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<?php

declare(strict_types=1);

namespace Gilek\Ewus\Xml;

use DOMDocument;
use DOMElement;
use DOMNode;
use DOMNodeList;
use DOMXPath;
use Gilek\Ewus\Response\Exception\EmptyResponseException;
use Gilek\Ewus\Response\Exception\InvalidResponseContentException;
use Gilek\Ewus\Xml\Exception\ElementNotFoundException;
use Gilek\Ewus\Xml\Exception\NamespaceNotRegisteredException;

class XmlReader
{
    /** @var DOMXPath */
    private $xpath;

    /** @var array<string, string> */
    private $namespacePrefixes = [];

    /**
     * @param string $xml
     * @param array<string, string> $namespaces
     *
     * @throws EmptyResponseException
     * @throws InvalidResponseContentException
     */
    public function __construct(string $xml, array $namespaces = [])
    {
        $this->xpath = $this->createXpath($xml);
        $this->registerNamespaces($namespaces);
    }

    /**
     * @param string $xml
     *
     * @return DOMXPath
     *
     * @throws EmptyResponseException
     * @throws InvalidResponseContentException
     */
    private function createXpath(string $xml): DOMXPath
    {
        if (trim($xml) === '') {
            throw new EmptyResponseException('Empty response received.');
        }

        return new DOMXPath(
            $this->createDomDocument($xml)
        );
    }

    /**
     * @param array<string, string> $namespaces
     */
    private function registerNamespaces(array $namespaces): void
    {
        foreach ($namespaces as $prefix => $namespace) {
            $this->registerNamespace($prefix, $namespace);
        }
    }

    /**
     * @param string $prefix
     * @param string $namespace
     */
    public function registerNamespace(string $prefix, string $namespace): void
    {
        $this->xpath->registerNamespace($prefix, $namespace);
        $this->namespacePrefixes[$namespace] = $prefix;
    }

    /**
     * @param string $namespace
     *
     * @return string
     *
     * @throws NamespaceNotRegisteredException
     */
    public function getNamespacePrefix(string $namespace): string
    {
        if (!array_key_exists($namespace, $this->namespacePrefixes)) {
            throw new NamespaceNotRegisteredException(
                sprintf('Namespace "%s" is not registered.', $namespace)
            );
        }

        return $this->namespacePrefixes[$namespace];
    }

    /**
     * @param string $xml
     * @return DOMDocument
     *
     * @throws InvalidResponseContentException
     */
    private function createDomDocument(string $xml): DOMDocument
    {
        set_error_handler(function (int $number, string $error, string $file, int $line, array $context): bool {
            if (preg_match('/^DOMDocument::loadXML\(\): (.+)$/', $error, $m) === 1) {
                throw new InvalidResponseContentException($m[1]);
            }

            return false;
        });
        $document = new DOMDocument();
        $document->loadXML($xml);
        restore_error_handler();

        return $document;
    }

    /**
     * @param string $query
     *
     * @return DOMNodeList<DOMElement>
     *
     * @throws ElementNotFoundException
     */
    public function getElements(string $query): DOMNodeList
    {
        $elements = $this->xpath->query($query);
        if ($elements === false) {
            throw new ElementNotFoundException(sprintf('Elements "%s" were not found.', $query));
        }

        return $elements;
    }

    /**
     * @param string $query
     * @param int $index
     *
     * @return DOMNode
     *
     * @throws ElementNotFoundException
     */
    public function getElement(string $query, int $index = 0): DOMNode
    {
        $elements = $this->xpath->query($query);
        if ($elements === false || $elements->length === 0) {
            throw new ElementNotFoundException(sprintf('Element "%s" at index %d not found.', $query, $index));
        }

        $element = $elements->item($index);
        if ($element === null) {
            throw new ElementNotFoundException(sprintf('Element "%s" at index %d not found.', $query, $index));
        }

        return $element;
    }

    /**
     * @param string $query
     *
     * @return bool
     */
    public function hasElement(string $query): bool
    {
        try {
            $this->getElement($query);

            return true;
        } catch (ElementNotFoundException $exception) {
            return false;
        }
    }

    /**
     * @param string $query
     * @param int $index
     *
     * @return string
     *
     * @throws ElementNotFoundException
     */
    public function getElementValue(string $query, int $index = 0): string
    {
        return $this->getElement($query, $index)->nodeValue;
    }

    /**
     * @param string $query
     * @param string $attribute
     * @param int $index
     *
     * @return string
     *
     * @throws ElementNotFoundException
     */
    public function getElementAttribute(string $query, string $attribute, int $index = 0): string
    {
        /** @var DOMElement $element */
        $element = $this->getElement($query, $index);

        return $element->getAttribute($attribute);
    }
}

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Girls Or Boys? New Study Reveals That The Biggest Cyber Bullies Are...
In a new study, 7,443 students were asked about their typical online behavior.
By Noelle Devoe
It's amazing that movies like the cult classic Mean Girls, and now, The Duff, are shedding light on the serious issue of bullying, but it seems like in most movies and TV shows, male bullying tends to be mostly physical, while it's almost always the girls spreading rumors and posting mean things about each other online. Which may be why many people tend to think that cyber bullying is a bigger issue for girls than boys, but a recent study shows that just isn't the case.
In a new study conducted by the education charity, Tablets for Schools, 7,443 students were asked about their typical online behavior, and the results might surprise you. One out of five students admitted to saying something hurtful to someone online, and that's despite the fact that a quarter of the students had experienced being cyber bullied themselves. Among those surveyed, boys were more likely to have committed cyber bullying than girls.
And this isn't the first study to show that it isn't just mean girls doing the bullying. Last year, it was revealed in a study by the University of Georgia that boys are more likely commit traditional acts of bullying, like spread a false rumor about someone, or say something mean about a peer to make people laugh.
But one telling revelation is that most students (both male and female) said that peer pressure, feeling unhappy, and trying to avoid being bullied themselves were the main reasons they had bullied others. So bullying is truly a cycle, and anyone can get caught in it, which is all the more reason we need to band together to help stop bullying.
Does cyber bullying being more common among boys surprise you? Or did you already know that boys bullied more? Sound off in the comments below!
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With Halloween on the horizon and Autumn/Winter firmly upon us, the mood is shifting towards a deeper, darker, 'vampier' look, with the berry lip trend taking over pouts everywhere.
1. First, apply a foundation and a small amount of concealer under the eyes and to blemishes to create a flawless look.
2. Fill brows using a brow pencil and then brush through to keep them feathery for a natural finish.
3. If you're going to go vampy with smoky eyeshadow, apply yours to the required effect (subtle or dramatic) using a brush, smudging with your finger tips for a carefree finish. Whether you're using eyeshadow or not, do make sure to line the eyes using black or dark brown liquid liner; simply etch along your top lash line, flicking out at the corners to widen the eyes.
4. Complete the eyes with a wash of black or dark brown mascara. Apply 2 coats for a more dramatic look.
5. For the lips, use a burgundy or cherry lip pencil, colouring in all over the lips. Then, finish with a matching lipstick, applied over the top and then patted on with fingers to leave a stained effect.
And that's it – all you need to know to get your on-trend look for the season or to put the finishing touches on your spooky looks this All Hallow's Eve. Show us your attempts on Instagram via @SPICETVAFRICA and the hashtag #BerryLips.
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Meryl Streep Says We Should Be Afraid Of Trump Because His Kids Are 'In Jeopardy'
She also said that she empathizes with him because she would do 'anything' to get her kids out of trouble.
Academy Award-winner and Trump critic Meryl Streep told an audience at a fundraiser over the weekend that she is afraid of President Donald Trump because his kids are "in jeopardy." She says that she can understand the president's mindset as the Mueller investigation focuses in on Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump because she would do "anything" to help her children get out of trouble, according to Vanity Fair, and she believes that he would do the same.
Streep spoke at the Montclair Film Festival's An Evening with Stephen Colbert fundraiser in New Jersey on Saturday. While chatting over martinis made by the host, she said that she believes people should be wary after it was revealed that prosecutor Robert Mueller is investigating Ivanka and Donald Jr. as part of the Russia investigation.
"I'm scared by [Trump]. By his possibility. I empathize with him. I can't imagine what his 3 a.m. is like. There is a gathering storm. Everybody feels it. He feels it. His children are in jeopardy and I feel that. I think, what if my children were jeopardy? I would do anything. Anything! To get them out of trouble. So we should be afraid," she said.
Last week, the news broke that Trump's children may have been involved in talks to build a Trump Tower in Moscow prior to 2013. Ivanka and Donald Jr. were also briefed on Cohen's communications on a separate Moscow deal in 2015 and 2016.
Streep has been critical of President Trump on numerous occasions. At a Golden Globes speech in 2017, the 69-year-old actress called out the president for apparently mocking a disabled reporter.
"It was that moment when the person asking to sit in the most respected seat in our country imitated a disabled reporter, someone he outranked in privilege, power and the capacity to fight back. Disrespect invites disrespect, violence incites violence," she said.
Trump fired back on Twitter, calling the award-winning actress "over-rated," an insult he has used against the musical Hamilton, the former Daily Show host Jon Stewart, and the former Today show host Megyn Kelly.
The actress has also dressed up as Trump on stage in order to do an impersonation of him at a gala in 2016, per the New York Times.
In addition to discussing politics, Streep took the opportunity to speak with Stephen Colbert about her career in acting, from her first professional role in 1975 at a production of Trelawney of the Wells to her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. She told Colbert that she avoids watching her old roles because it reminds her of how insecure she was at the time.
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Billie Eilish slams Nylon Germany for topless cover pic
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It comes as a shock to no one that 17 year old Billie Eilish isn't afraid to speak her mind and stand up for herself. She got to prove that this week when she was shown the cover of Nylon magazine's German edition.
The cover (left) was a digital image of Billie herself as a robot android like thingy. She instantly took exception with a number of things.
She took to Instagram writing "what the fuck is this shit. 1. i was never approached by nylon about this piece whatsoever. i did not know it was happening nor did anyone on my team. 2. this is not even a real picture of me. i had absolutely no creative input. 3. youre gonna make a picture of me shirtless?? thats not real?? at 17? and make it the cover???? even if the picture was supposed to look like some robot version of me… i did not consent in any way,' she continued. 4. ANNNDDD YOU'RE GONNA REMOVE ALL MY FUCKIN HAIR? booooooooooo to you.'
Seeming not detered, Nylon posted a rebuttal saying "For this cover, it was never our intention to create a look that is confusing or insulting to Billie Eilish," the magazine wrote.
It was only ever our intention to honor Billie's impact and her work by creating this avatar which is part of a cover series highlighting the power of digital prodigy artists. This avatar is a piece of 3D artwork created in dedication to her achievements and the positive effect she has had on millions around the globe – including us.'
So I think what they're saying is they consider this parody, which is legal, and Billie can go pound sand.
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Brando on Michael Jackson's sex life; transcripts released
So way back in 1994 Michael Jackson was being heavily investigated for child molestation claims and Marlon Brando went to prosecutors to tell them of a conversation he had with the King of Pop about his childhood, his sexual orientation and a number of other things.
When the case went to trial, rather than put him before the grand jury, Lauren Weis and Bill Hodgman, the prosecutors presiding over the case, requested Marlon speak through a telephone call and detail everything discussed between the two mega stars.
It's the transcript of that phone call that a podcast called "Telephone Stories: The Trials Of Michael Jackson" claims to have in their possession.
Weis is now a judge, and she reportedly verified the statement with the podcast's creator, Brandon Ogborn. Ogborn said in an interview with The Times that the interview was all over the place, "meandering," and "loosey-goosey," claiming that Brandon would be "canceled" if he was around today.
So check out "Telephone Stories: The Trials of Michael Jackson" for more details. The show has already aired 12 of it's 13 eps and the final, where the transcript will be read, is this Sunday!
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Claim: Richard Pryor put out a hit on Paul Mooney
Richard Pryor is considered one of the greatest comics that ever lived. He died in 2005 of a heart attack, but his stand up and films are still way loved by many.
Now his one time bodyguard is spilling some really crazy beans in a new tell all.
According to Rashon Kahn, he was working as Richards bodyguard when he told him he has a $1 million bounty on Paul Mooneys head. The reason? He said Paul had sex with his son, Richard Pryor jr, and he was pissed. He felt Mooney had taken advantage of his son, who at the time was in his 20's.
Paul Mooney has said the story is not true, but but Richard's widow, Jennifer Lee Pryor, tweeted Richard Jr. had confirmed this allegation to her.
So this rumor has some serious legs. From Jennifers Twitter:
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Annabella Sciorra will testify she was raped by Harvey Weinstein
I adore Annabella Sciorra. If you've never seen Mr Wonderful, do yourself a favor. It's a darling romcom. And now I respect the shit out of her too.
Annabella is set to take the stand against disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein to testify that he raped her inside her Manhattan apartment in 1993. That's just horrible.
In addition to the new charges, Weinstein has already been charged with two counts of predatory sexual assault, one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree, one count of first-degree rape, and one count of third-degree rape.
Weinstein pleaded not guilty to all charges, arguing that all of the sexual acts were consensual.
I hope she stays strong.
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Multiple celebs hit in organized robbery scam
Jason Yaselli
So this Beverly Hills realtor named Jason Emil Yaselli, all of 32 this guy is, and he's been running this robbery scam on unsuspecting clients for a few years now. He hosts open houses for the home owners and then has his accomplice, Benjamin Ackerman, come tour the place and steal shit and leave.
According to TMZ, of the 14 homes they're accused of doing this in, at least 4 of them were celebrity clients. Usher, Adam Lambert, former football star Shaun Phillips and "Real Housewives" star Dorit Kemsley.
They committed the crimes from December 2016 to August 2018. Over that period, Ackerman is apparently making monthly payments on Yaselli's credit card bill between $5,566 and $20,000. Just so crazy. Who does that? lol.
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Mel B claims she is unemployed and can't pay no more!
Spice Girl Mel B says she's no longer working and can't afford to raise the amount she pays in child support any higher than the more than enough $5000 her greedy ex is already getting.
Mel is fighting ex Stephen Belafonte's attempt to have the current amount of child support he receives for their daughter Madison, seven, raised from $5,000 a month.
In a filing submitted to the Superior Court of California County in Los Angeles on Monday, the singer lists her monthly income, assets and expenditures in attempt to prove she isn't making enough to pony up more cash. The two have joint custody of the girl.
Mel acknowledges she went on tour for three weeks with the Spice Girls over the summer, she refuses to reveal how much she made. But still, she hasn't had a steady job since 2018 when she was shit-canned from AGT.
The post Mel B claims she is unemployed and can't pay no more! appeared first on Today's Evil Beet Gossip.
Lindsie Chrisley gets bodyguard fearing retaliation
Lindsie Chrisley seen arriving at her attorney's office Monday afternoon
We'd mentioned before about Todd Chrisley of "Chrisley Knows Best" and his wife were arrested for tax evasion just last week. What we didn't get into at the time (it wasn't certain) was that their oldest daughter Lindsie had already gone to police with concerns of her own.
Lindsay, 29, appeared in the first few seasons of the hit show, but left after a dispute with her father that has kept them alienated since she left in 2016.
So Lindsie goes to the police to say her brother, Kyle, 29, and father Todd had bought a sex tape of her and were using it as black mail against her if she did not lie about some "incident," according to news outlets.
Now she's concerned for her safety and has gone for full protection with the help of a $130/hr off duty cop.
Lindsie's concerns aren't necessarily unfounded. Her brother Kyle was arrested for battery back in 2012, when Lindsie claimed he'd hit her in the face.
Todd Chrisley has responded to Lindsie's claims via a publicist saying; "It's heartbreaking and shameful that these kinds of accusations have to be aired in public," he said in his. "We have tried to keep Lindsie's extramarital relationships private for her sake since August of 2016. Sadly, for reasons we can only guess at, she ran to the sheriff's office and then to the press to accuse her brother of buying a sex tape of her, which was a complete lie, and now she's telling more lies about me. Although our hearts are broken, Lindsie is our daughter and we will always love her."
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Quick Mr Zog, get out there and give the Tupperware Tugboat another polish and get it down to boat show.
Don't they make stupidly powerful inboards then...?
Yes. Sterling Performance in Milford, Michigan is considered to be one of the finest marine engine builders in the world. Several of the top teams in off-shore powerboat racing use Sterling engines.
Builds range from 600 HP naturally aspirated V8's to Twin-Turbo V8's with 1700 HP.
Seen some before & it's insane ... just the way i like it..
1. Mrs Zog has better Google skilz than me.
2. Daytona isn't local... its more than 3 hours North of here.
3. Both of those boats were heading AWAY from Daytona direction.
I can only imagine the "boatshow babe's"
Yip. That is just INSANE AWESOME!
Those rooster tails... most fire departments can't shoot water that high or far.
I want to thank everyone, again, who has contributed to the GoFundMe account to help me get my son Thomas over here for Christmas. You are awesome. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart.
I have worked a few extra jobs, and made a few extra $$$ on the side. I got screwed on the one job, got paid in kind instead of cash. I can sell the mower, but the second-hand value of these things are only about $500, so not worth it to sell.
We are almost there, the price of two return air tickets. Just a couple of hundred bucks more. Any further assistance we can get would be so highly appreciated. Both Mrs Zog and I are working many many extra hours to try and make it happen. But we can only do so much before exhaustion takes over, and then we make mistakes and errors at work, which is not good.
Here is the link again, just in case there is still anyone who can help.
Another smile on my face! I'm glad for you Zog!
Happy birthday to Mrs Zog!
Thank you Ican, you are right! I have to work today, but Mr. Zog is treating me to dinner at a local restaurant tonight, can't wait!
Wishing you a very happy birthday Mrs Z. Enjoy your special day!
of arriving in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in the broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, shouting "Wow! What a ride!"
Happy B'day Mrs Zog, blessings!


Several people have been shaken by the visuals of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin's statue being taken down by BJP cadres on Monday at Belonia town in south Tripura.
This occured just 20 hours after the Left suffered its first loss, in Tripura, after more than two decades. The coalition of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) has been engaging in post-poll violence, leading to widespread unrest in the region. Reports have come in that another statue was destroyed on Sunday in Sabroom, about 50 kilometres from Belonia.
This is not just a probelm of law and order. It is a clash of ideologies and beliefs.
For years, there has been resentment against this statue of Lenin. It was built by the municipality and funded by the taxpayers' money. Why should the taxpayer have to finance a statue of Lenin? Even if it was a statue of our former CPI(M) chief minister Nripen Chakraborty, nobody would have touched it — he was one of us and belonged to the country. But what does this foreigner Lenin have to do with our people?
It seems Nath needs to be reminded that Lenin belonged to "the people" of India long before his party was formed. Even a cursory look at history will tell us that Lenin was supportive of anti-colonial struggles across the world and never saw himself only as a Russian.
In the first half of 1916, he wrote Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism, one of the most stringent and theoritically sound critiques of imperialism.
liberation of all dependent, oppressed and unequal nations.
Workers and peasants! — the Soviet of Workers' Deputies would say – are you willing to pay these gentry, the capitalists, hundreds of millions of rubles every year, for a war waged for a division of the African colonies, Turkey, etc.?
For these peace terms the Soviet of Workers' Deputies would, in my opinion, agree to wage war against any bourgeois government and against all the bourgeois governments of the world, because this woruld really be a just war, because all the workers and toilers in all countries would work for its success.
After more than seventy years of India's successful anti-colonial struggle, the nation's workers's still work in deplorable condition. Various measures of working conditions show that they've been spiralling down, well below universal standards. There can be no doubt, then, why Indians, especially the vast majority of its population – the workers and the poor — would want to build Lenin's statues.
Lenin may be "only a foregner" for Raju Nath, whose party's bigger idelogues, the founders of Rastriya Swamsevak Sangh, had never suppported the anti-colonial struggle against the British.
But, for the vast majority of Indians, most of who are poor workers, Lenin is someone they look up to.
The quotations from Lenin's essay has been taken from "Fourth Letter: How to Achieve Peace", published in Revolution! Lenin in 1917, brought out by LeftWord Books.


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ross1948 15:11 on November 3, 2019 Permalink | Reply
Tags: Brexit ( 272 ), meddling ( 10 ), soros ( 10 ), Soros funded 'NGOs.' ( 40 ), warren
Soros, Prince Of Darkness, Boasts Of His Malevolent Meddling!
A very indolent weekend so far, Saturday out only to get a haircut – not a time-consuming activity, given my hair has been in recession for some time – and a quick brunch at the warteg…
…two stops which cost me in total four dollars, good reasons to stay in Jakarta – then home all day watching tv and composing blog posts intended to appal the handful of pinko creeps who read my output purely to heighten their blood pressure…
…then, this bright Sunday morning I arose at 8.30am, only to have my own blood pressure go into orbit at this Guardian headline…
George Soros: 'Brexit hurts both sides – my money was used to educate the British public'
Educate?
The arrogance of this plutocrat sticky-beak has made him a hate-figure all over the world, welcome only among the elites which misrule many nations…
…and although the article is not without unintended humour …
like this '
As a hedge fund manager, he was more likely to spend his free time reading and writing philosophy texts than hanging out on the golf course….
– which makes one observe that he might have more wisely spent his time reading about the law on financial propriety…
Mr. Soros was a sufficiently experienced investor and "could not have been unaware that his decision to invest in shares in [Société Générale] entailed the risk that he might be committing the offence of insider trading," Wall Street Journal 9/10 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203476804576614442587262696.html
In a blow to Mr. Soros's two decade-long legal battle to clear his name, judges at the European court said that French law on insider trading was sufficiently clear to provide grounds for a conviction.
...and useful reminders of the monster's powerful reach
He is still worth around $8bn, even after a recent transfer of around $18bn from his personal funds to his foundations (together these currently spend an estimated $1bn a year around the globe).
No wonder good people in many lands are alarmed.
The article is honest enough to quote Hungary's Foreign Minister .
The Hungarian government's problem with Soros, he said, was that he uses NGOs for political purposes, despite having no "mandate" to do so. "There's a perception that if you say the word NGO, it goes without saying that it's a good thing," he argued. "But that's not true."
And the Guardian writer admits that Soros 'side-stepped the question.'
Although American readers will be affronted at the fact that in recent years, Soros has become one of the biggest donors to Democrat causes and candidates….
And that although he does not want to endorse any candidate publicly….
…Nonetheless, he speaks of Elizabeth Warren in glowing terms.
But Brits may wish to focus on the part of the interview which rendered me volcanic. His grossly partisan intrusioion into UK internal affairs.
"It falls into the category of what I call political philanthropy. Brexit is a process of disintegration that hurts both sides. It hurts Britain more on a pro rata basis and Europe more in absolute terms.
Most importantly, European values can be better defended if the two of them are united. My contributions were not used for partisan or electoral purposes. They were used to educate the British public." https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/nov/02/george-soros-brexit-hurts-both-sides-money-educate-british-public
Lying old SOB!
His largesse went to ONE SIDE AND ONE SIDE ONLY…
…that committed to corralling Brits in the supranational 'European Project!'
As PARTISAN as it gets!
Alarmingly, to me, at least, for I was hitherto unaware of his family details, the fact the evil old man's days are numbered – he's 90 – does not reduce the threat of his billions to free nations and free speech.
He has a son, named Alex, aged 34, who appears to be as committed to global meddling as the shifty old bast-rd who sired him.
(Shifty? Yes -even the sympatico Guaridian interviewers notes that 'I leave unsure whether this is the confusion of old age or, more likely, a canny tactic to divulge information on his own terms.)
As I've said before, the UK should declare him PNG
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Edward Lamont 16:17 on November 3, 2019 Permalink | Reply
He has no right to interfere in Britain.
The government should declare him Persona Non Grata, as you say.
Every government should, and the Americans should revoke his citizenship.
Let him go back to Hungary, his native land where he's hated for his subversive activity.
Sandor 20:11 on November 3, 2019 Permalink | Reply
Edward, Hungarians would be very unhappy if this very dangerous billionaire came back to the country which he has done so much to injure.
He belongs not in any country but in Hell and I am sure when he dies soon, as he will, because he is 90, that he makes that journey.
Jude Galbraith 16:37 on November 3, 2019 Permalink | Reply
At 90, he will be in the ground soon.
We should watch who attends the funeral and take careful note.
Whoever honors evil is our enemy.
Aldo S 22:51 on November 4, 2019 Permalink | Reply
If Soros dropped dead tomorrow, his money would live on, causing problems and subversion all over the world.
Here's another article from which your readers can learn more about this devil.
https://freepressers.com/articles/report-soros-barraged-obama-state-dept-with-requests-as-trump-picked-up-steam
Tags: 'Woke' ( 6 ), Black Lives Matter ( 17 ), BLM racists ( 41 ), buttgieg, crimmigrants illegals ( 26 ), gillibrand, obummer ( 3 ), political correctness ( 16 ), warren
When Even Obummer Wearies Of Woke-Weasels?
When all the PC hogwash gets too much even for Obummer, it must be bad.
On the other hand, he may be a menace but he's no fool and may just have realised that normal people can't stand PC.
Interesting also to note that the BBC report felt it necessary to explain what the non-word 'woke' means to the dimwit pinkos who use it.
'Woke' Is A Past Tense Verb, Not An Adjective – Please Use 'Red Nazi!'
But most fascinating were the examples offered of Dem notables obliged to proffer kow-tow apologies to the woke-weasel ratpack.
'Before withdrawing from the race, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand went on television to apologise for using the term "illegal alien" in the past.'
But they are illegal aliens!
Apologising for using the proper, legally-approved words that describe the undesirables whom I tend to refer to as crimmigrants?
'Elizabeth Warren has apologised for identifying as Native American…'
"Identifying?"
I think that's called LYING..
But the worst has to be The Southbender Butt-Boy!
….Pete Buttigieg has apologised for his use of the phrase "all lives matter".
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50239261
In other words, the queer mayor performed the same grovel-act we wrote about when another Dem wannabe abased himself before a mob of shrieking black racists four years ago…
Booed By Racist Mob For Saying "White Lives Matter," Democrat U-Turns ASAP
…even when he had explained that to him, as with all sane citizens, ALL lives matter.
Contemplating their racism is unpleasant, but contemplating Butt-Boy's base apology is nauseating!
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Jim In Jakarta 09:41 on November 3, 2019 Permalink | Reply
The PC lingo offends me, because it is stupid, but I was reading today that it is a big turn-off for a lot of the people it was supposedly created for.
https://www.theblaze.com/news/poll-woke-genderless-label-latinx-is-deeply-unpopular-among-latinos?utm_source=theblaze-dailyPM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily-Newsletter__PM%202019-11-02&utm_term=TheBlaze%20Daily%20PM%20-%20last%20270%20days


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Observations From Two Spartan Games
By StegerWithSwagg Nov 16, 2011, 8:00am CST
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Although Michigan State has started its season 0-2, they lost by a combined 17 points to two of the top teams in the nation. Last Friday night, the Spartans fought hard against North Carolina for most of the game. The team lost its composure late after inching back in the second half. On Tuesday, Michigan State seemed to fall out of favor quickly in the second half after only being down by one at half. Yet, with minutes to go, MSU bolted back to only a five-point loss.
The Spartans finally get to return home after a long week across the country. From San Diego to New York, Izzo's squad gets their first game at the friendly confines of the Breslin Center. They don't have to see Harrison Barnes. They don't have to watch Andre Dawkins. Instead, they get Tigers of Texas Southern.
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Draymond isn't on his game
It's understandable that Draymond Green couldn't get past John Henson and the frontcourt of the Tar Heels this past weekend. Shots will be altered and forced against lengthy great defenders. Green struggled by shooting fewer than 33 percent, but still had 13 points and 18 total rebounds. He also established himself on the offensive glass with seven rebounds. On Tuesday, Green shot even worse from the floor and didn't contribute as much rebounding against a Duke squad that has a weak frontcourt. He has 11 turnovers in two games. It's understandable that Green has to put the team on his shoulders, but not many expected him to struggle this much.
The point guard position is still unsettling
Keith Appling played great in the final minutes of the Duke game Tuesday night. He finished 8-11 from the floor, including many clutch shots late by driving into the lane. Yet, that's the only good minutes Appling has played in the first two games. He hasn't drove to the lane with purpose and is not looking to open shooters when Appling does drive. During the North Carolina game, Appling had three charges against him. Travis Trice, a true freshman, is getting a lot of important minutes for the Spartans because Appling has gotten into a lot of foul trouble. He had 20 minutes on Friday and played early against Duke. The job is Appling's job to lose. Neither point guard is comfortable at the position as of yet.
Tom Izzo has trust in his young players
Branden Dawson rarely leaves the floor for Izzo. He has shown why he was so highly regarded coming out of high school. Dawson is better defensively than most thought, but averaged only 8.5 in two games. Trice has been playing amble playing time as a freshman. Izzo starts Payne, a sophomore, at center and has to put all his young players in the game when the game matters. It's the least experienced team that Izzo has ever had, in his opinion. Growing pains are going to happen…it's happened during the first two games already. As long as Izzo has some sort of patience with this squad, the Spartans should be fine. The talent is there; the experience will come.
When against a big run, they are in trouble
North Carolina was able to spark a 22-6 to end the first half on Friday. This was right after Michigan State had the lead and confidence. The Spartans seemed like they were going to be in contention all game long…until North Carolina started making shots. The Tar Heels got on a quick run against Michigan State, but it didn't stop. UNC pulled away from the Spartans because the youth of Michigan State weren't psychologically prepared for that. The same happened against Duke, twice. When a team is able to go on a small run, MSU is unable to stop the bleeding.


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This is 2y+ old with no activity. TBH I think would fit better as a nova functional test, since there's very little integration with other services involved here.
@Santiago - Are you working on this? if not, please remove yourself as an assignee and so others can pick it.
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Archive -June 2017
Permission to F. . .
Permission to Fail
By Suzy Singh
Can society, in general, be more compassionate towards failure, and recognize it for the powerful growth tool it is, asks Suzy Singh
She sat with her head clutched between her hands. Every pore of her being was drawn inwards, trying to focus on the terrible internal crisis she was struggling with. Then she let out a wail, so excruciatingly painful that it filled the room with instant grief. Radhika had just come face to face with her biggest failure. Even though it had seemed like just another event only moments ago, it now felt like an unpardonable sin. In a fit of fury, she had slapped her six-year-old child sharply across the face, in full public view at an upmarket departmental store, simply because the child had insisted on buying more chocolates. As she sat in my clinic now, reliving that incident and processing it, she couldn't help but feel that she had failed as a mother. Radhika's mother had treated her in much the same way as a little child. Not once, but over and over again, she had judged and criticized her, neglecting her need for love and affection and calling her a loser. All these wounds had created endless destructive patterns, which she was now trying to address in therapy. This is exactly why her worst nightmare was to become the person she hated so much. As she sat there, introspecting upon her failure, a new, more compassionate awareness began to take birth in her. Her hatred towards her mother began to ebb as she empathized with her mother's personal struggles and conflicts.
She also became acutely aware of the neglect and loneliness her daughter was facing, given the estranged relationship with her husband, and her long hours at work. Embracing failure allowed Radhika to make kinder choices. That day she decided to cut back her working hours, spend more time listening and playing with her daughter, and heal her hatred for her mother. Radhika was lucky that she had help in making failure appear less daunting. But in the absence of a shoulder to lean on, or a guiding finger to point them in the right direction, many people condemn themselves to failure.
High School teacher, art critic, and curator, Uma Nair had to be her own guide and light. "When my marriage failed, I became a recluse and even contemplated suicide. Later, I spent time with boys from my school who were depressed. Two shared that they were considering suicide. I talked them out of it, and as I did that, I realized I was helping myself too. Then I went to Washington DC and saw an art exhibition and started writing about art. Helping struggling artists became my mission. Today, it gives me great joy to put the spotlight on an artist who has no money but loads of talent." Uma allowed failure to become the instrument of evolution and personal growth. By helping others find courage in the face of hopelessness, she found purpose and meaning in life. Civil rights activist and poet, Maya Angelou, captures this quite succinctly when she says, "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." It is possible that Uma may never have become such an inspiring teacher, brilliant art critic, or supporter to struggling artists if her marriage had not failed.
In his insightful book, Outwitting the Devil, Napoleon Hill wrote, "I have also discovered that there comes with every experience of temporary defeat, and every failure and every form of adversity, the seed of an equivalent benefit." He adds, "I do not pretend to understand all about this strange force which reduced me to poverty and want, and filled me with fear, and then gave me a new birth of faith through which I have been privileged to extend help to tens of thousands who found themselves slipping… Infinite Intelligence has a plan, or a law, by which it hurdles men over many obstacles before giving them the privilege of leadership or the opportunity to render useful service in a noteworthy fashion."
In the popular book, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, by Mitch Albom, Eddie the central character, considers himself a failure because he always dreamt of moving up the social class, but ended up in his father's footsteps as the maintenance man at Ruby Pier's amusement park. He thinks his life on earth is totally wasted. But after his death, when he meets the five people in heaven, he realizes that being at his boring job was of great value because it made all the children there feel safe. Tala, the little girl whose death he unknowingly caused, tells him that was how he made good for causing her death.
While there is now much evidence and even acceptance that failure can lead us to success, failure's vital role in helping humans become a more evolved species, is still not fully acknowledged. Why is failing such a terrifying idea for most people? "Failing feels like a threat to survival. It's almost as though those who can't achieve, won't survive. That kind of primal fear is what creates an intolerant attitude toward failure," says Sadia Saeed, founder, and chief psychologist, Inner Space Counselling.
Adds Dr. Niru Kumar, psychologist, Reiki Master, and hypnotherapist, "Any situation or position which is 'less than before', is considered a failure. This could be in terms of designation, finances, children's achievements, marital status, physical health, psychological state, and physical appearance. There is very little tolerance for these kinds of setbacks in life." Lynn de Souza, founder, Social Access Communication, says, "Society in general, views poverty of any kind as a failure. This includes the inability to buy whatever one needs or desires. Therefore, anything that is seen as limiting progress or growth or development of any kind, of the individual, the family, and society at large, is frowned upon. Failure is the inability to use one's talents to add to one's possessions." Perhaps if he had known how to deal with this fear of failing, Nipun N, the depressed fourth-year student of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, may not have ended his life last month. When we lock ourselves in the prisons of rigid stories and beliefs of how to belong, and what we must do in order to be loved and accepted, we set up death traps for ourselves. We start to believe that failing is equal to death. But failure is simply feedback, informing us that we need to find a more effective way. It is our faulty beliefs that make failure appear so brutal. As a lesson, failure is simply instructive, but as a dead end, it appears to be fatal.
Parents must strive to make failing more acceptable if they truly want to be loving and supportive. I have consciously brought up my children on the dictum that they must 'play to win, and lose to learn'. Failure must become an evolutionary concept that makes us better people. Then it can truly become a blessing, an instrument for developing faith, self-love, personal integrity and strength of character. Innovation Coach and TEDx Speaker, R Sridhar, shares how his father helped him deal with failure. In April 1969 when he had done really badly in his BSc exams, he told his Dad that he would either fail or just about scrape through. "So do you want to study further or start working?" his father asked. "I told him I wanted to start working." On hearing this response, his father asked him to start looking for a job right away. "Who will give me a job? My results are not even out yet," asked a surprised Sridhar.
"Well, that's the point," said his father. "You beat the results, and get a job before your results are declared." And that's what Sridhar did. He got his first job with a management consultant and finally passed with a third class. On that day, his boss asked him why he was feeling so low. On being told about the poor grades, his boss commented, "I don't confuse myself between a third class graduate and a third rate person. Now forget about your results and get on with your work." It was the supportive and loving guidance of his father and boss that taught him to look failure in the eye and not be fazed by it.
Nithya Shanti, a spiritual teacher, suggests, "Instead of talking about grades and marks, parents should talk about insights, learnings, and experiences. We usually learn most from reflecting on what didn't go well. Celebrate failures as a family. Call it an 'Oops' and discuss the learnings in an atmosphere of lightness and laughter. Such kids go on to change the world. This means, instead of defining failure as not measuring up to some arbitrary standard, we can define it as 'not trying'. That's it. Keep trying. Forget about success and failure." Sridhar adds, "The best way to help children overcome the fear of failure is to help them understand early in life what they are really good at. Teach them to play to their strengths. If a child is weak in maths, the heavens are not going to fall. If the child shows promise in music or sports or languages, help the child develop in that area."
If we are truly honest with ourselves, we will realize that we have all failed sometime, somewhere. As children, we meet with it when we don't get good grades or are shamed by teachers and authority figures. In relationships, being dumped or heartbroken or divorced feels as though we have failed to hold on to love. At work, not getting that promotion or increment can break our spirit. And not amassing wealth and status symbols can make us believe that we don't deserve enough, that we have lost the race to grandeur. In a Facebook-obsessed society, where you are flooded with messages every second about what a wonderful and accomplished life others are living, you can feel like a failure every time you scroll down your mobile screen. Even in death, failure does not fail to teach us. When our parents die, so many people are struck with the terrible regret of having failed to be good sons and daughters, because they didn't do enough.
If failure is such a steady, traveling companion through life, can it really be such a terrible thing? Perhaps we have failed to comprehend what its real purpose is. Assuming it is a dreaded monster, we have failed to recognize that it is probably an angel of transformation, always by our side, ever willing to instruct us when we steer off the golden path of becoming instruments of God. This is how Lynn views her life. "I believe I am just an instrument in God's larger plan for the world and for me. Every day, I am doing what He needs me to do with the talents He has given me. Society may view what I do from one day to the next with its own yardstick of failure or success, but I don't. As long as I achieve what I have set out to do, whether to write something, or help someone, or lead a group or whatever, and I do it to the best of my ability, with no holding back and making no excuses, I am satisfied."
When failure is embraced in this way, and perceived as a medicine for the soul, it can bring forth astonishing results. It can mend pride and arrogance, vanity, and hopelessness. And in its place, it creates room for courage and patience, tolerance and generosity, empathy, and compassion to germinate, grow and bloom into the lotus of beauty and peace that lives in the world, but remains untainted by its unmindful judgments.
Suzy Singh is a transpersonal therapist, karma coach, and energy healer with extensive clinical experience in multidisciplinary approaches to vibrational and spiritual healing. Her practice is based out of Delhi.


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Big tech still spending on AI, as Appen affirms guidance
Yolanda RedrupReporter
Apr 15, 2020 – 12.37pm
Artificial intelligence data services company Appen is proving to be resilient to the economic impacts of COVID-19, with the big tech giants so far still willing to open their wallets for AI projects.
The business provides the world's largest technology companies with crowd-sourced data that's needed to train the AI algorithms that power everything from search engines to voice assistants and driverless cars.
Appen CEO Mark Brayan is leading one of the few companies proving to be resilient to COVID-19. James Brickwood
The business affirmed its 2020 full-year market guidance on Wednesday, re-stating that it was expecting its underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation to be in the range of $125 million to $130 million, assuming a currency conversion of $1 equating to US70¢.
If the Australian dollar remains low – it's currently trading at US64¢ – the business will receive a currency tailwind.
The business relies on a "crowd" of more than 1 million remote workers to crunch data for the tech giants. In the case of data for a self-driving car project, this could involve someone manually tagging all the street signs.
However, it is increasingly automating more of the data crunching, speeding up the process and making it more efficient.
"The company's global crowd workers are fortunately and ideally situated, working
from home as usual. Appen is providing support and maintaining regular
communication with crowd workers during the pandemic," the company stated.
In February, the $2.9 billion business was one of the few to report no expected impacts from the coronavirus when it reported its half-year results.
In an announcement to the ASX on Wednesday, Appen outlined numerous considerations that could affect the performance of the business, including some that could result in a boost to the business from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Appen stated that there was potential for a pandemic-led increase in the use of search, social media and e-commerce platforms, plus an increase in available crowd workers, growth in current and new projects.
But on the flip side, the company was cognisant of the potential for a slowdown in digital ad spending, a reduction in IT spending, reduction or cancellation of services
from Appen's smallest customers, interruptions to global hardware supply chains and
suspension of face-to-face projects such as audio data collection.
Regardless of which way its customers respond, Appen said its cash resources in excess of $100 million meant it was well-placed to weather any coronavirus storms.
Appen's shares traded flat on Wednesday, down less than a per cent at 12.20pm AEST. Trading at $24, the business is only $3 off its February peak, having almost bounced back from its March lows on the back of the COVID-19 market turmoil.
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Iowa's annual pheasant and quail seasons open this weekend. The highest pheasant counts were found in counties from NW Iowa angling down to SE Iowa. Quail numbers are the strongest in decades, with the largest population in the southern three tiers of counties.
Check out IHAP maps and locations, where private landowners open their land to public hunting. Or visit the Iowa Hunting Atlas for all of Iowa's public hunting areas.
Blaze orange — wear at least one of the following with 50 percent or more solid blaze orange: hat, cap, vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, shirt or coveralls.
Purchase your hunting license and habitat fee, online from the DNR's license sales website, or from any license retailer.
-Daily bag limit for pheasants is three and the possession limit is 12. Daily bag limit for quail is eight and possession limit is 16.
-Shooting hours from 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Firearms must be cased and unloaded in a motor vehicle.
– Transporting pheasants requires a pheasant foot, fully feathered wing, or fully feathered head be attached to the pheasant carcass.


Credit card CEOs may be nervous about Apple Card, but it doesn't mean subscription or membership-based entrepreneurs should be too.
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Before we dive into that, let's first learn more about Apple Card.
Apple Card is a credit card created by Apple and, most notably, not created by a bank, although it is backed by newcomer Goldman Sachs.
It builds upon the Apple Pay movement in that it touts simplicity, ease of use and security.
It also is claiming to be the first credit card that will encourage users to pay less interest by giving the user visibility into interest based on what the user desires to pay.
Is Apple Card a Physical Credit Card?
Option 1: Similar to other payment methods, Apple Card will live in the Wallet app on your iPhone and allow you to buy things via Apple Pay.
Similar to major credit cards' Cash Back programs, for every purchase you make with Apple Card, you will get "Daily Cash" that you can spend however you want. Bonus? You can spend it right here, right now. And yes, we have to assume that includes your customers' recurring payments made with Apple Card via Apple Pay.
Unlike many credit cards in the industry, Apple promises to make it easier for you to pay down your credit card balance, so it is not carrying any fees — including no annual fees, cash‑advance fees, over-the-limit fees, or late fees.
Last but not least, Apple is leaning into its advanced security technologies of Apple Pay, including its latest hit with Face ID, which are built into Apple Card as well. Worried about losing the physical titanium card you've been issued? Have no fear: The card itself has no numbers, supporting an even higher layer of protection.
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The port of NANSHA is located on the west bank of the Pearl River. It's strategically located in the center of the Pearl River Delta and has the South China Sea to the south. With an advanced connectivity, it's a great transit hub for cities in the eastern and western parts of the Pearl River Delta.
For your marine shipping to the port of NANSHA, there are currently more than 6 shipping companies operating from 1 ports in the world.
The port of NANSHA (ISOCODE: CNNSA) offers the following types of international shipping: FCL, LCL and door to door.
How much does it cost to ship a container to the port of NANSHA?
In the case of standard containers, the average cost of shipping a 20-foot container can be anything between $306.95 and $729.15. The average cost of sending a 40-foot container can be anything between $354.16 and $1,023.58.
From Spain, BARCELONA is the cheapest port of origin, whereas BARCELONA is the most expensive. The difference between choosing the cheapest line of transport as opposed to the expensive one implies a cost saving of 57.903%.
From Spain, BARCELONA is the cheapest port of origin, whereas BARCELONA is the most expensive. The difference between choosing the cheapest line of transport as opposed to the expensive one implies a cost saving of 65.4%.
Remember the following factors have an influence on the final cost: the type and size of container, the port of origin and the port of destination, the shipping company, and also external economic factors that could affect the price of the freight, such as a GRI. The average time a containers spends in transit between the port of origin and the port of destination can be anything between 29 and 52 days.


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Centrum för kognitiv semiotik (CCS)
Seminarier ›
Erik Rynell
In recent years there has been a growing interest in empathy in many disciplines. The word "empathy" is of rather recent date. It emerged at the end of the 19th century in a German debate within aesthetics in the shape of the word "Einfühlung", before the term gradually was given the more general application it has retained to this day. "Empathy" is an English translation of the German word that eventually also spread to other languages.
In her dissertation On the Problem of Empathy (Zum Problem der Einfühlung), issued in 1917, the German philosopher Edith Stein, a student of Edmund Husserl, used the word "empathy" (Einfühlung) as a name for our basic capacity for experiencing other minds. Despite the fact that Stein earned the highest honours in the doctoral exam her dissertation also marked the end of her academic career, but the book remains an oft-cited work on the fundamentals of intersubjectivity. I have for some time preoccupied myself with a translation of this work into Swedish. In my talk, I will review basic ideas in it, both in their original context and, as Stein extensively predates a modern debate on intersubjectivity, also in relation to ideas of more recent, and contemporary, writers on the subject, such as Gurwitsch, Schütz, Zahavi, and Gallagher.
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Black Man Arrested by Police For Leaving His Car Running In A Local 7 Eleven Parking Lot
Posted on May 11, 2018 by AJ Woodson in Across The Nation // 0 Comments
(Credit: Erin Darby Ortiz)
Sacramento, California — Craig Williams, a 40-year old African American man from Sacramento, California, was recently detained and arrested by a white police officer for leaving his car idling outside of a local 7-Eleven. Cell phone video and the officer's body camera shows Craig being arrested after resisting arrest with a brief struggle with the officer, outside of the South Sacramento 7 Eleven convenience store on 43rd Avenue.
In the video, he can repeatedly be heard saying, "Come on, man. What did I do?" In response, the officer can be heard saying that he broke the law because he left his vehicle on while he was inside the store.
The video has drawn sharp criticism by the Sacramento NAACP, which says the incident highlights an ongoing pattern of aggressive behavior by some of the department's rank and file officers toward people of color.
Craig Williams, was tackled to the ground by the patrolman and eventually arrested after he allegedly left his car running while stopping at a South Land Park 7-Eleven on Friday, May 4th, the group says. He was booked into jail on suspicion of resisting arrest and leaving 'the ignition key in an unattended vehicle,' police said.
Sacramento's NAACP President, Betty Williams, called on the Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert to not file charges against the man during a Wednesday press conference.
She additionally demanded that the police department release body camera footage of the incident and information about any complaints of racial profiling made against the officer.
"I still feel shocked and appalled," Williams, 40, said during the press conference. He was accompanied by his lawyer, Justin Ward.
"Technically, it's illegal to leave your vehicle idling and without a brake set on a highway," said attorney Michael Wise.
Apparently there is a law in the city of Sacramento that dates back to the 1920's, the Sacramento City code prohibits drivers from leaving a car unattended without stopping the engine and removing the key from the ignition. The law says: "It is unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle to permit it to stand unattended in any public place, or any used or new car lot, or private or public parking lot, without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition and removing the ignition key from the vehicle. The registered owner of a vehicle found in violation of this section shall be held prima facia responsible for any such violation."
But one legal expert, Attorney Michael Wise, told 13 CBS Sacramento that the law is "limited to public areas that are publicly maintained." He continued, "This appears to be a private parking lot where the vehicle code technically would not even apply."
The incident was filmed and posted on Facebook the following day by Erin Darby Ortiz posted the video on Facebook, garnering more than 8.6K Shares and 440K Views at time of the posting of this story. Ortiz wrote that her boyfriend was arrested for breaking a law she'd never heard of: leaving your car idling while unattended.
"At the end of the day, he shouldn't have been in jail," Betty Williams said during the press conference.
Sgt. Vance Chandler, a department spokesman, said he was not immediately available to answer more questions about the incident Wednesday afternoon.
"We're looking at the whole event in its entirety," he said.
Williams was arrested at the 7-Eleven located on 43rd Avenue in South Land Park Friday morning after police say an officer tried to contact Williams for "multiple law violations" but he refused to talk to the officer and was uncooperative.
A 7-Eleven employee confirmed it is a private lot. But Wise said even when the idling law is broken, the consequence should be a citation.
"They are not allowed to take you into custody for that offense unless you refuse to sign the ticket," Wise said.
"I think it could have been resolved by a simple conversation," said Christian Dapaah, a local driver.
But the Sacramento Police Department says the officer tried to make contact with Williams due to multiple law violations, and that Williams was detained after he was uncooperative, refused to talk with the officer and then struggled with the officer. Friday's police log says Williams was arrested for resisting arrest.
Customer Joseph Romeo told CBS13 he would never leave his car idling outside. But he's not sure Williams' punishment was appropriate.
"Arrested?" he said. "Probably not! But probably cited or ticketed."
As an African-American man, Dapaah said he's not happy about how the situation escalated.
"We've been the victims of overreactions of these officers too many times so when you see this, it's a little bit disheartening!"
Williams and his girlfriend are meeting with the NAACP to figure out where they stand legally.
Meanwhile, Sacramento police say this case is still under investigation.


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Lesson #403
What Disney World lovers can expect for the 50th anniversary celebrations
Walt Disney World, the most-visited theme park in the world, is turning 50 years old. To celebrate, the park has planned the "World's Most Magical Celebration," which is expected to last for 18 months. Disney is planning new attractions, specialty food items, merchandise, and more that is still being kept a secret. Plus, learn "come to fruition."
Exercises for Lesson 403
Pretty soon
Describe something in the near future with 'pretty soon'
When an idea "comes to fruition," it becomes real.
Mark the occasion
If you "mark the occasion," you do something to celebrate it.
Known as the happiest place on Earth, Disney World is celebrating its golden anniversary.
Lesson summary
Welcome back, I'm Jeff and this is Plain English lesson number 403. JR is the producer, and as always, he has uploaded today's lesson to PlainEnglish.com/403. There you'll also find the full transcript, how-to videos, translations, fast audio, and more. PlainEnglish.com/403. Disney World is the most-visited theme park worldwide with 21 million people visiting the Florida hotspot in 2019 before COVID hit. And this year, the attraction turns 50 years old. It's being billed as the "World's Most Magical Celebration" and kicks off on October 1st. There will be a ton of new experiences unveiled and one new ride. Let's explore Disney World's 50 years of wonder and check out the planned festivities. At the end of the lesson, I'll show you how to use the English phrase "come to fruition."
Disney World's golden moment
Disneyland opened in California in 1955, but few people living on the east coast of the U.S. could afford to make the trip: plane travel was a lot tougher in 1955 than it is today. Walt Disney also grew frustrated by some of the businesses that sprung up around the California resort and he wanted to have more control over the area around his parks. So, he decided to start buying millions of dollars of Florida farmland around Orlando in 1964. He was super secretive about it; locals thought maybe the government was going to build another space center on the land. But pretty soon it became clear that wasn't the case. Unfortunately, Walt Disney died in 1966, so he could not see his dream come to fruition . So, his brother carried on with the construction project. It took two years and over 9,000 people to build the park. When it finally opened in October 1971, the total cost of the project had been $400 million. Of course, Mickey Mouse personally escorted the first visitor inside and celebrities like Bob Hope and Julie Andrews helped to mark the occasion. In the first two years, the attraction drew 20 million visitors and employed 13,000 people. It also put Orlando on the international map.
What all the excitement is about
The park's first day open was October 1, 1971, exactly fifty years ago tomorrow. Unfortunately, the fiftieth-year anniversary will not be quite as special as Disney had hoped. The pandemic hurt the Disney World resorts because they were forced to close or drastically reduce their capacity to maintain social distancing. Although things are better today, they're still not fully back to normal. Even so, plans are set to celebrate the 50th anniversary with 18 months of new attractions, restaurants, day and nighttime entertainment, specialty food items, merchandise (how can we forget the merchandise?) and more. McDonalds has even gotten in on the action offering custom Disney toys in their Happy Meals for kids and offering one lucky diner a chance to win a vacation to Disney's big milestone event in Orlando. If you're not familiar with Disney World, it can be a lot to take in at one time. Disney World is actually made up of four separate parks: Magic Kingdom Park, Disney's Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Each one has its own themes, rides, characters, restaurants, and events. It can be so confusing that there's now a Disney World mobile app to help keep it all straight. The app also tells you how long the lines are for the rides and how much money you have remaining on your meal plan. There are so many tips and tricks to getting around in Disney that there are numerous blogs and websites all devoted to helping you navigate the parks and make the most of your trip.
All aboard Disney's newest attractions
So what's new this year? A new ride called Remy's Ratatouille Adventure opens at EPCOT on October 1. EPCOT is the giant ball-looking theme park inside Disney World. It features cultural traditions and food from around the world. The new ride is family-friendly and based on the animated movie Ratatouille. It's designed to make riders feel like they've shrunk down to the main character Remy's eye level, with rat-shaped vehicles that scurry through a cartoon-ish Paris and Gusteau's Restaurant. If you haven't seen the movie, it's cute. There's also a new restaurant opening outside the ride entrance inspired by the Brittany region of France. Disney World is also known for its parades and fireworks shows. The anniversary will debut new elements based on movies like Hercules, Brave, Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, Onward, and Mulan. Tinker Bell from Peter Pan will continue to fly around the various venues. Some of the new additions are still being kept quiet. For example, each park is getting new "Fab 50" golden character statues that will be interactive but there's been no explanation of what that means. It's a surprise.
Roller coasters over the years
I have never been to Disney World. I've been to Universal Studios, which is an unrelated theme park nearby, but just for a few hours one night. I don't have kids, so I can't say that I'm really into the theme parks. When I was a kid, I was terrified of roller coasters. The moment when the car gets to the top was the worst. When it's going up, you hear this clicking sound. And just at the top, the clicking stops and the first plunge begins. That was terrifying. Not anymore, unfortunately. Now, all the biggest rollercoasters do is give me a headache.


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NASCAR America at 5 p.m. ET: Drivers to watch at Pocono, Iowa
By NBC SportsJul 26, 2018, 4:30 PM EDT
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Today's NASCAR America airs from 5-5:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Host Carolyn Manno is joined by analyst Parker Kligerman in the Stamford, Connecticut studio. The Dale Jr. Download follows at 5:30 p.m. ET.
On today's NASCAR America:
Parker Kligerman tells us which drivers will be the ones to watch this weekend at Pocono Raceway and none of them are the Big Three.
We'll check in on the Xfinity Series, which heads to Iowa this weekend. Christopher Bell aims for his third straight series win but still trails Daniel Hemric in the race for the regular season championship, which comes with 15 playoff points.
The Morning Drive's Pete Pistone calls in with reaction to NASCAR Chairman Brian France's appearance on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio on Wednesday.
Plus, Carolyn & Parker will reveal their fantasy picks for this weekend.
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Snoop Dogg House: New Details of His Longtime LA Estate + Photos!
Snoop's House Photos
Diamond Bar Home
Claremont Home
Updated on December 3, 2021
Snoop Dogg has lived in the same home in the Diamond Bar neighborhood for over 20 years.
Snoop purchased his 3,808 square foot residence in1998 for $720k.
Snoop is one of the richest rappers in the world with a net worth of $150 million.
He has an impressive collection of luxury cars, including several Cadillacs, a Rolls Royce Ghost, and a Tesla Model X.
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Snoop Dogg (formerly Snoop Doggy Dogg or Snoop Lion) is a rapper, businessman, and songwriter originally from Long Beach, CA. Snoop's first taste of fame came in 1992 when he appeared in Dr. Dre's solo debut single "Deep Cover" and Dre's solo album The Chronic. Since then, Snoop Dogg has become an iconic figure in rap and has sold over 23 million albums in the US alone and 35 million globally. If you've ever wanted to see how a multi-million-dollar rapper like Snoop Dogg spends his money, keep reading for details on his crazy car collection and an inside look at the Snoop Dogg house!
Where Does Snoop Dogg Live?
Snoop Dogg purchased a home in the Diamond Bar suburb back in 1998 for $720k and he and the fam have been calling it home ever since! More details and photos of Snoop Dogg home are below!
Snoop Dogg House Diamond Bar, Los Angeles, CA (Current)
Snoop Dogg purchased this swanky, 3,808 square foot luxury home in the upscale Diamond Bar suburb near Los Angeles for $720k. Built in 1977, the 4-bedroom 4-bathroom residence sits in a quiet, gated community and has played host to Snoop and his family for over 20 years!
Little is known about the home and cameras have never been allowed inside, so our only glimpses are from Google aerial views and his Instagram.
According to reports, Snoop's house underwent a massive renovation in recent years. We know this because Snoop was forced to sue his contractor for a reported $500,000 for shotty work and unpaid subcontractors.
Snoop Dogg House Claremont (Former)
Back in 1994, Snoop purchased this home in the foothills of Claremont, CA for $660,000. This home is often referred to as "Snoop Dogg first house". What most don't know, is that at the time of purchase, the home was only 3,700 square feet with just 5 bedrooms. Over the years, Snoop expanded it to 6,527 square feet with 8 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.
The home was featured in season one episode five of MTV Cribs, which originally aired on October 18, 2000. However, the more interesting tour of the house was when MTV News stopped by in 1996.
In 2007, he listed and sold the home for $1,830,000. This was the listing text:
AMAZING BLAISDELL RANCH MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE! Extensive renovations completed in 2006, the nearly 6,500 sq.ft home, features 8 bedrooms, 5.5 baths. Formal entry with marble floors & grand staircase. Kitchen boasts granite counters & top of the line appliances. Dual Master Suites feature ultra-lavish bathrooms. Home theater room, recording studio room, marble fireplaces, crown molding, numerous quality built-ins. Nearly 1 acre w/ lush grounds, Pool & Spa, Pool House, & lit Tennis/Basketball court.
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Snoop Dogg House Long Beach
Snoop Dogg doesn't seem to actually own a home in Long Beach currently, but he was born and raised there!
Snoop grew up on the east side of Long Beach but relocated to the north when he was 15 and went to Long Beach Polytechnic High School.
How Much Is Snoop Dogg Worth?
Over the years, Snoop Dogg's business endeavors have seriously paid off when it comes to the rapper's career earnings. From hosting spots on television to music and more, it seems anything Snoop attaches his name to just adds another zero to his bank account.
Snoop Dogg Net Worth
As of 2021, it's estimated that Snoop has amassed an impressive net worth of $150 million, making him one of the richest rappers in the world.
With a net worth like that, you may be asking "How much does Snoop Dogg make a year?" The rapper has been raking in between $12.5 to $16.5 million annually since 2016!
Snoop Dogg Cars
If you've ever wondered how a dude like Snoop Dogg spends his millions – the answer is luxury cars! The rapper has acquired some of the priciest, customized, cars available on the market.
Snoop Dogg | Instagram
Cadillacs being one of his favorite cars, Snoop has a custom 1974 Cadillac "Snoop" Deville Lowrider as well as a 1968 Cadillac Coup Deville, Cadillac Escalade, and a custom 1967 Cadillac Deville.
In addition to his incredible caddie collection, Snoop has also owned a Ferrari 458 Italia, Rolls Royce Ghost, Chrysler 300C, Tesla Model X, 1967 Pontiac Parisienne Convertible, and an additional 1966 Pontiac Parisienne which he customized and gifted to Kobe Bryant.
Snoop Dogg Christmas
Looking for some Christmas music to get you into the holiday spirit? Well, in addition to all his other interesting ventures over the years, Snoop Dogg also released a Christmas album in 2008.
Snoop Dogg's Christmas Story | Youtube
No joke, the Snoop Dogg Presents: Christmas in tha Dogg House album, released in December 2008, is a compilation of Christmas-themed music. The album features music from Snoop himself as well as several other well-known names in music at the time.
Snoop Dogg Family
Snoop Dogg's parents are Beverly Tate and Vernell Varnado. Vernell, a Vietnam vet, mail carrier, and singer, left the family only a few months following Snoop's birth. Snoop's mother would go on to marry a man by the name of Calvin Cordozar Broadus and name Snoop after his stepfather.
On Oct 24, 2021, Beverly tragically passed away due to unknown causes. Snoop took to Instagram shortly after to post a sweet photo of him and his mother with the caption "Mama thank u for having me."
Snoop Dogg Wife
Snoop Dogg has been married to Shante Broadus since 1997. The two first met in high school and Shante would even become Snoop's manager. Shante also launched her own production company titled Boss Lady Entertainment following her husband's rise to fame.
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin | FilmMagic
In 2004, the couple went through a rough patch that led to Snoop Dogg filing for divorce, but the separation was never made official as he would end up returning home and patching things up with Shante.
Apparently, his wooing attempts were not in vain, since the two remain married as of 2021!
Snoop Dog Son
Snoop has 3 children with wife Shante Broadus: Corde Broadus (age 27), Cordell Broadus (age 24), Cori Broadus (age 22), and a son, Julian Corrie Broadus (age 23), with former girlfriend, Laurie Holmond.
Picture Perfect | Shutterstock
In addition to his children, Snoop Dogg is also a grandpa! He currently has 3 grandchildren (Snoop Dogg + Grandpa = Grandpaw?).
What's Snoop Dogg's Real Name?
Snoop Dogg's real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. Snoop was given his nickname "Snoopy" by his mother when he was child because she thought he looked like Snoopy dog from Charlie Brown.
Snoop Dogg Height
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., aka Snoop Dogg, stands at 6-foot 4-inches.
Snoop Dogg Age
Snoop was born on October 20, 1971 – making him 50 years old as of 2021!
Fun fact: Snoop's wife, Shante, was born on Oct 30 – only a little over a week after her husband's birth and in the same year (perfect opportunity to bundle birthdays!).
Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart
Not many famous friendships have garnered quite as much attention as that of rapper Snoop Dogg and lifestyle queen, Martha Stewart.
Steward and Snoop met first in 2008 backstage at The David Letterman Show and immediately hit it off. In a wholesome turn of events, Snoop would email Martha shortly after meeting to tell her he would "love to hang out whenever time permits."
Martha Stewart | Instagram
Stewart invited Snoop as a guest on her show and viewers went absolutely bonkers over the new friendship. Since then, the pair have appeared together several times on television, including Justin Bieber's roast.
The two have even collaborated on tv specials together – their most successful project being Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (2016-present).
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Top 6 ERP trends transforming finance in 2023
Published on: January 3, 2023
As 2023 begins, many companies are looking for improvement opportunities and exploring how they can do more with less. Yet, with the constant flux of complexity in doing business, there's a growing need to transform operations by investing in robust, scalable solutions.
You might wonder how you can invest in technology and save money simultaneously. The answer is simple; it's the only way to keep pace in today's markets. The best business applications in 2023 enable agility and cost-savings, in addition to functional improvements. This blog examines six game-changing trends that will set the industry standard this year.
1.) Increased demand for low-code/no-code development tools
When Gartner coined the term 'ERP' in the early 1990s, it was to capture the inclusion of enterprise-focused processes in manufacturing resource planning software. Today, the role of ERP software is to provide a stable core that supports the seamless integration of composable and modular business applications, accelerating the acquisition of emerging capabilities and technologies.
One of the main ways these 'composable ERPs' will increase interconnectivity is by leveraging low-code/no-code interfaces. Gartner predicts that, by 2025, 70% of new business application developments will centre on low code, and 50% of all new low-code clients will come from business buyers outside the IT organization.
Since you no longer need to be a programmer to create a custom business application, companies can take advantage of a host of benefits that were previously inaccessible. The lower cost of development and reduced barrier to entry empower citizen developers to rapidly build out and adjust customized products to address niche challenges. This ultimately improves company flexibility and agility, enabling deployment of new solutions based on changing markets and business requirements.
Monolithic ERP vendors that cannot break the mould will be left in the dust as demand increases for solutions that enable data-driven decision-making and high usability. Microsoft's Power Platform is a perfect example of how this trend is already lowering the barrier to entry and discovering untapped value.
2.) Widespread adoption of the 'hub-and-spoke' model
As businesses prioritize cost-savings and agility, ERPs will embrace different architectures that enable companies to quickly adapt to changing markets and, ultimately, do more with less. One of the methods most likely to experience widespread adoption is the "hub-and-spoke" model. Also known two-tier ERP or the star model, it provides a cost-effective way for enterprises to harmonize communication and security requirements across entities of varying sizes and geographies.
It's particularly useful for those facing the following scenarios:
A rapidly growing entity requires ERP software
The legacy ERP system from a merger or acquisition is outdated or unsupported
A subsidiary's industry is not reflected at the corporate level
The 'hub' represents the top-tier application used at the corporate level, while the 'spokes' represent specialized software managed by the subsidiaries. The hub creates a centralized environment, storing the common service components for spokes to access and enabling the centre of excellence to monitor and control access and usership.
It's also possible to manage complex multitier workloads by nestling hub-and-spoke architecture within interconnected spokes. Spokes connected to other spokes effectively create a miniature hub. Therefore, a subsidiary can function like a miniature hub with radiating spokes representing different departments or entities.
Further reading: 5 steps to reduce and assess security risk in mergers and acquisitions
3.) Further cloud migration, maturation, and verticalization
Although cloud computing isn't new, its expanding prevalence is a growing ERP trend. Traditionally, users have been fearful of storing their data in the cloud, citing concerns about cybersecurity and compliance. However, recent advancements have quelled these anxieties and modern 'Cloud ERPs' boast many advantages, including:
Lower operating expenses
Better data security
Easier scalability due to few technical requirements
Worldwide accessibility, enabling fully remote work
According to Gartner's latest forecast, international end-user spending on public cloud services is predicted to increase 20.7% to $591.8 billion in 2023, up from $490.3 billion in 2022. Throughout 2023, more companies will migrate their ERP to the cloud or upgrade their Cloud ERP. One of the ways clouds are maturing further is by becoming verticalized.
Microsoft's latest cloud initiative offers better security and cloud services segmented by industry. Microsoft's Industry Clouds cater to challenges inherent to certain verticals like industry-specific regulatory compliance. It's also likely that companies will move away from using generic solutions in favour of systems that streamline industry-specific requirements.
4.) Mobile apps facilitate an immersive experience
Laptops, phones, tablets—mobile devices have become integral to today's workforce. Accompanying the rise of remote workers and digital nomads, demand for a mobile app connected to company software is skyrocketing.
A natural extension of cloud-based ERP, mobile-friendly ERP empowers staff at all levels of seniority with real-time access to company information and customer communications. Global Market Estimates predict the global mobile ERP market will grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2021–2026.
This ERP trend is already being implemented by Microsoft, who've announced that Dynamics 365 Business Central is integrating with Teams. Business Central users can quickly look up contacts, share details, and respond to enquiries within Teams.
5.) Improved AI and ML augment human productivity
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have greatly improved, maturing beyond optional modules to the point where they play key roles in enterprise software. All ERP trends mentioned in this blog are made possible by these innovations.
AI and ML are invaluable tools that augment human productivity through expanded data analytics capabilities, empowering teams to make data-driven decisions faster and with fewer errors. Smart functions like interactive assistants and zero-touch automation allow the software to shoulder the burden of tedious, repetitive tasks.
In 2023, these technologies will continue to evolve, aiding in many departments and industries. For example, AI and ML facilitate digital twins, a digital representation of a real-world product, system, or process. Manufacturers can optimize supply chain management by visualizing their logistics network and tracking shipments using integrations with the Internet of Things (IoT), mitigating global risks and enabling just-in-time delivery.
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6.) Push for creative finance and XaaS (anything as a service)
The booming subscription economy produced a ripple effect that can be felt in virtually every industry and the ERP software market is no exception. Software-as-a-service (SaaS) has expanded in many directions from platform-as-a-service (PaaS) to infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) to device-as-a-service (DaaS), etc.
Anything-as-a-service (XaaS) re-envisions business capabilities as a collection of cross-functional, horizontal services liberated from their discreet silos. In the ERP space, this translates to more ERP products purchased over the Internet via subscriptions. This wave of subscription-based business will continue to transform companies, opening the possibility for anything to become finance.
It's unlikely that end users will replace their ERPs immediately, but many can use modular components and 'microservices.' Budget-conscious companies can benefit from lower upfront costs, reduced overhead, no maintenance fees, and ongoing customer support, allowing in-house IT departments to focus on more pressing matters.
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