gives you more maneuverability and the extra length improves your stability.
Cambered skis have the most traditional shape with the center of the ski raised when the ski is laying flat on the ground un-weighted. They provide the most edge hold, stability and rebound for on-trail skiing.
Tip Rocker/Camber skis have rockered tip with camber on the rest of the ski. Rocker initiates a turn quickly while the camber provides stability. Most all mountain skis have this type of rocker profile.
Rocker/Camber/Rocker skis have rocker in the tips and tails. Rockered tips initiate turns quicker and float better in soft snow. Camber underfoot provides stability and edge grip. Rocker in the tail releases the ski from turns easier for developing skiers and provides better maneuverability off the trail. This combination is the most versatile for on and off trail skiing.
Full Rocker skis have a U shape to them with the base of the ski flat on the ground while the tips and tails rise up, usually pretty dramatically. Fully rockered skis are most used in the deep powder for the best floatation and have a surfy, playful feel. An increasing number of all mountain skis are starting to use this shape for versatility.
Tail Profile
The tail profile can have a large impact as to how that ski reacts; mostly it changes how the ski exits a turn.
Twin Tip tail shapes are where the tail of the ski is turned up as much as the shovel is. A twin tip allows you to ski and land backwards. There are many all mountain options that are twins so they are not only reserved for freestyle skis. A twin tip will help your ski exit a turn very quickly especially when you are in bumps or moguls.
Flared tail shapes are moderately turned up and tapered slightly. This is the most common and most versatile tail shape that still has grip at the end of your turn for strong carves and will release the ski with little effort.
Flat tail skis are most common in aggressive carving skis or race skis. Flat tails give you grip and power until you decide to exit the turn; they then require a little extra effort to exit. Flat tail skis perform best at high speeds.
Turn Radius is measured in meters and refers to the size of an arc that a ski will make when it is tipped on edge. Skis with a shorter turn radius have a smaller number, skis with higher numbers will make longer turns. The greater the difference of the tip and tail measurements compared to the waist of the ski, the tighter the radius will be. It is much easier to make a ski with a shorter radius make longer turns than it is to have a ski with a long radius make short turns. • Skis with a radius less than 1meters will be very short turning skis.
Skis that are greater than 2meters are long turning skis.
The flex of your ski is best determined by your weight, how aggressive you ski and in what conditions you ski. If you are more aggressive, or heavier, you should be on a stiffer ski because you are putting more pressure on your skis. If your ski is too soft for you, you will notice a lack of responsiveness.
Very Soft skis are best for true beginner skier or children. They are forgiving and easy to learn on.
Soft skis work best for beginners and mellow intermediates that want a ski that is very easy to control at slow to medium speeds and that will require less energy or technique to make the ski react when and how it should.
Medium flex skis work best for skiers that will be skiing at a variety of speeds, offer some stability at speed and will be easy to control at slower speeds. Most powder skis are medium flex. Powder skis that are excessively stiff will torpedo down underneath the snow instead of planing up on top of it.
The iPhone Upgrade Programme
Apple offers a scheme called the iPhone Upgrade Programme, where you make an upfront payment of £6followed by regular monthly payments of between £3and £6You can then upgrade to the new iPhone each time one is announced, staying on the same or a very similar plan.
You should be cautious about the value this offers (as the phone is not yours to sell at the end of your contract so you're effectively renting it), but in some circumstances it may be the right approach for you.
It's also important to note that this is for a SIM-free iPhone. You will then need to get a SIM-only contract for your data, minutes and texts.
You do get AppleCare+ included in the Upgrade Programme, though, which is a two year insurance for your iPhone that will cover you for two incidents of accidental damage. You'll still have to pay an excess fee should you need to use it, but it'll be much cheaper than having to cough up the full price of a repair.
You can find out more about the iPhone Upgrade Programme on Apple's website here.
Second-hand iPhones
You'll have noticed that buying an iPhone doesn't come cheap. However, if you're strapped for cash you don't have to dismiss the idea of buying an iPhone completely. You may be able to get a good deal on one of the older handsets is someone is looking to sell their current iPhone. iPhones reaching back to the iPhone 5s will be able to run iOS 11, although some features such as AR won't work properly on older models that don't have powerful enough processors.
Now that we've given you an overview of what's available and how you can get your hands on them, we can dig deeper into each of the iPhones you can buy. Again, we'll start with the newest and most expensive, and go right back to the older and cheaper models.
The iPhone SE is actually newer than the 6s and 6s Plus, after it launched in the Spring of 201It has a very different form factor to the other phones available, designed as an entry-level option for those who want a smaller screen.
It sports the same design as the discontinued iPhone 5s, with a rather low resolution of 640×1136, but thanks to the small display that equates to 326ppi.
Inside, though, the iPhone SE is much like an iPhone 6s in terms of specs, so you're still getting some power just in a smaller package.
Phew. That's a lot of choice. And if you're willing to go second-hand there are older models available too. However, if you already own one of the iPhones listed below and are considering upgrading, we'd say now is the time to do so. Your iPhone is now more than three years old, so even Apple's cheapest current iPhone is going to be an improvement.
Tips for choosing your 3D printer
Before starting, it's important to know what features and properties are most important for your making needs. A schoolteacher wanting to introduce their classroom to the principles of STEM will probably prioritize safety, plug'n'play, and low-cost, whereas a mechanical engineer needing custom 3D printed prototypes will look for higher resolution, speed, and even multi-material capabilities.
3D Printer Technology: The majority of consumer 3D printers can be divided into two main categories: FDM (fused deposition modeling, also known as FFF) technology, and SLA (sterelithography). With FDM, plastic filament is heated and passed through an extruder, which deposits it layer by layer into a 3D shape that hardens as it cools. FDM technology is generally quite affordable, and allows for a range of materials (we'll talk more about that later).
SLA 3D printing involves focusing a light source (UV lamp or laser) into a vat of photopolymer resin. The light hardens the resin into precise, predetermined patterns, building up the 3D object. Though not as common as FDM (due mainly to its higher cost, maintenance and post-processing needs), SLA has the advantage of creating much more precise and professionally finished 3D printed objects, and is therefore becoming more sought after for prototyping and end-use needs. In our 2013D Printer Buyer's Guide, the SLA 3D printers are in a separate category at the end.
Build Volume: Most desktop 3D printers are quite limited in their size, but for household projects, this usually isn't a problem. Some models, such as the Rostock MAX, are prized for their larger build volume. Keep in mind, however, that it is also quite common to 3D print multiple small parts of a design and assemble or glue them together afterwards.
3D Printing Materials: FMD 3D printers most commonly use PLA or ABS filaments. PLA is biodegradable and generally quite affordable, but it can be brittle and break easily. On the flipside, ABS is more flexible, yet requires a heated bed to print. Other FDM-friendly materials include nylon, bronze and copper composites, wood-based filaments, and more, most of which are available in a wide variety of colors. Keep in mind that some 3D printer companies require users to buy their proprietary filaments, which can drive up costs.
For SLA resins, color choices are more limited, and they can be more expensive, but for some designers, the smoother, higher-resolution finish is worth it.
Speed and Resolution: Consumer 3D printers are notorious for being slow. The majority range from around 50-100mm/s, but as the technology advances, so too will the speed. At the same time, many 3D printers are capable of achieving quite high resolutions, from 200 down to as little as 20 (keep in mind that the lower the actual number, the higher and better the resolution will be). Some 3D printer models give users the option of increasing the speed by producing thicker layers, thereby reducing the resolution. The acceptable trade-off between speed and resolution will entirely depend on your needs as a maker, so keep that in mind when choosing your 3D printer.
Others: Multiple extruders, heated beds, closed frames, USB or WiFi, DIY Kits…There is so much more to take into consideration before you buy a 3D printer. Do you want to print in multiple colors or materials? Then you'll need a dual-extruder model. 3D printing with ABS or other specialty materials often requires a heated and/or enclosed print bed, both for consistency and safety. For classrooms or shared workspaces, WiFi connectivity can be considered a bonus, but USB remains the standard. And then there are the questions of software (open source or proprietary?), add-ons, and the option of buying a DIY Kit so you can build and customize the 3D printer yourself.
On the market there are many makers of spirit levels. At Hultafors we like to believe our spirit levels are hard to beat. But don't just take our word for it, go ahead and make your own comparison.
In our view, to get a good spirit level there are some important aspects you should consider.
The vials
Start with the vials and make sure you get block vials that are unbreakable. Luminescent reflector and magnifying lense are important features to provide high legibility in all light conditions.
You want to make sure the vials are unaffected by cold temperature or static electricity.
How to save up to 86%? Here is little trick.
You must visit the page of sales. Here is the link. If you don't care about which brand is better, then you can choose the levels by the price and buy from the one who will offer the greatest discount.
Final Word
First of all thanks for reading my article to the end! I hope you find my reviews listed here useful and that it allows you to make a proper comparison of what is best to fit your needs and budget. Don't be afraid to try more than one product if your first pick doesn't do the trick.
Most important, have fun and choose your levels wisely! Good luck!
So, TOP3 of levels
- №1 — Goldblatt Lighted 9in. Aluminum Verti. Site Torpedo Level
- №2 — Tacklife MT-L03 12-Inch Level Aluminum Alloy Magnetic Torpedo Level Plumb/Level/45-Degree Measuring Shock Resistant Spirit Level with Standard and Metric Rulers
- №3 — GemRed Digital Level Angle Slope
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It is a common problem on virtual machines to loose time synchronization with the hardware clock. This can lead to serious problems regarding services operations as well as log consolidation. VMware' s knowledge base has lot of information regarding the issue. We choose to implement NTP time synchronization on our Datacenter, thus the only option for our virtual machines is to configure NTP to work with VMware Virtual Machines. Below we are going to demonstrate the required configuration on a CentOS 5 server running on VMware VSphere 4.0 infrastructure.
First we configure the file /etc/ntp.conf with the following content:
tinker panic 0 restrict 127.0.0.1 restrict default kod nomodify notrap server swisstime.ethz.ch server ntp.grnet.gr driftfile /var/lib/ntp/drift
We also configure the file /etc/ntp/step-tickers .
swisstime.ethz.ch ntp.grnet.gr
The last, and probably most important step, is to configure the kernel in order to cooperate with VMware kernel and NTP server. BE VERY CAREFULL with the following procedure as you may turn your system unable to boot!!! So, edit the file /etc/grub.conf and on the appropriate line of your running kernel add the option "notsc divider=10". For example you'll end up with a line in your grub.conf similar to the following:
kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.18 ro root=/dev/hda2 notsc divider=10
Finally install the new grub config with the grub-install command:
[root@howto ~]# grub-install /dev/hda Installation finished. No error reported. This is the contents of the device map /boot/grub/device.map. Check if this is correct or not. If any of the lines is incorrect, fix it and re-run the script `grub-install'.# this device map was generated by anaconda (hd0) /dev/hda


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It feels selfish and worldly to find joy in or for ourselves. Yet, we long to be joyful. When properly placed after Jesus and others, finding joy for and within us is a privilege. We honor God, others and ourselves as we follow His plan for us. We find joy not only in Jesus and others but also ourselves when we honor the life He's given us.
But how? It all begins with knowing Jesus' saving grace. When we realize and appreciate the gift of Jesus and the salvation He's won for us, we choose to honor Him with how we live. We follow His ways and commands out of respect and thankfulness. It's not because we have to, but because we want to. The Psalmists said it well:
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. ~Psalm 16:11
I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart. ~Psalm 40:8
Following God's commands and will are by no means easy or carefree. Living our lives for Him is often a more difficult path. But we can still find joy as we follow. The Bible gives us great examples of how to do this:
As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. ~Psalm 119:143
Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. ~James 1:2
So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while. ~1 Peter 1:6
Pressure, stress, troubles, and trials do not conjure up joy for me. But we find joy in and as we follow, even through the valleys of life. We can live joyfully by following His will, knowing He's sharpening and molding us to His likeness as we endure every trial or difficult choice. We sustain with the strength He gives us because we believe God's way is higher, better and will lead us to who and where we're meant to be.
Even when we don't understand or feel joy, we know it's still there. How? Because Jesus is still there.
He always is with us and sent the Holy Spirit to abide in and continue guiding us. So we can find joy within and for ourselves, not only when life is sunny and good, but when (not if) the storms of life come. Jesus told us not every step of our paths would be full of joy, but He has overcome this world and He's with us each step of the journey.
Joy for and within ourselves comes as we:
- Find joy resting in His promise to always be with us.
- Find joy by tending to the gifts He's given us in soul, mind and body.
- Find joy by making wise choices with our time, diet, exercise, sleep and all the earthly things we control.
- Find joy in following the path He has for us, even if difficult or unknown.
- Find joy by putting Jesus and others first.
We honor His way above ours. We seek to do His will by serving Him, others and then ourselves.
This. This is how we find joy in and for ourselves. By honoring, trusting, and following Jesus above all with our lives.
You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him now, you trust him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. ~1 Peter 1:8
[tweetthis]By honoring, trusting & following #Jesus above all, we find our #joy #FindingJoy #FollowHisFootprints[/tweetthis]My prayer for all of us is the same as the apostle Paul's in his letter to the Colossians:
We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better. We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. ~Colossians 1:9-14
Let's be filled with joy as we live for Jesus, serve and enjoy others and honor the life He's given us. There's no better way to find joy.
Linking with Crystal S. at #HeartEncouragement and Crystal T. at #FreshMarketFriday


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How hadith narrations are confirmed
How hadith narrations are confirmed
In the early years after the Prophet's death the companions used to write down hadiths without paying much attention to their isnads, or chains of transmission. But when Islam began to spread into new lands and the number of Muslims grew rapidly, certain intellectual currents began to stir. These in turn gave rise to sects and cults, such as the Qadariyah (who denied predestination and the Jabriyah who confirmed predestination wrongly, and numerous Sufi cults, not to mention new philosophical movements. With these developments, deviant groups began to spread, calling people to extremist beliefs of one form or another. Some, like the Shias, glorified individuals, while others, such as the Sufis, began to invent extreme forms of asceticism and
dependence upon beggary as they withdrew from the world, cutting all ties to their wives, children and parents.
Every sect began to fabricate hadiths to support its claims and many contradictory views and many innovations began to be expressed through fabricated hadiths. By that time, the companions and those who had come after them had begun to take an uncompromising stand in front of a babble of contradictory claims.
What we now know as the science of biography and biographical criticism appeared. This consisted in the detailed study of the circumstances and means by which a hadith had been transmitted, and included an assessment of the trustworthiness of those who related the account, their moral character, and their
commitment in following the Sunnah. It included considerations for the times in which they lived, the places where they lived, and information about the names of their fathers and their children, the names
of their teachers and their students.
They divided the hadith into three broad categories:
1. sahih (correct).
2. da'eef (incorrect or weak).
3. maudu (false or fabricated). The category of a hadith was determined by its isnad (chain of transmission) and by whether or not it met had the criteria for a particular group. Ibn Sirin said, "They (the companions and their followers, taabi'een(13)) used not to ask about the isnad (names of narrators), but when the trials (of setting false narrations) began, we then started saying, 'name to us your narrators. After this they were observing cautiously the status of every narrator, and then they take narrations from those who were known to be followers of the Sunnah, and leave (or reject) the narrations of those who were known as innovators in religion." Also Abdullah Ibn al-Mubarak said, "isnad (observing chain of narration) is part of religion. Without isnad, any one will say what he desires."(14).
Scholars say that the science of isnad is a special gift of Allah to the nation of Muhammad. It was given in order to protect the trustworthiness of accounts. The People of the Book have no connected chain of what they narrate about their prophets, so all their narrations in their books are disconnected. Likewise, the deviant innovators of this Ummah (nation).
This system of isnad is only for those to whom Allah has granted it, to the people of Islam and of the Sunnah, who use it to distinguish correct from incorrect narrations, to distinguish the straight from the
The people of innovation and the disbelievers only possess a mass of unchained stories that they depend upon and set as bases for matters of their religion, without knowing from where they came, and without knowing what is true from what is not; or what is beneficial from what is useless.(15)
We can realize the extent of their accuracy in following up the chain of narration and the investigation of the status of every narrator when we see them, for example, distinguishing between two kinds of liars among narrators.
They call the first liar as kaadhib, one who was known to be a liar, but was not caught fabricating lies against the Prophet. Therefore they define his narration as munkar (indefinite or indeterminate) narration. While they define the second liar as kadhaab, one who was caught with lies against the Prophet. And they define his narration as Maudu' apocryphal or spurious. This is the worst kind of narration and its use is extremely prohibited.
Many scholars have traced all of the fabricated hadiths we know of, and collected them into books, together with notes about them and warnings to people against them. This investigation and accuracy come as a fulfillment of what the Prophet said, "It is enough evil that one narrates anything he hears." (i.e without examining the truth of what he narrates )(16) Al-Shafi'i said that "The likeness of a person who seeks a hadith without isnad (examining its trustworthiness) is as the likeness of a wood gatherer who collects
wood by night, carrying home with it a snake while he does not perceive it."(17) Al-Shafi'I as well as other scholars demonstrated the methodology of their school of thought by saying, "The sahih (correct) hadith is our madhhab (i.e reliable source of knowledge that we ought to take before giving personal thoughts or verdicts)." (18)
"Do not imitate us blindly apart from the correct Hadith." But people abandoned this methodology of their scholars when the words and the opinion of men became to them madhhab, even if their opinions were contradictory to the correct sahih hadiths of the Prophet . After words, other people after them made it obligatory to follow blindly what their scholars had forbade them. Allah has preserved the Sunnah of His Prophet with this science of isnad. He used for it reviewers, memorizers, and guardians of the Prophet's Sunnah.
The world did not know anyone equal to them in their wideness of memory which resulted in some of them memorizing almost one million Hadith with their narrators and texts.
They have set scientific rules for assessing the reliability of a hadith which are more stringent and more detailed than have ever been known before. Therefore, this Nation should return to the way of our predecessors of verifying the narrations about the Prophet , and not narrating anything that it hears except after checking its chain of narration.
One should be careful, that he is conveying what the Prophet said, not a fabrication of the liars. The Prophet said, "Whoever quotes a hadith of mine which he knows is a lie, he is one of two liars." (19) And he said, "Whoever deliberately attributes a lie to me should prepare his place in hellfire."
Whoever says, "The Prophet said" should make sure that he said it, otherwise he will be conveying the falsehood of the liar, not the message of the Prophet , and then he is subjecting himself to a seat of fire in Hell. For one should convey the message of the Prophet not that of the liar.
Many have been indulgent about this matter, and we find many authors of Islamic books do not indicate the degree of reliability of the hadiths that they cite in their books. They even use fabricated hadith which are untrue, and without saying anything more, refer to hadiths from primary sources such as Ahmad and Tirmithi that contain both correct and incorrect narrations. But this referring is still not sufficient unless degree of hadith reliability is shown, such as to say, "Narrated by Ahmad and it is correct," or better yet to use only the reliable ones.
The reason why we find incorrect narrations being used is that some scholars allow incorrect narrations that contain the encouragement about virtue of an act. But it should be known that these scholars had set conditions for this case:
• That they not be extremely weak.
• That they be related to the act that was authentically legitimized.
• That one who uses them should mention clearly their weakness.
• That they be used only in the case of meritorious acts, such as urging people to righteousness.
• That one should never say, in this instance, "The Prophet said…"
Even then, many scholars, including Yahya b. Ma'in, Ibn al-Arabi, Bukhari, and Muslim insisted that a da'eef (weak) hadith must never be related. They said that leniency in the matter of hadiths that relate to meritorious refers to acts that had been authentically proved by either by the Qur'an or the sunnah. One should realize that Allah did not preserve the sunnah by using people who spent their lives in memorizing millions of narrations and distinguishing between the correct from the incorrect one, except to make it sufficient for our need of guidance. Therefore, what we have of the correct narrations should be enough for us, than using the incorrect ones.
(13) The generation who did not see the Prophet but saw his companions who taught them the religion.
(14) Muslim Volume 1 P. 15.
(15) Ibn Sirin, Majmu'a al-fatawa, 1/9.
(16) Muslim 1/10; Abu Daud, (4992).
(17) Faid al-qadir, 1/433.
(18) Meaning: the correct narration is the source of our school of thought, because the prophet's saying
is more important than our thoughts, for what he has given us is taken from Allah. While usually the word madhab means « a school of thought».
(19) That is to say, the person who relates a lie is the same as the person who makes it up.


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We kinda have a love-hate relationship with the wonderful webshop edited.de: Its beautiful aesthetic and well curated garments are the reason we just can eat dry bread for the rest of the month. But who cares? Our wardrobe definitely not. Franziska Nellessen is one of EDITED's essential key figures. She's the Hamburg based mastermind behind the shop's whole appearance. No wonder that we wanted to know what a business-power-woman like her is doing in her free time, what a day in her work life looks like and what must have pieces are indispensable for summer.
You're EDITED.de's Head of Content and Communication. What does that exactly mean? What are you doing?
I am taking care of various kinds of divisions such as PR, social media, marketing, graphic design, editorial shootings as well as the EDITED content in whole. More or less everything that we produce (#EDITEDpaper, packaging, advertising etc.) goes through me.
Does something like a "typical day" exist in your working life? How can we imagine it?
One of the things I love about my job is that no day is like the other. I get to work on lots of different projects and areas almost every day.
What's your favorite part about your job?
Working on different and new projects, co-operations, events and campaigns, meeting new people and travelling.
And what would you like to change?
I would like to change the perception that most people have on fashion as a career. My job is not all about shopping and trying on clothes. The business is very competitive and we work long hours.
What does a power woman like you do in her free time?
I wouldn`t consider myself a power woman, but I try to sustain a healthy life balance through sports like Yoga and Bodymethod. I love going for walks, meeting friends, going out and enjoying life.
Edited.de is a start up that's really new in the game. Nevertheless it's already very successful, how would you explain that?
First of all, EDITED is primarily an IT company and only secondly a fashion business. Regarding having started as a pure online player, our company structure is built differently from classic fashion businesses. Our team is very diverse and covers experts from different disciplines with a variety of skills. Right from the beginning we put a strong focus on our target group via PR, social media and marketing. We really try to stand out in terms of curated content, a pre-selected assortment and inspiring fashion editorials in order to give our customers the best fashion and shopping expierence – not overburdening them with information and products. Being able to offer our own brand #EDITEDthelabel made it a lot easier for us to show our customers, what we stand for: high-quality fashion at an affordable price-point.
What are your 3 must have pieces for summer?
I am totally into Espadrilles for summer. I love the black and white ones with golden studs from Rebecca Minkoff that we carry. Then of course I am into everything with fringes, e.g. our EDITED the label leather jacket "Franziska". My must have piece number three would have to be a nice pair of flared jeans, assembling the 70s trend at its best.
Working in fashion can be a hard thing. Which skills/features/qualities are indispensable for being successful?
I think like everywhere, it is not enough to be an expert in your own field. You have to understand the business as a whole including all processes, that make this business work. Social skills and the ability to adapt to frequently changing requirements for your work are vital.
Do you have a role model or someone who influences you a lot?
I would say my friends and family influence me a lot. A lof them work in the fashion industry so it's pretty common that we brainstorm often. Other than that, I always try to be the best version of me and use all experiences I made as an intern or assistant – good or bad – to be a better team leader.
What's your goal in life?
I don`t have one big goal in life like becoming the Bundeskanzlerin or anything. I do have a lot of smaller goals and I am trying to move forward and evolve step by step.
Do you want to stay in Hamburg or could you imagine moving to another city?
I love Hamburg, but I would definitely consider living in Berlin or New York again.
In which way do "business-Franziska" and "free-time-Franziska" differ?
That`s a hard one. My job accompanies me almost all of the time. Weather I visit an exhibition, go out with friends or browse through blogs and social media: I always have one eye on what could be interesting for EDITED.
Which song do you listen to, when you have to calm down?
Paradoxical "All day" by Kanye West totally relaxes me.
Which film do you watch, when you need a good feeling?
I think, I would prefer watching some episodes of Sex and the City. It is the best.
Which photographer inspires you the most?
We do work with a variety of fashion photographers. I personally love working with Ronald Dick. He`s fun and relaxed. I do find the work of Tim Walker inspiring, it is so artistic and beautifully composed.
Which book made you cry?
Shantaram and Die Leiden des jungen Werthers.
Which designer/brand fascinates you?
Right from the start I have been a big fan of Stella McCartney. Being a vegetarian, I really appreciate her take on fake fur and non-leather products. New in the game, but just beautiful and almost affordable is MSGM.
How could one imagine your dream Sunday?
A perfect Sunday would start with sleeping in, having a nice breakfast or brunch in one of my favorite cafés and after that relaxing on the couch while watching a football talk show with my boyfriend. In the afternoon I generally go for a walk or visit an exhibition then do a Yoga class in the evening.
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Terraforming Mars would be a big and complicated job, so maybe we should get a little practice here on Earth first.
Rewilding our planet — letting other life-forms take back some of the space humanity has gobbled up recently — could help us work out some of the ethical and procedural kinks involved in bending other worlds to our will, says conceptual artist Jonathon Keats.
"How do we terraform Mars? We can get ideas from re-terraforming Earth," he told Space.com.
Related: Alien Thinking: The Conceptual Space Art of Jonathon Keats
Keats, who often tackles space-related themes in his art, leads a new initiative called Pioneers of the Greater Holocene, which kicks off tonight (Sept. 5) with an opening at Modernism Gallery in San Francisco. (The event is free and open to the public. You can learn more at Modernism's website.)
The project's main focus is reducing our species' impact on Earth. Keats has a specific goal in mind: staving off the Anthropocene, a coming geological epoch defined by the many marks humanity has left on its home planet.
The International Union of Geological Sciences appears poised to declare the advent of the Anthropocene, with the epoch's start likely pegged as the early 1950s, when thermonuclear bomb tests began spreading radionuclides around the globe. But Keats isn't giving up just yet on the Holocene, which began 11,700 years ago with the end of the last ice age.
"I'm not trying to bring back the Holocene; I'm trying to stay in the Holocene, and I think we all should be doing that," Keats said.
"I take the Anthropocene concept as a challenge," he added. "We need to acknowledge that we have caused enormous damage, and it will be visible for a long time to come."
The Pioneers is a grassroots attempt to minimize this damage. The initiative plans to catalog places in the San Francisco Bay Area still in the Holocene's grip, from coastal redwood forests to cracks in city sidewalks where hardy weeds have taken root. Such inventory work could help geologists make a more informed epochal decision, Keats said.
The group is planning more active measures as well. In San Francisco, for example, the Pioneers will hand out packets containing the seeds of native grasses, along with nutrient mixes designed to spur the growth of lichens, which are symbiotic pairings of fungal and photosynthetic partners.
Volunteers will spread these little life-forms far and wide, helping nature take back some more pieces of the city. The work of the lichens will have particular symbolic meaning, Keats said, demonstrating the power of cooperation.
He hopes such activities will inspire similar efforts around the world. Indeed, the long-term plan is to foster the growth of a global network of people and other organisms, whose Holocene-reviving work will be documented by a new Institute for the Greater Holocene. This institute will open in the fall of 2020 at a major state university, whose identity will soon be revealed, Keats said.
The top layers of Earth's crust already harbor evidence of humanity's considerable impact, from those bomb-blasted radionuclides to high concentrations of industrial fertilizers, toxins and other pollutants. But we still have a chance to cap that anthropic layer — to keep it thin enough that our descendants, or any alien geologists who happen to visit our planet in the future, don't judge us too harshly, Keats said.
"The layer that we lay down is the ultimate picture of ourselves," he said. "We can make the Anthropocene not an epoch or even an age, but a monument to a near-death experience that we overcame."
And who knows? Maybe a Holocene revival would usher in a shift in thinking that informs our eventual settlement of Mars. Perhaps when we colonize the Red Planet, we will do so not just as a single species spreading its own seed but as emissaries of an entire ecosystem, ambassadors rather than conquerors.
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How to Style a Horizontal Navigation Menu with CSS
February 28, 2010
It's true: Your navigation items are really a LIST. Bread, Milk, Sugar, Coffee, Home, Contact Us, About, Cheese, Tomatoes, Sitemap. See, it's a LIST!! And it should be coded and styled like a list. It's easy.

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And it looks like THIS. Note how I've given the ul an id. I call it 'navigation', but you can call it 'hamster-parade' or whatever you chose. However, I've long since discovered that using practical and meaningful names for classes, IDs, file names, and images is VERY helpful. So let's stick with 'navigation'. The reason for this ID here is that it will allow me to apply a specific style to only the navigation list, while other lists within my site can be styled totally different.
But even so our navigation list is a list, most of the time, we don't want it to look like one. So first, let's get rid of the bullet:
ul#navigation { list-style: none; }
And to get our list items to line up horizontally, we add:
ul#navigation li { display: inline; white-space:nowrap; }
The 'display: inline;' line creates the horizontal line. 'white-space:no-wrap' prevents our list from wrapping and turning into a 2-line list, which could possible happen when the page is viewed at lower resolutions or the font is increased beyond a certain size in the browser view. And here you go: A Horizontal Navigation List without Bullets. At this point, it's kind of ugly, but how to dress it up will be a different post.


text: By: James Herrin (Posted on November 20, 2019) Artificial intelligence and machine learning are all the rage nowadays. They have entered nearly all facets of our lives and are there to stay. Education is no exception. While the implementation of AI is yet to be perfected, many leading technological nations such as China seek to increase its presence in their ...Read More »


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Simba's ready to evacuate in an emergency…is your pet?
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. An emergency can happen at any time, and in a worst-case scenario you may only have moments to evacuate – or be unable to return home at all. Do you have a plan and an emergency kit for your family, including your pets?
Here's what your pet emergency plan and kit should contain. Schedule a time in your calendar right now when you will gather these items and information – a few hours now could be lifesaving in the future!
Pet Emergency Kits:
Prepare an emergency kit for your pet. Be sure you have:
– Food, potable water, bowls, paper towel and a can opener
– Blanket and a small toy
– Sturdy leash/harness
– Cat litter/pan (if required) and plastic bags
– Carrier for transporting your pet
– Medications and medical records (including vaccinations) *we can email or print an updated vaccination certificate for your kit, just ask!
– Current photo of your pet (with their name, a brief description and your address/contact info on the back) in case your pet gets lost
– Information on feeding schedules, medical or behavioral problems in case you must board your pet
– Up-to-date ID tag with your phone number and the name/phone number of your veterinarian
– Copy of licence (if required)
– Muzzle (if required)
Keep this kit in the same spot as your family emergency survival kit for easy retrieval. Pets need supplies, too.
During an Emergency:
Animals get anxious during emergencies. If possible, keep your pet in a carrying cage with a familiar blanket, so your pet(s) feels as secure as possible. Do not leave your pet alone, with strangers or without a leash at any time. During an emergency, your pet may panic, behave in a distressed manner or even run away and end up lost. Or, because of the distressed state, your pet may bite someone. REMEMBER… during an emergency, you are still responsible for your pet.
Pets And Evacuations:
If safety permits, take your pet with you! Pets should not be left behind during an evacuation, as they may be injured, lost or even killed as a result of the emergency. Remember to take your pet emergency kit with you when you evacuate.
It is important to note that some evacuation centres may not accept pets, with the exception of service animals (e.g., guide-eye dogs). Please do research ahead of time to ensure that you are not separated from your animal:
– Contact hotels and motels outside your immediate area and check their policy on accepting pets during an emergency.
– Ask friends and relatives outside your immediate area if they could shelter your pets in an emergency.
– Prepare a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency (include a 24-hour phone number).
– Contact local animal shelters and ask if they provide shelter for pets in the event of an emergency. This should only be used as a last resort, as animal shelters have limited resources and will be very busy in an emergency.
– Record this information on a sheet and keep it in your pet emergency kit. Review it regularly to ensure the information is accurate.
You may not be at home when an evacuation order is issued. In advance of an emergency, ask a trusted neighbour to evacuate your pet if need be, and meet you in a prearranged location. This individual should have a key to your home, know where the pet emergency kit is located, be comfortable with your pet and, most importantly, know where your pet is likely to be.
Returning Home:
In the days following an evacuation, don't let your pet go outside unattended. Familiar scents and landmarks may have changed and your pet may get easily confused or lost. If there has been damage to your property, be aware that there could be sharp materials, electrical wires or other hazards in and around you home. Inspect your property carefully before allowing your pet to enter.
Remember, the behaviour of your pet may be different after an emergency. Monitor your pet and contact your veterinarian if you are concerned.
Thank you to the Ontario Government for this Pet Emergency Preparedness information. Find more emergency preparedness information for your family at www.ontario.ca/beprepared


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ROS Actions Overview
Client to Server Relationship
ROS Actions have a client-to-server communication relationship with a specified protocol. The actions use ROS topics to send goal messages from a client to the server. You can cancel goals using the action client. After receiving a goal, the server processes it and can give information back to the client. This information includes the status of the server, the state of the current goal, feedback on that goal during operation, and finally a result message when the goal is complete.
Use the
sendGoal function to send goals to the
server. Send the goal and wait for it to complete using
sendGoalAndWait. This function enables you to return the result message,
final state of the goal and status of the server. While the server is executing a goal,
the callback function,
FeedbackFcn, is called to provide data
relevant to that goal (see
SimpleActionClient). Cancel the current goal
cancelGoal or all goals on server using
Use the
function to send feedback messages to the client during goal execution. During goal
execution, the server calls the
ExecuteGoalFcn callback. You can use
isPreemeptRequested within the callback function to check whether the
client has cancelled the goal or sent a new goal to execute.
Performing Actions Workflow
In general, the following steps occur when creating and executing a ROS action on a ROS network.
To set up a ROS action server, use
rosactionserver. Check what actions are available on a ROS network by typing
listin the MATLAB® command window.
rosactionclientto create action clients and connect them to the server. Specify an action type currently available on the ROS network. Use
waitForServerto wait for the action client to connect to the server.
Send a goal using
sendGoal. Define a
goalMsgthat corresponds to the action type. When you create an action client using
rosactionclient, a blank
goalMsgis returned. You can modify this message with your desired parameters.
When a goal status becomes
'active', the goal begins execution and the
ActivationFcncallback function is called. For more information on modifying this callback function, see
While the goal status remains
'active', the server continues to execute the goal. The feedback callback function processes information about this goals execution periodically whenever a new feedback message is received. Use the
FeedbackFcnto access or process the message data sent from the ROS server.
When the goal is achieved, the server returns a result message and status. Use the
ResultFcncallback to access or process the result message and status.
Action Messages and Functions
ROS actions use ROS messages to send goals and receive feedback about their execution. In
MATLAB, you can use callback functions to access or process the feedback and
result information from these messages. After you create the
SimpleActionClient object, specify the callback functions by assigning
function handles to the properties on the object. You can create the object using
GoalMsg— The goal message contains information about the goal. To perform an action, you must send a goal message with updated goal information (see
sendGoal). The type of goal message depends on the type of ROS action.
ActivationFcn— Once a goal is received on the action server, its status goes to
'pending'until the server decides to execute it. The status is then
'active'. At this moment, MATLAB executes the callback function defined in the
ActivationFcnproperty of the
SimpleActionClientobject. There is no ROS message or data associated with this function. By default, this function simply displays
'Goal is active'on the MATLAB command line to notify you the goal is being executed.
The default function handle is:
@(~) disp('Goal is active')
FeedbackMsg— The feedback message contains information sent to the client by the server during goal execution. The type of feedback message depends on the action type. This feedback contains the current state and any other information related to the progress towards goal execution. Use
sendFeedbackfunction to send the feedback message from the server.
FeedbackFcn— The feedback function is used to process the information from the feedback message. The type of feedback message depends on the action type. The feedback function executes periodically during the goal operation whenever a new feedback message is received. By default, the function displays the details of the message using
rosShowDetails. You can do other processing on the feedback message in the feedback function.
The default function handle is:
@(~,msg) disp(['Feedback: ',rosShowDetails(msg)])
msgis the feedback message as an input argument to the function you define.
ResultMsg— The server sends the final result message to the client after goal execution as the output argument to
ResultFcn— The result function executes when the goal has been completed. Inputs to this function include both the result message and the status of execution. The type of result message depends on the action type. This message,
msg, and status,
s, are the same as the outputs you get when using
sendGoalAndWait. This function can also be used to trigger dependent processes after a goal is completed.
The default function handle is:
@(~,s,msg) disp(['Result with state ',char(s),': ',showdetails(msg)])
See Also
rosactionserver |
rosactionclient |