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Some of the most exciting innovation that happens each year has been taking place in the cordless tools category. It seems we can hardly go a few months without a new class of tool showing up that's never been cordless before. Other times, an unusually effective cordless model gets introduced. Once in a while, a new cordless product even exceeds the performance of comparable corded tools. There's no doubt that the cordless revolution has been ignited thanks to lithium-ion battery technology, and it just keeps getting better. Here are your 2016 Pro Tool Innovation Cordless Tool Awards!
Winner – Lithium-ion Batteries
DeWalt DCB606 6.0 Ah FLEXVOLT Battery
What they said: What makes these two FLEXVOLT batteries extremely innovative are their patent-pending technology that is backwards compatible with most existing DEWALT 20V MAX* tools and chargers. The key to this technology is the ability of the FLEXVOLT batteries to switch between DEWALT tools of varying voltages (20V MAX*, 60V MAX* and 120V MAX*). The FLEXVOLT batteries automatically change voltage depending on whether they're being used in a 20V MAX* or 60V MAX* tool. Two FLEXVOLT batteries (of same amp hour) together power the new DEWALT 120V MAX* tools. This means that high power tool applications that previously could only be accomplished by corded tools, can now be performed with the DEWALT FLEXVOLT system of cordless tools. As a result of this advanced battery technology, jobsites can now fully transition from corded to the freedom of cordless.
What we say: In the weeks leading up to the 2016 DeWalt Experience, we heard rumors of what FlexVolt was going to be. What we didn't know at the time was that the battery technology would be wired for both parallel and series connections. We also couldn't have guessed that it would automatically detect which platform it needed to run on. Obviously, this is a massive achievement, and while the first tools are still being tested, the potential for construction job site applications seems nearly endless. Be on the lookout for more on this FLEXible battery platform.
Price: $149.00
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Winner – Battery Chargers
Milwaukee M18 & M12 Rapid Charge Station
What they said: With the rapid expansion of the M18 and M12 systems, there is a growing demand to not only charge both platforms, but do so faster and more productively. Whether the Rapid Charge Station is used by a single person or large crew, they can have confidence it will turn packs around at an accelerated pace-minimizing downtime and increasing productivity on the jobsite.
What we say: Milwaukee may very well be the leader for cordless tool users that take advantage of both the 18V and 12V platforms within one brand. Lots of Pros happen to use both 18V and 12V tools, so the ability to take advantage of a multi-port, multi-voltage fast charger is a huge advantage. With Rapid Charge technology, Milwaukee drops the charge time from roughly an hour on their XC battery to just 37 minutes. You also get simultaneous charging on three batteries at once (with three 18V and three 12V slots available). That's an advantage over the one-at-a-time performance of their M18 Six Pack Sequential Charger. To extend your functionality even further, Milwaukee also added a pass through power plug so you don't limit access to the outlet you plug into.
Price: $169.00
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Winner – Battery Powered Generators
DeWalt DCB1800 1800 Watt Portable Power Station
What they said: The new 1800 Watt Portable Power Station (DCB1800) from DEWALT allows for AC power in remote locations for convenient portable power. Able to run most corded tools, it provides 1800 Watts (15 amps) continuous power and 3600 Watts peak power. The DCB1800 runs on four DEWALT 20V MAX* batteries. Not only can the 1800 Watt Portable Power Station power a corded tool remotely, but it also becomes a multi-port parallel charger for up to four DEWALT 20V MAX* Batteries when plugged into a wall outlet via extension cord. Compact and lightweight, the 1800 Watt Portable Power Station weighs just 18lbs (without batteries) and is easily portable. Without the need for gas to run, there are no fumes or carbon monoxide emitted from the device. In addition, the 1800 Watt Portable Power Station can be used to provide temporary power in areas where noise is restricted such as a jobsite with strict regulations or even camping and tailgating. With an integrated temperature-controlled cooling fan and heavy-duty roll cage, the Portable Power Station is a durable and convenient power solution for a variety of uses.
What we say: Battery powered generators have been hanging around on the fringes with the prepper crowd for a while now. Only recently have they started getting some jobsite attention. Rather than going with the traditional idea of having one large battery which powers an inverter, DeWalt decided to use four. That means you can use the batteries you already own as a power source for corded tools in a pinch. With 1,800 continuous watts and 3,600 peak watts, you'll be able to run a nice variety of corded tools when you're away from a power source. Of course, you also get the benefits of no gas and oil to mix, virtually no noise, and no emissions to worry about. Compared to gas generators, a battery powered solution brings with it a lot of possibilities. DeWalt also wired the DCB1800 as a charger for when you do happen to be near power and want to top off your packs.
Price: $599
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Winner – Cordless Angle Grinders
Metabo WPB 36 LTX BL 230 36V 9″ Brushless Grinder with Brake and Paddle
What they said: The LiHD (Lithium High Density) revolution continues! With a new 36V platform and 6.2Ah runtime, the new 36V brushless grinder can drive a 9″ wheel the same way a corded tool would! The new LiHD battery pack delivers 2,400W of power, equivalent up to 21Amps of corded power. For the first time, a battery pack can drive a 9″ grinder with as much power (if not more!) as a corded tool. Made in Germany, this brushless tool features a safety brake, stopping any accessory in under 3 seconds, a paddle switch, and a rotatable body to always be in the most comfortable position.
What we say: There are tools that make you stop dead in your tracks and stare. Metabo has done that in a year where we've had a lot to stop and stare at. But they've taken it to another level completely. Pulling 21-amp corded power out of a battery is beyond game-changing, it's likely to create an entirely new class of cordless tools we've never seen before. The first example is Metabo's new cordless grinder. The WPB 36 LTX BL 230 is a 9-inch cordless grinder! With features we like, including a brake, paddle switch, and rotating body, Metabo has just told the rest of the industry to try again!
Price: $1,199.00
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Winner – 12V Drill/Drivers
FD07R1 12V CXT Li-Ion Brushless Driver-Drill
What they said: The Makita 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 3/8″ Driver-Drill Kit delivers power and speed in an ultra-compact size for efficient drilling, driving and fastening. With Makita 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries, users get superior balance and ergonomics over pod-style batteries. For added convenience the batteries include an on-board L.E.D. charge level indicator.
The FD07R1 weighs only 2.3 lbs. (with 2.0Ah battery), and delivers 280 in.lbs. of Max Torque. It's an ideal solution for users seeking a more compact driver-drill with less weight and for applications in tight spaces.
For longer run time, 12V max CXT cordless tools are also compatible with the 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah battery (BL1041B). 12V max CXT Lithium-Ion batteries are engineered with a Battery Protection Circuit that protects against overloading, over-discharging and over-heating. It's part of the expanding 12V max CXT series, combining performance with superior ergonomics in a compact size.
What we say: There are tools you like the moment you first pick them up, and the Makita FD07R1 brushless drill is definitely one of them. When Pro Tool Reviews put it up against the rest in their 12V drill shootout, it emerged as the best combination of power, efficiency, ergonomics, and compactness. If this is where the entire Makita 12V max CXT line is headed, they have a shot at dominating the 12-volt class!
Price: $159.99
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Winner – 18V Drill/Drivers
Metabo SB 18 LTX BL I 18V Brushless Hammer Drill/Driver (1300 in-lbs)
What they said: This new brushless hammer drill/driver features our new Made in Germany brushless motor, directly inspired by our industry leading brushless angle grinder. It has the most torque available today, featuring 1,300in.lbs of peak torque (531 in.lbs of soft torque).
Like its predecessor, the SB 18 LTX BL I features 11 electronic torque settings plus the "Impuls" mode, essential to take out stripped screws or to drill in sensitive material. It is fully compatible with all Metabo 18V Ultra-M batteries, including the latest LiHD (Lithium High-Density) batteries. This tool comes as a kit with 2x 5.2Ah batteries or as bare tool. It also exists as a simple Drill/Driver BS 18 LTX BL I.
What we say: Metabo has quietly been developing their cordless tools over the past year as other brands have loudly heralded their successes. With Metabo about to bust open the doors on what they've been working on, even manufacturers of high powered cordless tools are likely going to have to step back in awe. This time, Metabo has pushed past cordless drills with the highest torque to reach 1,300 inch pounds—a number previously only seen in impact drivers and wrenches. Metabo got there thanks to their LiHD battery technology and a new brushless motor they've been working on. Look out world, Metabo is about to break this wide open!
Price: $299.00
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Winner – Specialty Cordless Drill/Drivers
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drilling & Fastening with One-Key
What they said: This is an exciting time in power tool history. Our M18 FUEL drills and impacts are the most powerful on the market. Because these tools feature a combination of the smartest electronics available, brushless motors and advanced lithium-ion batteries, their power and versatility make them perfect for an incredibly wide variety of applications. With all this power at their fingertips, our users want to be able to harness the performance and customize it for their specific needs. With ONE-KEY we're giving our users the ability to take full advantage of the sophisticated electronics in our M18 FUEL tools so they can communicate with them in ways never before possible and tailor their tool to how they work.
What we say: A lot has been written and said about the Milwaukee One-Key system, and users are getting a handle on what's possible with a customizable system like this. By going beyond simple preset speed/torque modes, users can dial in the most efficient specs for each job they're doing while at the same time extending the life of their accessories. As the technology continues to develop, tool tracking and theft recovery is also becoming a much more real possibility as the smartest tools we've ever seen make their way onto jobsites.
Price: $329.00
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- Metabo GB 18 LTX BL Q I 18V Tapping Tool / Drill Driver
Winner – Cordless Drywall Screw Guns
Festool DWC 18-4500 Drywall Gun
What they said: Hanging drywall is serious work and requires a serious drywall gun. Introducing the most refined and capable drywall gun yet-the DWC 18. Equipped with magazine attachment for using commonly available collated screws, on-demand push and drive system (no need to hold the trigger), electronic cut-off, precision depth control, user-serviceable magazine, and EC TEC brushless motor, the DWC is built to make hard work less hard on you. Quiet, efficient, and accurate, for faster installs with less fatigue.
Accuracy: Sink screws consistently and precisely (to 1/256") with mechanical and electronic depth control with automatic cut-off to prevent overdriven fasteners saving material as well as time in re-work to achieve quality results.
Efficiency: With motor speed of 4,500 RPM, coupled with the auto-feed magazine using collated screws, makes fast work of hanging sheets while the impulse-drive functionality provides exceptional battery life.
What we say: Festool is continuing to expand beyond its woodworking heritage into more jobsite applications and bringing the ergonomics and quality they're known for with them. For a drywall screw gun to get our attention, it has to have more than just a magazine for collated screws. The Festool DWC 18 brings some impressive features to the table. Starting with the EC TEC brushless motor, it's incredibly efficient. Internal tests showed more than 5,000 screws driven on their compact battery. At the same time, the precision of the tool is a crazy-fine 1/256 of an inch. It also has an on-demand push and drive system that eliminates the need for you to hold down the trigger and keeps the motor from running the entire time you're using it.
Price: $495.00
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- Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drywall Screw Gun
Winner – Cordless Magnetic Drill Press
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1-1/2″ Magnetic Drill
What they said: For years, this market has been shifting to more compact magnetic drills, but no one has been able to deliver a solution for the user who has limited access to power, drills vertically or overhead, and regularly encounters thin metal. By utilizing Milwaukee's M18 FUEL technology, we are able to address these issues and deliver the performance and run-time that is expected by most corded magnetic drill users, while eliminating the cord and maximizing productivity.
With most magnetic drills, cutting accessories are held in place with two set screws that need to be tightened down with a wrench and often get lost or stripped out, leaving the tool unusable. Both drills are equipped with a ¾" Weldon quick-change chuck, making accessory changes fast and easy. They also come packaged with a ¾" Weldon to ½" Chuck adapter, and the ability to adjust the height of the motor head, tool-free. This provides users the ability to switch from annular cutters to twist bits, faster and easier.
What we say: The Milwaukee M18 Fuel Magnetic Drill Press is one of those tools that reminds me just how far lithium-ion technology has come along. The fact that you can drill forty 13/16 in. holes in steel on one battery charge (more with the 9.0 amp hour battery) is impressive enough to stand on its own. However, additional features make it even better—like a permanent magnetic base that doesn't lose holding power no matter the charge status. Or how about quick change Weldon chucks that make this the portable magnetic drill you want to have above and beyond the fact that it's cordless.
Price: $2,199.00
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Winner – 12V Impact Drivers
Ridgid R8224K 12V Palm Impact ScrewDriver Kit
What they said: RIDGID introduces the new 12-Volt Palm Impact Screwdriver. This tool is first to market with an all new Push-to-Drive feature. This feature allows for pressure sensitive variable speed control without the use of a trigger. Simply apply more pressure for high-speed applications and apply less pressure for slower applications. This tool is perfect for any contractor wanting to drive screws in places that your drill won't fit like hard to reach areas, tight spaces, awkward angles, and overhead work.
What we say: The Ridgid 12V Palm Impact Screwdriver is simply a ton of fun to use. While awkward looking at first, the pressure sensitive speed/torque control quickly becomes intuitive. It's really compact and takes on the rough profile of a right angle impact at just half the length. While it earns its living in hard to reach and awkward areas, you'll find yourself reaching for it on many light duty screwing applications—just because you can.
Price: $99.00
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Winner – 18V Impact Drivers
Ridgid R86036K STEALTH FORCE Brushless 18V 3-Speed Pulse Driver
What they said: RIDGID introduces the STEALTH FORCE Brushless 18-Volt 3-Speed Pulse Driver. With innovative STEALTH FORCE technology this tool uses a unique hydraulic oil pulse mechanism to make all jobs easier. The RIDGID Pulse Driver is up to 2X faster than standard impact drivers and HALF the noise. This tool is great for construction areas where noise levels are an issue and speed of completion is a must. Save time and save your ears. The Brushless motor technology gives you more power, more run-time, and a longer motor life compared to brushed motors. This tool is backed by the RIDGID Lifetime Service Agreement. FREE Batteries. FREE Parts. FREE Service. FOR LIFE upon registration within 90 days of purchase.
What we say: Ridgid wasn't only the first to bring an oil impulse driver to the market, they've also took the lead as the most capable. The Stealth Force Pulse Driver is crazy-quiet and fast, especially on screwdriving tasks. Where other pulse drivers are sticking with basic screwdriving, Ridgid is able to handle tough lag screws and other socket applications. When it comes to tough tasks, and it's time to put the compact tools away, the Ridgid Stealth Force is what you want in your hand.
Price: $199.00
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- Makita XDT12M 18V LXT Brushless Quick-Shift Mode 4-sp. Impact Driver
Winner – Portable Work Lights
DeWalt DCL070 20V MAX* Bluetooth LED Large Area Light
What they said: The inconvenience of poorly lit jobsites and the hassles of extra-long extension cords are in the past with the introduction of the 20V MAX* Bluetooth LED Large Area Light. Whether using it as a cordless light or charger, it helps to illuminate work areas with a maximum of 7,000 lumens. With AC/DC capability, the light runs off any DEWALT 20V MAX* or FLEXVOLT Battery and can also charge most DEWALT slide pack batteries when plugged into AC power. Batteries are protected during charging via a door lock option, providing security with versatility. The light features instant on/off with no warm-up, dimming as low as 500 lumens, right/left light head and is stackable with a wheel option for convenient storage. Users can connect multiple Large Area Lights for added illumination or to use the light to power a corded tool in a remote setting away from an outlet. The 20V MAX* Bluetooth LED Large Area Light (DCL070) works in conjunction with the expanded DEWALT Tool Connect System allowing it to be controlled from a user's Bluetooth enabled device.
What we say: This 7,000 lumens room-filling LED light runs on DeWalt 20V Max batteries or their new FlexVolt platform. It also charges those batteries when you plug it in. You can operate it from your phone. Seriously, what's not to like here? DeWalt's push into peripheral jobsite tools that both run on and charge batteries is something users have been asking for. Pass through outlets also allow the lights to be daisy chained in larger areas or allow corded power tools to be operated. In a surprise move—DeWalt even designed the housing so that the lights are stackable.
Price: $499.00
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- Ridgid R8694221B GEN5X 18V Hybrid Folding Panel Light
Winner – Cordless Planers
DeWalt DCP580B 20V MAX* Brushless Planer
What they said: The 20V MAX* Brushless Planer features a brushless motor for maximum efficiency and that helps to maintain speed under load. With a 3-1/4" width capacity with 3/32" adjustments, a rabbet capacity of 5/64", and up to 15,000 RPM, this tool offers premium performance for a variety of woodworking applications. Ergonomically designed, the 20V MAX* Brushless Planer has a comfortable grip and is well-balanced for horizontal and vertical planing. The planer weighs 6.7lbs and operates off of the DEWALT 20V MAX* battery system. Lightweight and cordless, the planer can be easily transported around the jobsite without the hassle of a cord. The 20V MAX* Brushless Planer is designed to withstand tough jobsite conditions and is built to withstand tough applications. The 20V MAX* Brushless Planer offers a twin blade drum, a carbide reversible blade. The tool also comes with an edge guide and features convenient onboard key and blade storage and one chamfer groove. Additionally, the planer features a dust port that is compatible with the DEWALT universal dust connection system (sold separately).
What we say: With all the power and innovation going on around cordless tools, the planer is one of those products that we're still scratching our heads as to why it's taken so long to get a couple on the scene. Not settling for a simple design, DeWalt packed their brushless motor inside to turn the twin drum with reversible carbide blade. While it's a niche tool, carpenters should be pretty excited to cut the cord and still keep the interior clean by attaching the integrated dust port to their collection system.
Price: $199.00
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Winner – Cordless Polishers
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 7″ Variable Speed Polisher
What they said: Polishers play a crucial role in the automotive detailing industry. Because cordless options today do not have the power to complete large polishing projects, users are hindered by tools with cords that they have to wrestle with. Frequently they'll need to throw these cords over their shoulders and adjust those cords to keep from dragging along the side of the car and creating more scratches. This constant distraction can be a huge productivity-killer. By incorporating our three exclusive innovations-the POWERSTATE brushless motor, REDLITHIUM battery pack, and REDLINK PLUS Intelligence-our new M18 FUEL 7" Variable Speed Polisher allows for maximum productivity and delivers game-changing performance that rivals similar corded polishers.
What we say: Polishers draw a lot of power and have been tough to bring in to the automotive world. A cordless polisher needs enough run-time to be practical for automotive professionals. The Milwaukee M18 Fuel polisher can polish or buff a full-size sedan using a 5.0 amp hour battery. Of course it only gets better with the new 9.0 amp hour pack. Milwaukee set out to tackle three major concerns with polishers: speed control, balance, and weight. They seem to have nailed it with a variable speed dial/trigger combination, excellent ergonomics, and dropping more than a pound of weight compared to some corded models.
Price: $449.00
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Winner – Jobsite Radios
Ridgid R84087 18V Jobsite Radio with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
What they said: RIDGID introduces the GEN5X 18V Jobsite Radio with Bluetooth Wireless Technology. This radio comes with great features to help you rock out on the jobsite. It's equipped with a weather resistant housing, USB Charging and Aux-in connection, and can be run off of a RIDGID 18V battery or AC power cord. The RIDGID Radio App is what separates this radio from the competition. The Radio App allows you to record preset voice alarms, use the radio as a PA system, keeps and changes preset stations, controls bass and treble settings, checks RIDGID battery life, allows easy tool registration, and more. Download the RIDGID Radio App in the app store to see for yourself.
What we say: Ridgid took their popular Jobsite Radio and changed up the look a little bit while adding several new features. You still have a protective roll cage with auxiliary and USB ports and dual mode power supply (AC or 18V battery). Now, however, they've added Bluetooth connectivity, which is almost a must-have feature these days. It's the Ridgid RadioApp that really has us excited, however. Beyond just control of the radio station and volume, you can dial in your bass and treble settings, change your presets, use it as a loudspeaker system, and even set voice alarms. The jobsite is getting smarter, and fortunately the jobsite radio is following suit!
Price: $129.00
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Winner – Cordless Routers
Ridgid R86044B/ GEN5X Brushless 18V Compact Router
What they said: RIDGID introduces the GEN5X Brushless 18V Compact Router. The Brushless motor provides more power, longer life, and more run-time than a brushed motor. Go completely cordless for all routing jobs with the RIDGID Brushless 18V Compact Router. Cut up to 400 ft of laminate on a single 5Ah battery charge (not included). The variable speed dial allows you to easily adjust the speed to the application, and the micro adjust dial allows you to adjust the depth to the specific application. This router also utilizes SoftStart Technology to ensure there are no gouges on the work surface upon start up. This tool is backed by the RIDGID Lifetime Service agreement. Register within 90 days of purchase and receive FREE Parts and FREE Service for life.
What we say: The cordless router is a category that hasn't really taken off with the mainstream Pro brands yet, and this isn't the first time Ridgid has emerged to lead the pack this year. They've set the initial bar and we'll have to wait and see if anyone gives chase. Built on the foundation of the popular Ridgid trim router, this cordless model has common features like a variable speed dial, micro depth-of-cut dial, and soft start motor. Ridgid also put their Gen5X brushless motor inside to power it—an absolute must if this class is going to get attention from Pros.
Price: $119.00
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Winner – Cordless Band Saws
Metabo MBS 18 LTX 2.5 18V 2.5″ Band-saw
What they said: The MBS 18 LTX 2.5 is Metabo's brand new 2.5″ cordless band saw. Safety is paramount at Metabo, therefore, It is the only band saw that features a brake, stopping the blade in under 1 second, and is delivered standard with blade protection guards. Its powerful motor allows the saw to go through all sorts of material with an excellent rate of cut. Naturally, the tool is compatible with all Metabo Ultra-M 18V batteries, including the latest LiHD (Lithium High Density).
What we say: Metabo's cordless line is filling out well thanks to tools like their new 18V band saw. The really big deal is the addition of a brake. It shouldn't be too much longer before the brake is standard for all Pro level cutting tools. It's great to see companies like Metabo leading the way in bringing it to market. Beyond that, features like an LED work light, hanging hook, and ergonomically designed handle put it in the same class as other Pro brands.
Price: $229.00
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Winner – Cordless Circular Saws
DeWalt DCS575 60V MAX* 7-1/4″ Circular Saw
What they said: Fully utilizing the benefits of the DEWALT FLEXVOLT battery is the 60V MAX* 7-1/4" Circular Saw (DCS575). The saw's 7-1/4" blade and brushless motor technology offers extreme power, runtime, and durability. With a 2-9/16" depth of cut capacity, it can make up to 339 cuts per charge in 2×4 SPF lumber on a single charge with one FLEXVOLT battery. It is ideal for use in a wide variety of professional applications and with common construction materials such as oriented strand board (OSB), plywood, hardwoods, and flooring. The DCS575 Circular Saw features an electronic brake that stops the blade after the trigger is released and a lower guard design which improves performance for bevel cuts and cutting shim. The DCS575 is designed with a bright LED light that helps provide line-of-cut visibility, a bevel scale with 57° capacity including stops at 45° and 22.5°, and a durable high grade aluminum base for smooth cuts.
What we say: The DeWalt FlexVolt Circular Saw is one of the tools where we wondered whether there is really a need to make it 60V. Full size cordless circular saws have been out for a while now and several models cut really well to be honest. It's not until you actually put this saw through a stressful cut that you realize how much you really baby a cordless saw compared to a corded model. That power gap is virtually erased with this FlexVolt model. DeWalt has definitely set the bar on power, and we can't help but think they've ushered in a new era for cordless power saws.
Price: $379.00
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Winner – Cordless Miter Saws
DeWalt DHS790 120V MAX* 12″ Sliding Compound Miter Saw
What they said: DEWALT's 120V MAX* 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw delivers the capacity, accuracy, portability, ease of use, and durability that professionals demand. Power and flexibility for cutting framing lumber, stair tread, hardwood and crown molding are achieved either corded for unlimited runtime or cordless for portability and convenience. Using two FLEXVOLT Batteries, the 120V Max* 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw is capable of delivering up to 289 cross cuts in 3-1/4" base molding without having to find an outlet or use extension cords. The saw has a maximum horizontal cross-cut capacity of 16", vertical cut capacity of 6-3/4", and nested crown cut capacity of 7-1/2", along with the integrated CUTLINE Blade Positioning System and stainless steel adjustable miter detent plate, the saw delivers the capacity and accuracy professionals demand. The aluminum base and trunnion provide rigidity and strength for the sliding function to maintain accuracy and performance cut after cut.
What we say: It wasn't long ago that thoughts of a legitimately Pro level cordless miter saw were nothing more than dreams. Then DeWalt came out with their 20V Max 7-1/4" miter saw, and other brands started showing up on the scene as well. With FlexVolt technology, DeWalt now has a full size, fully featured, and full power 120V miter saw that can be run completely cordless. Better yet, you also have the option of running it on AC power with the adapter included in the kit. Time to wake up—this is no longer a dream!
Price: $799.00
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- Milwaukee M18 FUEL 10" Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
- Ridgid R48607K 18V 7-1/4 in. Cordless Brushless Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
Winner – Cordless Reciprocating Saws
Milwaukee M18 FUEL SAWZALL with ONE-KEY
What they said: It's been nearly 65 years since Milwaukee first invented the recip saw, and since that time the SAWZALL continues to lead the industry in durability and performance. With the renowned reputation and history of the SAWZALL, coupled with Milwaukee's expertise and leadership in cordless technology, we're proud to deliver a new SAWZALL that gives users unbridled power and, through ONE-KEY, the ability to harness that performance for an even better experience. It's the SAWZALL like never seen before.
What we say: Milwaukee One-Key tools changed the game when they started rolling out thanks mainly to the tool customization that is now available. But is that really a big deal for a reciprocating saw? Don't you just want to cut as fast as you can? Not necessarily. There are some cutting tasks, particularly in thick metal or stainless, when slowing down actually speeds up the cut. It also extends the life of the blade. Among the many features that One-Key brings to the table, that customization along with pre-defined material/blade setups makes the One-Key Sawzall a giant leap forward for the class. Manufacturers often make the case that a new tool will "make" contractors money. Used properly, this one is almost guaranteed to.
Price: $449.00
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Winner – Cordless Table Saws
DeWalt DCS7485 60V MAX* 8-1/4″ Table Saw
What they said: DEWALT's 60V MAX* 8-1/4" Table Saw's brushless motor provides runtime, durability, and power and covers 95% of ripping applications on a variety of materials. Using one FLEXVOLT Battery, the Table Saw can rip up to 302 linear feet per charge of 3/4″ OSB material on a single charge. With a maximum rip capacity of 24" on the right side of the blade and a maximum rip capacity of 12" on the left side, the saw can easily handle full 4×8' sheets of material. The telescoping rack and pinion rip fence adjustment allows fast, smooth, and precise adjustments while maintaining front to rear parallelism of the fence to the blade.
The saw also incorporates feet for stability and a roll cage for durability and protection of the tool. At only 45 lbs. (without a battery) and with the blade guard assembly and all other components stored onboard, the Table Saw is easy to transport using the integrated side handle.
What we say: The cordless table saw is one of those mile marker tools that lets us know we've arrived at a new era in power tool history. DeWalt packed some of our favorite features like their rack and pinion fence extension system into the saw. Most tradesmen will be able to run a majority of jobsite cuts using its 8-1/4" blade. And of course, that's all on one FlexVolt battery. The only question left is when we'll see the first 10-inch model.
Price: $499.00
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Winner – Cordless Vacuums
Makita XCV05Z 18V X2 LXT (36V) Brushless 1/2 Gallon Backpack Dry Vacuum w/HEPA Filter
What they said: The Makita 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 1/2 Gallon HEPA Filter Backpack Dry Vacuum is a powerful and portable clean-up solution that eliminates extension cords that trail corded backpack vacuums. It's also a powerful and portable dust extraction solution for contractors that bridges the gap between low-capacity on-board dust extraction systems and larger capacity but less portable wheeled canister job site vacuums.
The XCV05Z is ideal for cleaning crews in janitorial/sanitation ("jan-san"), as well as for construction applications when used as part of a dust extraction system . The XCV05Z is powered by two 18V Lithium-Ion batteries for 36V power and performance but without leaving the 18V LXT battery platform. The efficient BL Brushless Motor generates 53 CFM of suction and 28.5" of static water lift for fast clean-ups and improved dust extraction, with no cord to pull along or get in the way.
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graph-body-print Function, Up: Readying a Graph [Contents][Index]
recursive-graph-body-print Function
graph-body-print function may also be written recursively.
The recursive solution is divided into two parts: an outside wrapper
that uses a
let expression to determine the values of several
variables that need only be found once, such as the maximum height of
the graph, and an inside function that is called recursively to print
the graph.
The wrapper is uncomplicated:
(defun recursive-graph-body-print (numbers-list) "Print a bar graph of the NUMBERS-LIST. The numbers-list consists of the Y-axis values." (let ((height (apply 'max numbers-list)) (symbol-width (length graph-blank)) from-position) (recursive-graph-body-print-internal numbers-list height symbol-width)))
The recursive function is a little more difficult. It has four parts:
the do-again-test, the printing code, the recursive call, and the
next-step-expression. The do-again-test is a
expression that determines whether the
numbers-list contains
any remaining elements; if it does, the function prints one column of
the graph using the printing code and calls itself again. The
function calls itself again according to the value produced by the
next-step-expression which causes the call to act on a shorter
version of the
(defun recursive-graph-body-print-internal (numbers-list height symbol-width) "Print a bar graph. Used within recursive-graph-body-print function."
(when numbers-list (setq from-position (point)) (insert-rectangle (column-of-graph height (car numbers-list)))
(goto-char from-position)
(forward-char symbol-width)
(sit-for 0) ; Draw graph column by column.
(cdr numbers-list) height symbol-width)))
After installation, this expression can be tested; here is a sample:
(recursive-graph-body-print '(3 2 5 6 7 5 3 4 6 4 3 2 1))
Here is what
recursive-graph-body-print produces:
* ** * **** * **** *** * ********* ************ *************
Either of these two functions,
graph-body-print or
recursive-graph-body-print, create the body of a graph.
Next: Need for Printed Axes, Previous: The
graph-body-print Function, Up: Readying a Graph [Contents][Index]

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Bill Bonney is a security evangelist, author and publisher, currently serving as the President of CISO DRG, Inc., a publisher of practical guides for information security executives, written by practitioners. Prior to CISO DRG, Bill was Vice President of Product Marketing and Chief Strategist at FHOOSH (now UBIQ), a maker of high-speed encryption software. Prior to FHOOSH, Bill was the Director of Information Security and Compliance at Intuit, and then Vice President of Product Marketing and a Principal Consulting Analyst at TechVision Research.
Bill holds multiple patents in data protection, access and classification, and is a member of the Board of Advisors for CyberTECH, a San Diego incubator, and on the board of directors for the San Diego CISO Roundtable, a professional group focused on building relationships and fostering collaboration in information security management. Bill is a highly regarded speaker and panelist addressing technology and security concerns. Bill co-authored the CISO Desk Reference Guide: A Practical Guide for CISOs – Volumes 1 and 2, which are considered among the leading books for CISOs and aspiring CISOs. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from Albany University.
Why I chose Cybersecurity as my field: I began my career in the "big iron" mainframe era, working for Sperry Univac and then a relational database company called Unify. After 15 years or so, I went into consulting and built a web design and development firm. While we were celebrating some milestones with a little vacation in Cabo San Lucas, the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred. I took this very personally because one of my last clients at Sperry was Cantor Fitzgerald, the bond trading firm that was decimated by the attack. I made a vow to friends and colleagues that when I reentered the corporate world, I would don the white hat. I had a feeling that the next theatre for mindless destruction would be the cyber realm.
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Volume 1 of the CISO Desk Reference Guide® provides a basis for any CISO — experienced, new to the role, or aspiring — to baseline their program and confidently assert strengths, weaknesses and next steps. In this book we pioneered the tri-perspective style to provide three distinct viewpoints on each topic.
CISO Desk Reference Guide Volume 2
Volume 2 of the CISO Desk Reference Guide® again uses the tri-perspective style to deliver a blueprint for CISOs to elevate their program and achieve excellence across all critical information security domains. It concludes with an exercise to assist the CISO in developing their own strategic information security plan.
Executive Primer
The CISO Desk Reference Guide: Executive Primer culls the executive and board relevant material from the two-volume set, and presents it in a concise form designed to educate the senior leadership team. The information is presented as a CISO's eye view so the board or company executive can better understand the unique challenges the CISO faces and how to best support them.
Develop Your Cybersecurity Career Path
The CISO Desk Reference Guide: Develop Your Cybersecurity Career Path will show you how to enter the cybersecurity field at any level. Whether you are looking for an entry level position or want to translate years of experience to an entry at the right level, this book will help you explore the options for a career in cyber, and help you chart a path right for you.
Cyber Crisis Response introduces the SONAR Method™
Cyber Crisis Response introduces the SONAR Method™, a proven, proprietary framework for responding to and managing a range of cyber incidents, from singular events to the most complex cyber breaches and crises. Crisis response is complex, using the SONAR Method™ will help any practitioner take control of the incident before it escalates out of control.
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In the CISO Desk Reference Guide: Case Studies, we will present a dozen or so high-profile breaches from the perspective of what controls and best practices could be deployed that would help prevent a similar breach from happening again. The objective is to learn from our adversaries and improve our collective defenses.
Security Compliance
Compliance does not equal security, but security compliance should never be dismissed as bureaucratic or waved away as a mere regulatory requirement. Much of what we think of as essential security hygiene is encapsulated by security frameworks relied upon to demonstrate compliance. The CISO Desk Reference Guide: Security Compliance shows how to both be compliant and use compliance to achieve a better security posture.
Bring Your Own Cyber
The third book in the CISO Desk Reference Guide® small business series is Bring Your Own Cyber. Best for very small businesses, this book teaches the basics, how to lock the doors and not be a cyber sap. No jargon, no formal program (except when legally required) and nothing to get in the way of doing business. What the owner needs to know, and how they get it done!
Turn Your Company Into an Incubator for Cyber Talent
We started planning our first true getaway vacation since the start of the pandemic, but this vacation would have a bit of a twist. It would be the first time leaving our rescue pup behind. We had adopted Henry just before California's first shutdown. We started thinking about which of our pet parent friends might be available to dog sit. It didn't even occur to us to ask our closest friend, since she wasn't a pet parent herself. This is often the case at our companies as well. We usually don't think to look close to home, because members of our workforce who are not already on the security...
Our Progress in Cybersecurity Culture Is Improving, Now What's Next?
Tricia Griffith, CEO of Progressive, the large insurance provider, said: "With the right people, culture, and values, you can accomplish great things." [1] Several excellent analogies can be used to describe the global challenge we face in cyberspace. We can describe it as modern piracy, given the history of piracy impacting so many people while it was rampant, its criminal nature, and its use in proxy wars between the great naval powers of the 17th and 18th centuries. It could be thought of as similar to infectious disease, given how often software viruses are proximate to fraud and...
How Digital Natives Are Shaping the Future of Data Privacy
With the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) going into effect on January 1, 2020, I think it's timely to look at how digital natives may change the way we view data privacy altogether. If you were a toddler when Voyager 1 and 2 buzzed Saturn in 1980 and 1981 respectively, you are a digital native, as is anyone who came along after you. Maybe you started high school when email and file-sharing started going mainstream, and by the time you graduated, The New York Times had a homepage, at least one of your parents was likely online, and we, consumers at large, were beginning to experience...
Data Classification is the Key to Data Protection, Part I
"No, no!" said the Queen. "Sentence first – verdict afterwards." "Stuff and nonsense!" said Alice loudly. "The idea of having the sentence first!"The value proposition for data is not in its protection (sentence), but in its use (verdict).In this series of articles, we're going to explore an alternate value proposition for data classification and the benefits of thinking of data classification primarily as an enabler for using data rather than protecting data. In this first article, we'll consider the fundamental reason that we want to classify data with this mindset. In the second article,...
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Gary Hayslip, my good friend and partner, and co-author of our book: "CISO Desk Reference Guide," just wrote what I think is a very courageous blog about a hurtful and confusing experience he had while exploring a job opportunity. It certainly struck a chord with me, so I thought I'd relate some of my thoughts as well. But first, I'd like to commend him on the vulnerability he showed in writing his article in the first person. When our leaders are willing to be vulnerable, we all grow. Thank you, Gary. Gary mentioned in his article, "Cyber Recruiting, the good, the bad and the not so...


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pivot point
Allow multiple timescale for day trading pivot point indicator: 1h, 2h, 3h, 4h for 5mn charts and probably: 15mn , 30mn and 45mn for 1mn or 2mn charts
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I see it's been under review for a while, how long until this gets added to the app
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Would like to have 30 minute pivots on 5 minute time frame for mobile.
Anonymous commented
Very useful for scalpers. Please add 15m, h1 and H4 pivots! Thanks :)
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And i forgot also the s3 s4 & r3 r4 levels please (android)
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Also please add a hidtotical option to see prior pivot levels
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pivot point 2h very usefull for scalping and day trading on a 5mn chart


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Today I want to talk about FOMO.
It's a word that I've heard for a long time, it stands for Fear Of Missing Out for those of you that haven't heard of FOMO. But it's been around for a few years now at least and FOMO is almost certainly killing your business. And this is why.
The reason FOMO has an impact on our business, is we never want to say no to any deal, we'll take any work as long as it's roughly within our sphere of activity, we'll do it.
Sometimes it's because we are under the impression that we've just got to take whatever revenue we can get. I think everyone in business has probably been there.
Also we always believe that helping someone in a very small way for no margin, even a huge time cost to us, could turn into something bigger. I get that and I understand sometimes you need to serve people strategically, even though you know it's not worth it at the time but you know it's going to turn into something later down the line.
That's how FOMO hurts the business because it means we end up doing work we don't want to do, for people we don't want to work for and for a margin that isn't good enough.
For people we don't want to work with,
doing work we don't want to do,
for a margin isn't good enough.
That's a triple whammy no for me.
It's not work I want to do. It's not a good enough margin to help me grow my business. And I really don't want to work with that specific client on this specific topic, it doesn't float my boat.
How do we flip FOMO?
Well for me it's all about the difference between supply and demand. Ultimately in any business you have something to give away to the market a supply of X, and over here you have a market that have a demand of Y. These fluctuate all the time of course, they go up and down and generally probably mirror to some degree because markets always adjust accordingly.
However most business operate in high supply and lower demand.
What that means is most of the time, for most businesses, we have more to sell than the market wants to buy. It's very difficult to get into and sustain a position where you don't have enough and the market wants more.
The reason for that is because we tend to go and find ways to fulfil that and try and bring that back up at least a parity or near parity. So that we're supplying the market exactly what they need.
However most companies operate in high supply low demand. As a result the pressure is all on us, the company.
The consumer knows it because they can hear it in our voice; we're keen to the deal, were keen to get this out the door, we keen to hit our targets. As a result we do less deals because we sometimes are more desperate, sometimes we challenge the wrong objection, we might think that people want to lower price but they haven't mentioned price.
From a marketing perspective we've got to be really really clever at resetting the balance here.
There's a way to do it, I call it flipping the FOMO.
What we need to do is we need to take the supply pressure and remove it, regardless of how much we've actually got to supply. And we need to increase the demand pressure regardless of how much they want to buy.
This is how I think we're doing it. Ultimately either we are going to our customers, or our customers are coming to us. Most of the time it's a bit of a mix, but in the lazy marketing academy and with our marketing mastermind clients we certainly advocate getting people moving towards your business, customers coming to you as much as possible. That's the kind of activity we want to encourage.
Whilst FOMO means we're nervous about missing out on any specific value or revenue, that leaves the FOMO on us.
To flip the FOMO and put the FOMO on the customer, we have to be super specific, as they say in America (it doesn't work here) but as they say in America;
"There's riches in niches."
We have to get super specific, really terrific at defining ourselves in as tight a circle as possible. By doing that we flip the FOMO on to the consumer, because now the consumer wants to know whether we will work with them.
"I know Al you're a marketing specialist and I know you do marketing, you help people and I know that you have a specialist in helping law firms and accounting firms and technology firms and publishers and people like that, but I don't run a business of any of those types, would you be able to work with me?"
Now I've had that happen to me quite a lot in my life, people asking whether I can help them, whether they're right for me, whether I have space in my program for them right now.
That's what FOMO flipped looks like.
Because the client wants to make sure they can qualify themselves in as fast as possible to work with me.
That's the same for anybody watching this, the real challenge isn't in how do you define your business, but how do you define your business in a way that means people will want to work with you so bad that they will now experience FOMO, fear of missing out, because they might not get to work with you.
That's a great place to be because it means now that the demand and supply has shifted and no matter how much supply you have, you're always trying to keep demand on top of it. You're always trying to make sure you can grow the business because the demand is always greater than the supply.
Ultimately that leaves the FOMO on them and they'll love you more because they'll realise they're part of your tribe. Even people who are not in your tribe will still identify with you, they'll understand you more, they'll know what you do and they may well need what you do and now that you've defined it, that may help them understand that. They might also know other people that you can help, that are in that tribe.
There's a no-brainer example that we had in one of our master classes, we had a lady who was a copywriter and she was worried about specialising. But the reality is she was just a copywriter the minute specialised, she became a copywriter with an expertise in.
It doesn't take anything away from your overall skill set, but by creating specialisms you've positioned yourself really uniquely, and you put the FOMO pressure back on to the customer. And that's where it needs to be.
So where's the FOMO pressure for you today?
Is that on you?
Is it all about supply?
Is it on demand?
Is it somewhere in the middle?
Or do you think you can flip the FOMO?
I'd love to hear how you think you can flip the FOMO and if you're not sure how you can flip the FOMO, get in touch, let's have a chat and see if I can solve that problem for you on a call.


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Birth control methods are grouped into two categories: barrier or hormonal methods.
Barrier birth control options prevent pregnancy by placing a barrier between egg and sperm. These include:
Any of these options can be made even more effective by incorporating spermicide. This chemical kills sperm cells before they come in contact with the egg.
While all barrier birth control options can prevent pregnancy, only the male condom and female condom also protect you against STDs.
Hormonal birth control prevents pregnancy by altering your hormonal balance to prevent ovulation or creating an environment that is inhospitable to fertilization.
Forms of hormonal birth control include:
There's a copper IUD that doesn't use hormones. A copper IUD works by making it difficult for a fertilized egg to stick to your uterus without difficulty. It's an effective birth control method that starts working immediately after insertion.
Unlike some barrier methods, hormonal birth control cannot protect against STDs, so it's important to use a barrier method in addition to your hormonal contraceptives in situations where you may contract STDs.
The rhythm method of birth control, also called fertility awareness, relies on carefully tracking your menstrual cycle to determine which days you're most fertile. The idea is that you should avoid having sex on those days if you want to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
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Many families chose to spend their long weekend with a picnic by the sea.
But for a handful of beachgoers, their picnic was interrupted on Saturday (Jan 28) when a body was fished out of the water at Changi Beach.
According to housewife Rohana MD, a man had spotted the body floating and he alerted another man who was fishing with a net.
The man with the net pulled the floating body to shore and a passer-by helped him drag the body to the beach.
"It looked like the dead man was missing his eyes," Madam Rohana told The Straits Times.
The police confirmed receiving a call from a member of the public at 6pm on Saturday, alerting them to the body found near Changi Beach Carpark 6.
Facebook user Indra Eth, who was also at the beach at the time, posted a picture of the body and recounted how he was approached by two men who had spotted the floating body.
As at 9.15pm, the body had yet to be removed by the authorities, said Madam Rohana. She added that the police had been talking to the people on the beach.


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WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden's Tuesday announcement of a redistribution of troops in Europe includes sending 800 infantry soldiers to the Baltic region and up to eight F – 35 fighter jets to several operating locations along NATO's eastern flank, a U.S. official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
In addition, the United States will send 32 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters to the Baltic region and to Poland from locations within Europe.
'These additional personnel are being repositioned to reassure our NATO allies, deter any potential aggression against NATO member states, and train with host – nation forces', the senior U.S. defense official said, adding that none of the new forces were coming from the United States.


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Fighting Foxitis
For decades a debilitating disease has been spreading across America. Risk factors include being over 65, Republican and white. Symptoms include unhinged muttering, delusional thinking and an irresistible urge to storm the Capitol. The disease is called "Foxitis" and a lawyer called Joseph Hurley, who is representing alleged US Capitol rioter Anthony Antonio, wants us to believe his client is suffering from it.
Antonio lost his job at the beginning of the pandemic and spent the next six months sitting at home watching Fox, Hurley told a DC court on Thursday. "He became hooked with what I call 'Foxitis' or 'Foxmania' and … started believing what was being fed to him." According to Hurley, Fox brainwashed Antonio into believing Trump wanted him to march on Washington as part of a patriotic movement." Now Antonio is facing five charges over his role in the January riot.
It seems unlikely that Hurley's inspired defense will get Antonio off the hook. Particularly as a number of alleged Capitol rioters have, in a similar move, already unsuccessfully tried to blame the former president for their actions: a tactic that has become known as the "Trump defense". (Gotta love rightwingers! While they love to talk about individual responsibility, they seem incapable of taking any themselves.) That said, while it may not end up getting a judge's seal of approval, "Foxitis" is no joke. Unlike affluenza, another disease-defense dreamed up by a lawyer, Foxitis is something we should all take very seriously indeed.
Fox may not be able to take over your brain and force you to do things in the same way that weird parasite that turns ants into suicidal zombies does, but it is hard to overstate the network's outsize influence. A number of studies suggest that Fox News's coverage of the pandemic, which was characterized by racism and misinformation, may have caused its viewers to take the coronavirus less seriously, for example, with consequences to public health. Now Tucker Carlson, who was one of the few Fox News hosts who actually took the pandemic seriously early on, is diversifying his usual racist rants with dangerous anti-vaxxer propaganda. Weirdly, he never seems to mention that his boss, Rupert Murdoch, was one of the first people in the world to get the vaccine. Murdoch got his jab in the UK in December 2020: the King of Misinformation got vaccinated three weeks before the Queen of England.
Fox isn't just a danger to public health, it's a danger to democracy. It spent months amplifying Donald Trump's lies about the integrity of the 2020 election; it may not have forced people to storm the Capitol, but it's hard to argue that it wasn't in some way responsible for inciting the riots. Antonio and his fellow alleged rioters shouldn't be the only ones on trial: Fox should be too. And, to some degree they are, the network has been sued for $1.6bn by the North American voting machine company Dominion, which has accused the network of defamation. Media Matters has also started a campaign, unfoxmycablebox.com, urging people to ask cable carriers to drop Fox News from their packages.
Ultimately, however, lawsuits and protests are not going to be enough to fully eradicate Foxitis. Particularly as the disease has multiple variants, including the particularly nasty Facebookitis. Misinformation will never go away. However, we can and must inoculate people against it. How? By heavily investing in education and media literacy. I've quoted Audrey Tang, Taiwan's digital minister before, but I don't think this point can be stressed enough: misinformation is a virus and the only way to get it under control is to build what Tang calls "nerd immunity".
Texas is trying to pass an extreme abortion ban
The state that supposedly loves small government is attempting to pass a draconian law banning abortions after just six weeks of pregnancy. To be clear: that's two weeks after a woman misses her period. What's more, Texas wants to allow private citizens to be able to sue doctors or anyone else who may have helped someone get an abortion after that time limit. So to recap: rightwingers think gun control is oppressive government overreach but extreme uterus control is totally fine.
New Ugandan sex crimes law may undermine LGBTQ+ rights
Uganda's sexual offences bill has been praised for outlawing sexual harassment but it also criminalises gay sex and sex work.
Apple's new AirTags could be used by stalkers
Apple recently came out with a small $30 tracker you can clip on to things like keys so you can locate them. Which is basically a dream product for a controlling partner. "I don't expect products to be perfect the moment they hit the market, but I don't think they would have made the choices that they did if [Apple] had consulted even a single expert in intimate partner abuse," one cybersecurity expert told the Washington Post. Tech companies seem to have a blind spot when it comes to women's safety.
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We interrupt this newsletter to bring you a shameless plea to pre-order my new book. It's called Strong Female Lead and it's about how we desperately need to reassess what effective leadership looks like.
Looking for other feminist books to read in the meantime?
I can recommend Women and Leadership: Real Lives, Real Lessons by Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Also: White Feminism by Koa Beck; See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill. The latter is also now a documentary series.
Malian woman gives birth to nine babies
The nonuplets are all doing well, thankfully. As for the mother? If I were her I'd be having a mini panic attack. I do hope she'll be getting a lot of help!
The week in panicarchy
As if a pandemic wasn't enough to deal with, an out-of-control Chinese rocket is due to crash back down to Earth this weekend. Nobody knows where it's going to land, but it'll probably be the ocean. Jonathan McDowell, astrophysicist at the Astrophysics Center at Harvard University, summed up the situation for the Guardian in layperson's terms: "It's potentially not good."


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So long, Esquire (sort of)
May 25, 2019
I have subscribed to Esquire for at least 30 years. I can't even remember when I first subscribed, but I have always enjoyed what I considered to be America's best magazine. Except that the last few years have seen a decline in quality. Losing David Granger as the Editor was a big hit, and they also lost several writers that I just adored reading (such as the great Tom Chiarella.) So today, I pulled the plug with no small measure of wistful remorse.
I'll still perusing the magazine via Apple News+, but make no mistake, this is not the result of digital killing print. It's because of the sad decline in quality.
I love the history of the magazine, and I love what it used to be. I might sign up for Esquire Classic to savor its past archives.


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Research and Cataloguing
Digitisation is the future and the National Maritime Museum needed assistance cataloguing their large collections of ship portraits.
Such a task required a meticulous and accurate approach to data entry, conservation, research, and problem-solving.
Greeted with a cabinet of boxes arranged alphabetically according to the names of ships, the task of importing typewritten object files on to the collections management system Mimsy XG seemed simple enough. However, one must never judge a book by its cover.
Common problems included duplicate files for identical objects; conflicting or outdated information; non-existent digital records for untraceable objects; and incorrect digital assets attached to objects.
Encompassing thousands of paintings, prints, and drawings, I imported and updated over 400 objects alone within my team. These can now be reliably accessed by the public and researchers via the museum's online collections portal.
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Ship Portraits Cataloguing Project
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We are officially on summer break and most of you are finishing up as well. But with so many summer camps, pools and vacation spots still closed and possibly for the entire summer, we have to be creative. We have to find unique ways to keep the kids and ourselves entertained. Not for the entire summer, but at least for some of the days.
Other than walking, hiking, biking – here is a list of 10 fun things kids can do during our COVID-19 summer (some of these will require adult supervision).Read more


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Ongoing efforts to prevent hospital-acquired infections, a global increase in inpatient and outpatient procedures, and rising worldwide sales of direct-to-consumer medical products will fuel growth in the medical disposables sector, according to a study from the Freedonia Group (Cleveland, OH). Global demand for medical disposable products is forecast to rise 6.6% annually to reach $245 billion by 2018. Plastic resins will represent nearly 73% of raw materials used in the fabrication of medical disposables at that time.
Products designed to treat or manage chronic conditions will achieve the fastest revenue growth, according to Freedonia analysts. Drug-delivery devices and, notably, products with safety features that prevent needlesticks, such as the Needle-Trap device developed by Schreiner Medipharm, will be large revenue generators. The World Medical Disposables report also cites innovative prefilled inhalers and transdermal patches, which enable patients to self-manage chronic conditions, as winners in the global marketplace.
While growth will be more muted in the developed markets of the United States, western Europe, and Japan, emerging economies will pick up the slack as they expand and modernize their healthcare infrastructure and adopt formal infection prevention protocols.
The 10 largest markets, accounting for two-thirds of total demand in 2018, are the United States, China, Japan, Russia, Germany, France, Brazil, India, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Average annual growth in these markets during the forecast period will range from 3.6% in Japan to 15% in China, according to analyst Bill Martineau.
Global demand for raw materials used in the production of medical disposables, the vast majority of which are plastics, will increase 5.4% annually to $14.3 billion in 2018, says the report. North America will continue to account for the largest share—almost $5.3 billion in 2018—but the Asia-Pacific region will post the fastest rate of growth. By 2023, the Freedonia Group estimates that demand for medical disposables raw materials in the region will reach $5.7 billion, with Asia-Pacific surpassing western Europe to become the second largest market in the world after North America.
Norbert Sparrow is Senior Editor at PlasticsToday. Follow him on twitter @norbertcsparrow and Google+.


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Maillefer's Service Level Agreement is a great tool when you want regular care for the best product. Our target is to establish both the availability and the productivity of your equipment. This way, you can reach the lowest total cost of ownership and seek out great opportunities.
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In time for the Holidays, Maillefer in Switzerland renewed the tradition of a center reserved for R&D excellence. Glasses were raised to toast ...
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Get the Content Keywords Research Resource to guide you through the list of resources. Some we will look at in the workshop but others will be yours to explore at your own pace!
PSST! Mix and match the resources until you find a mix that delivers the keywords that work best for your audience!
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Since then, I've tested, and tweaked on my own business and also help my clients do this.
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Do you know what your hairstyle tells the world about the type of person you are? If not, let Youtube personality, Jenna Marbles, teach you what a girl's hair means. In this classic video, she talks about what some of the different typical hairstyles say about you. She pretty much hits this one on the dot…
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More About Jenna Marbles:
- 30-year-old Jenna Mourey is originally from Rochester, New York, but currently lives in Sherman Oaks, CA.
- With 2.1 billion video views, and 16.7 million subscribers, she is the 18th most subscribed channel on Youtube and the 2nd most popular channel operated by a woman.
- She has a Master of Education degree in Sport Psychology and Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
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- Her stage name, "Jenna Marbles" comes from her first name, mixed with her dog's name, "Mr. Marbles."
- She is hilarious – you should watch her videos!
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It's Black History month and we're taking this opportunity to shine an amazing spotlight on Black women in STEM. Katie talks about nurse and entrepreneur, Mary Seacole. Voted the Best Black Britton, Mary Seacole is a Jamaican-Scottish gal who gave Florence Nightingale a run for her money. Learn a taste about the amazing gal from many lands.
Show Notes
- This month our Gal Pals are: Dr. Leah Leach, Bonnie Fillenwarth, Katie Harris and Amy Dalton
- Bonnie has already talked about Mamie Phipps Clark
- Get to know you question: Who is your favorite lady in science fiction?
- "Geekdom is really hard now-a-days" Leah
- Gate to Women's Country (available at the Gal's Guide Library)
- Carrie Fisher shoutout
- Wonder Woman shoutout
- Katie's 1 Cool Black STEM gal is Mary Seacole
- Books – Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands (Gal's Guide Library) Mary Seacole: The Most Famous Black Woman of the Victorian Age by Jane Robinson (Gal's Guide Library)
- Gal's Guide Book Club
- Mary was an adventurer and traveler
- 2004 Mary was voted Greatest Black Britton
- Her biography was one of the first by a lady of mixed race
- Mary Seacole was Scottish and Jamaican
- Her mother was a herbal doctor in Jamaica
- 1800's being clean
- Mary Wollstonecraft
- Florence Nightingale story
- Jamaican influence
- Most famous for her work with Cholera
- Her mother's hotel burned down
- Her mother died
- Mary moved to South America and opened a hotel
- Cholera broke out in South America
- Mary became a nurse and entrepreneur
- "Not everybody's hooked up on Valentine's Day"
- Wanderlust again
- Mary spent some of her youth in England
- Crimean War and England's involvement
- Mary asked to join Florence and her Nurse, she was rejected
- Mary opened The British Hotel near the war front
- Also a merchant
- Profiteer or needing to pay the bills?
- After the war
- Wrote her biography
- Her "boys" helped her too
- Back and forth from London to Jamaica
- Passed away in London
About The Gal's Guide Podcast
What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient history? Would it be breaking news? Would it be safe for work? A group of gals gathers to present to you one cool thing on topics like painting, gaming, movies, music and more.
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|Summary Judgment Motion Abuse, Corrupt Judges and Violation of Citizens' Right to Trial
To many people a court is a thing to stay away from, bad things happen there, people are sued for damaging someone or something and people are found guilty of driving too fast, and so on. However, perhaps more good than bad happens in court at least that is what it was set up for. Wrongs are put right and to the wronged person that is a good thing.
The court system exists so people do not have to unjustly suffer a loss or injury. It gives a recourse that is civilized (in pre-medieval times it was recorded people would kill their neighbor for stealing a pig and it was the only way for some people to exact justice). On the other hand civilized justice relies on the court system being fair. To many people and especially the loser of a court case it may seem unfair. That is natural especially because you would not be going to court unless you thought a wrong had been unfairly committed upon you.
But what happens to the civilized way if the judge is corrupt or the jury biased? The jury (your fellow citizens) reflects social morality and intelligence of the time. Even given truth the jury sometimes sees something else as truth usually because the jurors see things through some kind of bias (sometimes instilled in them by a clever smooth talking attorney). For the judge however it is a different story.
First, if the judge is the sole trier of fact (no jury) your case is decided by one person only. Since the judge is supposed to know the law and be unbiased and moral you should be in good hands. But of course he is only human and may act on bias or incompetence which is why we have Courts of Appeals.
A problem exists however called maneuvering. In the Federal Court system a lot of 'it' goes on and 'it' is generally immoral and sometimes illegal. To get in federal court you need to have a right to be there but the Judicial Conference and the Supreme Court have put up many hurdles for you to be able to get there. The opposing party's attorney knows how to manipulate those hurdles; he has a big bag of tricks full of corruption! The best known tricks are motions to dismiss for failure to state a claim (Rule 12 (b) 6 motions) and Summary Judgment Motions (SJM).
The SJM is widely abused by unethical attorneys, and is accepted by corrupt judges. In fact it requires a lawyer to lie in sworn court documents, and requires a corrupt or stupid judge to accept these lies. This motion is governed by Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) under rule 56.
Under this rule the motion means one party is asking for a ruling in their favor because they swear the facts (the lies) presented to the court are not disputed by the opposing party!
This situation exists primarily because the Supreme Court has made it clear to the Trial Courts that they are too clogged with cases therefore the trial courts must clear their calendars. What this means is 'get rid of as many cases as you can as fast as you can', 'by whatever means you can'. Naturally a corrupt complacent judge will blow out a case by accepting SJM from lawyers willing to lie in sworn documents. This
scenario however has opened the Pandora's Box.
This scenario however has opened the Pandora's Box.
Obviously these cases are easily identified. Just look at the opposing parties pleadings (sworn documents) where facts are indeed disputed and lies are uncovered. How a judge defies the obvious is through distortion, fact twisting and overt misconstruction of facts. In blatant exhibition of abuse of his authority he may even refuse to accept facts offered by opposing parties. Then he can go on claiming no facts are disputed justifying ruling in favor of the movant for SJM by stating 'it is a matter of law'. Since 'magically' no facts are disputed the law says you are guilty.
This is judicial corruption. The fact is it is common and widespread. Everyone in the legal system knows about it yet honest lawyers do not file motions to sanction opposing attorneys for doing it. The Courts of Appeals do not sanction or remove Trial Court judges for doing it. The Judicial Conference makes the FRCP but the rules are not followed. The Supreme Court oversees the whole business, do nothing to stop it or sanction those guilty of doing it. The judicial system has become a grand failure and a danger to a free society.
Government employees everywhere are emboldened to violate citizens' rights, from the DMV clerk to the postman and to your Congressman.
Here it is: You encounter a government employee entering your lot, ask what they are doing there, and they say they are inspecting for this or that government regulation. But you know they do not have a legal right to be there and you tell them so. In retaliation they come back with a multitude of other government employees who proceed to brandish weapons and walk around your home in a threatening manner making you believe they may harm you if you do so much as move your hand to scratch your chin. So, you go to court claiming your civil rights have been violated but you find it is going to cost upwards of $100K in attorney fees with no guarantee you will win. So, you either can't afford it or you do not want to risk that much but you still move forward due to the injustice of it all by filing a complaint pro se, meaning you represent yourself. You then encounter hurdles like, Immunity Defense, 12 (b) 6 motions, Plausibility Pleading, fraudulent SJMs thrown at you, federal government using its resources to represent a government employee accused of violating a citizen's constitutional rights. You know it should be the other way around, the DOJ should be representing you, protecting you 'Joe citizen', the one who pays their salary, the one the Constitution is supposed to protect, so all you see is injustice piled on injustice, then you encounter a judge who is arrogant with an attitude that 'who do you Joe citizen think you are' suing one of 'us' who sacrifices so much to do the work of government, protecting you, taking care of public lands, feeding you, making sure you have good streets, clean air...., so the judge allows a motion to dismiss your case, or a SJM against you, and to boot he makes you pay court costs the DOJ incurred defending their fellow government employees from 'Joe bad butt' citizen.
Now you know why people don't fight for their civil rights which in the long run mean, you, me, your brother next door, and aunt Emmy in Knoxville have no civil rights. Thus the Constitution is in reality just a big farce, and any American who goes to a foreign country and looks down on 'them' because they do not seem as developed as we are in the U.S. well they are just poor stupid fools. And what about all the citizens who did not try to go to court to uphold their constitutional rights? They are traitors to their fellow countrymen, to themselves, their family and friends but worst of all they have dishonored all the past Americans who lived and died to make this country great, and keep it safe by upholding the Constitution.
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It was the only way I could fit in the whole story of what's been going on these past 2 1/2 years. There will only 2,500 ever made. — Imogen Heap
Sparks, aka HeapSongs, is the latest album from Imogen Heap, two years or more in the making, due for early release next year.
Because so much has gone into making Sparks, that cannot be conveyed in a conventional album, even with a 24-page glossy booklet, Immi has decided to release as a limited edition box set with a very special price.
Within the box …
Each track, will have its own DVD data disc. On this disc, studio quality audio, plus music video, plus mini documentary of the making of, plus 16-page booklet.
A conventional audio CD.
A double vinyl LP.
A DVD of the making of the album.
A 100 plus page hardback book documenting the making of the album.
Immi could make this many more pages. I have suggested to her she also publishes an e-book on LeanPub.
A ticket to admit to sound check at one of her gigs when she goes on tour next year.
Cards, which when held to an on-line camera, will admit to secret part of website.
The deluxe box set is a limited edition of 2,500, with a hefty price tag of £200 each, but Imogen will only break even when 1,800 sold.
The first one hundred deluxe box sets sold, invite to party at her house. Where you can pick up your own personal deluxe box set in advance of official release. These have already been sold.
For many people this is going to be way out of their price range, and yet they may like the idea of having studio quality sound, which is not available on a CD.
I therefore have the following ideas …
Follow the example of Steve Lawson. He decided to release all the music from a recent US tour. He did not like a Best of Album, as he thought all the material was worth releasing, on the other hand, to release a dozen albums was not practicable. He decided to release on a memory stick, in a presentation box, together with liner notes.
- Is This Unique? Every Note We've Ever Played Will Be Released
- Getting Ready for the FingerPainting Release
- FingerPainting: Complete is, uhm, Complete, and The USB Sticks Are Here!
The individual albums are also available on bandcamp for download.
Sparks could be on a memory stick, limited edition presentation box.
Sparks could be on bandcamp.
Bandcamp, could be used to promote the other two.
There is now also a Sparks Deluxe blog showing the creative effort going in the deluxe box set as it is produced.
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The 2009 Bundesliga champions travel to the title-holders tomorrow afternoon, with both sides in the midst of unsatisfactory starts to the 2011/12 campaign. This match is key for both Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg, with the former fully aware that they would – temporarily – move one point behind divisional-leaders Bayern Munich if they win at the Westfalenstadion, and the latter knowing that a defeat could see them go into the upcoming international break one point and two places above the drop-zone. And, Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath used his pre-match press conference to confirm the challenge his side face tomorrow afternoon: "Dortmund are the reigning German champions and still a great team," he said. "They impress with their determined attacking game, but also the way every individual works to get back. That was their greatest strength last year, and it hasn't changed." Continue reading
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Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Freiburg
Borussia Dortmund cruised to victory against a Freiburg side who should be made to refund the 4,000 or so travelling fans who took the four-and-a-half hour journey to North Rhine-Westphalia from Baden-Württemberg.
Dortmund came into this game experiencing something of a wobble, scoring just one win from the last four games. Their once colossal lead at the top of the table now stood at five points, and were it not for Jakub 'Kuba' Błaszczykowski's late leveller at Hamburg last week, the distance between themselves and Bayer Leverkusen would have been even more slight. Fortunately, Leverkusen's abysmal display and performance at Bayern Munich in the hours ahead of this game did little to suggest that Dortmund's lead was truly under threat. Freiburg coach Robin Dutt has already signed a contract to take over at Dortmund's immediate *title rivals* next season, and this game was a great chance to immediately make himself popular with Bayer fans. If he wanted to appease any Freiburg fans unhappy with his departure, a victory here would also be crucial – Dutt, his players and the fans knew that a loss at Signal-Iduna-Park would finally extinguish their Europa League aspirations. They won last time out, 3-2 against Hoffenheim, but that was their first taste of glory in six games. In Dortmund, Dutt had to make do without Pavel Krmaš, Yacine Abdessadki, Simon Pouplin, Felix Bastians and Jan Rosenthal. Continue reading
Tactically naive Borussia Dortmund?
Jurgen Klopp's side officially began their season on Thursday evening in the Europa League. They met Azeri side Qarabağ, triumphing comfortably in the home leg. A 5th-placed finish in the Bundesliga earned Dortmund the right to compete in continental competition, and they begin the latest edition of German top-flight football on Sunday against Leverkusen.
The Signal Iduna Park outfit have a testing set of fixtures to commence the season with -after Leverkusen, it's Stuttgart, before Wolfsburg and Schalke respectively. Dortmund were neither consistently great or woeful last season. Yet in light of their testing entry to the new campaign, it's worth noting that a poor start in 2009/10 ultimately cost them a Champions League berth.
Such a shoddy start wasn't the sole deciding factor, however, as coach Jurgen Klopp's tactics must take a hefty chunk of the blame. The negative, cynical tactics his side were exponents of were overly-relied on, and amendments aimed at constructing a formation capable of taking the game to the opposition proved disastrous.