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-====== What I Am Reading Today: May 08, 2020 ======+====== What I Am Reading Today: May 08-14, 2020 ======
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 ===== Articles Read ===== ===== Articles Read =====
 // Most recently read, that dont fall into any of the following categories// // Most recently read, that dont fall into any of the following categories//
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 +  * Mavic 2 Pro vs. Phantom 4 - https://dronedj.com/2018/11/25/mavic-2-pro-vs-phantom-4-pro/
 +    * DJI’s comparison - https://store.dji.com/guides/phantom-4-pro-v2-vs-mavic-2-pro/
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 +  * Quick comparison of several current DJI drones - https://store.dji.com/guides/buy-photography-drones/
 +    * Another comparison - https://store.dji.com/guides/mavic-mini-vs-mavic-air-vs-mavic-pro-platinum-vs-mavic-2/
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 +  * Mavic mini comparison - https://www.drdrone.ca/blogs/drone-news-drone-help-blog/mavic-mini-vs-mavic-air-vs-mavic-2-comparison
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 +  * Comparison - https://www.heliguy.com/blog/2019/10/30/dji-mavic-mini-v-dji-mavic-2-pro-v-dji-mavic-2-zoom-v-dji-mavic-air/
 +    * There is also a difference between the drones when it comes to still image size. The Mavic 2 Pro is able to capture 5472 x 3648, while the Mavic 2 Zoom is capable of 4000 x 3000. As for the Mavic Mini and Mavic Air, their still image sizes are 4056 x 3040 (4:3) and 4056 x 2280 (16.9).
 +    * Explanation of special shooting modes:
 +      * The Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom have an array of intelligent options, such as QuickShots, as well as:
 +        * HyperLapse: The aircraft shoots stable aerial shots and processes them automatically, enabling you to create professional-looking timelapses with a simple tap of a button, which you can share to social media immediately
 +        * HyperLight: A low-light setting designed to enhance your images while reducing noise significantly.
 +        * ActiveTrack 2.0: Take your tracking to another level, with features such as precise recognition, high-speed tracking and obstacle sensing.
 +        * Panoramas: The Mavic 2 supports four panorama modes including Sphere, 180°, Horizontal, and Vertical.
 +        * Intuitive Shooting Modes: These include Point of Interest 2.0, Waypoint 2.0 and Dolly Zoom (Mavic 2 Zoom only).
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 +  * Patent threats to DJI drones - https://petapixel.com/2020/05/18/dji-drones-could-be-kicked-out-of-us-market-after-losing-patent-suit/
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 +  * Samsung critical security issue on all Samsung phones since 2014, that can happen with no user interaction - https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/05/07/samsung-confirms-critical-security-warning-for-millions-every-galaxy-after--2014-affected/amp/
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 +  * https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/496565-schumer-pelosi-set-to-unveil-rooseveltian-relief-package
  
   * https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/technology/the-results-are-in-for-the-sharing-economy-they-are-ugly.html   * https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/technology/the-results-are-in-for-the-sharing-economy-they-are-ugly.html
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 +==== Utah Traffic ====
 +  * traffic cams in Utah -  http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov//Default.aspx?TrafficMapIndex=8
 +  * conditions on Utah state routes - http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/CLALertViewer.aspx?CLType=3
 +  *  Road conditions - https://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0:::1:T,V:1673
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 +
 +==== Other stuff ====
 +  * state by state restrictions, regularly updated - https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/30/coronavirus-states-lifting-stay-at-home-orders-reopening-businesses.html
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 +  * Commute may be terrible after Bay Area shutdown - https://www.sfgate.com/driving/article/post-shutdown-commute-may-be-hell-15250950.php
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 +  * SDS-100 Radio at Ham Radio Outlet - $649 - https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-016159
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 +  * SDK for Minilogue - https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/minilogue_xd/sdk.php
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 +  * description of Minilogue XD - https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/minilogue_xd/
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 +  * General Patton command Jeep for sale - https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2020/05/04/wwii-command-car-up-for-auction-previous-owner-gen-patton/
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 +  * California EDD call centers having problems - https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/05/04/edd-phone-number-unemployment/amp/
 +  * name of Elon Musk baby - https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/guid/E0BC9F76-8EE0-11EA-905F-D23A5B914D38
 +  * 10 important books for .NET C# developers to read - https://blog.elmah.io/top-10-books-every-net-c-developer-should-read/amp/
 +  * 90% of positive covid tests were among those who could not work from home- https://www.sfgate.com/news/editorspicks/amp/90-of-people-who-tested-positive-for-COVID-19-in-15247476.php
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 +  * 2020/5/5 news on reopening Marin - https://www.marinij.com/2020/05/05/reopening-marin-county-outlines-path-to-ending-virus-lockdown/amp/
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 +  * Wisconsin Supreme Court being asked to rule on COVID lockdown rsstrictions. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/05/wisconsin-supreme-court-lift-covid-restrictions-fox-news.amp
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 ==== KORG Minilogue XD Links ==== ==== KORG Minilogue XD Links ====
  
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   * https://youtu.be/fe-K1AGl810 Sonic Lab review   * https://youtu.be/fe-K1AGl810 Sonic Lab review
   * https://youtu.be/AmZ9Y105j5w Complete review tutorial - build a sound by going through each section of the system to show what each can do.   * https://youtu.be/AmZ9Y105j5w Complete review tutorial - build a sound by going through each section of the system to show what each can do.
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 +  * Tutorial 4 - minilogue xd/Tutorial/How-to 4: Sequencer, Voice Modes, and Performance Features - https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/link/0/811/4294/
 +  * Tutorial 3 - minilogue xd/Tutorial/How-to 3: Modulation and Effects -  https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/link/0/811/4293/
 +  * Tutorial 2 -    - https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/link/0/811/4292/
 +  * Tutorial 1 - intro minilogue xd/Tutorial/How-to 1: Intro to minilogue xd - https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/link/0/811/4291/
 +  * Minilogue XD software links. https://www.korg.com/us/support/download/product/0/811/#software
 +  * Product page for Minilogue XD - https://www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/minilogue_xd/
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 ==== Drone related ==== ==== Drone related ====
 +  * New DJI drone with 55 minute flight time, for search and rescue and public safety use, price unknown - https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/07/djis-latest-industrial-drone-has-55-minute-flight-time-15-km-video-range/amp/
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 ==== George Carlin ==== ==== George Carlin ====
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 ==== Coronavirus ==== ==== Coronavirus ====
 +  * Despicable nonsense against Trump. Typical of the writing at the Atlantic - [[https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/americas-racial-contract-showing/611389/|Trump decided to open the country because that would hurt blacks and minorities more than a lockdown]] 
 +  * May 8 - 2 grocery story workers test positive for COVID - https://www.marinij.com/2020/05/07/workers-at-2-more-marin-markets-contract-coronavirus/ 
 +  * Marin making stricter lockdowns that the stay, until May 18 - https://www.marinij.com/2020/05/06/marin-to-maintain-virus-limits-on-retailers-until-mid-may/ 
 +  * May 7 - state releases phase 2 reopening guidelines, but Bay Area counties are going to continue stricter lockdown - https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2020/05/07/coronavirus-update-californians-anxiously-await-newsoms-phase-2-announcement/amp/
  
 ==== Other reading ==== ==== Other reading ====
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