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using System;
using System.Collections;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
using System.Reflection;
using cmstar.Util;

#if !NETFX
using Microsoft.AspNetCore.Http;
#else
using System.Web;
#endif

namespace cmstar.WebApi
{
    /// <summary>
    /// Provides methods for type management in the API framework.
    /// </summary>
    internal static class TypeHelper
    {
        /// <summary>
        /// The character used to split a string into an array.
        /// e.g. a~b~c => ["a", "b", "c"]
        /// </summary>
        public const char CollectionElementDelimiter = '~';

        /// <summary>
        /// The array contains only the <see cref="CollectionElementDelimiter"/>
        /// and is used for splitting strings.
        /// </summary>
        public static readonly char[] CollectionElementSplitter = { CollectionElementDelimiter };

        /// <summary>
        /// The generic definition of collections.
        /// </summary>
        public static Type GenericCollectionDefinition = typeof(ICollection<>);

        /// <summary>
        /// Returns an instance of <see cref="MemberTypeStat"/> which contains statistic informatino
        /// for the parameters of the specified method.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="methodInfo">The method.</param>
        /// <returns>An instance of <see cref="MemberTypeStat"/>.</returns>
        public static MemberTypeStat GetMethodParamStat(MethodInfo methodInfo)
        {
            ArgAssert.NotNull(methodInfo, "methodInfo");

            var stat = new MemberTypeStat();
            var ps = methodInfo.GetParameters();
            CountMemberTypes(stat, ps.Select(x => x.ParameterType));
            return stat;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Returns an instance of <see cref="MemberTypeStat"/> which contains statistic informatino
        /// for the properties and fields in the specified type.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="type">The type.</param>
        /// <returns>An instance of <see cref="MemberTypeStat"/>.</returns>
        public static MemberTypeStat GetTypeMemberStat(Type type)
        {
            ArgAssert.NotNull(type, "Type");

            var stat = new MemberTypeStat();

            var props = type.GetProperties(BindingFlags.Instance | BindingFlags.Public);
            CountMemberTypes(stat, props.Select(x => x.PropertyType));

            var fields = type.GetFields(BindingFlags.Instance | BindingFlags.Public);
            CountMemberTypes(stat, fields.Select(x => x.FieldType));

            return stat;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Determines whether a type is a simple type.
        /// A simple type means that the instance can be convert from/to a string easily.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="type">The type.</param>
        /// <returns>true if the type is a simple type; otherwise false.</returns>
        public static bool IsSimpleType(Type type)
        {
            ArgAssert.NotNull(type, "Type");

            type = ReflectionUtils.GetUnderlyingType(type);

            if (type.IsPrimitive)
                return true;

            if (typeof(IConvertible).IsAssignableFrom(type))
                return true;

            if (type == typeof(Guid))
                return true;

            return false;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Determines whether a type is a simple type or a generic collection whose elements are all simple.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="type">The type.</param>
        /// <returns>
        /// true if the type is a simple type or a generic collection whose elements are all simple; otherwise false.
        /// </returns>
        public static bool IsSimpleTypeOrCollection(Type type)
        {
            if (IsSimpleType(type))
                return true;

            var elementType = GetElementType(type);
            return elementType != null && IsSimpleType(elementType);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Determines whether a type is a generic collection type.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="type">The type.</param>
        /// <returns>true if the type is a generic collection type; otherwise false.</returns>
        public static bool IsGenericCollection(Type type)
        {
            return ReflectionUtils.GetGenericArguments(type, GenericCollectionDefinition) != null;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Determine whether an instance of the specified type can be converted from a string
        /// by <see cref="ConvertToCollection"/> or <see cref="ConvertString"/>.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="type">The type.</param>
        /// <returns>true if the convertion is supported; otherwise false.</returns>
        public static bool CanConvertFromString(Type type)
        {
            var elementType = GetElementType(type);
            return IsSimpleType(elementType ?? type);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Converts a string to a collection specified by the <paramref name="collectionType"/>.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="value">The string to convert.</param>
        /// <param name="collectionType">The type of the collection.</param>
        /// <returns>The instance of the specified type.</returns>
        /// <remarks>
        /// The string is split into an array by <see cref="CollectionElementDelimiter"/>,
        /// and then each element is to be convert the the target type of the collection.
        /// </remarks>
        public static object ConvertToCollection(string value, Type collectionType)
        {
            if (value == null)
                return null;

            var elementType = GetElementType(collectionType);
            if (elementType == null)
                throw CannotCastValue(value, collectionType, null);

            if (value.Length == 0)
                return Array.CreateInstance(elementType, 0);

            try
            {
                var stringValues = value.Split(CollectionElementSplitter);
                var elements = CreateElementArray(elementType, stringValues);

                if (collectionType.IsInterface || collectionType.IsArray)
                    return elements;

                var collection = CreateCollectionInstance(collectionType, elementType, elements);
                return collection;
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                throw CannotCastValue(value, collectionType, ex);
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Converts a string to an equivalent object of the specified type.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="value">The string to convert.</param>
        /// <param name="type">The target type.</param>
        /// <returns>The instance of the specified type.</returns>
        /// <remarks>
        /// If <paramref name="value"/> is <c>null</c>, the default value of the type will be returned.
        /// </remarks>
        public static object ConvertString(string value, Type type)
        {
            ArgAssert.NotNull(type, nameof(type));

            if (value == null)
                return type.IsValueType ? Activator.CreateInstance(type) : null;

            Exception innerException = null;
            try
            {
                if (ReflectionUtils.IsNullableType(type))
                {
                    if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(value))
                        return null;

                    type = Nullable.GetUnderlyingType(type);
                }

                if (type == typeof(bool))
                    return ToBoolean(value);

                // ReSharper disable once PossibleNullReferenceException
                if (type.IsEnum)
                    return Enum.Parse(type, value, true);

                if (typeof(IConvertible).IsAssignableFrom(type))
                    return Convert.ChangeType(value, type);

                if (type == typeof(Guid))
                    return new Guid(value);
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                innerException = ex;
            }

            throw CannotCastValue(value, type, innerException);
        }

        private static void CountMemberTypes(MemberTypeStat output, IEnumerable<Type> types)
        {
            foreach (var t in types)
            {
                if (IsSimpleType(t))
                {
                    output.Plains++;
                    continue;
                }

                if (t == typeof(Stream) || t == typeof(IFormFileCollection))
                {
                    output.HasFileInput = true;
                    continue;
                }

#if NETFX
                if ( t == typeof(HttpFileCollection))
                {
                    output.HasFileInput = true;
                    continue;
                }
#endif

                var elementType = GetElementType(t);
                if (elementType != null)
                {
                    output.Collections++;

                    if (IsSimpleType(elementType))
                    {
                        output.PlainCollections++;
                        continue;
                    }
                }

                output.Others++;
            }
        }

        private static bool ToBoolean(string value)
        {
            if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(value))
                return false;

            // treat any non-zero numbers as true; only false if the value is exactly zero
            if (double.TryParse(value, out var d))
                return !d.Equals(0D);

            return bool.Parse(value);
        }

        private static Exception CannotCastValue(string value, Type type, Exception innerException)
        {
            var msg = $"Cannnot cast value \"{value}\" to type {type}.";
            return new InvalidCastException(msg, innerException);
        }

        private static Array CreateElementArray(Type elementType, string[] stringValues)
        {
            var resultArray = Array.CreateInstance(elementType, stringValues.Length);

            for (int i = 0; i < stringValues.Length; i++)
            {
                var element = ConvertString(stringValues[i], elementType);
                resultArray.SetValue(element, i);
            }

            return resultArray;
        }

        private static object CreateCollectionInstance(Type collectionType, Type elementType, IEnumerable elements)
        {
            var collection = Activator.CreateInstance(collectionType);

            // ReSharper disable once PossibleNullReferenceException
            var appendMethod = typeof(TypeHelper)
                .GetMethod(nameof(PerformAppending), BindingFlags.Instance | BindingFlags.NonPublic)
                .MakeGenericMethod(elementType);

            appendMethod.Invoke(null, new[] { collection, elements });
            return collection;
        }

        private static void PerformAppending<T>(ICollection<T> collection, IEnumerable elements)
        {
            foreach (var element in elements)
            {
                collection.Add((T)element);
            }
        }

        private static Type GetElementType(Type collectionType)
        {
            var genericArguments = ReflectionUtils.GetGenericArguments(
                collectionType, typeof(ICollection<>));

            if (genericArguments == null || genericArguments.Length != 1)
                return null;

            return genericArguments[0];
        }
    }

    internal class MemberTypeStat
    {
        public int Plains;
        public int Others;
        public int PlainCollections;
        public int Collections;

        /// <summary>
        /// true if there are only plain members (exclude collections).
        /// </summary>
        public bool IsPurePlain => Others == 0 && PlainCollections == 0 && !HasFileInput;

        /// <summary>
        /// true if any complex member exists.
        /// </summary>
        public bool HasComplexMember => Others > 0;

#if !NETFX
        /// <summary>
        /// true if any <see cref="Stream"/> or <see cref="IFormFileCollection"/> member exists.
        /// </summary>
        public bool HasFileInput { get; set; }
#else
        /// <summary>
        /// true if any <see cref="Stream"/> or <see cref="HttpFileCollection"/> member exists.
        /// </summary>
        public bool HasFileInput { get; set; }
#endif
    }
}

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The Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Dual represents the cutting edge of graphics card technology from NVIDIA. The 12 nm FinFET manufacturing process is used in the TU102 GPU on the RTX 2080 Ti, this is based on the new Turing architecture and, in combination with the GDDR6-VRAM, this results in incredible speed increases when compared with the 10- series. The Ray-Tracing technology supported by this chip enables incredibly realistic light- and shadow effects. It is from this capability that the name change to "GeForce RTX" emerges.
The Palit GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Dual has a base clock of 1350 MHz. Under heavy load scenarios, the clock frequencies of the GPU automatically increase using GPU Boost 3.0 to up to a boost clock of 1545 MHz. The ultra-fast GDDR6-VRAM operates at 7000 MHz (14000 MHz effective), while the 11 GB capacity helps ensure that immersion in Virtual Reality and gaming at 4K become a treat for the senses. In terms of cooling, this version utilises a powerful and efficient triple-fan design.


Hefaetrus is the Amazonian god of fire and rebirth who lives deep within the great volcano, Mount Arnazeus, on the island of Philios. Although primarily the patron deity of farmers, from time to time he bestows his favors upon the warriors of the Islands, so they may keep safe his congregation. Through proper prayer and the sacrifice of many fierce enemies, an especially brave Amazon can attain the power to imbue her shots with the destructive power of fire, allowing her to rake blazing missiles from her bow.
Effect: Enchants an arrow with the additional damage of fire.
Fire Arrow is useful in early parts of the game. Before putting more than one point into the skill, keep in mind that Exploding Arrow and Immolation Arrow are available at higher Character Levels.
Although winter never seems to find its way to the ever-balmy Amazon Islands, cold climates are not unheard of. The summit of Mount Karcheus on the island of Philios is covered with snow all year long. Deep within an icy cave secluded amongst its towering peaks, is the Great Hall of Mirrors where mighty Karcheus the Watcher sits upon his throne. Ever vigilant, Karcheus keeps watch over the people of the Amazons. Warriors who have trained within his temple are able to instill their shots with the power of a freezing wind.
Effect: Enchants an arrow, adding cold damage and slowing your enemy.
This is similar to the Sorceress Ice Bolt spell. Monsters will be chilled when hit with Ice Arrow. When killed, chilled monsters have the chance of shattering leaving no corpse. This can be handy when dealing with monsters that raise corpses such as Shaman.
Before focusing more than one point into this skill keep in mind that Ice Arrow and Freezing Arrow are available at higher Character Levels.
Legend has it that the fabled Amazon archer, Palashia, bragged in her youth that she could best the combined skills of all her greatest rivals. Taking umbrage, her rivals gathered to challenge her outrageous boast, arranging a contest to decide the question. To preserve her honor, Palashia was to strike the targets of all her rivals before they could land a single arrow. When dawn arose on the day of the contest, Palashia stood ready with her bow. At the signal, her rivals nocked their arrows and loosed a volley towards their targets. Palashia gathered her energies, and let fly with her own, single arrow. To the amazement of onlookers, her arrow split into many, cleaving the arrows of her rivals, and moving on to strike every target directly in their centers. This mysterious technique quickly became a martial secret that only the finest archers are able to master.
Effect: Splits one arrow into several.
Only 3/4 of the Damage is taken from your weapon.
You can vary the spread of multiple arrows depending on how far away the mouse pointer is when you fire. Hold down shift which will allow you to fire in place without moving after a monster.
Multishot is very useful to use when trying to hit monsters off screen or monsters that are moving around really quickly. When combined with % Mana Steal and % Life Steal, Multishot can quickly fill your Life to full and regain Mana to full. Multishot will only hit a target with one of the many arrows no matter how many appear to be hitting the monster. Multishot increases in Mana Cost with more points so you will need to offset this cost with a higher % Mana Steal. Multishot can be combined with other Arrow Spells. Hit a monster with Freezing Arrow then follow up with Multishot. Multishot can be a good choice to focus in and is a useful skill on all difficulty levels. You may not wish to place 20 points into this skill. As more points are placed into Multishot, the cost of the spell goes up. There is probably an ideal level for your characters, some suggest 6, or less than 10.
You may wish to assign Multishot to your right mouse button. That way if you need to get away, clicking the left button won't cause you to Multishot rather than move.
Hefaetrus will sometimes bestow this ability to his greatest champions. These fire-instilled arrows burn with such a fierce intensity that the very earth surrounding where they impact ignites into flame. Although the fires last but a few moments, some say the effect is as if the pillars of the mighty kingdom of Hefaetrus were reaching up through the ground to strike down the enemies who linger nearby.
Effect: Enchants an arrow that does fire damage, and explodes into a patch of fire on the ground. Creatures passing through the flames take additional damage.
This skill is somewhat similar to the Sorceress' Firewall. If you can keep a monster in the same place (by attacking your Decoy or Valkyrie), you may find this skill to be useful. This might be an option when facing Stone Skin Unique Monsters as well.


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The MSPB Appeals Process for Federal Employees
Our law firm represents federal employees at the Merit Systems Protection Board (MPSB). Through our MSPB law practice over the past 20 years, we have found that federal employees don't always have a clear understanding of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) process and procedures. The MSPB process only typically becomes an issue when a federal employee finds themselves in need of appealing an action. The MSPB is an independent federal agency which functions as an administrative court system for federal employees which reviews federal employment and retirement actions. This article discusses a brief overview of the MSPB appeals process for federal employees.
Continue reading "The MSPB Appeals Process for Federal Employees" »
Posted at 11:57 AM in New MSPB Cases | Permalink
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Proposed Discipline Defense for Federal Employees
We defend and represent federal employees in proposed disciplinary actions. When a federal employee is facing a proposed disciplinary action before their agency it is important for them to speak with an attorney knowledgeable in federal employment law for legal advice and representation in the appeal. This summary discusses some brief thoughts for federal employees as they respond to proposed disciplinary actions.
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Retaining a MSPB Lawyer for MSPB Appeals
We are often asked the question of whether or not it makes sense for a federal employee to hire an attorney for their Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeal. This article discusses the reasons why it is very important for federal employees to have an MPSB lawyer represent them in their MSPB appeal and to hire an attorney with experience in this area.
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AWOL Charges at the MSPB
What is an AWOL charge?
Absence Without Leave (AWOL) cases at the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) are known to involve a very specific form of misconduct. An AWOL charge essentially alleges that a federal employee was absent from work without pay and permission. The MSPB, for the most part, has found a connection or nexus between absent federal employees and a disruption of the federal workplace to justify discipline. However, at the same time, federal agencies commonly seem to make mistakes in this type of disciplinary action. For the most part, they seem to forget the issue of potential disability or family medical matters that arise. This type of situation is different than when a federal employee is on approved leave without pay (LWOP).
An AWOL charge is one of the more common forms of charges for disciplinary actions for federal employees. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) notes that it is one of the most common forms of disciplinary action in their article on the subject. It is important to understand the nature of this type of charge when an employee is defending against this type of charge at the MSPB or during proposed discipline. I have included some samples of AWOL charges to give a sense of how these types of charges can be presented.
Sample AWOL Charges
The following are some examples of conduct unbecoming charges that might be lodged against a federal employee:
On April 4, 2018, you did not report for duty at your workstation and you provided no explanation for your absence;
On February 2, 2019, you reported for work, but then after reporting in, left your office and went off-site without permission;
On January 12-19, 2019 you were absent from work without permission and then were again absent from work on February 10-24, 2019;
Elements Needed to Prove AWOL Charge
An AWOL charge is proven by demonstrating that the employee committed the misconduct alleged. In order to prove a charge of AWOL charge at the MSPB an agency needs to be able to do so by a preponderance of the evidence or by 51% of the evidence provided. The federal agency will need to establish that the employee was absent, and that his or her absence was not authorized, or that his or her request for leave was properly denied. Wesley v. U.S. Postal Service, 94 M.S.P.R. 277 (2003).
Defenses to AWOL Charges
There are a number of different types of methods of defense for AWOL charges. Some of the more common ones include:
FMLA Defense: The federal agency asserting AWOL charges against a federal employee holds the burden of proving that it properly denied FMLA leave in taking an AWOL based disciplinary action against an employee who is eligible for leave under the FMLA. Ellshoff v. DOI, 76 MSPR 54 (1997);
Disability Discrimination: A federal employee may allege that the Agency issued an AWOL charge on the basis of disability discrimination. If a federal employee who has been removed for AWOL charges raises an affirmative defense of disability discrimination, he or she must show that he or she is a person with a disability entitled to the protection of disability discrimination laws. Davis v. Department of Veterans Affairs, 106 MSPR 654 (2007);
Military Discrimination: Under military anti-discrimination laws and case law, an employee who is ordered to active military duty should not have been charged AWOL. Jeffrey v. Department of the Navy, 25 MSPR 697 (1985).
The number of potential defenses to an AWOL charge are varied and require the assistance of a attorney knowledgeable in federal employment law to determine the best strategy. It is often the case that a federal agency tends to forget the fact that an employee or an employee's family are undergoing medical issues in issuing AWOL charges. It is far better for the federal agency involved to work with the federal employee during this difficult period than attempting to impose an adverse action.
In sum, when facing an AWOL disciplinary charge it is very important to retain legal counsel familiar with the MSPB. Our law firm represents federal employees before the MSPB and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070. Our Facebook page is located here.
Posted at 10:02 PM in Disciplinary Case Issues | Permalink
Tags: Absence without leave, AWOL charge, AWOL federal employee, LWOP, MSPB attorney, MSPB attorneys, MSPB lawyer, MSPB lawyers, Office of Personnel Management, OPM
The Agency's Burden of Proof at the MSPB
We are often asked how the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) evaluates MSPB appeals brought by federal employees. This article discusses the way in which administrative judges at the MSPB review and consider charges sustained against federal employees by their agencies.
Burden of Proof at the MSPB
An appeal brought be a federal employee (e.g. an appeal of a removal action by a federal agency), will be evaluated by an administrative judge based on the evidentiary standard that is appropriate. For cases involving misconduct charges, the standard is "preponderance of the evidence" and for performance cases, it is a lower standard, "substantial evidence." In an MSPB appeal, a federal agency, much like in a criminal case, has the burden of proof to prove the charges alleged. 5 U.S.C. § 7701(c). As a result, the federal agency must prove the charge and establish a connection, or "nexus" between the charge and the efficiency of the service. The "efficiency of the service" is a term which simply means for the good of government operations.
The preponderance of the evidence standard has been defined as the degree of relevant evidence that a reasonable person, considering the record as a whole, would accept as sufficient to find that a contested fact is more likely to be true than untrue. 5 C.F.R. § 1201.4(q). In performance cases, the substantial evidence standard has been defined differently. Substantial evidence has been defined as the degree of relevant evidence that a reasonable person, considering the record as a whole, might accept as adequate to support a conclusion, even though other reasonable persons might disagree. 5 C.F.R. § 1201.4(p). Under this standard, the agency is not required to present evidence that is more persuasive than the evidence submitted by the appellant. Shuman v. Dep't of Treas., 23 M.S.P.R. 620, 624 (1984).
Example: A federal employee is accused of conduct unbecoming because of an allegation that they engaged in a fight at work with another employee. The employee is removed for the alleged fight at work and appeals to the MSPB. The federal agency will have to prove, by a preponderance of the evidence (51% of the evidence at the hearing) that the employee actually engaged in a fight in the workplace.
Example 2: a federal employees is accused of poor performance and placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The agency then removes the federal employee for failing the PIP. The federal employee appeals. In this type of case, the agency must show that the evidence shows that the federal employee could be seen as having engaged in poor performance. This standard of proof is easier for federal agencies to show.
In sum, when facing an MSPB appeal to retain legal counsel familiar with the MSPB. Our law firm represents federal employees before the MSPB and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070. Our Facebook page is located here.
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Conduct Unbecoming Charges at the MSPB
What is a Conduct Unbecoming Charge?
Conduct Unbecoming cases at the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) are known to involve the most generalized form of misconduct. In other words, the charge can cover a number of different types of offenses. It is the most common charge used when no others specifically apply. It is important to understand the nature of this type of charge when an employee is defending against this type of charge at the MSPB or during proposed discipline. I have included some samples of conduct unbecoming charges to give a sense of how broad these types of charges can be.
Sample Charges of Conduct Unbecoming
1. On November 14, 2017, you engaged in conduct unbecoming when you began to argue with co-workers about an assignment that was overdue. You then approached your supervisor, Jim Jones, and told him "I am done here. You can take this assignment and shove it." Your disrespectful attitude and profanity in the workplace is unacceptable and you.
2. On July 14, 2018, you engaged in conduct unbecoming when you informed others in the office that you were the recipient of the Purple Heart award for military service, when in fact you never served in the military. Your misconduct reflected poorly on the agency.
3. On October 5, 2017 and October 8, 2017, you engaged in conduct unbecoming when you claimed that you worked your full schedule during those two days. After an investigation, it was discovered that you did not work the two days in question, had not been in the office and falsely claimed time for hours not actually worked.
4. On November 5, 2017, you engaged in conduct unbecoming when you shoplifted a television from a local electronics store. You were subsequently caught for the theft, charged and convicted of criminal theft.
Elements Needed to Prove Conduct Unbecoming
A conduct unbecoming charge is proven by demonstrating that the employee committed the general misconduct alleged. In order to prove a charge of conduct unbecoming at the MSPB an agency needs to be able to do so by a preponderance of the evidence. The agency will need to establish that the employee (1) committed the misconduct as alleged and (2) that the conduct was improper or that it detracted from the federal employee's character or reputation. Crouse v. Dept' of Treas., 75 MSPR 57 (1997).
Defenses to Conduct Unbecoming Charges
There are a number of different types of methods of defense for general conduct unbecoming charges. The first is to challenge the actual facts alleged. If the facts can be disputed, the charge itself can potentially be defeated. Another potential avenue for challenging a conduct unbecoming charge is to argue that the charge was too vague and thus did not provide a legitimate opportunity to respond. Mason v. Dep't of Navy, 70 MSPR 584 (1996). Other defenses may involve the fact that other employees have engaged in similar conduct but not been charged with discipline. Other potential arguments, including issues where the same conduct has been charged multiple times may be challenged through the merger doctrine (the concept that the same conduct cannot be charged multiple times in the same manner). The number of potential defenses to a conduct unbecoming charge are varied and require the assistance of a attorney knowledgeable in federal employment law to determine the best strategy.
In sum, when facing a conduct unbecoming charge it is very important to retain legal counsel familiar with the MSPB. Our law firm represents federal employees before the MSPB and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070. Our Facebook page is located here.
Posted at 11:02 AM in General MSPB Interest | Permalink
Tags: Conduct unbecoming, Conduct unbecoming, Merit Systems Protection Board, MSPB, MSPB, MSPB appeal, MSPB Appeal, MSPB attorney, MSPB Attorneys, MSPB attorneys, MSPB lawyer, MSPB lawyers, preponderance of the evidence, Proving conduct unbecoming
Summary of the MSPB Appeals Process
John V. Berry, Esq., www.berrylegal.com
Federal employees meet with us to discuss their options for Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals. While in other articles we go into more depth about various individual aspects of the MSPB appeals process, we thought that it would be helpful to provide a point by point synopsis of the typical MSPB appeals process in chronological order. There are sometimes some differences, but for the most part the major parts of the appeals process follow below:
1. Filing of the MSPB Appeal
The first step in the MSPB appeals process is for a federal employee to file a MSPB appeal. For most actions that the MSPB hears (those involving serious discipline for federal employees), the deadline is typically 30 days from the effective date of the adverse action to file the appeal. The MSPB appeals process is transitioning to electronic filing so it is much more efficient to file the appeal electronically. It is very important to timely file the appeal and to even file it early given that an untimely appeal will likely be dismissed.
2. Receipt of the Acknowledgment Order
Usually, within 1-2 weeks of filing the MSPB Appeal, a judge will be assigned and issue an Acknowledgment Order which basically sets the ground rules and timelines in each case. This order is about 15 pages and provides a lot of information about the processing of the individual MSPB appeal and should be reviewed carefully.
3. Filing of Agency File and Narrative Response
Typically, 20 days after the issuance of the Acknowledgment Order, the MSPB Administrative Judge will require the federal agency involved in the appeal to provide their file on the case to the MSPB and the Appellant. This file will include the documents relevant to the federal agency's case and also their initial response to the Appellant's appeal. It is not uncommon for a federal agency's file to be 50 to 300 pages long, depending on the number of documents associated with the case.
4. Status Conferences
Most administrative judges will schedule a status conference following the receipt of the Agency File. The general substance of these status conferences involve an initial discussion of the issues involved in the appeal and also potential settlement negotiations. A status conference may lead to mediation or other alternative dispute resolution efforts.
5. The Filing of Discovery
Generally, 30 days after the issuance of the Acknowledgment Order, the parties are required to submit initial discovery requests if they choose to engage in discovery. The discovery stage is very important as it is the Appellant's chance to obtain documents, correspondence, emails, video, audio which the Agency may possess and which could be used during the hearing. One of the most important parts of the discovery process includes the ability to question (under oath) relevant witnesses in an appeal through the deposition process.
6. Case Suspensions
At any point in the process, usually during discovery or when settlement talks are ongoing, a case suspension might be proposed by a party. A case suspension basically freezes the litigation before the MSPB on the case to complete certain tasks, such as complete discovery or to engage in settlement talks or mediation. A case suspension can last up to 30 days, and then, if needed, a second one case be requested. Case suspensions are at the discretion of the Administrative Judge.
7. Pre-Hearing Submissions
Prior to the MSPB hearing, the Administrative Judge will order pre-hearing submissions from each party. These generally include the parties' versions of the issues to be heard, the documents to be used as exhibits in the case and proposed witnesses for the case.
8. Pre-Hearing Conference
Prior to the MSPB hearing, the Administrative Judge will review both parties pre-hearing submissions and rule on witnesses, exhibits and other issues likely to come up at the hearing. A party will want to be prepared to argue for their position during the pre-hearing conference. Typically, the majority of the pre-hearing conference will be used to argue that certain witnesses be required to attend and to provide a basis to the judge for their relevance.
9. The Hearing
The MSPB Hearing typically takes about 1-2 days depending on the number of witnesses involved. During the hearing process, there will usually be opening statements and the examination and cross-examination of witnesses for both sides. A court reporter will transcribe the testimony given. There may be closing arguments and/or written closing submissions prior to the issuance of the Administrative Judge's decision in the case. The written decision is typically issued 2-6 weeks after the hearing is held.
10. The Appeal
Should the MSPB Administrative Judge issue an adverse decision, either party can file an appeal known as a Petition for Review (PFR) usually within 35 days of receipt of the decision.
In sum, when litigating an MSPB appeal, it is very important to retain legal counsel familiar with the MSPB to assist you. Our law firm represents federal employees before the MSPB and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070. Please visit our Facebook page.
Posted at 08:19 PM in General MSPB Interest, Petitions for Review | Permalink
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MSPB Review of Arbitration Decisions
In certain circumstances, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) can hear an appellant's (federal employee) request for a review of a labor arbitrator's decision. Most arbitration review requests go to the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) at the request of a union. However, some grievants seek review by the MSPB. In some cases, MSPB review is possible where jurisdiction is found.
MSPB Must Have Jurisdiction for Review
In general, the MSPB has review over a grievant's request to review a decision under 5 U.S.C. § 7121 (d) when the MSPB has jurisdiction over the "subject matter" of the grievance, the appellant has alleged a claim of discrimination under 5 U.S.C. § 2302 (b)(1), and the arbitrator has issued a final award or decision. When it chooses to review a decision, the MSPB often gives greater deference to decisions issued by arbitrators than they do to decisions issued by their own administrative judges.
In general, in order for the MSPB to have jurisdiction to review an arbitration case, the grievant must have alleged discrimination in combination with the other claims and taken the case to arbitration, where appropriate. Where a union elected not to move forward to arbitration, the MSPB found that a grievance's decision was not appealable as a final decision. Knuckles v. Dep't of the Army, 122 MSPR 519 (2015).
When will the MSPB Reverse an Arbitrator's Decision
The MSPB will reverse or modify a labor arbitrator's decision only where the arbitrator has made a mistake of law in interpreting civil service laws, rules or regulations. Hidalgo v. Dep't of Justice, 93 MSPR 645 (2003). An arbitrator's findings of fact are entitled to deference unless the arbitrator erred in his legal analysis. Cambridge v. Dep't of Justice, 111 MSPR 152 (2009), If an arbitrator has not made specific findings on a particular issue, the MSPB will not defer to the arbitrator's decision to deny an appellant's review request related to that issue. Hollingsworth v. Dep't of Commerce, 115 MSPR 636 (2011).
A Few Examples Where Reversal Took Place
This is a sparse area of law and there have not been a significant number of cases of arbitration review. As as result, there are not a number of cases to cite. However, depending on the outcome of a labor arbitration and what has been alleged, it may be a potential avenue of appeal, especially where a union is not willing to take the case to the FLRA. There are many potential examples of potential types of cases, but here are a few reversal case examples:
1. The MSPB reversed an arbitrator's decision that an appellant was removed for cause. The MSPB determined that the arbitrator failed to address the appellant's claim of affirmative defense that she had been subject to retaliation by the agency. Marshall v. Dep't of Veteran's Affairs, 111 MSPB 5 (2008).
2. The MSPB reversed a labor arbitrator's ruling which found that an appellant's grievances were not arbitrable and could not be heard. The arbitrator found that the union failed to pursue the grievances as required by their collective bargaining agreement because it failed to timely schedule the appellant's requested oral or written presentations to management officials in support of her grievances. The MSPB determined that the arbitrator improperly construed the CBA, as the MSPB could not find language within the collective bargaining agreement requiring that the appellant make a presentation at the required step of the grievance procedure. Morales v. SSA, 107 MSPR 360 (2007).
3. The MSPB reversed a labor arbitrator's decision finding that an individual that had previously filed an EEO complaint could not appeal her removal matter through arbitration, finding that the arbitrator was wrong as a matter of law. Galloway v. SSA, 2009 MSPB 46 (2009).
4. The MSPB reversed a labor arbitrator's decision regarding a removal based on falsification, finding that the charge had not been proven and that evidence of EEO retaliation was present. Fitzgerald v. DHS, 2008 MSPB 17 (2008).
In sum, when litigating an appeal of an arbitrator's decision, it is very important to retain legal counsel familiar with the MSPB to determine the best possible appeals options. Our law firm represents federal employees before the MSPB and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070. Our Facebook page is located at Berry & Berry PLLC Facebook Page.
Posted at 08:55 PM in Disciplinary Case Issues, General MSPB Interest, Petitions for Review | Permalink
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Lack of Candor Charges at the MSPB
What is Lack of Candor?
Lack of candor cases at the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) are unique. Candor, according to Dictionary.com, is defined as "the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression." Lack of candor charges seem to be more common today than they have been in the past. In fact, more federal agencies use this charge against federal employees today than ever before. While many individuals would think that lack of candor and falsification charges are the same type of charge, they are not. A lack of candor charge is distinct from a standard falsification charge. A lack of candor charge is more broad than a falsification charge. Falsification cases involve direct evidence of deception. Lack of candor is more a term of art, which can involve more general conduct. Usually, lack of candor cases involve charges alleging that a federal employee did not disclose information that the agency thinks should have been disclosed by the employee.
To prove a charge at the MSPB an agency needs to be able to do so by a preponderance of the evidence. For lack of candor cases at the MSPB there is no need for an agency to prove an intent to deceive, but rather that under the circumstances, the information should reasonably been disclosed for completeness. Fargnoli v. Dep't of Comm., 2016 MSPB 19 (2016). Lack of candor, however, necessarily involves an element of deception. Parkinson v. Dep't of Justice, 815 F.3d 757, 766 (Fed. Cir. 2016). There needs to be some element of proof that the federal employee knowingly omitted or hid facts from an agency.
Sample Charge of Lack of Candor
The following is one sample of a lack of candor charge:
Charge 1, Specification 1: Lack of Candor
On July 12, 2017, you were interviewed by investigators about the theft of computers from your office. You testified that you did not take the computers when asked. However, even though you were not asked if you knew who took the computers from your office, you had knowledge of the individual that had taken them and did not disclose that to investigators. You did not disclose this information.
Elements Needed to Prove Lack of Candor
Lack of candor generally requires that an agency prove two elements according to the Fargnoli case. These are:
(1) the federal employee gave incorrect or incomplete information; and
(2) the federal employee (he/she) did so knowingly.
The MSPB Board in Fargnoli provided reasoning for a lack of candor analysis in their decision:
Because the agency failed to establish by preponderant evidence that the appellant knew her statement was false, we found the administrative judge was correct in not sustaining the charge. Our reviewing court recently took a similar approach in Parkinson, in which an employee of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was charged with lack of candor under the FBI Offense Code based on his alleged "failure to be fully forthright" in his statements to agency investigators. In that context, the court found that the "element of deception" required under Ludlum entailed that the employee must have "knowingly" failed to be forthright (citing Parkinson, 815 F. 3d at 766-67).
Id. at page 9.
Hence, the key in defending lack of candor cases before the MSPB falls on the issue of whether or not the federal employee knowingly failed to be forthright. Because of the ever increasing number of lack of candor charges, federal employees involved in administrative investigations and disciplinary actions involving this type of issue should retain counsel early to attempt to avoid lack of candor charges and/or defend against them at the MSPB.
In sum, when facing a lack of candor charge it is very important to retain legal counsel familiar with the MSPB. Our law firm represents federal employees before the MSPB and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070. Our Facebook page is located at Berry & Berry PLLC Facebook Page.
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MSPB Lawyers for Federal Employees
The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is an appeals forum for federal employees and former federal employees to challenge various types of federal agency actions, such as serious disciplinary actions (adverse actions), retirement appeals, whistleblower matters and other types of cases. The most usual type of appeal for federal employees involves filing an appeal over a serious disciplinary action, such as removal from the federal service. During an appeal a federal employee can choose to be represented by an attorney or not be. In almost all cases, however, the federal agency will be represented in the appeal by an attorney. This article discusses some of the reasons for retaining an attorney familiar with the MSPB process to assist you in an appeal. In other words, the reasons why it is important for a federal employee to retain an MSPB attorney. Here are some reasons why it is important for a federal employee to retain an MSPB lawyer for their appeal.
Federal Agencies Treat MSPB Cases Differently When an Employee Has an Attorney
One of the reasons why it is important to have an MSPB experienced attorney representing a federal employee is that it will very likely make a difference in how the federal agency treats the MSPB appeal at issue. Federal agencies allocate their attorney resources first to cases where an individual has their own attorney. Those cases tend to get the most attention because their are attorneys on both sides of the appeal. In other words, where an appellant has their own attorney, the federal agency involved will focus more on that individual's appeal merely because they have an attorney. This focus can help to settle MSPB appeals.
The MSPB Process is Much Like a Regular Court Case
One of the most important reasons why it is important to have an MSPB attorney represent a federal employee in the appeals process is the fact that it is a very serious type of appeal, functioning much like a court case. There is a general misperception that the process is designed for an employee to effectively represent themselves. An MSPB appeal functions much like a civil court case where there is discovery, the taking of depositions and the filing of briefs. It is critical that an appellant have counsel to assist them in these difficult and sometimes complex processes. It is often the case where federal employees discovery this fact late and we are contacted after discovery deadlines have passed which can make appeals much more difficult to prevail in and/or settle. It is important to have an MSPB attorney early in the process.
Having an Attorney Can Increase the Chances of Settlement
Federal employees who retain attorneys in the MSPB process, in our experience, are more likely to resolve their MSPB appeals. Part of the calculation by federal agencies, in determining whether or not to settle MSPB cases has to do with risk. Federal agency attorneys evaluate the risk of losing an appeal (a risk which increases when an employee has an attorney), but also other types of risks including the risk of adverse information being disclosed through discovery. Individuals without counsel can run across difficulties such as how to format discovery requests or take depositions which can limit the amount of critical information uncovered in an appeal. This can decrease the chances of settling an MSPB appeal. MSPB lawyers are also able to understand and work out the legal terms of a settlement agreement with federal agency counsel to minimize risk and to attempt to ensure compliance with settlement agreements.
It is Hard for an Employee to Represent Themselves at a MSPB Hearing
One of the most important reasons for having an MSPB attorney assist an appellant in a case is the difficulty for a federal employee in presenting their own case at the MSPB hearing. MSPB hearings typically involve presenting opening and closing statements, presenting and questioning witnesses, cross-examining witnesses and making legal objections to evidence. It is also difficult for a federal employee to question themselves in a case, and their testimony as a result often takes the path of a statement which can have limitations. Having an MSPB lawyer assist them can help lead them through what can often be difficult testimony. We often have federal employees come to us following the filing of an MSPB appeal because they didn't realize how complex the process can be. It is best to secure MSPB representation as soon as possible for federal employees.
In sum, when litigating an MSPB appeal it is very important to retain legal counsel familiar with the MSPB. Our law firm represents federal employees before the MSPB and can be contacted at www.berrylegal.com or by telephone at (703) 668-0070. Our Facebook page is located at Berry & Berry PLLC Facebook Page.
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Samsung India launches 535 Service Vans to cover Villages in over 6,000 Talukas
Guest User October 13, 2016
Samsung India today announced the expansion of its service network across the country that will bring Samsung service to every corner of India. This network, which includes 535 service vans, will reach out to over 6,000 talukas across 29 states and 7 union territories. This makes Samsung's service network the largest in this industry in India.
In addition to introducing 535 service vans, which are equipped with multi skilled engineers, key components, DG sets and key jigs/fixtures for providing quick response and on-spot resolution, Samsung has also added over 250 service points and over 250 resident engineers, ramping up its service network to over 3,000 service points within a month. Samsung plans to add more service vans, open new service centres, appoint brand engineers and further strengthen its service network.
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Rural Development, Government of India and Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Government of India with Mr. HC Hong, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia launched the initiative by flagging off 29 service vans representing 29 states of India from Samsung's manufacturing plant in Noida.
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Rural Development, Government of India said, "As digitization and electrification expands into rural India, we are witnessing an increase in the adoption of electronics and mobile products. It is imperative for corporations to support this trend by establishing quality service network for addressing consumers' needs regarding after-sales service of products in rural areas."
Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Government of India said, "Samsung's manufacturing plant, two R&D centers and its design center are contributing in a big way to the economy and technology prowess of Noida and in effect Uttar Pradesh and the nation as well. Corporations that participate in the government's focus on rural India, whether in product or services, will stand to gain rural consumers' trust in the long run."
"Samsung is committed towards providing best-in-class service across the country. With the new service initiative, our customers in rural India will enjoy the same level of speedy and high quality services as urban customers. Our aim is to bridge the urban-rural service gap and we devised a solution which is 'Made in India' and 'Made for India' which will create unprecedented service delight across the entire country," said Mr. HC Hong, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia.
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Shuttered Trump Taj Mahal to Become Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City
Posted on March 2, 2017 at 10:59 AM by Tim
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reached a deal Wednesday to sell the shuttered Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City to Hard Rock International and two New Jersey investors.
The sale comes four months after Icahn closed it amid a crippling strike.
A sale price was not revealed.
"We are excited to be part of this revitalization of Atlantic City creating thousands of jobs to help local employment," Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, said in a statement. "We are 100 percent convinced Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City will be a success."
He said the company plans to invest $300 million in renovating and rebranding the property.
Icahn, who also owns Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino and Resort, said he decided one casino in town is enough. He said in January he had lost about $300 million owning the Taj Mahal, and would be delighted if he could sell it for half that amount.
"We … are extremely happy with our ownership of the Tropicana Casino and Resort, and after considerable analysis and deliberation we determined that we only wanted to own one operating casino property in Atlantic City," he said in a statement Wednesday night. "A sale of the Taj Mahal therefore represents the optimal outcome for us. We wish Hard Rock and its partners the best of luck with the Taj Mahal."
Hard Rock has proposed building a major casino resort in northern New Jersey at the Meadowlands racetrack with its owner Jeff Gural. But voters overwhelmingly rejected a statewide referendum last November that would have authorized casino gambling to expand beyond Atlantic City, and the issue cannot be revisited for at least two years.
It was not immediately clear whether Hard Rock still intends to seek a Meadowlands casino.
The two investors are Joseph Jingoli, who is working on a new campus for Stockton University in Atlantic City, and Jack Morris, CEO of Edgewood Properties.
"This project is led by a proven leader in gaming, brings hundreds of million dollars in new investment, creates hundreds of construction positions, countless positions within the Hard Rock Casino Hotel and will bring thousands and thousands of new visitors to this great city," Jingoli said.
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of revitalizing one of our nation's most iconic destinations," Morris added.
Hard Rock has long toyed with the idea of opening a casino resort in Atlantic City. In 2011, the company proposed – and soon abandoned – a music-themed casino resort at the southern end of the Boardwalk.
Icahn said the sale does not include the shuttered Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, which closed in 2014. Icahn said he is still trying to sell that property.
President Trump, who at the time was a Manhattan real estate mogul, dubbed the Taj Mahal "the eighth wonder of the world" when it opened in 1990. But within a year it was in bankruptcy, the victim of unsustainably high levels of debt taken on during its construction.
Trump cut most of his ties with Atlantic City in 2009, stepping down from the company he once ran, Trump Entertainment Resorts, most of which was then controlled by bondholders who swapped their debt for equity in the company during bankruptcy. Trump retained only a 10 percent stake in the company in return for the right to use his name, but that was wiped out last year when Icahn acquired the company from its latest Chapter 11 filing.
Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union went on strike against the Taj Mahal on July 1 when it could not reach a new contract with Icahn to restore benefits that Trump Entertainment got a bankruptcy court judge to terminate in October 2014. Losing millions of dollars a month, Icahn decided to close the casino on Oct. 10, putting nearly 3,000 workers out of jobs.
Many of those workers are expected to be rehired when the casino opens, which might not happen until the summer of 2018.
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Pearson correlation
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Perception of burden by caregivers of patients with schizophrenia
Sunil Srivastava
Senior Psychiatrist, Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra, India
Senior Psychiatrist, Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra
Background: There is a dearth of studies assessing the burden of caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and illness-related variables such as age, sex, duration of illness, domicile, martial status, education, employment and previous hospitalization. Aim: The study was conducted to measure the perception of burden by caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and its correlation with nine factors on the Burden Assessment Schedule (BAS) related to spouse, physical and mental health, external support, caregiver's routines, support to patient, responsibility-taking, other relatives, patient's behaviour and caregiver's strategy. Methods: Using BAS, we assessed the burden in a sample of caregivers of 34 patients with schizophrenia taken from the OPD of the Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra. Results: A low positive correlation was found between urban domicile and support of the patient; of domicile Agra and effect on other relations; and domicile Agra and effect on the caregiver's routine. There was a low positive correlation between age less than 30 years and the physical and mental health of the caregiver, and with taking responsibility. The t test for population correlation was significant up to 5% probability level (p<0.05) for correlation between urban domicile and support of the patient; between domicile Agra and effect on other relations; between domicile Agra and the effect on the caregiver's routine; between age less than 30 years and the physical and mental health of the caregiver; and between age less than 30 years and taking responsibility. Conclusion: Further studies in this field are required including one with a non-linear correlation analytic design.


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Q: ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT error is returned in the site after deploing a Django application to Heroku I just re-deployed an application in the new Eco Dyno and provisioning a new PostgreSQL datbase, however after deploying successfully, when I try to open the application, this HTTP error is returned ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT and the application never opens. I also updated the stack from heroku-20 to heroku-22 and it is not working on both. Is there any additional configuration that I need to complete?
This is the log from the latest deploy
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description: Documentação de referência para a auditoria do Lighthouse "URL responde com 200 quando off-line".

{# wf_updated_on: 2016-09-15 #}
{# wf_published_on: 2016-09-15 #}

# URL responde com 200 quando off-line {: .page-title }

## Por que a auditoria é importante {: #why }

Os Progressive Web Apps funcionam off-line. Se o Lighthouse não receber uma resposta
HTTP 200 ao acessar uma página enquanto está off-line, essa página não poderá ser acessada
off-line.

## Como ser aprovado na auditoria {: #how }

1. Adicione um service worker ao aplicativo.
2. Use o service worker para armazenar localmente os arquivos em cache.
3. Quando off-line, use o service worker como proxy de rede para retornar a
   versão do arquivo armazenada localmente em cache.

Para saber como adicionar um service worker a um aplicativo existente, consulte [Adicionar um service
worker e off-line ao seu app da
Web](https://codelabs.developers.google.com/codelabs/offline). Use o que você
aprendeu neste codelab detalhado e prático para saber como adicionar um service
worker ao seu próprio aplicativo. Isso cobre as etapas 1 e 3 acima.

O codelab acima mostra alguns conceitos básicos sobre como depurar um service worker
usando o Chrome DevTools. Para obter uma ajuda mais detalhada, consulte o codelab dedicado a
este tópico: [Depurar service
workers](https://codelabs.developers.google.com/codelabs/debugging-service-workers).

Use o [Offline Cookbook](https://jakearchibald.com/2014/offline-cookbook/) para
determinar qual estratégia de armazenamento em cache é a mais adequada ao aplicativo. Isso cobre a etapas 2 acima.

{% include "web/tools/lighthouse/audits/implementation-heading.html" %}

O Lighthouse emula uma conexão off-line usando o Chrome Debugging Protocol
e tenta recuperar a página usando `XMLHttpRequest`.

{# wf_devsite_translation #}


After launching it in the US and Europe, Lenovo has brought the Tango-enabled Phab2 Pro smartphone to its home country. The device carries an RMB 3,999 (around $575) price tag, and will go on sale in China starting December 26. Both gold and gray color variants will be available.
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Man initially known only as Mr.X, came into contact with Project Camelot via Project Serpo's webmaster Bill Ryan. The interview, made as video and in writing, was conducted in 2006.
During 1984 to 1985 Mr.X, employed at unnamed aerospace company, allegedly spent six months archiving artifacts, videos, films, pictures and documents having to do with government involvement with the ETs. Kerry Lynn Cassidy believes he worked for Rockwell as a graphic artist. Why the above top secret elite secret space program shadow government Illuminati world has limited personnel and hired an outsider to sort such documentation is not known.
His claims are based on what he says he saw in that documentation.
Mr.X recalls documentation mentioning Truman and Eisenhower. Some papers are even said to have Truman's signature. He claims to have archived documentation proving over fifty UFO crashes on Earth. He knew about five different alien species, four of which he saw on photographs.
According to X, the autopsy reports of dead ETs from crashed UFO showed their blood being chlorophyll-based and them not eating, ingesting, as we do. They don't have stomachs, don't have waste material like we do. They're like a cross between like a plant and an animal and they gather their energy through absorbing minerals through their skin. And they use light for photosynthesis.
He further claims, ETs came here since they feared our nuclear capabilities and of both destroying ourselves and maybe other species out in space because we were getting awful close to space travel.
Mr.X said ETs communicated with the government officials using telepathy.
Documentation allegedly shows ETs told the USA government we [humans] are descendants of them. That we were actually put here on earth from their genetic material. That we are genetically engineered and put here and that we were one of their life breeds. Also, they also claim that they were the ones that were responsible for putting Jesus Christ on this Earth to teach us spirituality and to get us to evolve past the greed and what the Bible calls sin.
The home of the ETs is said to be a Zeta Reticuli star system.
Mr.X claims government received power source and communications technology from ETs, but did not get any weapons. He also did not see anything about ETs causing harm to humans. X saw, in the documents, ETs told the government there will be a mass landing at the end of 2012.
Mr.X is said to have been murdered. He was taken out as per Project Camelot, which also claims Mr.X was about to go public on Coast to Coast radio. Project Camelot made a statement about his death on December 13th, 2008. Exact cause unknown. Reportedly he felt unwell, condition deteriorated rapidly, he died in a hospital.
X's real name, Jon Danner, was revealed by Bill Ryan in 2015 in a forum post relating to James Corey Goode drama.
It has been over a decade since Mr.X gave his testimony. What has changed? Nothing. As many he provided no proof and as many he complained due to being asked to provide the proof. In some parts his testimony is similar to channelings such as those from Galactic Federation of Light. He developed quite a resolve and conviction from simply being an alleged archiver of UFO documentation. Some might claim he offered truths, which were then twisted to fit an agenda.
If Jon Danner was really killed for revealing what he knew, I thank him for his sacrefice.


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Hawai'i Sea Grant launches coastal and marine resource management fellowship program
(Honolulu, HI) – Today, in honor of Emeritus Professor E. Gordon Grau, the University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program's (Hawai'i Sea Grant) visionary former director, a unique graduate student fellowship is being launched in his name.
The E. Gordon Grau Coastal and Marine Resource Management Fellowship Program (Grau Fellowship) will provide talented students focusing on coastal or marine science, policy, or management the unique opportunity to obtain relevant policy experience in Hawai'i.
The two-year paid fellowship will place early-career professionals with municipal, state, or federal host agencies to receive hands-on experience transferring science to management and policy.
The Grau Fellowship is modeled after the highly competitive and successful John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program which sends recent graduate students to Washington, D.C. for one year to work in either the legislative or executive branch of government. Now, students with advanced degrees from Hawai'i colleges or universities, or local students who are from Hawai'i but obtained their degree(s) elsewhere, have the opportunity to remain in the state and become tomorrow's leaders.
During his illustrious tenure as director, Professor Grau elevated the program in Hawai'i to be one of the top in the Sea Grant network, which is comprised of 34 programs located in every coastal and Great Lakes state, Puerto Rico, and Guam. His vision and outstanding leadership brought Hawai'i Sea Grant to the forefront of issues that are of critical importance to the state and region, and through Sea Grant he worked tirelessly to transform coastal communities into places that are economically prosperous, socially and culturally inclusive, and have the smallest environmental footprint.
Dr. Darren T. Lerner, Hawai'i Sea Grant's director who took the helm when Dr. Grau retired, noted "He has not only transformed the Sea Grant College Program here in our state, but has contributed to the dramatic reshaping of Sea Grant nationally, reflecting the understanding that the problems we face in the ocean and on our coasts are in large part due to our activities on land."
In addition to serving as Sea Grant director for over 14 years, Dr. Grau was a full professor in the UH Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology for over 30 years, researching fish endocrinology and environmental physiology at his laboratory at the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) and serving as the HIMB interim director for six years.
For more information on the Grau Fellowship visit: http://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/about/opportunities/ or contact Maya Walton, Hawai'i Sea Grant program leader, at (808) 956-6992 or waltonm@hawaii.edu.
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The University of Hawai'i Sea Grant College Program is part of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's prestigious School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. It supports an innovative program of research, education, and extension services directed to the improved understanding and stewardship of coastal and marine resources of the state, region and nation. Science serving Hawai'i and the Pacific since 1968.


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