title: what is the difference between named_scope and method?
body: <p>named_scope or scope how difference with class method.</p>
  
  <pre><code>named_scope :active, :conditions =&gt; {:status =&gt; 'Active'}
  
  def self.active
    self.find(:all, :conditions =&gt; {:status =&gt; 'Active'}
  end
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Whats the difference between the two?</p>