![]() The original 29 inch long hardwood shaft has never been refinished and remains in great condition with its beautiful grain pattern and deep brown tiger striping. ![]() The inside of the barrel has gunpowder residue. The cannon is 4 inches long and has a bore of 5/16 inch diameter. The cane measures 33 ½ inches long and the shaft is 7/8 inches in diameter at the collar. It is mounted to a lovely tiger stripe hardwood cane which tapers to its original brass and iron ferrule at the bottom. It is mounted atop a brass orb which connects to the collar of the cane with the engraving. This solid brass cannon is functional with bore and touch hole. REINA MERCEDES was the flagship of Spanish Naval forces in Cuban waters as the station ship at Santiago de Cuba. Test” on one side and the name of the Spanish Naval ship “ Reina Mercedes 1898” on the other. Very rare authentic gentleman’s walking stick dated 1898 with the unusual feature of being a functional cannon! Known as a “cherrot cane” because of its likeness to a cigar of that era, this cane was a presentation piece engraved with the name “ Chas W. Shipped from Massachusetts.ĥ.78 /20.83 HISTORICAL SPANAM WAR PRESENTATION CANE. A desirable rarity among highly collectible gadget canes. Outstanding original condition in all respects. Just shy of 35 inches long and the knob is 1 ¼ inches in diameter and 2 inches long. The quality of this walking stick indicates it was professionally made. Then squeezing the spring allows the shaft to be reinserted and hidden in the cane. A pinned leaf spring on the side of the shaft assures the dagger is locked. The tip of the dagger is a 4-sided arrow. Shaking the cane with a sharp motion extends the shaft into the locked and deadly position. It has a hinged thumbnail cover which reveals a sharp steel dagger within. Of great significance is the inlaid silver disc on the top of the knob. The stout tapering shaft is of dense ebony terminating in the original hard rubber ferrule. Known as a “flick cane” this handsome stick has a sculpted whale ivory knob atop an octagonal connector. Elegant gentleman’s walking stick with the dual function of being a fearsome personal protection device. The company went into receivership in 1931 when it was purchased by the Western Cartridge Company and ultimately the Olin Corporation.Ģ0.97 DAGGER CANE. Established in 1866 by Oliver Winchester in New Haven, Connecticut, it was a major supplier of guns and ammunition to the American military in both the Spanish-American and First World Wars. The iconic Winchester Repeating Arms Company was a prominent American manufacturer of firearms and ammunition on the heels of the Civil War. A rare melding of militaria and cane collecting! 349 Excellent original condition showing its 100+ years of age with no abuse. The handle measures 3 ¼ inches wide (length of bullet) and the top is 7/8 inches in diameter. 30.” The lovely tapering cane shaft is made from exotic “Kingwood” and is complete with its original brass ferrule at the tip. The handle is a WWI bullet which is marked on the bottom of the shell casing “WRA CO. This hand-made piece was fabricated from battlefield materials and an exotic wood. Unique, one-of-a-kind World War I American dough boy folk art in the form of a usable walking cane of the era. A great high end 19th century cane at a ridiculously low price! WAS $299 NOW! 99.Ģ0.98 TRENCH ART WALKING STICK. It measures 35 3/4 inches long and the knob is 1 3/8 inches in diameter. The intricate silver knob is in the form of a Turk’s head with detailed radiating repoussé spirals. This handsome stick has a tapering shaft of rich tropical hardwood. Very nice gentleman’s cane from the second half of the 19th century.
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![]() ![]() The concept of istishadi in the hadith corpus and Quran provides them with a guaranteed exit strategy for the actions that have plagued them. Young male and female jihadist suicide bombers often live a life of perceived extravagance and sinfulness before their istishadi. The scholarship regarding motivations for suicide bombings has been remiss in considering the concept of guilt in suicide terrorism. Certain sins may even be unforgivable, depending on the Islamic scholar's interpretation. Concerning the unpredictability of Allah, the Quran states, "Surely Allah does not forgive that anything should be associated with Him, and He forgives what is besides this to whom He pleases and whoever associates anything with Allah, he indeed strays off into a remote error." 7 Paradise through istishadi circumvents the requirements of tawba, which involves six steps to fully atone for sins. However, only Allah can decide what is forgiven. Clemency from Allah needs to be earned in Islam, literally through the process of tawba, as will be discussed later in the article. 4Ĭoncerning atonement, the Quran states, "Except those who repent and make amends and openly declare (the Truth): To them, I turn for I am Oft-returning, Most Merciful." 5 The Quran also states, "O ye who believe! Turn to Allah with sincere repentance: In the hope that your Lord will remove from you your ills and admit you to Gardens beneath which Rivers flow." 6 Although quotes such as these are plentiful in the hadith corpus and Quran, these simple statements further support the argument presented here. and I would have loved to be martyred in Allah's cause and then made alive, and then martyred and then made alive, and then again martyred in His cause. Had I not found it difficult for my followers, then I would not remain behind any sariya going for Jihad. ![]() and nothing compels him to do so except belief in Allah and His Apostles, will be recompensed by Allah either with a reward, or booty (if he survives) or will be admitted to Paradise (if he is killed in the battle as a martyr). The person who participates in (Holy battles) in Allah's cause. 3 In the hadith corpus, Muhammad the Prophet said: However, one can circumvent tawba and its requirements by giving their life in religious holy war, or jihad. In the hadith corpus and Quran, the way to atone for sins is called tawba (or tawbah), which requires one to complete a series of complex steps to receive forgiveness from Allah. 2 Unless otherwise noted, the al-Bukhari version is used in this article it is highly respected by Sunni Muslims because the author was cautious in his compilation, making sure that the stories were authentic. The most well-known are those compiled by Muhammad ibn Isma'il al-Bukhari (810-70 CE) and Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (817-75 CE), both of which share the title al-Sahih (The Authentic). According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, "The development of Hadith is a vital element during the first few centuries of Islamic history, and its study provides a broad index to the mind and ethos of Islam." 1 There are six major hadith that are accepted by Sunni Muslims. They took several hundred years to be written down and compiled. They are a primary source of Islamic law and are second only to the Quran. The hadith corpus are a series of stories and traditions about the Prophet Muhammad. The Quran is the principal text of Islam and is believed to contain direct revelations from Allah (God). The Quran and hadith corpus are major Muslim religious texts and sources of Islamic jurisprudence. Keywords: jihad, guilt, tawba, tawbah, istishadi, suicide bombing This article answers the following research questions: What role does guilt in Islam play in the motivations for male and female Sunni jihadist suicide bombers, and why is tawba not utilized? One of the understudied reasons for istishadi suicide bombings in jihadist groups is the concept of atonement. It is said that martyrdom, or istishadi, will automatically save Muslims from hell and grant access to paradise no matter the sin committed. Jihadist terrorist organizations use primarily Quranic scripture to recruit and employ suicide bombers who may have a guilty conscience for their past sins. Abstract: In the Islamic hadith corpus and Quran, the way to atone for sins is called tawba (or tawbah), which requires one to complete a series of steps to receive forgiveness from Allah (God). Cockos’ Reaper will give you similar power at a more affordable price. If you work with music, a digital audio workstation (DAW) like Apple’s Logic Pro X or the industry standard Pro Tools will be a better fit. If you already subscribe to Adobe’s Creative Cloud, have a look at Audition, which is more powerful and may already be installed on your computer. Because it has fewer features, you’ll find it easier to do basic editing. It will meet the basic needs of many people, but lacks the power of other options we cover in this review.Ī free audio editing tool like Audacity is easier to work with, especially if you’re working with speech rather than music. It’s versatile, allowing you to produce music and edit audio, and comes preinstalled with macOS. If you own an Apple computer, GarageBand is a great place to start. Do you just want to make a ringtone out of your favorite song? Are you editing speech, music, or special effects? Do you need a quick tool for an occasional fix or a powerful workstation for serious work? Are you looking for an inexpensive solution or an investment in your career? Being clear about your needs and expectations is an important first step. ![]() People need audio software for all types of reasons. ![]() In this guide, we’ll take you through the options - from simple, free apps all the way to expensive digital audio workstations - and make some recommendations to help you come up with the right tool for your needs. Whether you’re creating podcasts, videos for YouTube, voiceovers for presentations, or music and special effects for games, you’ll need a decent audio editor. Do you need to work with audio files? More and more people do. ![]() Creative augmentationĬontrary to the belief that AI may limit creativity, it can actually augment it. This allows for real-time feedback and adjustments to make content more appealing. By using artificial intelligence, creators can receive insights on viewer engagement, retention rates, and more. One of the strengths of AI is its ability to analyze vast amounts of data quickly. With a one-time software purchase or subscription, users have access to a suite of powerful tools that rival professional setups. Tools with AI features offer a cost-effective alternative. Hiring a professional team or investing in high-end equipment like a green screen, lenses, cameras can be costly. Artificial intelligence tools can be trained to recognize and adhere to specific brand guidelines, ensuring that all videos remain consistent in style, tone, and mood. Maintaining a consistent look and feel is crucial for brand videos. This means that the more you use these tools, the better they become at recommending edits that align with your style and vision. PersonalizationĪn AI-powered tool can understand user preferences over time. ![]() These advanced AI features make videos more engaging and of higher quality. ![]() Object recognition, auto color correction based on scene context, voice enhancement, and background noise reduction are just a few examples. Advanced AI featuresĪI offers features that are beyond the scope of conventional software. Whether you're publishing on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok, AI can analyze platform trends and recommend edits that resonate best with each platform's audience. In a digital age where marketing videos need to be tailored for various platforms, AI-powered tools are invaluable. With intuitive interfaces and automated processes, even novices can produce stunning videos that look professional. Previously, editing was reserved for those who had the technical knowledge and expensive software like Adobe Premiere Pro. What would typically take days can now be done in hours or even minutes. AI tools can analyze content swiftly, selecting high-quality shots, detecting emotions, adapting content to different video styles and even suggesting edits. Combing through hours of video footage, picking the right clips, and sequencing them in a coherent manner requires patience and precision. The traditional editing process can be a time-consuming endeavor. Here are 10 compelling reasons why people should be considering AI for their video editing needs. These tools not only simplify the intricate process of video editing but also introduce revolutionary possibilities in content generation from scratch. Among the most transformative technological advancements in this field are AI tools. The exponential rise of technology has shaped various industries, with the domain of video editing being no exception. Why you should use AI video editing tools Your AI-generated video is done! Share your final video on your YouTube channel, embed it in your LMS or simply download it. You can also add subtitles, which are automatically generated. Step 5: Edit videoĬustomize your video projects by adding background music, stock footage, text, transitions, animations, videos, royalty-free images, and more. A total of 400+ voice styles and accents are available. Synthesia will generate a voiceover in seconds in any of the 130+ supported languages. Feel free to leave out the presenter if you simply want a narrated video. We have 150+ digital avatars that will narrate your script. To avoid the hassle of hiring actors or filming yourself on camera, add an AI presenter. Your new video script is automatically matched to a fitting video layout, but you are free to change that as you wish. Step 2: Choose a video templateĬreate engaging videos right from the start by using pre-made video templates. You can of course further edit video scripts as you please. Just type in your text prompts, and the tool will generate the script for you. You can create a new video from scratch or use the built-in AI script generator to start. Yet while there are plenty of tools to sync photos to the cloud or let us access our cloud-stored documents on the go, few of the cloud apps let you sync to a phone as you would to a PC. Whether it be a work project for review, travel documents or a set of family photos, we all have files that we would like to have with us on our tablet or smartphone. You are better off, therefore, either working within the overall DejaOffice app, or setting home-page shortcuts to the relevant DejaOffice applets. ![]() ![]() While you can still use the native apps on the phone to browse entries synced from Outlook, the native apps will not see all the extra fields, CRM (customer relationship management) data, address book links etc. It encrypts its own data and also supports password-protected areas. DejaOffice can either integrate with the built-in address book and calendar on the phone or keep its data separate. It can also link memos and journal records to contacts, add colour-coded categories, and provide advanced ways to search and prioritise. The basic version of CompanionLink is $50 and allows you to sync one mobile device over Wi-Fi or USB there are also more capable and expensive versions supporting multiple devices, cloud-based sync, and other calendar and address book software such as Lotus Notes, Salesforce, SugarCRM and Groupwise.Īs well as the usual suspects - diary, address book, calendar, tasks - DejaOffice includes applets for recording expenses and memos and for journalling calls and meetings. The advantage of the DejaOffice/CompanionLink approach is that it works with standalone Outlook, with no Exchange service or online account needed, although it can also sync Exchange public folders if you have them, or sync your Outlook data with a Google account if you prefer. This runs on Windows (version 7 or newer) or Mac and can sync Outlook to a wide variety of targets, including its own free app suite called DejaOffice, which is available for Android, Blackberry 10, iOS and Windows Phone. This let you back them up and sync them with the diary from your desktop - typically this meant Outlook Express - using a serial or USB cable.įortunately, you can still do this, thanks to connectivity software such as CompanionLink. ![]() Back then, phones came with PC connectivity software such as Nokia PC Sync or Microsoft ActiveSync. Of course, this wasn’t the case in the old days before GMail and the iPhone. For some of us that is fine, but for others, legal and regulatory compliance concerns will make it a no-no. More importantly, all these platforms are now cloud-based and expect you to sync your mobile devices with a data store nebulously located somewhere out on the Internet, governed by who-knows-what privacy regulations. Sure, you can usually go outside that, for example to link your Apple or Microsoft Lumia device to Google Calendar, or your Android to, say, but all too often the native equivalent is better supported. The problem is that whichever phone you choose, whether it be an iPhone, Windows Mobile, Blackberry or Android, it will have its own preferred ecosystem. ![]() then it isn’t actually being very smart. Yes, you can still run one standalone, just as some people still use paper diaries, but if your smartphone doesn’t put into your pocket everything that is already in your desktop personal information manager - your contacts, appointments, tasks etc. CompanionLink Software CompanionLink/DejaOffice $50Synchronising a smartphone with something or somewhere else is pretty much de rigeur now. Choose a design that slows down your pet’s eating but doesn’t frustrate them. ![]() The design of the slow feeder bowl is central to its function. ![]() This is why you’ll want to be sure that the bowl size should match your dog’s size. A bowl that’s too big or too deep can be challenging for your pet, while a too-small bowl can lead to food spillage. To ensure your dog can comfortably reach their food, consider the size and depth of the bowl. Ceramic slow feeder bowls are more fragile but can be a stylish addition to your kitchen. Just be sure to look for BPA-free plastic to ensure your pet’s safety. These are generally less expensive and come in a variety of colors and designs. Stainless steel is highly recommended due to its durability and resistance to rust and scratches. The material can impact the durability and safety of the bowl. The first feature to consider when shopping for a slow feeder dog bowl is the material. But with so many options on the market, how do you know which one is right for your pup? Luckily, we have this comprehensive guide that will help you navigate the world of slow feeder dog bowls. ![]() This handy tool encourages your pet to eat at a slower, healthier pace. Luckily, there’s a simple solution that can help: a slow feeder dog bowl. Many dogs have a tendency to eat their meals too quickly, which can lead to various health problems such as choking, vomiting, bloating, and even obesity. One significant but often overlooked aspect of your dog’s well-being is their eating habits. ![]() Need for Speed Underground is often hailed as one of the best entries in the series. Moreover, the game’s soundtrack and graphics, though dated by today’s standards, still hold up and provide an immersive experience. Its compelling story, diverse race modes, and deep customization options make it a must-play for racing enthusiasts. Is Need for Speed Underground worth it?Ībsolutely! Need for Speed Underground is a classic that introduced many to the joys of street racing and car customization. It’s worth noting that the game’s replayability is high, with many players returning to beat their own records, challenge friends, or simply enjoy the thrill of street racing. However, for those who dive deep into car customization, participate in every race, and aim for 100% completion, the game can offer upwards of 25 hours of gameplay. ![]() On average, completing the main story mode takes about 10-15 hours. The duration of Need for Speed Underground largely depends on a player’s approach and skill level. Need for Speed Underground was released on November 17, 2003. Soundtrack: A diverse collection of tracks from popular artists enhances the racing experience.Race Modes: Multiple race modes such as Drag, Circuit, and Sprint challenge players’ skills and strategies.From engine tweaks to vinyl designs, the game offers a comprehensive customization suite. Car Customization: Players can modify their vehicles with various performance and visual upgrades.Key Features of Need for Speed Underground The dynamic graphics and realistic physics make every race feel authentic, while the story mode offers a gripping narrative that keeps players engaged. The game’s environment is set in a fictional city, where players can explore, challenge other racers, and participate in various events. Key features include deep car customization, a variety of race modes, and a pulsating soundtrack that complements the high-octane races. Players get to customize their rides, race against fierce competitors, and immerse themselves in a narrative-driven campaign. This game, a part of the iconic Need for Speed series, dives deep into the world of urban street racing and tuner culture. 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Try connecting to your account in Documents Settings > Clouds & Connections > SharePoint tab.Please try connecting to your account in the OneDrive app.To help us with further investigation, please also try these steps: If your account uses conditional access, the admin of your organization should configure the rights for your account - you can refer to this article for the instructions. If you're having trouble adding a OneDrive for Business account: This will trigger the sync process if the upload or sync to iCloud doesn't seem to be working properly. Go to iOS Settings on your device > tap your name to enter the Apple ID settings > iCloud > toggle it off/on for Documents. Remove the file from the folder to get rid of the error message. If you sync a file and its sharing is restricted by Dropbox copyright policy, you will see an exclamation mark on the folder and a Restricted content error on the file thumbnail. 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![]() What the ban has done is clear the market of ‘Junk’. One item that can be an issue is the Iaito as many are made with stainless steel. All of the Japanese swords at Enso are either forged or folded. Therefore, any martial arts practitioner can buy a Katana or Samurai Swords, as a shop we are also able to sell the swords as long as they are made with traditional methods. ![]() ![]() Then a few months later in August 2008, the government revised this ban and decided to take Japan out of the law. Swords made using traditional methods means being either folded steel or forged steel. Let’s digress slightly as it’ll be useful in a minute. Martial artists could still buy them, any sword made in Japan before 1953 and any sword made in Japan using traditional methods. As part of this outright ban, there were still some exceptions. In April 2008, the UK government introduced a Sword Ban, this covered all curved blades longer than 50cm. If you have any further questions on this, please contact us at our shop to discuss your best choice, call (0117) 9425832 or email shop and Legality on the Cold Steel Warrior Katana
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