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DEATH: 15 Aug 1868, Monona, Clayton, Iowa
Family 1: Robert Goddard (3 Jun 1803 - 3 Apr 1865)
MARRIAGE: BEF 1829, Rutland, Rutland, Vermont
James Osmer Goddard (1829 - ____)
+John Bailey Goddard (16 Oct 1830 - 13 Jun 1909)
+Charles Walker Goddard (8 Apr 1833 - 4 Apr 1917)
+Clark Nahum Goddard (3 May 1835 - AFT 1909)
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(Soccer) FIFA reserves soar to record US$2.7b
Sports | 6 Mar 2019 1:19 pm
FIFA's cash reserves soared to a record US$2.74 billion and revenue climbed to US$6.4 billion in the four-year period covering the 2018 World Cup, The Associated Press has learned. The robust financial results suggest FIFA has weathered the deepest crisis in its history, which erupted in 2015 when a United States-led criminal investigation led to the arrests and later convictions of high-ra...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino. (AP photo)
FIFA's cash reserves soared to a record US$2.74 billion and revenue climbed to US$6.4 billion in the four-year period covering the 2018 World Cup, The Associated Press has learned.
The robust financial results suggest FIFA has weathered the deepest crisis in its history, which erupted in 2015 when a United States-led criminal investigation led to the arrests and later convictions of high-ranking officials on corruption charges. FIFA President Sepp Blatter also was deposed as FIFA president in a financial misconduct case that left the governing body's reputation in tatters and caused a backlash from sponsors.
After being elected as Blatter's successor in 2016, Gianni Infantino said that "FIFA was clinically dead as an organization." Although Infantino's leadership has come under criticism from within European governing body UEFA, Infantino will be able to show the budget is in a healthy state, and he is due to be re-elected unopposed in June for a four-year term.
The 2015-18 finances obtained by the AP exceed the forecasts presented to the FIFA Congress last June. While FIFA projected cash reserves to increase to US$1.653 billion in the 2018 World Cup cycle, they had grown to US$2.74 billion at the end of 2018, according to people with knowledge of the finances. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the financial results remain confidential.
FIFA's reserves at the end of the 2014 World Cup cycle were US$1.523 billion after generating US$5.718 billion after the tournament in Brazil.
Amid of corruption crisis of 2015, FIFA modestly targeted raising US$5 billion by the end of the Russia World Cup, a projection later raised to US$6.1 billion. Those expectations were eclipsed when the four-year cycle ended with revenues of US$6.4 billion, according to the people with knowledge of the financial report, which shows profit of around US$1 billion.
The record revenue was achieved despite FIFA not filling its full slate of sponsors for the 2018 World Cup. Several sponsors did not renew after the 2014 tournament in Brazil.
Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, an opponent of Infantino in the 2016 vote, had warned Infantino's plan to increase payouts to member associations would "bankrupt" FIFA, but that has not transpired.
In the 2011-14 World Cup cycle, FIFA's accounts showed just over US$1 billion was spent overall on development projects with US$538 million going to the Financial Assistance Programme for national associations and confederations.
In the 2015-18 cycle, investment dedicated to FIFA's new Forward development program was US$1.079 billion of which US$832 million had been approved and committed to member associations, confederations or regions by the end of last year, according to a financial document seen by the AP. Between May 2016 and December 2018, 941 specific projects were funded in 179 of the 211 member associations at a cost of US$270.3 million. There are a range of handouts: from US$30,769 to train female football administrators in South Africa to US$2.25 million on youth development in Peru.
FIFA proclaims it has far more rigorous system of financial controls designed to guard against further corruption scandals. FIFA rejected 201 of the 1,978 funding applications received in the four-year cycle.
FIFA is also trying to secure backing to expand the Club World Cup and develop a Global Nations League, a mini-World Cup for national teams, to further boost revenue. But Infantino's hopes of obtaining US$25 billion in guaranteed finances from backers, including Japan's SoftBank, have stalled over European opposition to the formats and funding.
Even without that additional income, FIFA said in its financial report that the success of the 2018 World Cup has provided "strong financial resources" to enable it to raise Forward funds by US$667 million to US$1.746 billion in the 2019-22 cycle.
Each member association can apply for up to US$6 million over the 2019-22 cycle, while each of the six confederations receives US$48 million. In addition, US$62 million is available for zonal or regional associations if they organize at least five youth and women's competitions per year.
News of the soaring FIFA reserves comes amid ongoing questions about the lack of parity for World Cup prize money between the men's and women's tournaments.
France earned US$38 million from FIFA for winning the men's World Cup last July but the women's champion this July will earn US$4 million. That is double the amount collected by the U.S. Soccer Federation in 2015, a rise in line with the overall prize money jumping to US$30 million. The fund for the World Cup in Russia rose 12 percent to US$400 million and that jumps to US$440 million for the 2022 tournament in Qatar.
FIFA has acknowledged concerns of female players about the financial disparities while pointing to funding to grow the women's game.
"The vast majority of women's football players across the world are still amateur," Sarai Bareman, FIFA's chief women's football officer, said when the prize money for France was agreed last year. "That's the most important thing for us. If we want to build the whole ecosystem of the women's game it has to start there."
Asked if the reserve figures were disappointing in relation to the World Cup prize money, U.S. coach Jill Ellis said: "For sure, 100 percent. Obviously I don't know what's in anyone's bank statements but you want to make sure there is a fair apportionment of winnings going out. So yeah, absolutely."
Infantino is costing FIFA less than his predecessor.
Infantino last year earned a salary of US$1.9 million and a bonus of US$550,000, according to one of the people with knowledge of the finances. Infantino earned US$1.61 million in 2017 without a bonus.
Blatter's basic salary of US$3 million in 2015 was topped up by an US$11 million contractual bonus for the 2010 World Cup and US$12 million for the 2014 edition. His contract included a US$12 million performance bonus he would have earned had he completed a 2015-19 presidential term.-AP
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A female inmate of a San Diego County Sheriff's Department jail facility died while receiving medical care at a local hospital Saturday.
The woman, 52, was an inmate at Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility in Santee, the Sheriff's Department's primary jail for women. She had been hospitalized for about six weeks before her death, sheriff's Lt. Rich Williams said.
Around 3:45 a.m. Saturday, the woman went into "medical distress," and despite efforts from hospital staff, she was pronounced dead just after 4 a.m., Williams said.
Her identity was not released pending family notification.
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Review of "Wild Willful Heart" – W. Boone Hedgepeth
Take a wild megalomaniacal trip into the American spiritual and Cultural Revolution of the 1960s-1990s, as a young southern man gives fresh perspective to the propaganda, bad marriages, a collection of strange gurus and some bizarre mystical places. For many years, author W. Boone Hedgepeth was a magnet for unusual occurrences of an ethereal nature which vigorously affected the world around him. Suffering a life threatening illness and after a near death experience, Boone goes on an adrenalized journey from the American south and across the country seeking answers. Here, force of will and prayer are the proven best weapons against very unusual circumstances. Literally seeking the face of God, the author plunges into the magical medicine of his native ancestors, the new age metaphysical movement, Christian fundamentalism, and other wild and life-changing experiences before coming out of the fires to the other side.
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There is so much I want to touch upon regarding Wild Willful Heart. Please be patient with me as I share my thoughts on many aspects of Boone's story.
I'm not too familiar with Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). I grew up in a Pentecostal church and my minister only spoke of our beliefs. While reading Wild Willful Heart, I learned both religions believed in the power of prayer and the Holy Spirit.
However, Boone disclosed some bizarre facts about Mormonism that had me shaking my head.
1.) For over 100 years, Mormons believed there were six foot tall beings living on the moon because an early church leader named Orson Pratt had said so. This was debunked after the moon landing.
2.)Mormons believed their "magic underwear," which had Masonic markings on it, was knife proof and bulletproof. It had to be worn everyday to protect the righteous wearer from evil.
I'm not sure why anyone would believe such nonsense but, then again, atheists wonder why people believe in GOD so to each their own, I guess.
Like many people, Boone questioned organized religion. He used words like hypocrite and hypocrisy more than once. I can understand why he used these key words. I'm not saying all churches or church members are hypocrites. What I am saying is I can fully understand why some people are losing their faith in GOD, churches, and religion as a whole.
As Boone embarked on his vision quest, he discussed troubling times from his past. At thirteen, he began to hear voices in his head, which instructed him to end his life. He assumed every teen experienced these voices as they transitioned into adulthood. As a teen, I began hearing voices too. I didn't speak of them. The voices are scary. You feel alone, afraid of your own mind. Like Boone, I also live with bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidal thoughts. I truly believe MORE people should discuss mental health because we need to end the stigma of mental illness. If we don't, if we shame those with mental health problems, people who are suffering won't seek help. A person who thinks there's no help, no understanding, will end their life. I, personally, don't want to see that happen. Everyone needs the opportunity to feel safe to discuss their issues, to get the help they need, and to live a long, happy life.
As for Boone's experience with drugs and alcohol, it happens with most teenagers. IMHO, I don't believe illegal drugs and liquor should be consumed if you're battling a mental health problem. It can and will make you more self-destructive. Boone discussed this during one of his flashbacks. Boone, I applaud you for being so forthcoming with your struggles with mental illness, mental health hospitals, liquor and drugs.
Apparitions and UFOs
Many people have claimed to see sprits and UFOs. I'm not sure if spirits are real or just a play on eyes, a figment of our imagination. However, if you believe in life on other planets, then the possibility of UFOs is plausible. Maybe, just maybe, spirits are real. And maybe, those sightings of UFOs do hold some merit as well. Bravo Boone, you made me stop and evaluate their validity.
Vision Quests
Vision quests are popular because many people seek enlightenment, a connection to all things. They want to find answers, peace, or a purpose in life. Boone went on several and he spoke of the physical, emotional, and mental toll it took on him. It changed his life; it was cathartic. After I read about his time on the mountain, I began to wonder if I could benefit from one. Maybe after reading his trials, you'll consider participating in one as well.
You don't have to be a religious person to read Wild Willful Heart. You only need to have an open mind and few hours to spare on this (under) 300-page story.
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W. Boone Hedgepeth studied history at the University of South Florida for four years. He spent 35 years in business and copywriting, with 11 years as a lay minister in his free time. His favorite places are the mountains of North Carolina, and any good waterfront restaurant in South Carolina. His hobbies include classic cars and RVs, listening to swampy blues, and reading the Bible. W. Boone Hedgepeth lives with his wife on the coast of South Carolina.
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Review of "Dangerous Currents " – Kathryn Knight
When a costly mistake ends Malorie Montgomery's career, she returns to Cape Cod in search of a fresh start. But her plans for a new–and quiet–life are quickly derailed when she makes a grisly discovery in the woods, and her screams bring the one person from her past she'd hoped to avoid. Dean Slater, the ex-boyfriend who broke her heart in high school, now lives in the beachfront community that was supposed to be her haven…and he's just as hot as he was six years ago.
With his rough background, Dean always knew he wasn't good enough for the kind, intelligent beauty who claimed his heart, but somehow he'd believed their love was strong enough to survive anything–until the tragic night she turned her back on him when he needed her trust the most. Despite their painful history, Dean can't resist the instinct to protect her, especially when it becomes apparent there's a killer in their town.
Their former chemistry soon reignites, but Malorie has long accepted that her dark family secret has destined her to a life alone. And when she uncovers evidence that makes her the killer's target, a deadly confrontation threatens to destroy any possibility of a second chance.
He took a step closer, eliminating the small distance between them. "I wasn't about to let him hurt you." He paused, his strained expression revealing an internal struggle. Clenching his jaw, he closed his eyes for a moment. When he opened them, their green depths flashed with something like defiance, and he cursed under his breath. "The thing is," he finally continued, his tone rough with barely harnessed emotion, "I still feel…protective of you. I want to keep you safe."
Her lungs stopped working. Alarm bells jangled in a distant part of her mind as he leaned over her. This was dangerous. She was dangerous. Swallowing past the knot in her throat, she forced the words out. "You don't need to feel that way."
His hands gripped her shoulders, setting her skin on fire. He lowered his head, bringing his lips inches from hers. "I don't think I can control it."
She couldn't move. She simply didn't have the willpower—or the desire—to stop this from happening. Every cell in her body was clamoring with need for him; it was a force of its own. All coherent thought fled as the moment stretched out in an agonizing slide toward the inevitable.
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Dangerous Currents began with the discovery of a young, dead woman. Malorie was only back in Cape Cod for 14 hours when her and her dog, Brady, stumbled upon the gruesome finding. It was a startling encounter and so was the following moment when her ex-love, Dean, came running when he heard her scream. Talk about a bad day.
Dean, the ex who stole Malorie's heart as a teenager, came to her rescue a few times in this story. He was there for her when it mattered most and she didn't let him push her away when his world came crashing down around him.
For the most part, this story was an okay read. I only wish two things.
I wish more time was spent on the psychopath.
I wish the psychopath's identity wasn't so easy to figure out.
Even though much time wasn't really spent on this mentally ill man, I did appreciate the fact mental illness was addressed in this story. Mental illness isn't discussed enough in our society and it should be.
Mal's mom suffered from paranoid schizophrenia. Mal was concerned she would develop symptoms soon. It's why she shied away from Dean. She didn't want to burden him with the illness. She had no intention of having children because she stated there's a 12% chance a child would develop schizophrenia if a parent is affected with it. These are fears many individuals face on a daily basis.
Kathryn Knight pointed out another truth about mental illness. People with mental illness want love, to be loved, but they don't want to sidle people with the negative aspects of their illness.
For addressing this real issue many people battle, I thank you. We need more people talking about mental illness. Everyone deserves a happily ever after like Malorie.
Score: ❤❤❤
Kathryn Knight spends a great deal of time in her fictional world, where mundane chores don't exist and daily life involves steamy romance, dangerous secrets, and spooky suspense. Her novels are award-winning #1 Amazon and Barnes & Noble Bestsellers and RomCon Reader-Rated picks. When she's not reading or writing, Kathryn spends her time catching up on those mundane chores, driving kids around, and teaching fitness classes. She lives on beautiful Cape Cod with her husband, their two sons, and a number of rescued pets.
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Mapai Debunks 'Fake News'
12:04, July 3, 2022
Mapai Transport has labelled recent information on the acquisition of a private jet as "fake news".
The firm posted on their Facebook page this morning saying: "Recently, there have been stories about Mapai's owner, Chief Jacob Luke, chartering planes in America, buying planes in America, and starting a PNG Mapai aviation business.
"Olgeta giaman tok. (These are untruths.)
"The facts are; Mapai has purchased two reach stackers from a company called Taylor, an American family-owned company who manufacture quality machines and have done for generations.
"We already own some of their machines and rate them highly.
"Taylor's customer service extends to the provision of air transportation to their factory in Louisville, which is not a major air destination in the States.
"As a Customer, Mapai was invited to visit Taylor, with Mapai looking to purchase some trailers for our growing PNG business over the next years.
"Taylor also owns a lodge where their customers are accommodated and looked after.
"Mapai does not have offices in Dubai nor NZ."
The company said Chief Jacob was never a farmer, and Mapai is not looking to set up offices in Dubai or elsewhere.
"Mapai is a true PNG success story of one humble, ethical, strong and proud man, recently recognised as Chief – a title rewarded to very few – who now operates the largest transport company in PNG with a dedicated, passionate and loyal work force of 350 Papua New Guinean women and men."
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Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Jury deliberations to begin Tuesday morning
November 15, 2021 at 7:26 pm EST
Kyle Rittenhouse trial: The charges he faces (NCD)
KENOSHA, Wis. — Prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments Monday in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager who shot three people, killing two, during civil unrest last year in Kenosha.
Attorneys for Rittenhouse, who was 17 during the Aug. 25, 2020 shootings, have argued that he shot and killed Joseph Rosenbaum, 36, and Anthony Huber, 26, and shot and injured Gaige Grosskreutz, now 28, in self-defense. Prosecutors have sought to portray Rittenhouse as a vigilante who provoked the events leading to the shootings.
Update 7:25 p.m. EST Nov. 15: In the state's rebuttal, Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney James Kraus argued that Rittenhouse's use of deadly force in response to perceived threats was unreasonable.
"It certainly cannot be reasonable for someone to be holding an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle with powerful ammunition and be chased by someone who is unarmed who's smaller than him, who's shorter than him and the first thing you do to defend yourself is you plug four rounds into him," Kraus told the jury.
Kraus also argued that Wisconsin law on the use of deadly force is clear, and Rittenhouse's circumstances did not meet those standards, noting that the defendant should have "exhausted all methods" of self-defense before firing his weapon.
"You don't just immediately get to shoot someone ... It is not reasonable for any adult ... to not try and defend yourself first using other methods," Kraus said, adding, "Punch him in the face, kick him in the testicles, knee him in the face, hit him with your gun."
The prosecutor then reiterated that Rittenhouse's actions were not reasonable by any measure of the law.
"The only imminent threat that night was Mr. Rittenhouse. He was not acting in legal, justified self-defense. He is guilty," Kraus said, noting "It is not up for Mr. Rittenhouse to be the judge, the jury, and eventually the executioner."
Update 7:12 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney James Kraus concluded the state's rebuttal just before 7 p.m. Monday. A full recounting of the rebuttal will be available shortly.
Meanwhile, jury deliberation are slated to begin Tuesday morning, and Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Schroeder told jurors that it is their responsibility to "determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty as to each of the offenses charged or submitted."
"You will disregard the claims or opinions of any other person or news media or social networking site. You will pay no heed to the opinions of anyone — even the President of the United States or the President before him," Schroeder told the jury before dismissing them for the day.
A random drawing will whittle the 18-member panel of eight men and 10 women to 12 people before deliberations begin.
Jurors were instructed to report back to court at 10 a.m. EST.
Update 6:05 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney James Kraus launched the state's rebuttal following a 10-minute recess.
Update 5:40 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Defense attorney Mark Richards ended his closing statement Monday afternoon rejecting arguments from prosecutor Thomas Binger that Rittenhouse provoked the violence on Aug. 25, 2020.
"There was no threatening behavior (from Rittenhouse) that started this," Richards said. "Mr. Rosenbaum was hell-bent on starting trouble that night. He did what he did, and he started this. There are … tragic parts of it, but Kyle Rittenhouse's behavior was protected under the law of the state of Wisconsin, the law of self-defense."
He accused Binger of "lying" and "misrepresenting" the evidence.
"Mr. Rosenbaum was shot because he was chasing my client, because he was going to kill him, take his gun and carry out the threats he made," Richards said. Last week, Rittenhouse testified that he heard Rosenbaum make threats which he thought were directed at him prior to the shooting.
"Kyle shot Joseph Rosenbaum to stop a threat to his person, and I'm glad he shot him, because if Joseph Rosenbaum had got that gun, I don't for a minute believe he wouldn't have used it against somebody else," Richards said. "He was irrational and crazy."
He accused Binger of calling Rittenhouse an "active shooter" because of the connotation of the term, which he said, "excuses the actions of a mob."
"The definition of an active shooter is someone with a plan to inflect multiple casualties, usually out of animus or anger at a group," he said. "Ladies and gentlemen, Kyle was not an active shooter."
He highlighted that Huber struck Rittenhouse with his skateboard and that he was trying to get Rittenhouse's gun before the teenager shot and killed him.
"What you were seeing was individuals acting as a mob — they are going to get their licks in on Kyle Rittenhouse, or, as they see it, someone from the other side," Richards said.
He argued that Grosskreutz should have retreated when he encountered Rittenhouse, who testified that he was on his way to turn himself in to police at the time of the confrontation. Richards suggested that Grosskreutz, who worked as an EMT and a paramedic, should have tended to the wounds Rittenhouse had inflicted on Rosenbaum.
"Instead, he joins the mob chasing Kyle, arms himself and runs in," Richards said. "Mr. Grosskreutz decides he's going to shoot my client. Unfortunately, my client shot him first. If he retreated, it's over."
He argued that people were rioting on Aug. 25, 2020, pointing to video which he said shows "people destroying someone else's property."
"During the video, you look at the one wall. There's nothing there. You can see somebody spray painting on it. They have written the word 'loot' on it," he said. "You see another individual going in the hood of the car. Trying to do something. It's not his car. He's not some roadside mechanic. They're destroying property."
Update 3:32 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Rittenhouse's attorney, Mark Richards, has begun closing arguments on behalf of the defense.
Update 3:10 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Prosecutor Thomas Binger concluded his closing arguments Monday afternoon, telling jurors that the crowd that confronted Rittenhouse after he shot and killed Rosenbaum on Aug. 25, 2020, believed him to be an active shooter.
"The crowd has the right to try and stop an active shooter," he said. "They have a right to protect themselves. The defendant is not the only one in the world who has the right to self-defense."
During his closing statements, Binger showed video of Rittenhouse shooting and killing Huber, who had twice hit him with a skateboard, and shooting and injuring Grosskreutz. The prosecutor said Rittenhouse, who lived in Illinois but had family and friends in Kenosha, was one of the "chaos tourists" that Kenosha saw after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
"You cannot hide behind self-defense if you provoked the incident," Binger said. "If you created the danger, you forfeit the right to self-defense. By bringing that gun, aiming it at people, threatening people's lives, the defendant provoked everything."
Binger argued that Grosskreutz never willingly pointed his gun at Rittenhouse. Instead, he said the gun was pointed at Rittenhouse after the teenager shot Grosskreutz in the arm, severing his bicep.
"That right arm is probably dangling down towards the defendant," Binger said. "It's not going to be able to pull that trigger without a working bicep muscle and it is not a voluntary thing. It is done because the defendant just blew his arm off."
Grosskreutz last week testified that he never intentionally pointed his gun at Rittenhouse, though he acknowledged that the gun did point toward the teen as he was being shot.
The trial is expected to resume around 3:25 p.m. EST with closing arguments from the defense.
Update 1:55 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Prosecutor Thomas Binger resumed delivering his closing statements following a lunch break Monday afternoon.
Update 1 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Trial proceedings are paused to allow jurors to take a lunch break. Prosecutors are set to resume their closing arguments at 12:45 p.m. CST.
Prosecutor Thomas Binger asked jurors to consider what motivated Rittenhouse to be on the streets of Kenosha on the night of the deadly shootings. He highlighted that Rittenhouse was out during a citywide curfew -- prompting an objection from a defense attorney who noted that his client was no longer facing a curfew charge -- and that he lied during the night about being an EMT.
"Was he genuinely interested in helping people?" Binger asked.
He showed video of the encounter between Rittenhouse and Rosenbaum, saying the video showed Rittenhouse provoked the situation. If the jury agrees, the determination would nullify Rittenhouse's claim of self-defense.
"What you see in that video is his left arm reaching for the gun holding it up," Binger said. "That is what provokes this entire incident. ... You cannot claim self-defense against a danger you create."
Update 12:30 p.m. EST Nov. 15: Prosecutor Thomas Binger began delivering his closing arguments around 11:20 a.m. CST.
"The defendant came from outside our community carrying a gun that wasn't his because he expected and anticipated violence that night, and he pretended to guard what turned out to be an empty building owned by people he'd never even met while fraudulently claiming all night long to be an EMT," Binger said.
The prosecutor said he planned to first focus on the deadly shootings on the night of Aug. 25, 2020, before addressing background issues and arguments he deemed to be irrelevant. He said he would close his statement Monday by going over the jury instructions.
Binger and defense attorneys have as many as 2 1/2 hours each to deliver their closing arguments, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Original report: Kenosha County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Schroeder on Monday morning instructed the jury about the charges to consider against Rittenhouse, a process expected to take at least 45 minutes, according to the Chicago Tribune. Afterward, defense attorneys and prosecutors will get as many as 2 1/2 hours each to issue their closing remarks Monday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
On Monday, Schroeder dismissed a charge of possession of a dangerous weapon against Rittenhouse. Last week, the judge also dismissed a curfew violation charge, saying that prosecutors had failed to present evidence to support it.
>> Related: Kyle Rittenhouse trial: 5 things to know about Judge Bruce Schoeder
Rittenhouse, a former police explorer and firefighter emergency medical technician cadet, last week testified that he traveled from his nearby home in Illinois to Kenosha, where he has family and friends, in August 2020. He said he went downtown on the night of Aug. 25 to help protect a car dealership his friend had worked at and to provide first aid to anyone in need. At the time, he was armed with an AR-style semi-automatic rifle bought for him by a friend because he was underage.
He said he shot Rosenbaum after hearing the older man make threatening comments which he thought were directed at him earlier in the night. On the stand Wednesday, he testified that he opened fire after Rosenbaum chased him. He added that felt Rosenbaum's hand on the barrel of his gun before he fired.
"I didn't do anything wrong," Rittenhouse said Wednesday. "I defended myself."
>> Related: Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Defendant, prosecutor have tense exchanges during cross-examination
He said he shot and killed Huber after the 26-year-old struck him twice with a skateboard as he was surrounded by a rowdy crowd following his shooting of Rosenbaum. He said he shot Huber once after feeling him try to take his gun, which he wore strapped around his body.
He testified that he also shot at another man, who has not been identified, after the man jumped at him and kicked him in the face. He said he subsequently shot and injured Grosskreutz after the then-27-year-old lunged at him with a pistol pointed at his head.
>> Related: Kyle Rittenhouse trial: What charges does Rittenhouse face?
"I intended to stop the people who were attacking me," he said Wednesday. "I didn't know if it was going to kill them, but I used deadly force to stop the threat that was attacking me."
The polarizing case exposed bitter divisions nationwide over guns, protests and policing, The Associated Press reported. The trial, which began Nov. 1, included testimony from about 30 witnesses over eight days and featured more than a dozen videos from the night of the shootings, according to the Journal Sentinel.
>> Related: Kyle Rittenhouse trial: 500 National Guard troops activated ahead of verdict in Wisconsin
Last week, Gov. Tony Evers activated 500 Wisconsin Army National Guard troops to assist authorities in Kenosha ahead of an expected verdict in the case.
The August 2020 shootings happened as protesters took to the streets of Kenosha after Jacob Blake, a Black man, was shot by a police officer days earlier during a domestic disturbance call.
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Esta é uma lista de recordes associados a Michael Jackson.

 Maior Artista de todos os tempos:
 Michael Jackson é o maior artista de todos os tempos segundo o Guinness Book por ter vendido mais de 1,5 Bilhão de Gravações (RIAA) em toda a sua carreira, se manter no topo dos charts musicais desde 1969, ser alguém com grande influência em meios sociais e culturais, por ter recriado a arte da música, da dança e das artes, se caracterizando como o Rei da música popular.

 Artista mais rico da história: Estima-se que desde o inicio da sua carreira até o ultimo dia de sua vida, o nome de Jackson havia conquistando U$15.133.444.560 dóláres, tendo então o nome mais caro dos show business.

 Pessoa com maior número de recordes no livro dos recordes: Jackson é o ser humano com maior número de recordes no Guinnes Book, batendo mais um recorde.

 Artista mais premiado da história: Jackson é o artista mais premiado de todos os tempos, com 1003 prêmios.
 Artista que mais doou dinheiro para caridade em toda a história. Tal fato encontra-se inclusive no Guiness, o Livro dos Recordes.

 A capa mais cara da história: A capa de seu nono álbum solo, HIStory é considerada a mais cara da história, tendo só ela custado cerca de US$1,5 milhão.

 Maior audiência de uma entrevista: A entrevista que a apresentadora Oprah Winfrey fez com Michael em 1993 rendeu uma audiência simultânea de 300 milhões de espectadores, recorde de audiência para uma entrevista já realizada.
O Funeral e programa televisivo mais assistido do mundo: Estima-se que mais de 3,5 bilhões de pessoas em todo o mundo tenham assistido ao funeral do Rei do Pop, quase metade da população mundial.

 Maior audiência de um videoclipe: Black or White, videoclipe lançado em 1991, do álbum Dangerous, foi exibido simultaneamente em 27 países e assistido por mais de 500 milhões de pessoas simultaneamente, um recorde de audiência até hoje.

 Álbum mais vendido de todos os tempos : Thriller, álbum lançado pelo cantor em 1982, é o mais vendido e bem sucedido de todos os tempos, por ter vendido 121 milhões de cópias, desde seu lançamento original, em 30 de Novembro de 1982, até os dias atuais.

Álbum mais vendido da história dos Estados Unidos: Thriller é também o álbum mais vendido da história dos Estados Unidos, com cerca de 32 milhões de cópias, segundo a Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

 Maior número de fãs tido por um artista: Jackson é o artista com maior número de fãs espalhados pelo mundo desde de 2009, estima-se que 4,8 bilhões da população mundial sejam fãs do astro. Pesquisa feita pela CNN, BBC e Harvard University.

 Turnês mais assistidas do mundo : Bad World Tour 1987/1988/1989: A primeira turnê solo de Michael incluiu 123 concertos em 15 países, em 4 continentes. Teve um público total de 4,4 Milhões de pessoas e entrou para o Guinnes Book como a turné que mais rendeu no século XX, cerca de 125 milhões de dólares. Também entrou para o Guinnes os seus 7 concertos esgotados no Wembley Stadium, em Londres, com um público total de 504 mil pessoas, quebrando marcas de artista como The Beatles e Rolling Stones.

Dangerous World Tour 1992/1993: 3,5 milhões de espectadores em 69 shows - lembrando que a Dangerous Tour foi interrompida em Novembro de 1993 no México e depois cancelada por problemas de saúde de Michael e uma acusação de pedofilia. Transmitido pela rede de TV HBO, o show da turnê realizado em Bucareste, na Romênia, no Estádio Nacional Lia Manoliu, o primeiro de um popstar americano em um país pertencente a Cortina de Ferro, foi visto por cerca de 500 milhões de pessoas mundialmente durante as diversas transmissões feita pela HBO entre 1992 e 1993, entre transmissões de rádio e de TV. Por esse show, considerado histórico para a época, Michael recebeu o Cable Ace Award por honra ao mérito.
Na Ásia, a turnê também levantou uma bem-sucedida campanha contra a pirataria. Na Cidade do México, no México, ele apresentou-se para uma audiência estimada em 550 mil pessoas em 5 concertos esgotados (aproximadamente 110 mil por show), entre outubro e novembro de 1993, e entrou para o Guinness Book, quebrando o recorde de lotação simultânea de shows de uma mesma turnê em um mesmo local, estabelecido pelo próprio Michael durante a Bad Tour, onde fez sete shows esgotados no Estádio de Wembley, em Londres, entre julho e agosto de 1988, para um publico total de 504 mil fãs.

HIStory World Tour 1996/1997: Segunda turnê que levou o maior público aos shows (4,5 milhões de espectadores em 82 shows), foram cerca de 53 mil pessoas por show pago. Esse fato faz de Jackson o primeiro e único artista masculino solo ou banda a conseguir tal recorde. Também durante essa turnê, aproximadamente 60.000 pessoas assistiram o show de Jackson em Luxemburgo, o que representa cerca de 20% da população do pequeno país europeu, na época, de 300 mil habitantes. A turnê também fez história, com ela, Michael apresentou-se pela primeira vez na África. Depois de oito anos sem apresentar-se nos Estados Unidos, Michael Jackson chegou ao Havaí em Janeiro de 1997 para dois concertos no Estádio de Aloha, para um público total de 120 mil fãs, foram vendidos em tempo recorde, em menos de 24 horas. Durante sua parada na Austrália, Jackson fez 9 concertos consecutivos com lotação esgotada em cinco cidades diferentes - Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide e Perth - para um público de aproximadamente 350 mil espectadores. Quase um milhão de pessoas assistiram Michael Jackson durante a passagem da HIStory Tour pela Alemanha em 1997, nos 10 concertos realizados nas cidades de Berlim, Bremen, Cologne, Gelsenkirchen, Hockenheim, Kiel, Leipzig e Munique (sendo dois shows nesta última), fazendo do cantor o artista com maior público em menor tempo de um unico concerto.

 Maior recordista de videoclipes: Michael Jackson é dono do Maior Video Clipe de Todos Os Tempos, Thriller; Video Clipe de Maior Duração em Todos os Tempos, Ghosts, que tem 37 minutos de duração. É atualmente ocupado por Pharrell Williams, com o clipe de Happy. Video Clipe Mais Caro de Todos os Tempos, Scream que custou cerca de US$7 milhões.

 Na Billboard: Michael foi o 1° cantor a estrear uma música direto no topo da parada americana com a canção You Are Not Alone de 1995.

 O Mais Jovem: Jackson foi o cantor mais jovem a entrar nas paradas americanas. Com apenas 11 anos de idade ele já emplacou 4 hits seguidos em 1° lugar enquanto estava nos Jackson 5. E com apenas 12 anos já emplacava 2 músicas no Top 5 das rádios. Em 1972, enquanto completava 14 anos, Michael chega ao 1° lugar com a canção Ben Making of mais vendido de todos os tempos: Making Michael Jackson's Thriller, making of que mostra os bastidores do videoclipe de Thriller, é o mais vendido de todos os tempos, com cerca de 10 milhões de cópias comercializadas em todo o mundo.

 O álbum mais caro de todos os tempos: Atualmente o álbum com maiores gastos da história é Invincible de 2001. Foram gastos aproximadamente US$30 milhões, valor esse gasto entre as gravações do álbum, que se estenderam de 1998 a 2001, e a produção.

 Turnê com mais equipamentos da história: A Dangerous World Tour é a turnê que utilizou mais equipamentos da história. O palco demorava 3 dias para ser montado e era preciso mais de 60 carretas, 20 caminhões e 2 Antonov An-124 (na época o maior avião do mundo) para transportar o equipamento que pesava 430 toneladas que entre eles havia: 168 homens trabalhando, 3 grandes telões de cristal líquido, 1000 luzes e mais de 10 mil cabos elétricos.

 O álbum duplo mais vendido da história: Seu nono álbum solo, HIStory - Past, Present and Future, Book I, de 1995, é considerado o álbum duplo mais vendido da história. O primeiro disco, HIStory Begins, reúne os 15 maiores sucessos do cantor até então. Já o segundo, HIStory Continues, lançava 15 novas canções do cantor. Vendeu mais de 40 milhões de cópias até os dias atuais.

 O álbum de remixes mais vendido da história: Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix, seu décimo álbum/coletânea, é o álbum de remixes mais vendido da história; ele contém cinco canções inéditas e remixes de canções de seu álbum anterior, HIStory. Estima-se que tenha vendido cerca de 7 milhões de cópias desde 1997.Maior Ícone negro de todos os tempos Michael Jackson possui o posto de maior Ícone negro de todos os tempos.

 Artista do Milênio: Jackson é o único artista que recebeu o título de Artista do Milênio por 3x, em diferentes cerimônias, no World Music Awards 2000, outro pelo Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame 1998, e o outro pelo Bambi Awards 2002.

 Guinness Book 2007: Jackson está na edição do Guinness Book de 2007 como o artista mais bem sucedido de todos os tempos, além de ser a pessoa morta mais conhecida do planeta.
Michael Jackson se tornou o "Artista Mais Buscado do Ano" após sua morte, em 2009. Uma página inteira da edição também será dedicada ao astro, que apareceu no livro 8 vezes devido a vendas de álbuns, ganhos financeiros, conquistas durante sua carreira e doações para caridade.

 Michael Jackson é Eleito o melhor cantor de todos os tempos* Michael Jackson foi eleito o maior cantor de todos os tempos numa enquete online feita no site do New Musical Express, logo a frente de Freddie Mercury. Com dez milhões de votos.
 Michael Jackson é eleito rei do MTV Video Music Awards*Jackson se destacou por melhor performance de pop e performance mais icônica por um conjunto de músicas que ele apresentou em 1995.
Jackson cantando e dançando (Don't stop 'till you get enough), (The Way You Make Me Feel),(Scream),(Beat It), (Black or White), (Billie Jean),(Dangerous) e (You are Not alone),  conseguiu 57% dos votos na categoria de apresentação mais icônica, superando Madonna com "Like a Virgin", de 1984, e "Paparazzi" de Lady Gaga, em 2009.

 Filme Musical de maior sucesso da história: Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009) arrecadou mais de US$1,2 bilhões  de dólares, quebrando todos os recordes.
 Sua morte derruba as principais plataformas da internet: Notícia da morte de Michael Jackson derruba Google e Twitter no dia 25/06/09

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Emilia Clarke – who you might know as Daenerys Targaryen, aka "the mother of dragons" – just made it very clear where she stands in this election with a badass Instagram post.
As far as we can tell, Clarke is a British citizen. She's born in London, so she won't be voting in the US presidential election. Based on this post, however, it's pretty safe to say she's "With Her" and all about that nasty woman life.
It looks like this amazing meme of Hillary Clinton as the "mother of dragons" was originally posted by Jessica Chastain after the first presidential debate.
But whatever: If anyone has the right to repost this, it's Emilia Clarke, whose character on "Game of Thrones" is the ultimate nasty woman.
It's not that surprising she'd support Hillary Clinton: She's clearly an advocate of gender equality.
Over the summer, Clarke complained about the lack of penises shown on "Game of Thrones" and how -- in addition to things like the gender pay gap -- this highlights sexism and inequality in the entertainment industry.
Just like Khaleesi, she isn't afraid to express her opinion (and she's usually right).
But Clarke isn't the only "Game of Thrones" actor to get political when she's not on screen, killing anyone who gets in her way.
Lena Headey, aka Cersei Lannister, has been known to voice her opinions on a wide array of issues.
Headey recently penned an emotional letter about the global refugee crisis, urging world leaders to do more.
She also basically endorsed Michelle Obama for president after the first lady's incredible speech at the Democratic National Convention in July.
If it were up to the women of "Game of Thrones," it's pretty safe to say Hillary Clinton would end up on America's "Iron Throne."
This past season of "Game of Thrones" was all about powerful, fearless women. Perhaps this theme will also be reflected in the real world via the US election.
Today's Election Day, so I guess we'll find out soon enough.


Ruka was nearing the end of her life when she was brought to Suncoast Humane Society. Her original owner had moved away and left Ruka with a relative. The relative had tried for 2 months to care for Ruka, however the 11 year Pitbull/Lab mix was sick and her worsening condition was more than could be coped with.
Although the relative had tried hard to care for Ruka, the cost of her medical treatments were becoming unbearable. She still had happy moments and loved to play ball, but a lot of Ruka's spark was gone. It was obvious that she was failing. It was hoped that Suncoast Humane Society could help in some way.
Each year, Suncoast Humane Society receives over 300 aged and sick dogs and cats that are owner-requested euthanasia's. Euthanasia is a Greek word meaning 'peaceful death'. At the request of owners, Suncoast Humane Society provides a peaceful ending for pets that are suffering and have lost all quality of life. This service is provided to end the suffering and to provide relief.
However, Ruka was not an owner-requested euthanasia, The problem was that it was also known that Ruka would not be adopted with and the many medical issues and especially at her age… So what could be done?
Fortunately Suncoast Humane Society partners with a wonderful organization called, "ONE MORE DAY." This passionate non-profit group provides Fospice (Foster care and Hospice) for dogs with life-limiting illnesses. These are pets that will not get well, but are not suffering, and still have some quality of life left to enjoy. These pets spend the remainder of their days in a loving home environment, being cared for by Fospice Guardians, which are a very special group of volunteers. The organization works with animal shelters and rescue groups in providing this special service.
It is unknown just how long Ruka will enjoy life in her new surroundings. It is known, however, that she will spend the rest of her time in a loving home, given all the attention she needs and cared for tirelessly by wonderful guardians.
The mission of this organization and their Fospice Care Guardians is to take a fospice dog in their homes for loving, end-of-life care, sometimes for months, weeks, or sometimes, just for ONE MORE DAY.


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Q: SpEL used in @Document indexName with spring data elasticsearch and spring boot is not being parsed looking for some help using the SpEL inside @Document annotation in reference to:
spring-data-elasticsearch:3.2.3.RELEASE and spring boot 2.2.1 RELEASE
i am having trouble googling for help with this problem as the keywords pick up unrelated questions (i have seen the other (unanswered) question about dynamic indexName).
i would like to set the
@Document(indexName = "${es.index-name}", ...)
with the value for the indexName derived from a property (es.index-name) value written in my application.properties.
it is instead using the literal String value "${es.index-name}" as the index name!
i have also tried creating a @Component called EsConfig
with a field indexName annotated with @Value("${es.index-name}")
and then trying to access this component property value using SpEL:
@Document(indexName = "#{esConfig.indexName}", ...)
but this does not work either (still parsing as literal String and complains of uppercase). i have confirmed through the debugger that the EsConfig component IS parsing the SpEL correctly and providing the right value. but it fails when reaching @Document
here are the full code snippets:
using @Document with SpEL accessing application.properties
import lombok.Data;
import org.springframework.data.elasticsearch.annotations.Document;

import javax.persistence.GeneratedValue;
import javax.persistence.GenerationType;
import javax.persistence.Id;

@Data
@Document(indexName = "${es.index-name}", type = "tests")
public class TestDocument {
  @Id
  @GeneratedValue(strategy = GenerationType.AUTO)
  private String id;
}

EsConfig data source Component (tried with and without using Lombok)
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Value;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Component;

@Component("esConfig")
public class EsConfig {
  @Value("${es.index-name}")
  private String indexName;

  public String getIndexName() {
    return indexName;
  }

  public void setIndexName(String indexName) {
    this.indexName = indexName;
  }
}

using @Document with SpEL accessing EsConfig indexName property
@Data
@Document(indexName = "#{esConfig.indexName}", type = "tests")
public class TestDocument {
  @Id
  @GeneratedValue(strategy = GenerationType.AUTO)
  private String id;
}

A: Reference your bean with the name and method:
@Document(indexName = "#{@esConfig.getIndexName()}")

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Are the Cowboys a good bet to cover as a touchdown-sized favorite against the Bucs tonight at 8:30PM ET for Sunday Night Football?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Cowboys are 7-point home favorites versus the Bucs while the over/under currentlys its at 46.5 points. Dallas had opened as a 7.5-point favorite before the line was bet down, while the total hit the board at 46 before being bet up to 46.5.
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TAMPA BAY KEY TRENDS: The Bucs have covered the spread in five straight games and are 4-0 against the number in their last four road games as well. They're 4-0 at the betting window in their last four games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game and are 7-3 against the spread in their last four games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game as well.
DALLAS KEY TRENDS: The Cowboys are 4-1 against the number in their last five home games, are 9-3 against the spread in their last 12 games overall, but are just 3-8-1 against the number in their last 12 games when taking on a team with a winning record. They're also just 1-4 at the betting window in their last five home games when playing an opponent with a winning road record.
OUR PREDICTION: The Buccaneers are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, thanks in large part to their defensive play. Dak Prescott, meanwhile, hasn't thrown for 200 yards in any of his last three games as defenses continue to figure him out. This point spread is set way too high for a game that should be close in the fourth quarter. With how well the Bucs are playing both on the field and at the betting window right now, I love taking the points with the road dog tonight.
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Many organizations and individuals are becoming more vocal against the Helms Amendment. Passed by a conservative Congress in 1973 as a reactionary measure against the landmark court case, Roe v. Wade, the Helms Amendment denies women in countries receiving U.S. aid the ability to get abortions with government money.
This amendment has received flack from both liberals and conservatives due to the denial of safe abortion options for women who are victims of rape during war. The opposition has grown a lot of steam world wide.
Before President Obama touched down in Kenya last week, the Kenyan government tore down a billboard that seemed to be politically motivated. According to reports, the billboard implored President Obama to utilize his executive action to help women who are victims of rape in developing countries.
After the Kenyan government took the billboard down, many were upset. Perhaps the government wanted Obama's trip to his father's country to be pleasurable and void of political dissonance.
Obama is not just receiving pressure to revoke the amendment abroad, but also at home.
Before his trip to Kenya, 70 U.S. non-government organizations called for Obama to visit health clinics in Kenya that attend to womens' health so that he can see for himself what the amendment is causing.
At the "Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice" in June, religious leaders requested that Obama use swift action to revoke the amendment. The support to revoke the amendment is not just from leaders, but from the majority of the American public.
BuzzFeed reported that 81 percent of people support a woman's right to have access to an abortion in the case of rape or for the safety of the mother. Although this poll shows people's views domestically, they can translate to the global stage.
Women living in countries rampant with gang and terrorist violence are subject to rape. Because of the lack of protection the perpetrators have, the victims are often times subject to sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.
Due to rape being a tool of war, many from both sides express their disdain for the harsh bill. Perhaps the president will one day voice his opposition.
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Chase Chrisley is an American reality television personality. He is best recognized for starring on the reality tv show Chrisley Knows Best alongside his rich family. He also stars in Growing Up Chrisley alongside his sister Savannah Chrisley. Chase is also best known as the son of real estate millionaire Todd Chrisley.
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Chrisley was born on June 1, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is 25 years old as of 2021. Chrisley celebrates his birthday on the 1st of June every year surrounded by close friends and family.
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Chrisley was born and raised in Georgia, Atlanta. He was born to her parents Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley. Todd is a real estate tycoon while her mother is a housewife who loves to cook. Julie stars in the web series What's Cooking With Julie Chrisley. This is not his parents' first marriage.
Todd was previously married to his high school sweetheart Teresa Terry while Julie was married to her high school boyfriend. Todd and Julie tied the knot in 1996. Chase has four siblings. Two of them, Lindsie Chrisley Campbell and Kyle Chrisley are from Todd's first marriage. The other two are Savannah Chrisley and Grayson Chrisley.
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The shows spin-off's include According to Chrisley, What's Cooking With Julie Chrisley, Growing Up Chrisley, and Chrisley Confessions. Chase stars on Growing Up Chrisley alongside his sister Savannah Chrisley. The show follows his and his sister's lives as they try to prove to their father that they can make it in the real world without his help.
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Chase and Savannah Chrisley star in their own spin-off show Growing up Chrisley. The show premiered on April 2, 2019. The show follows his and his sister's lives as they try to prove to their father that they can make it in the real world without his help. The two travel up to Los Angeles to pursue their dreams. Chase wants to be an actor while his sister wants to venture into the world of cosmetics.
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Chrisley has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2021. He has earned all his wealth from appearing on the reality tv shows Growing Up Chrisley and Chrisley Knows Best.
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Q: EntityFramework Transaction Scope - not rolling back 1st transaction I am attempting to create a transaction that encapsulates 4 database table inserts and 2 updates.
I is "mostly" working. By that I mean if I get an error at any one of these 6 db interactions, the prior rollbacks occur...EXCEPT the first one. The first is an insert to a Header table...the subsequent inserts to detail tables and even another header table, etc...all rollback...but if after the rollback you examine the tables, all of them will have no records, except the first one.
//Create receipt, ic, printq; update pod, poh
        public List<ActionConfirmation<int>> CreateReceipt(
            IEnumerable<ReceiptDetailPalletListViewModel> viewModelList,
            int intUserId,
            int intFacilityId,
            int intLocationId
        )
        {
            var dbContext = new InventoryMgmtContext();

            //Opening connection
            dbContext.Database.Connection.Open();

            int intReceiptHdrId = 0;
            int intICHdrId = 0;

            var results = new List<ActionConfirmation<int>>();

            foreach (ReceiptDetailPalletListViewModel viewModel in viewModelList)
            {
                if (viewModel.ReceivedQty > 0)
                {
                    using (TransactionScope transaction = new TransactionScope())
                    {
                        //Create Receipt Header
                        ActionConfirmation<int> rcptHdrResult = CreateReceiptHeader(
                            dbContext,
                            intUserId,
                            intFacilityId); <===== This Tran never rolls back. Insert occured.

                        results.Add(rcptHdrResult);

                        if (!rcptHdrResult.WasSuccessful) //Recp Hdr create failed.
                        {
                            CloseFailedTrans(dbContext, transaction);

                            return results;
                        }

                        intReceiptHdrId = rcptHdrResult.Value;

                        //Create new ICHeader
                        ActionConfirmation<int> icHdrResult = CreateICHeader(
                            dbContext,
                            intUserId,
                            intFacilityId,
                            intLocationId,
                            intReceiptHdrId
                        );

                        results.Add(icHdrResult);

                        if (!icHdrResult.WasSuccessful)
                        {
                            CloseFailedTrans(dbContext, transaction);

                            return results;
                        }

                        intICHdrId = icHdrResult.Value;

                        //Create new ICDetail
                        ActionConfirmation<int> icDtlResult = CreateICDetail(
                            dbContext,
                            intICHdrId,
                            viewModel.ItemId,
                            viewModel.PODetailId,
                            viewModel.ReceivedQty,
                            intUserId
                        );

                        results.Add(icDtlResult);

                        if (!icDtlResult.WasSuccessful)
                        {
                            CloseFailedTrans(dbContext, transaction);

                            return results;
                        }

                        //Create new Recpt Detail
                        ActionConfirmation<int> rcptDtlResult = CreateReceiptDetail(
                            dbContext,
                            intReceiptHdrId,
                            viewModel.PODetailId,
                            viewModel.ReceivedQty,
                            intUserId
                        );

                        results.Add(rcptDtlResult);

                        if (!rcptDtlResult.WasSuccessful)
                        {
                            CloseFailedTrans(dbContext, transaction);

                            return results;
                        }

                        //Update PO Detail qty and Header status
                        List<ActionConfirmation<int>> poResults = UpdatePODetail(
                            dbContext,
                            viewModel.PODetailId,
                            viewModel.ReceivedQty,
                            intUserId
                        );

                        foreach (ActionConfirmation<int> poResult in poResults)
                        {
                            results.Add(poResult);

                            if (!poResult.WasSuccessful)
                            {
                                CloseFailedTrans(dbContext, transaction);

                                return results;
                            }
                        }

                        //Create new Print Q
                        ActionConfirmation<int> printqResult = CreatePrintQRecords(
                            dbContext,
                            intICHdrId,
                            intFacilityId,
                            intUserId
                        );

                        results.Add(printqResult);

                        if (!printqResult.WasSuccessful)
                        {
                            CloseFailedTrans(dbContext, transaction);

                            return results;
                        }

                        //Everything inserted correctly
                        CloseSuccessTrans(dbContext, transaction);

                    } //using statement
                } //if rcv qty > 0
            } // for each loop

            dbContext.Database.Connection.Dispose();

            return results;
        }

Here are the transaction related methods:
// Close DB Connections and transaction
        private void CloseFailedTrans(InventoryMgmtContext dbContext, TransactionScope transaction)
        {
            //TODO: logging
            CloseTrans(dbContext, transaction);
        }

        // Close DB Connections and transaction
        private void CloseSuccessTrans(InventoryMgmtContext dbContext, TransactionScope transaction)
        {
            transaction.Complete();
            CloseTrans(dbContext, transaction);
        }
        // Close DB Connections and transaction
        private void CloseTrans(InventoryMgmtContext dbContext, TransactionScope transaction)
        {
            transaction.Dispose();
        }

Here is an example of one of the methods that does the insert. They all follow the same pattern:
//Create Receipt Header
        private ActionConfirmation<int> CreateReceiptHeader(
            InventoryMgmtContext dbContext,
            int intUserId,
            int intFacilityId
        )
        {
            //var repository = new Repository<ReceiptHeader>(dbContext);
            var repository = new ReceiptHeaderRepository(dbContext);

            //Create new Receipt Header
            ReceiptHeader rcptHdr = new ReceiptHeader()
            {
                FacilityId = intFacilityId,
                StatusId = 1,
                CreatedById = intUserId,
                CreatedOn = DateTime.Now,
                ModifiedById = intUserId,
                ModifiedOn = DateTime.Now
            };

            return repository.Insert(rcptHdr);
        }

And here is the repository insert method:
public virtual ActionConfirmation<int> Insert(TRepository entity)
        {
            try
            {
                _dataContext.Entry(entity).State = System.Data.EntityState.Added;
                _dataContext.SaveChanges();

                return CRUDMessage(true, "saved", entity);
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                return CRUDMessage(false, "save", entity, ex);
            }
        }

A: You don't need the TransactionScope. Just create a new context where you currently start the TransactionScope. To make this work well, you need to remove the multiple exit points (return) and just call SaveChanges() at the end once and catch exceptions. That will also clean up your code and make it better maintainable (multiple exit point are considered an anti pattern).
Only SaveChanges(), and nothing else, commits changes to the database. SaveChanges() manages its own transaction: it saves all, or nothing.

A: Since .Net 4 if all Db changes are fired off in one single call to SaveChanges() then Entity Framework decides the order they are actually executed.
It's general order of execution is DELETE, INSERT and finally UPDATE.
If the order of your inserts do not matter, e.g. no foreign key type constraints then a single SaveChanges() will work fine.
If the order of your inserts does matter, there is no way to force EF to change the order statements are executed in.
The first solution I would suggest is to make multiple calls to SaveChanges() which after each call to SaveChanges() makes the context forget about it's changes so RollBack is not possible.
The second solution I would suggest is to provide Rollback capability would be to use TransactionScope and use SaveChanges(false) (false makes the object context remember it's changes thus making rollback possible) or savechanges() with save options (the new way of doing it).
e.g.
var scope = new TransactionScope(
    TransactionScopeOption.RequiresNew,
    // we will allow volatile data to be read during transaction
    new TransactionOptions() { IsolationLevel = IsolationLevel.Serializable }
);

using (scope)
{
  // Create new contexts for each operation
  Entities myEntities = new Entities();
  Entities myEntities2 = new Entities();

  // Do stuff with the contexts

  // Insert into myEntities then call myEntities.SaveChanges(false);
  // Insert into myEntities2 then call myEntities.SaveChanges(false);

  scope.Complete();
  myEntities.Context.AcceptAllChanges();
  myEntities2.Context.AcceptAllChanges();
}


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Griff Rhys Jones and friends raise £70,000 for EACH
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Happy Christmas Ipswich, the star-studded comedy evening organised by Griff Rhys Jones, has given East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) a whopping £70,000 boost.
Over 1,500 people packed into the Regent Theatre, with Griff arriving on Grit Rhys Jones, the Suffolk Highways gritting lorry named after him, and then bringing comedy friends to the stage including Lee Mack and Al Murray.
There were plenty more festive frolics as the likes of Andy Parsons, Stephen K. Amos, who was celebrating his birthday, a big East Anglian favourite in Rick Wakeman and Matt Richardson all performed.
The laughs did not stop there either, with funny music sets from the likes of Jess Robinson, the cast of BBC radio comedy programme Radio Active and the spoof country and western band that features Rory McGrath, Death By Country.
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Lesa Barker, EACH Head of Events Fundraising, said:
"It was a resounding success to raise £70,000. Everyone left feeling uplifted and having had a wonderful evening, full of laughter. We'd obviously like to say a massive thanks to Griff, who put in a great deal of work on this despite having plenty of other things to prepare for in what I know is a very busy festive schedule for him. To have the support of all his friends from the industry was fantastic, too, and we can say all the money raised is going directly to the children, young people and families offered support by EACH.
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When and Why are they Needed?
Protocol – a code prescribing strict adherence to correct etiquette and procedure.
Why have protocols and what do they do for us?
For Dominants – We all have different personalities and each personality has their own needs. Type A1 personalities for example, tend to need organization and structure in their lives. Other personalities are more relaxed but would like to minimize chaos and confusion.
For submissives – It gives a sense of accomplishment and success knowing and understanding what the ground rules are, how to conduct themselves, etc. It leaves very little question in their minds if they are doing things just the way it is wanted.
Until they have been instilled as a second nature they can be, but once it has become second nature there is very little thought put into them, unless of course it is forgotten. The actions performed in adherence to the protocols can become comforting.
Setting different levels is important. High protocol standards can be beautiful and comforting but it can also be tedious and frustrating at times. Never forget the one most important thing …. the human factor. Allow for free times, casual modes, and formal modes. 24/7 is possible with the right understanding.
The most important thing to remember when creating protocols for your home is that they need to serve a purpose. Protocols provide structure and organization to your everyday routine. They can establish head space as well. What is it you wish to accomplish with the protocols? How difficult are they to maintain? Are you willing to keep them enforced?


This series of articles is designed to help you solve some of those niggling household problems. These tips aren't intended to make you an expert, and are not a replacement for seeking professional advice where needed. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
Even with a pump on your boiler, hot water naturally gravitates upwards. This means that your upstairs radiators can get very hot, while those downstairs stay quite cool because the water is rushed back to the boiler to re-circulate. The solution to this problem is very simple.
Pull off the protective cap from the lockshield (not the TRV*) and then using a small spanner, close the lockshield off by turning it anti-clockwise on all upsatairs radiators, then open it up again (turning clockwise) by just a quarter of a turn. This will not affect the heat capacity of these radiators, but you will notice that more hot water is diverted to the downstairs radiators.
* Thermostatic Radiator Valve - this automatically controls the flow of hot water to the radiator and does not affect the balancing of your system.
If you find that one of your downstairs radiators is still quite cool, but the other is hot, close the lockshield off on the hot radiator, then turn it on by a quarter of a turn as above.
Simple schematic of a 2 storey heating system.
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WHEREAS, the great volume of cases filed in the state and federal courts of Florida creates calendar conflicts between the state and federal courts of Florida which should be resolved in a fair, efficient and orderly manner to allow for judicial efficiency and economy; and
WHEREAS, the Florida State-Federal Judicial Council which represents the Bench and Bar of the State of Florida believes that it would be beneficial to formally agree upon and publish recommended procedures and priorities for resolving calendar conflicts between the state and federal courts of Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
In resolving calendar conflicts between the state and federal courts of Florida, the following case priorities should be considered:
Criminal cases should prevail over civil cases.
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The case in which the trial date has been first set should take precedence.
Circumstances such as cost, numbers of witnesses and attorneys involved, travel, length of trial, age of case and other relevant matters may warrant deviation from this policy. Such matters are encouraged to be resolved through communication between the courts involved.
Where an attorney is scheduled to appear in two courts–trial or appellate, state or federal–at the same time and cannot arrange for other counsel in his or her firm or in the case to represent his or her client's interest, the attorney shall give prompt written notice to opposing counsel, the clerk of each court, and the presiding judge of each case, if known, of the conflict. If the presiding judge of a case cannot be identified, written notice of the conflict shall be given to the chief judge of the court having jurisdiction over the case, or to his or her designee. The judges or their designees shall confer and undertake to avoid the conflict by agreement among themselves. Absent agreement, conflicts should be promptly resolved by the judges or their designees in accordance with the above case priorities.
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When leadership issues a corporate mandate, employees are expected to execute on it. But what happens when a mandate is clear, but workers are not given the resources to do the work?
During the 2018 Enaxis Leadership Forum, surveyed participants reported that 92% of their organizations have established, or planned to establish, a digital strategy as a high-priority of the organization within the next 12 months. This is an overwhelming endorsement of the importance of establishing digital strategies as core strategic targets. Organizations recognize the effects digital transformations are having across industries, and a significant majority have already prepared themselves to act upon it. This was found to be true across a variety of industries, which highlights how pervasive digital transformations are becoming across all businesses.
Despite this significant intended adoption, however, a major fissure is likely to hinder organizations from following through on their vision. The fissure? Lack of funding.
In the same survey, of participants who confirmed their organization's interest in pursuing digital strategies, only 69% of their companies had budgeted for digital capabilities in the current fiscal year. Therefore, nearly a third of the surveyed organizations have no hope to achieve any advancement of their digital strategy since they have not committed to funding the effort.
For the digital wave to be successful, corporations must commit to the long-haul by clearly articulating their digital strategy and providing support, both in investment dollars and in human capital, to execute on it. Before data scientists can implement algorithms and begin providing new statistical analysis, the foundational building blocks must be in place. Defining a digital strategy, identifying use cases, cleaning data, and preparing the organization to reap the benefits of digital advancement takes time and money.
The lack of funding these organizations are reporting is echoed by respondents' impressions of how their organizations are approaching digital. In the same survey, only 54% felt like their organization was ready to respond to digital trends. Reasons given ranged from lack of funding to lack of a fully formed digital strategy. This highlights that simply having a strategy, and having a fully formed strategy that has been well communicated across the organization, are two very different things. Still, the biggest hindering factor cited by respondents was the lack of investment dollars allocated to digital strategy development. Employees notice when corporate mandates are not followed up with investment dollars. The message becomes clear that the mandate is not actually a top priority.
Talk is cheap. Until business leaders take the time to develop a thoughtful strategy backed with meaningful funding, the chances of the digital wave bearing fruit will be limited. Leadership and vision are vital components, but digital strategies cannot be reasonably implemented without funding to back it up.


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Chickamauga and Chattanooga: The Battles that Doomed the Confederacy
Original Publication: January 1, 2001 by Harper Perennial
In the Autumn of 1863, a pair of remarkable military engagements took place on opposite sides of the Georgia-Tennessee border — two battles marked by ferocity, genius, courage, astonishing ineptitude, and outrageous fortune that changed the course of the War Between the States.
John Bowers, the man who brought one of the Confederacy's most capable and eccentric commanders to life in Stonewall Jackson, now tells the riveting story of two brutal months in the life of a young nation at war with itself. From the opening volleys at Chickamauga Creek to the final, shocking outcome several miles north at Chattanooga, Bowers brilliantly recreates the fire and fury of the decisive battles of America's Civil War. More than a dramatic account of stunning master strokes and fatal missed opportunities, it is also the unforgettable story of real people: Grant, Longstreet, Sherman, the fiery gambler Nathan Bedford Forrest, George H. Thomas, the tormented Union officer despised and disowned by his Virginia family, and the tragic, tenacious General Braxton Bragg, who, through incompetence, miscalculation, and blind folly, almost singlehandedly doomed the Confederate cause.At Chickamauga, the South won a battle.At Chattanooga, they lost the war.
John Bowers, the man who brought one of the Confederacy's most capable and eccentric commanders to life in Stonewall Jackson, now tells the riveting story of two brutal months in the life of a young nation at war with itself.From the opening volleys at Chickamauga Creek to the final, shocking outcome several miles north at Chattanooga, Bowers brilliantly recreates the fire and fury of the decisive battles of America's Civil War.More than a dramatic account of stunning master strokes and fatal missed opportunities, it is also the unforgettable story of real people: Grant, Longstreet, Sherman, the fiery gambler Nathan Bedford Forrest, George H. Thomas, the tormented Union officer despised and disowned by his Virginia family, and the tragic, tenacious General Braxton Bragg, who, through incompetence, miscalculation, and blind folly, almost single-handedly doomed the Confederate cause.
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With the holidays quickly approaching our thoughts and prayers go out to the less fortunate families in Kiowa County. This year, as in previous years, three "Fanny Murdock Giving Trees" will be put up around the county.
This tradition was started years ago by Charlotte Phillips, who had a passion for seeing that every child in need received a gift.
Trees will be located at the Towner Senior Center, the Sheridan Lake Post Office, Eads Post Office and the Kiowa County National Bank in Eads. Ornaments with a description of items that a child might like for Christmas will hang from the tree branches for the anonymous child.
If you would like to be a part of this worthwhile project, please feel free to take as many tags you feel you can buy for.
The Kiowa County Department of Social Services, in conjunction with the Salvation Army, and school clubs, also contribute food baskets for needy families in addition to the gifts from the giving tree.
Please look for food donation boxes around town to contribute. Or to make a monetary contribution, please make checks payable to Salvation Army, and drop them off at the Kiowa County Department of Social Services on Maine Street in Eads.
This year, experience the joy of giving by helping a family in need.


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Sony plans to relaunch its online PlayStation Store next Tuesday, according to a report Thursday.
In a memo sent by Sony to game developers and publishers, and obtained by videogame news site Gamasutra, the company reportedly lays out plans to restore the digital distribution channel for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable.
The PlayStation Store has been down since April 20, when Sony disabled its online services following a massive security breach of its servers. The hack attack left at risk personal data and possibly the credit card information of more than 70 million users of Sony's PlayStation Network and Qriocity streaming media service.
Though Sony started restoring some features of its PlayStation Network earlier this week, the PlayStation Store remains offline, preventing customers from purchasing games online or downloading extra content.
In addition to the May 24 relaunch date, the memo reportedly contains a schedule for the distribution of games originally slated to be released during the past month's outage. Games originally scheduled for release April 26 and May 3 will be made available next week. Games slated for May 10, May 17 and May 24 will be planned for distribution the following week – though Sony says it will be flexible based on the wishes of developers and publishers.
"If there are concerns, we are willing to consider adjusting the release date of your content on this schedule," Sony reportedly said in the memo. "Adjustments will be made on a case by case basis."
Once the store is online, customers can pick from a selection of free games as compensation for the PlayStation Network's downtime. PlayStation 3 users will be able to select two titles from a list including LittleBigPlanet, Wipeout HD, Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty and Dead Nation.
Sony did not respond by press time to Wired.com's request for confirmation of the store's scheduled relaunch.