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South Africa's Big Four banks record growth in headline earnings
02 April 2018 Consultancy.co.za
On the back of strong growth in the banking sector across Africa, South Africa registered growth in liquidity over the course of 2017, according to analysis conducted by global professional services firm PwC. The conclusions are based on data from South Africa's Big Four financial institutions, namely Barclays, Standard Bank, Nedbank and FirstRand.
Over the last few years, businesses in South Africa have found little to be optimistic about. As an economy that is comprised of a large commodity trade, the country suffered from the global dip in the price of oil and minerals. To make matters worse, last year broke open a Pandora's box of scandals, reaching far and wide into politics and some of the country's leading financial institutions.
Amid this economic strife, one sector that has been registering growth every year is that of banking, albeit currently at the slowest rate since the financial crisis. The sector has issues of its own, which includes a dent in savings and incomes in correspondence with the GDP, as well as disruption from technological advancement and regulation, in correspondence with the rest of the world.
South Africa's four major banking institutions had challenges last year as well. While struggling to restructure and transform their operations in line with the latest in digital technology, three of the four were forced to let go of their support from the consulting industry.
Following its involvement in a political scandal, management consultancy McKinsey & Company was first dropped by Standard Bank and Barclays, and subsequently by Nedbank, in attempts to dissociate themselves from the illegitimate financial activity.
According to the 'Major Banks Analysis' conducted by Big Four accounting and advisory firm PwC, all four still managed to achieve growth last year, having experienced a slight dip the year before that. Cumulatively, the major banks saw an increase of 5.2% in their headline earnings from 2016.
Another area where improvements could be observed was a significant decline in the bad debts account of the country, which brought about a conservative improvement of 3.6% in the operating income of the banks. Credit saw particularly slow growth over the last year, registering an increase of just 2.3%.
Among the big banks, performances remained at similar levels, with varying degrees of fluctuation between 2016 and 2017. One of the key metrics to determine performance in the financial sector is growth in the regulatory capital ratios and the level of return on equity (ROE).
In terms of ROEs, Barclays South Africa has remained relatively stable over the last year, although the ROE growth rate for the bank registered a small dip in 2017. FirstRand, meanwhile, has seen fluctuations over the last two years, seeing spikes in the first halves of 2016 and 2017 respectively, and dips in the second halves of both years.
Nedbank and Standard Bank also saw fluctuations in ROE growth rates, although both banks ended 2017 on a high, registering spikes in growth rates. In absolute terms, FirstRand saw the highest growth rates over 2016 and 2017, while the other three remained at relatively similar levels.
In terms of operating income, the net interest margins for Barclays and FirstRand remained the highest over 2016 and 2017, and the most stable at over R1 million. Nedbank and Standard Bank both saw increases over the two years, although Standard Bank saw a particularly strong jump in the second half of 2017, driven by increased external collaboration.
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On the shores of Bantry Bay, home of the Hutchins family and of the botanist Ellen Hutchins, who, guided by the Director of Kew Gardens made an arboretum. This included Podocarpus salignus, among the finest in Ireland or Britain. Many Himalayan trees and shrubs were subsequently added by a later proprietor, Colonel Kaulback, who had accompanied Frank Kingdon-Ward on one of his Himalayan plant expeditions in the 1920s. Samuel Hutchins 1834–1915 returned from Australia in 1858 with one hundred packets of seeds of Australian plants. Earlier plantings were made by Arthur 1770–1838, his brother Emmanuel 1785–1815 and Ellen 1785–1815 (also a botanical illustrator). The area's history was recorded in 1980 by John Bevan, Ardnagashel – A Hidden Treasure.


It's painful and frustrating to watch at times but is such a compelling look into a the metamorphosis of man that it is endlessly engaging.
The story starts with the meek and mild 9-year-old Chiron (Alex R. Hibbert) known as Little. As his nickname would suggest, Little is the endless target of bullies. He's discovered hiding in an abandoned apartment in an area of town known for drugs after one close encounter with the bullies. Juan (Mahershala Ali) is one of the local dealers who obviously sees some of his own history in the fear-filled eyes of Little.
This is where Jenkins establishes a very solid ground floor for Little's life. He's so unhappy living in a home without a father and with a drug-using mother that he would find solace with the crack dealer who has helped create some of the biggest ills in his life.
It's as if Jenkins has injected a slow-working poison into Chiron as he must deal with the growing revelation that the man who is showing him the first kind attention in his life is also such a negative influence. The realization slowly eats at him.
Jenkins jumps the story ahead in the second act where an older Chiron (Ashton Sanders) continues to be bullied now with more emphasis on his being gay. The constant abuse he gets at school and at home sends Chiron over the edge.
That leads to the third act where Chiron (Trevante Rhodes) is an adult. He's transformed himself into a hardened drug dealer who has created a life like the one Juan had. Jenkins finally allows the movie to have a softer edge as Chiron visits with a person from his past who gives him an opportunity to get past all the pain of his hard life and find a moment of happiness.
All of this goes together to make a rich and full character study. It's not necessary to see the adult Chiron and try to piece together the elements that made him the man he became. Jenkins allows the viewer to be privy to the life moments that shaped Chiron's character.
It all works because each actor playing Chiron use a quiet performance to show the emotional wanting and social rejections. Jenkins smoothly guides all three into what becomes one memorable performance.
The structure of "Moonlight" shows that human beings are complex characters who are changed by the people, places and things in their lives. Getting to watch the transformation is as compelling as it is chilling.


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// Generated by Haxe 3.3.0
#include <hxcpp.h>

#ifndef INCLUDED_StringTools
#include <StringTools.h>
#endif
#ifndef INCLUDED_openfl__legacy_Lib
#include <openfl/_legacy/Lib.h>
#endif
#ifndef INCLUDED_openfl__legacy_filesystem_File
#include <openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.h>
#endif

namespace openfl{
namespace _legacy{
namespace filesystem{

void File_obj::__construct(::String path){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","new",0x623bfe8d,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.new","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",34,0x0d6c1524)
            	HX_STACK_THIS(this)
            	HX_STACK_ARG(path,"path")
HXLINE(  36)		this->set_url(path);
HXLINE(  37)		this->set_nativePath(path);
            	}

Dynamic File_obj::__CreateEmpty() { return new File_obj; }

hx::ObjectPtr< File_obj > File_obj::__new(::String path)
{
	hx::ObjectPtr< File_obj > _hx_result = new File_obj();
	_hx_result->__construct(path);
	return _hx_result;
}

Dynamic File_obj::__Create(hx::DynamicArray inArgs)
{
	hx::ObjectPtr< File_obj > _hx_result = new File_obj();
	_hx_result->__construct(inArgs[0]);
	return _hx_result;
}

::String File_obj::set_nativePath(::String value){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","set_nativePath",0x32e83a8c,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.set_nativePath","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",56,0x0d6c1524)
            	HX_STACK_THIS(this)
            	HX_STACK_ARG(value,"value")
HXLINE(  58)		this->nativePath = value;
HXLINE(  59)		return this->nativePath;
            	}

HX_DEFINE_DYNAMIC_FUNC1(File_obj,set_nativePath,return )

::String File_obj::set_url(::String value){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","set_url",0xe76ecdbf,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.set_url","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",64,0x0d6c1524)
            	HX_STACK_THIS(this)
            	HX_STACK_ARG(value,"value")
HXLINE(  66)		Bool _hx_tmp = hx::IsNull( value );
HXDLIN(  66)		if (_hx_tmp) {
HXLINE(  68)			this->url = null();
            		}
            		else {
HXLINE(  72)			this->url = ::StringTools_obj::replace(value,HX_(" ",20,00,00,00),HX_("%20",23,3f,1c,00));
HXLINE(  82)			this->url = (HX_("file:",3e,de,98,00) + this->url);
            		}
HXLINE(  87)		return this->url;
            	}

HX_DEFINE_DYNAMIC_FUNC1(File_obj,set_url,return )

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::applicationDirectory;

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::applicationStorageDirectory;

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::desktopDirectory;

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::documentsDirectory;

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::userDirectory;

Int File_obj::APP;

Int File_obj::STORAGE;

Int File_obj::DESKTOP;

Int File_obj::DOCS;

Int File_obj::USER;

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::get_applicationDirectory(){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","get_applicationDirectory",0xe0457f39,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.get_applicationDirectory","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",49,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  49)		::String _hx_tmp = ( (::String)(::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir((int)0)) );
HXDLIN(  49)		return  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::__new(_hx_tmp);
            	}

STATIC_HX_DEFINE_DYNAMIC_FUNC0(File_obj,get_applicationDirectory,return )

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::get_applicationStorageDirectory(){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","get_applicationStorageDirectory",0x22a09866,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.get_applicationStorageDirectory","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",50,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  50)		::String _hx_tmp = ( (::String)(::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir((int)1)) );
HXDLIN(  50)		return  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::__new(_hx_tmp);
            	}

STATIC_HX_DEFINE_DYNAMIC_FUNC0(File_obj,get_applicationStorageDirectory,return )

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::get_desktopDirectory(){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","get_desktopDirectory",0xf740e52d,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.get_desktopDirectory","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",51,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  51)		::String _hx_tmp = ( (::String)(::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir((int)2)) );
HXDLIN(  51)		return  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::__new(_hx_tmp);
            	}

STATIC_HX_DEFINE_DYNAMIC_FUNC0(File_obj,get_desktopDirectory,return )

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::get_documentsDirectory(){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","get_documentsDirectory",0x14a6a591,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.get_documentsDirectory","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",52,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  52)		::String _hx_tmp = ( (::String)(::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir((int)3)) );
HXDLIN(  52)		return  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::__new(_hx_tmp);
            	}

STATIC_HX_DEFINE_DYNAMIC_FUNC0(File_obj,get_documentsDirectory,return )

 ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File File_obj::get_userDirectory(){
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","get_userDirectory",0xea40ece6,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.get_userDirectory","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",53,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  53)		::String _hx_tmp = ( (::String)(::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir((int)4)) );
HXDLIN(  53)		return  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File_obj::__new(_hx_tmp);
            	}

STATIC_HX_DEFINE_DYNAMIC_FUNC0(File_obj,get_userDirectory,return )

 ::Dynamic File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir;

File_obj::File_obj()
{
}

void File_obj::__Mark(HX_MARK_PARAMS)
{
	HX_MARK_BEGIN_CLASS(File);
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(nativePath,"nativePath");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(url,"url");
	HX_MARK_END_CLASS();
}

void File_obj::__Visit(HX_VISIT_PARAMS)
{
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(nativePath,"nativePath");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(url,"url");
}

hx::Val File_obj::__Field(const ::String &inName,hx::PropertyAccess inCallProp)
{
	switch(inName.length) {
	case 3:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"url") ) { return hx::Val( url); }
		break;
	case 7:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"set_url") ) { return hx::Val( set_url_dyn()); }
		break;
	case 10:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"nativePath") ) { return hx::Val( nativePath); }
		break;
	case 14:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"set_nativePath") ) { return hx::Val( set_nativePath_dyn()); }
	}
	return super::__Field(inName,inCallProp);
}

bool File_obj::__GetStatic(const ::String &inName, Dynamic &outValue, hx::PropertyAccess inCallProp)
{
	switch(inName.length) {
	case 13:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"userDirectory") ) { outValue = inCallProp == hx::paccAlways ? get_userDirectory() : userDirectory; return true; }
		break;
	case 16:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"desktopDirectory") ) { outValue = inCallProp == hx::paccAlways ? get_desktopDirectory() : desktopDirectory; return true; }
		break;
	case 17:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"get_userDirectory") ) { outValue = get_userDirectory_dyn(); return true; }
		break;
	case 18:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"documentsDirectory") ) { outValue = inCallProp == hx::paccAlways ? get_documentsDirectory() : documentsDirectory; return true; }
		break;
	case 20:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"applicationDirectory") ) { outValue = inCallProp == hx::paccAlways ? get_applicationDirectory() : applicationDirectory; return true; }
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"get_desktopDirectory") ) { outValue = get_desktopDirectory_dyn(); return true; }
		break;
	case 22:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"get_documentsDirectory") ) { outValue = get_documentsDirectory_dyn(); return true; }
		break;
	case 24:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"get_applicationDirectory") ) { outValue = get_applicationDirectory_dyn(); return true; }
		break;
	case 27:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"applicationStorageDirectory") ) { outValue = inCallProp == hx::paccAlways ? get_applicationStorageDirectory() : applicationStorageDirectory; return true; }
		break;
	case 31:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"get_applicationStorageDirectory") ) { outValue = get_applicationStorageDirectory_dyn(); return true; }
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"lime_filesystem_get_special_dir") ) { outValue = lime_filesystem_get_special_dir; return true; }
	}
	return false;
}

hx::Val File_obj::__SetField(const ::String &inName,const hx::Val &inValue,hx::PropertyAccess inCallProp)
{
	switch(inName.length) {
	case 3:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"url") ) { if (inCallProp == hx::paccAlways) return hx::Val( set_url(inValue) );url=inValue.Cast< ::String >(); return inValue; }
		break;
	case 10:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"nativePath") ) { if (inCallProp == hx::paccAlways) return hx::Val( set_nativePath(inValue) );nativePath=inValue.Cast< ::String >(); return inValue; }
	}
	return super::__SetField(inName,inValue,inCallProp);
}

bool File_obj::__SetStatic(const ::String &inName,Dynamic &ioValue,hx::PropertyAccess inCallProp)
{
	switch(inName.length) {
	case 13:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"userDirectory") ) { userDirectory=ioValue.Cast<  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File >(); return true; }
		break;
	case 16:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"desktopDirectory") ) { desktopDirectory=ioValue.Cast<  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File >(); return true; }
		break;
	case 18:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"documentsDirectory") ) { documentsDirectory=ioValue.Cast<  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File >(); return true; }
		break;
	case 20:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"applicationDirectory") ) { applicationDirectory=ioValue.Cast<  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File >(); return true; }
		break;
	case 27:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"applicationStorageDirectory") ) { applicationStorageDirectory=ioValue.Cast<  ::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File >(); return true; }
		break;
	case 31:
		if (HX_FIELD_EQ(inName,"lime_filesystem_get_special_dir") ) { lime_filesystem_get_special_dir=ioValue.Cast<  ::Dynamic >(); return true; }
	}
	return false;
}

void File_obj::__GetFields(Array< ::String> &outFields)
{
	outFields->push(HX_HCSTRING("nativePath","\xdc","\xf2","\x61","\x11"));
	outFields->push(HX_HCSTRING("url","\x6f","\x2b","\x59","\x00"));
	super::__GetFields(outFields);
};

#if HXCPP_SCRIPTABLE
static hx::StorageInfo File_obj_sMemberStorageInfo[] = {
	{hx::fsString,(int)offsetof(File_obj,nativePath),HX_HCSTRING("nativePath","\xdc","\xf2","\x61","\x11")},
	{hx::fsString,(int)offsetof(File_obj,url),HX_HCSTRING("url","\x6f","\x2b","\x59","\x00")},
	{ hx::fsUnknown, 0, null()}
};
static hx::StaticInfo File_obj_sStaticStorageInfo[] = {
	{hx::fsObject /*::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File*/ ,(void *) &File_obj::applicationDirectory,HX_HCSTRING("applicationDirectory","\xfd","\x3c","\x71","\x25")},
	{hx::fsObject /*::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File*/ ,(void *) &File_obj::applicationStorageDirectory,HX_HCSTRING("applicationStorageDirectory","\x22","\xdb","\xb5","\xb1")},
	{hx::fsObject /*::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File*/ ,(void *) &File_obj::desktopDirectory,HX_HCSTRING("desktopDirectory","\xf1","\x70","\x41","\xaf")},
	{hx::fsObject /*::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File*/ ,(void *) &File_obj::documentsDirectory,HX_HCSTRING("documentsDirectory","\x55","\xaa","\xb4","\x36")},
	{hx::fsObject /*::openfl::_legacy::filesystem::File*/ ,(void *) &File_obj::userDirectory,HX_HCSTRING("userDirectory","\xa2","\x1e","\xf9","\x94")},
	{hx::fsInt,(void *) &File_obj::APP,HX_HCSTRING("APP","\x81","\x98","\x31","\x00")},
	{hx::fsInt,(void *) &File_obj::STORAGE,HX_HCSTRING("STORAGE","\x1b","\xb3","\x7c","\xc4")},
	{hx::fsInt,(void *) &File_obj::DESKTOP,HX_HCSTRING("DESKTOP","\xbc","\x99","\x68","\x9e")},
	{hx::fsInt,(void *) &File_obj::DOCS,HX_HCSTRING("DOCS","\xfb","\xae","\x2e","\x2d")},
	{hx::fsInt,(void *) &File_obj::USER,HX_HCSTRING("USER","\x4b","\x5a","\x6e","\x38")},
	{hx::fsObject /*Dynamic*/ ,(void *) &File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir,HX_HCSTRING("lime_filesystem_get_special_dir","\xb4","\xbf","\xa5","\x5a")},
	{ hx::fsUnknown, 0, null()}
};
#endif

static ::String File_obj_sMemberFields[] = {
	HX_HCSTRING("nativePath","\xdc","\xf2","\x61","\x11"),
	HX_HCSTRING("url","\x6f","\x2b","\x59","\x00"),
	HX_HCSTRING("set_nativePath","\x99","\x63","\x77","\xa7"),
	HX_HCSTRING("set_url","\x12","\x85","\xcf","\x19"),
	::String(null()) };

static void File_obj_sMarkStatics(HX_MARK_PARAMS) {
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::__mClass,"__mClass");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::applicationDirectory,"applicationDirectory");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::applicationStorageDirectory,"applicationStorageDirectory");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::desktopDirectory,"desktopDirectory");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::documentsDirectory,"documentsDirectory");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::userDirectory,"userDirectory");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::APP,"APP");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::STORAGE,"STORAGE");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::DESKTOP,"DESKTOP");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::DOCS,"DOCS");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::USER,"USER");
	HX_MARK_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir,"lime_filesystem_get_special_dir");
};

#ifdef HXCPP_VISIT_ALLOCS
static void File_obj_sVisitStatics(HX_VISIT_PARAMS) {
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::__mClass,"__mClass");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::applicationDirectory,"applicationDirectory");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::applicationStorageDirectory,"applicationStorageDirectory");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::desktopDirectory,"desktopDirectory");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::documentsDirectory,"documentsDirectory");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::userDirectory,"userDirectory");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::APP,"APP");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::STORAGE,"STORAGE");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::DESKTOP,"DESKTOP");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::DOCS,"DOCS");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::USER,"USER");
	HX_VISIT_MEMBER_NAME(File_obj::lime_filesystem_get_special_dir,"lime_filesystem_get_special_dir");
};

#endif

hx::Class File_obj::__mClass;

static ::String File_obj_sStaticFields[] = {
	HX_HCSTRING("applicationDirectory","\xfd","\x3c","\x71","\x25"),
	HX_HCSTRING("applicationStorageDirectory","\x22","\xdb","\xb5","\xb1"),
	HX_HCSTRING("desktopDirectory","\xf1","\x70","\x41","\xaf"),
	HX_HCSTRING("documentsDirectory","\x55","\xaa","\xb4","\x36"),
	HX_HCSTRING("userDirectory","\xa2","\x1e","\xf9","\x94"),
	HX_HCSTRING("APP","\x81","\x98","\x31","\x00"),
	HX_HCSTRING("STORAGE","\x1b","\xb3","\x7c","\xc4"),
	HX_HCSTRING("DESKTOP","\xbc","\x99","\x68","\x9e"),
	HX_HCSTRING("DOCS","\xfb","\xae","\x2e","\x2d"),
	HX_HCSTRING("USER","\x4b","\x5a","\x6e","\x38"),
	HX_HCSTRING("get_applicationDirectory","\x86","\x5a","\x0d","\x68"),
	HX_HCSTRING("get_applicationStorageDirectory","\xb9","\x70","\x86","\x8d"),
	HX_HCSTRING("get_desktopDirectory","\xfa","\xd5","\xab","\xcd"),
	HX_HCSTRING("get_documentsDirectory","\x9e","\x23","\x49","\x90"),
	HX_HCSTRING("get_userDirectory","\xf9","\x29","\x69","\x9b"),
	HX_HCSTRING("lime_filesystem_get_special_dir","\xb4","\xbf","\xa5","\x5a"),
	::String(null())
};

void File_obj::__register()
{
	hx::Static(__mClass) = new hx::Class_obj();
	__mClass->mName = HX_HCSTRING("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","\x1b","\xb4","\x44","\xa5");
	__mClass->mSuper = &super::__SGetClass();
	__mClass->mConstructEmpty = &__CreateEmpty;
	__mClass->mConstructArgs = &__Create;
	__mClass->mGetStaticField = &File_obj::__GetStatic;
	__mClass->mSetStaticField = &File_obj::__SetStatic;
	__mClass->mMarkFunc = File_obj_sMarkStatics;
	__mClass->mStatics = hx::Class_obj::dupFunctions(File_obj_sStaticFields);
	__mClass->mMembers = hx::Class_obj::dupFunctions(File_obj_sMemberFields);
	__mClass->mCanCast = hx::TCanCast< File_obj >;
#ifdef HXCPP_VISIT_ALLOCS
	__mClass->mVisitFunc = File_obj_sVisitStatics;
#endif
#ifdef HXCPP_SCRIPTABLE
	__mClass->mMemberStorageInfo = File_obj_sMemberStorageInfo;
#endif
#ifdef HXCPP_SCRIPTABLE
	__mClass->mStaticStorageInfo = File_obj_sStaticStorageInfo;
#endif
	hx::_hx_RegisterClass(__mClass->mName, __mClass);
}

void File_obj::__boot()
{
{
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","boot",0x8a5bbd65,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.boot","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",24,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  24)		APP = (int)0;
            	}
{
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","boot",0x8a5bbd65,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.boot","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",25,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  25)		STORAGE = (int)1;
            	}
{
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","boot",0x8a5bbd65,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.boot","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",26,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  26)		DESKTOP = (int)2;
            	}
{
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","boot",0x8a5bbd65,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.boot","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",27,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  27)		DOCS = (int)3;
            	}
{
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","boot",0x8a5bbd65,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.boot","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",28,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE(  28)		USER = (int)4;
            	}
{
            	HX_STACK_FRAME("openfl._legacy.filesystem.File","boot",0x8a5bbd65,"openfl._legacy.filesystem.File.boot","openfl/_legacy/filesystem/File.hx",104,0x0d6c1524)
HXLINE( 104)		lime_filesystem_get_special_dir = ::openfl::_legacy::Lib_obj::load(HX_("lime-legacy",c1,7f,b9,87),HX_("lime_legacy_filesystem_get_special_dir",16,0a,0d,6d),(int)1);
            	}
}

} // end namespace openfl
} // end namespace _legacy
} // end namespace filesystem

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As of April 1, 2019, all new projects registering for certification must certify under the PHIUS+ 2018 program. WUFI Passive and the PHIUS+ Certification Guidebook have been upgraded to support new protocol. Join this this webinar to learn to navigate the Guidebook, identify key updates to the PHIUS+ program, and catch a glimpse of the new WUFI Passive modeling capabilities.
Lisa White has served as the Certification Manager for PHIUS since 2012. She is also an instructor for Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC®) and WUFI Passive software training. White works on certification program development and is a member of PHIUS' technical committee. She also provides consulting services on static and dynamic energy modeling in WUFI Passive, THERM modeling, and project planning specific to passive building principles. White has presented at numerous conferences and events, including Greenbuild, PHIUS Annual North American Passive House Conferences, the Affordable Comfort Institute national conference, and Facades+.


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Philharmonic draws sellout crowd
Sporting a Columbia Fireflies jersey, Music Director Morihiko Nakahara lead the orchestra through an evening of patriotic music, as Segra Park – home of the Columbia Fireflies – provided the largest fireworks display in its history during the musical finale.
"It was especially meaningful to present a patriotic music and fireworks program at Segra Park during this inaugural year, since it marked both the celebration of our nation's birth and a time to come back together as a community after so much time apart," said SC Philharmonic Executive Director Rhonda Hunsinger. "Performing on the diamond at Segra Park has been a dream of the orchestra's since the ballpark opened, and we look forward to returning next year."
With 5,000 in attendance from across the Midlands, Segra Park and the SC Philharmonic plan to continue to program annually.
"This was an outstanding example of Columbia's home team and the SC Philharmonic collaborating to bring the arts to Segra Park," said Fireflies team President John Katz. "The music was spectacular, Morihiko's enthusiasm for conducting the orchestra at a baseball stadium was so exciting to see and the fireworks show was incredible. This will undoubtedly become the signature Independence Day event across the midlands in the years to come."
Photos by Jeff Blake
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1987. The year I graduated high school, the year I started at Scholars' College, the year I met John and Jeannette and Maddie and Tom Samet and Grady Ballenger and so many other people who influenced my life. I was realizing that posed, overproduced hair metal held no attraction for me anymore. I learned about the Dead Milkmen and Julian Cope and Husker Du and Sisters of Mercy. It's one of the biggest years in my life, and its soundtrack is right here.


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Q: Would like to update google contacts through codeigniter application This is the function in home_model.php (codeigniter application)
public function edit_google_contact_oauth($oldname,$oldphone,$oldtype, $newname, $newphone, $newtype)
    {
        $checkname = $oldname. '(' . $oldtype. ')';
        $putname = $newname. '(' . $newtype . ')';
        session_start();//start session
        chdir(APPPATH.'libraries');
        require_once('Google/autoload.php');
        require('Google/Config.php');
        require('Google/Google_Client.php');
        chdir(FCPATH);

        $client_id = '371163949109-o19u9mlm4d6d9gi59v9inj9jjje6c46s.apps.googleusercontent.com';
        $client_secret = 'k9cE1eVSMN29pQzUO4ugWoUZ';
        $redirect_uri = 'http://neighborhood.apptechclient.com/restaurant/index.php/home/customer';

        $client = new Google_Client();
        $client -> setApplicationName('contact');
        $client -> setClientid($client_id);
        $client -> setClientSecret($client_secret);
        $client -> setScopes('https://www.google.com/m8/feeds');
        $client -> setRedirectUri($redirect_uri);
        $client -> setAccessType('online');

        if (isset($_GET['code'])) {
            $client->authenticate($_GET['code']);
            $_SESSION['token'] = $client->getAccessToken();
            header('Location: ' . $redirect_uri);
        }

        if(!isset($_SESSION['token']))
        {
            $url = $client->createAuthUrl();
        }else{
                $client->setAccessToken($_SESSION['token']);
                $token = json_decode($_SESSION['token']);
                $token->access_token;
                $curl = curl_init("https://www.google.com/m8/feeds/contacts/default/full?alt=json&max-results=1000&access_token=" . $token->access_token);
                curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
                curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_SSL_VERIFYPEER, false);
                curl_setopt($curl, CURLOPT_TIMEOUT, 10);
                $contacts_json = curl_exec($curl);
                curl_close($curl);
                $contacts = json_decode($contacts_json, true);
                $return = array();

                foreach($contacts['feed']['entry'] as $contact){
                    $return[] = array(
                    'id'=>$contact['id']['$t'],
                    'name' => $contact['title']['$t'],
                    'phone' => isset($contact['gd$phoneNumber'][0]['$t']) ? $contact['gd$phoneNumber'][0]['$t'] :false,
                    );
                }

                $count = -1;
                $contactId;
                foreach($return as $value) {
                $count++;

                if ((strcmp($value['name'], $checkname) == 0) && (strcmp($value['phone'], $oldphone) == 0)) {
                    $contactid=$value['id'];
                   }
               }

           }
    }

I would like to update the contact details of the contact having id as $contactId by replacing that contact's name with $putname and contact's phoneNumber with $newphone.
I am looking at https://developers.google.com/google-apps/contacts/v3/#updating_contacts but I am not able to figure out what php code do I need to add to the function to make the update happen in google contacts.
Everything else is working fine. I am able to access the google contacts and retrieve the contacts and so on. I am using the google api php client.
I feel confused looking at https://developers.google.com/google-apps/contacts/v3/#updating_contacts. Please tell me the steps I need to take and what php code I need to add to successfully update the contact in Google Contacts. Thank you.

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Pharmacy technicians are in high demand, and there are many different career opportunities out there. However, finding the right opportunity to suit you can sometimes be difficult. Read on to learn all about pharmacy technician career opportunities and how you can find the right one for your career.... read more.
So, you've landed your first pharmacy technician interview. Now it's time to prepare! We've compiled our best advice for what to wear, how to prepare, and how to act to optimize your chances of landing the job! Read on to learn how to prepare for a pharmacy technician interview.... read more.
We've talked a lot about how technology is changing pharmacy technician jobs (as well as the rest of healthcare), and that's the case especially for pharmacy technicians in hospitals. Read on to learn the top duties of a pharmacy technician in a hospital.... read more.
Attention to detail is your most important skill as a pharmacy technician. One small mistake can have a major impact on a patient's life. But how can you keep sharp and make sure you are improving your accuracy? Read on to learn how pharmacy technicians can practice attention to detail.... read more.
One of the most important parts of your job as a pharmacy technician is following important laws that protect patients. Like all other healthcare professionals, you will be responsible for HIPAA compliance. Curious how pharmacy technicians stay HIPAA Compliant? Read on to learn more. ... read more.
Technology and time change everything, including the duties of a pharmacy technician. Whether you are just looking into becoming a pharmacy technician or have been working in the field for years, it's important to understand how the landscape is changing. Read on to learn how the duties of a pharmacy technician are changing.How Tighter Restrictions are Changing the Duties of a Pharmacy TechnicianWorking as a pharmacy technician is not for everyone. In order to qualify for the job, you have to have a s... read more.
The pharmacy technician is an integral part of the healthcare system. He or she works closely with the pharmacist in order to help patients get the medicine that they need quickly and accurately. Read on to learn more about what pharmacy technicians do.Pharmacy Technicians Work With DrugsIt should come as no surprise that pharmacy technicians spend a great deal of time handling prescription drugs. They are responsible for counting pills, filling bottles with the right medications, and double checking orders... read more.
What Do I Learn in a Pharmacy Technician Course?
Being a pharmacy technician carries a lot of responsibility. Your actions have a direct impact on people's health, and mistakes can literally be a matter of life or death. Thankfully, a good pharmacy technician course will teach you everything you need to know in order to be successful in your new career.You may be wondering, "what do I learn in a pharmacy technician course anyway?" In general, your course will prepare you in four main arenas: math, science, customer service, and technical... read more.
Listed as one of the U.S. Department of Labor's "Bright Outlook" occupations, employment of Pharmacy Technicians is projected to grow 22% within the next 7 years with 100,000 or more job openings. Learn more about the duties of a Pharmacy Technician: what is an average workday like, what career opportunities might you have, and how to get certified and employed. Duties of a Pharmacy TechPharmacy Technicians work directly with pharmacists, although the duties may be limited by sta... read more.


Worries are growing about some of the countries in the Euro zone slipping back into double dip recession. By convention, a recession is when national output (GDP) has fallen for two successive quarters. But this is far from being news. In a substantial number of economies, output is lower than it was not just two quarters ago, but three whole years ago, at the start of 2011.
The quarterly numbers have wobbled around up and down over this period, but they are now unequivocally below the 2011 figure in Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. No surprises there. But the list goes on to include Finland, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic.
An article in the latest American Economic Review by Reinhart and Rogoff puts the events into a longer historical perspective. These are our old friends, one of them a former Chief Economist at the IMF, who declared that when the ratio of public debt to GDP above the 90-100 per cent range, the likelihood of a financial crisis rose sharply. There turned out to be a mistake in their calculations. But this time round, their numbers seem sound. They take 100 examples of financial crises, across time and countries, and look at the subsequent recovery path of GDP. In no fewer than 45 per cent of cases, there was a double dip recession. So the current situation is somewhat better than this across the developed world.
The recent financial crisis and the Great Recession of the 1930s are the only examples of truly global crises in well over 100 years. Yet, tentative though it has been, the pattern of recovery seems better than the historical average, despite the dramatic nature of the crash. A key reason is that policymakers did learn from the 1930s, and outside the Euro zone carried out expansionary monetary policies. Without a change of heart by the Euro's monetary authorities, experience suggests the recession will simply continue, especially in the Mediterranean countries where GDP remains far below the 2008 peak.


E-Bike Cleaner is formulated to remove grit and grime from frames, wheels and components of e-Bikes. To ensure a clean e-Bike while not damaging expensive electronic components, Finish Line engineered a clinging foam cleaner that is gentle, noncaustic, leaves no streaks, and requires no water rinsing. Finish Line's e-Bike Cleaner is an ideal complement to any dealer specializing in e-bike sales and service.


Today I woke up as if it was the eastern time zone, so I am a little tired, but there is plenty of decent coffee about, so I am happy.
This talk was not what I was expecting it to be. My thought was that it was going to be a presentation on redesigning interfaces. Something that I do a great deal. But instead it was an presentation on how we (as coders, programmers, technologists, and/or scientists) interactive with people in the world and the upcoming generations.
She speaks about working with women and other minorities in the field and how she and the organizations she works with are helping to diversify and give a friendlier face to programming in general.
As a whole, I thought it was very good talk by Jen Myers (@antiheroine), and I would recommend anyone to who has a chance to to see this presentation of hers.
This talk by Ben Farrel (@bfarrellforever) was about using Node.JS as more then just a web server. It talks about using many of the developing frameworks and libraries to do some really creative things such as hooking in a a kinect system and playing an Air Double Bass. Apparently I didn't need to purchase an upright, I could have made a digital one.
I learned about a lot of the cool upcoming libraries such as OpenFrameWorks, Shark Attack, FFMPEG, NodeWebkit, ATOM Shell, and OpenCV. I am really looking forward to playing with some of these in the future.
In this presentation by Rob Brooks-Bilson (@styggiti) I learned so much about caching that I do not even really know where to start.
ColdFusion from 9 up uses a caching system called EhCache which by default is an L1 (Level 1 - In Process) Cache. These means that the cache is essentially stored in memory in the same JVM as ColdFusion. Through an update ColdFusion can be extended to use an L2 (Level 2 - Out of Process) Cache. This is typically in its own JVM and remains so it stands alone from ColdFusion.
In addition to these, if you are running a clustered environment, you can easily replicate a cache either synchronously or [preferably] asynchronously to the other servers.
In this session Adobe gave up a good chunk of its time to a third party who was actively using ColdFusion 11 for there presentation. This third party however spent the majority of the time demoing there mobile version of there site instead of using the time to talk about about they using CF11 in there application. I found that part fairly pointless.
From there, Adobe spent the next chunk of there time with two developers showing the ease of use of CFClient. This to me was rather confusing because it seems as though and application written with CFClient is native to the device somehow. Not sure how that works, I will have to build a vagrant box and play with it.


As Friday ends a Low off the Western Irish Coast and one moving up through Biscay rapidly will have reached the mainland, both in the 999 millibar range. Saturday will see the Biscay Low have moved off the Northern European Coast in the Southern North Sea, whilst the Irish Low will have moved in Eastwards too, as it scrapes across the top of Ireland and heads into Northern England / Scotland. Meanwhile another low of 999 millibars approximately), will be off the eastern Coast of North America in the Mid-Atlantic heading East in our direction. By Sunday midday, the original Low pressures will have all moved East into Scandinavia (on their way to Russia), and the Mid-Atlantic American Low will have moved in too; sitting just South West of Ireland at 1000 millibars. There will be a new minor front North West of Scotland and North of Ireland that will throw some weather in our direction. The fatness of the Low's is all due to Mid European Highs, and an Atlantic one that will push through Portugal, Spain as it then moves into France on Sunday, hence all the Easterly movement of everything and the onshores that, that will all bring! Make sure you read your specific areas to make the most of what there is…..
Not great in Scotland, virtually non-existent for the East Coast, the best option is the South West and Wales. But the winds will not be favourable, if you can find a sheltered spot, you'll have fun (but probably smaller wrap-around waves, as you'll need the wrap-around spots to be able to handle the winds). The South Coast too will have plenty of waves on Saturday, although by Sunday it will be dropping fast. Probably the best course of action is to just get in there and have fun in the mush……!


DESCRIPTION: this listing is for a 8 oz bag or a 1 Lb bag of authentic rough shungite stones medium size. Top quality from Russia. Perfect to use for healing, protection from EMF, for plants and gardening to be placed in the soil or plants, to create healing baths and healing shungite rooms. Place them around your home, next to your electronics (computer, modem, wireless router, microwave, printer) this will help block the Electromagnetic frequency and radiation they create. On the store I had the shungite chips for sale in the store and the jumbo size stones, but after many people asked me if I had an inter-medium size between those two sizes mentioned above I decided to create a listing offering the medium size as well.
SIZE: Please note this is a mix match bag of rough shungite are the sizes varies from 1 inch to about 4 inches, there is an image of my holding 3 pieces on my hand for display purposes only. The amount of stones per bag depends on the sizes of course, if you prefer smaller or larger please let me know when placing your order in the comment section. If no comment added random size stones will be sent.
NOTE: Natural rough shungite will leave a black residue on your hands and can be messy at first. Shungite is very easy to clean, just place under running water and clean until all the shungite is cleansed and no residue is left.
This is the shungite used in Russia to create their so famous healing rooms.
MATERIAL: 100% Authentic Shungite from Russia. Please note rough shungite will leave a black residue/color so it needs to be cleansed. Rinsed it under water or place it in a container with water and a NATURAL mild soap and clean it until no black residue is left in the water or your hands.
SHUNGITE: Shungite is a powerful stone to shield you from the electro-magnetic radiation given off by electrical equipment... including computers, mobile phones, microwaves and televisions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE TYPE OF SHUNGITE YOU SHOULD USE TO MAKE WATER! THIS SHUNGITE IS BEST TO USE FOR HEALING OR PROTECTION FROM EMF NOT TO MAKE WATER. THE ONLY SHUNGITE RECOMMENDED TO MAKE WATER IS THE ELITE NOBLE SHUNGITE. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.


I wasn't expecting to like this book because I just don't care for paranormal stuff, but it wasn't really about that at all.
It was a love story between two people who have emotional baggage from past relationships (who doesn't?), and the main conflict is that they each live very different lives in different cities.
Sparks always makes his leading men so funny and charming. A sweet story about making sacrifices for love.
Keeps you turning the page wondering how the book will turn out. Will they? Or won't they?
You really pull for these two and hope for the best in their lives. Pulls you in and doesn't let go until the end.


Avon fit chart guides & info. Want to purchase clothing, jewelry, children clothing & etc.. from Avon and not sure about sizing?. Check out your Fit Chart Guides below and information. Click on the pop-out arrow to download your printable pdf file. Hope you find this helpful.
Avon Fashion: Footwear Download and print out the Women's Shoe Size Chart. For accuracy, print both pages of this document on 8.5″ x 11″ at 100% (actual size). Use a ruler to verify that your printout is accurate. Place the chart on a hard floor. Position your bare foot on the chart as indicated. Measure both feet, and use the longest toe to determine your size. In between two sizes? Choose the larger size.
How to Measure Your Body To find your size, measure around the bust-line, waist, and hips.
Misses' and Women's sizes. Avon Intimate apparel and Casual-wear sizes are best suited for heights 5'4"-5'7-1/2".
1. Measure Band Size Take a snug measurement around your rib cage, below your bust and shoulder blades. Then add 4 inches. If you get an odd number (like 35), round up to one (to 36).
2. Measure Bust Size With bra on and clothes off, measure around the fullest part of your bust.
(Step 2). Then use the chart below to determine your cup size.
1. Do your bra straps cut into your shoulders? If so, you may be over-tightening the straps. Loosen them to relieve the strain.
2. What is the advantage of an underwire? Underwires help relieve shoulder stress from bra straps by adding support below the breast. Underwires also provide shaping, for an attractive lift and look.
3. Does your bust spill out over the top of your bra or bulge under the cups? If so, your bra cups are too small; go up one cup size (but be sure to keep the same band size).
4. Do you have wrinkles in your cups at the top or sides? Then your bust is not filling out the cup properly; try a smaller cup size.
5. Is your underwire uncomfortable? The underwire should gently surround your bust and should not pinch or poke. If it does, try a larger cup size.
6. Does the back of your bra ride up higher than the front? If so, your band is too loose, you should tighten the band and loosen the straps. If that doesn't help, you should try a smaller band size. Remember the lower the back of the bra fits, the more support you get.
7. How do you prevent your bust line from sagging? Try shortening the straps; if your bust line still sags you may need a smaller cup size or try a firm support style with rigid straps.
8. Does the band of your bra dig in? A bra that fits correctly should be snug but not tight. Try a larger band size or a bra with a wider band.
9. What if one of my breasts is larger than the other? This is a common problem among women. Always fit the larger breast. Choose styles with stretch fabric in the cups or padded cups. You can also adjust the strap of the larger breast looser than the strap of the smaller breast.
10. What is the best way to put on shapewear? Gather the garment from the legs to the waist. Step into the legs and pull up. When the bottom is seated correctly, unroll the garment over the torso.
11. How often should you be fitted for a bra? You should be fit for a bra at least once a year. You should also be fit if you gain or lose weight, during pregnancy, after childbirth, during menopause and if you begin an exercise program.
12. How should you care for your bras? Do use a gentle detergent, and wash in cold water. Do fasten the hooks, and use the lingerie wash bag. Do store bras properly — fold them I half with one cup inside the other, or stack them in a row. Don't put in the dryer.
13. When should you replace your bras? When the color changes: White bras will turn gray, dark colors start to fade.
14. When the fabric stretches out: Band may not feel as tight as it used to, and it may ride up in the back. Straps may slip off your shoulders even after adjusting.
15. When the fabric looks worn: You risk getting jabbed by the underwire, and once the fabric starts getting threadbare, your chances for show-through increases.
16. When it's too tight or too loose: Your bra may be in perfectly good shape but maybe your figure has changed due to weight loss, childbirth, or surgery.
Mark fashion apparel uses junior sizing, which runs differently than misses sizing. Mark sizes are generally Small (2-4), Medium (6-8), Large (10-12), XL (14-16) and XXL (18).
Visit: avon.com/fitguide for additional size and fit information.
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Former police officer gets 10 years in prison in connection with selling a handgun to an outlaw motorcycle club member
by Insane Throttle May 17, 2021
"The Streets Pity No One!" Get your copy of Brotherhood & Betrayal- This book delivers the goods where other biker books don't
Kathy Reakes
A former police officer who lives in the Hudson Valley has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with selling a handgun to an outlaw motorcycle club member and alerting them they were the target of a police investigation.
Ulster County resident Gregg Marinelli, age 39, of Plattekill, a former sergeant with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police, was sentenced on Wednesday, April 21, said Orange County District Attorney Dave Hoovler.
Marinelli had pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon and hindering prosecution in 2019.
At the time that he pleaded guilty, Marinelli admitted that sometime between June 2018, and Sept. 2018, he sold a pistol, which resembled a semi-automatic Glock pistol, to Paul Smith, who was then a lieutenant with the City of Middletown Fire Department.
Smith had been a central figure in a New York State Police enforcement operation dubbed "Operation Bread, White and Blues" which concentrated on members and associates of self-professed "outlaw" motorcycle clubs trafficking cocaine and others who were selling pills.
Marinelli admitted aiding Smith by selling him the gun. The gun, which investigation showed was one that Marinelli had manufactured, had no serial numbers on it, the DA's office said.
That gun, and many of the weapons alleged to have been sold by Marinelli, were "ghost" guns, meaning that he manufactured them without serial numbers, or in some instances were defaced weapons that had their serial numbers removed.
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Marinelli was a sergeant with the NYPD of Environmental Protection Police, and a team leader with an emergency service unit located outside of New York City, when he was arrested.
Marinelli was accused of manufacturing dozens of handguns and assault rifles, including at least one fully automatic assault rifle, and selling them to individuals who are legally barred from possessing such weapons, Hoovler said.
Members of the New York State Police, aided by the ATF, executed a search warrant at Marinelli's home in Plattekill and recovered gun parts, tools used to manufacture weapons, and numerous firearms.
"I am enraged that a police officer would sell exactly the types of weapons that are used to kill innocent people, including police officers, said Hoovler.
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The Healing Game – Van Morrison
24.03.2019 / admin / Music
This new deluxe edition of 'The Healing Game' includes the original album plus two additional discs of rare and unreleased material featuring B-sides, session outtakes and duets with John Lee Hooker, Carl Perkins and B.B. King. Also included is the first official release of a performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in the summer of 1997. Here, Morrison is in full control, eschewing his greatest hits for songs from 'The Healing Game,' deep cuts from his extensive back catalogue and covers of Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and Sly & The Family Stone. Disc 1 – The Original Album Plus… Disc 2 – Sessions & Collaborations Disc 3 – Live at Montreux 17 July 1997
Track Listings
1. Rough God Goes Riding
2. Fire In the Belly
3. This Weight
4. Waiting Game
5. Piper at the Gates of Dawn
6. Burning Ground
7. It Once Was My Life
8. Sometimes We Cry
9. If You Love Me
10. The Healing Game
11. Look What the Good People Done
12. At the End of the Day
14. Full Force Gale '96
15. St. Dominic's Preview
1. The Healing Game
3. Didn't He Ramble
6. Mule Skinner Blues
7. A Kiss to Build a Dream On
8. Don't Look Back – John Lee Hooker with Van Morrison
9. The Healing Game – John Lee Hooker with Van Morrison
10. Boppin' the Blues – Carl Perkins & Van Morrison
11. Matchbox – Carl Perkins & Van Morrison
12. Sittin' On Top of the World – Carl Perkins & Van Morrison
13. My Angel – Carl Perkins & Van Morrison
14. All by Myself – Carl Perkins & Van Morrison
15. Mule Skinner Blues – Lonnie Donegan & Van Morrison
2. Foreign Window
3. Tore Down a la Rimbaud
4. Vanlose Stairway / Trans-Euro Train
5. Fool for You
7. It Was Once My Life
8. I'm Not Feeling It Anymore
10. Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)
11. Fire In the Belly
12. Tupelo Honey / Why Must I Explain
14. See Me Through / Soldier of Fortune / Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)* / Burning Ground
Coming Closer To The Day – Robin Trower
Weezer Teal Album – Weezer
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Seven elephants were recently killed by a train in India. Five female elephants stopped on the tracks and refused to move when two baby elephants were trapped on the rails.
This blog isn't to compare myself to an elephant (way too many opportunities for jokes there). But rather to point out that all mothers will do anything and stand in the face of any danger to protect their babies.
Two of my kids have had bad accidental falls this summer and broken bones. Both required orthopedic surgeons, emergency room reductions and surgery. Each time I was the one in the room while the doctors manipulated the bones back in to place despite the kids crying and pleas to stop.
I guess he realized I had elephant tendencies and said fine just sit over there. Which I obediently did for about 2 minutes until Danny started crying again. Then, as any mom would, I stood up and held Danny's head and whispered into his ear it was going to be ok.
The doctor looked at me when I stood next to the table, I looked back at him, and I stayed. You can't push a jumbo elephant mom around.
People have told me they wouldn't have been able to stay and watch that. I wouldn't have been able to leave. I don't think it makes me strong or heroic or brave. It just makes me a mom who was protecting her child.
How did I get through it? I'm not sure. Except I remembered to breathe. And each time I told Danny I know it hurts, just breathe, it also calmed me down. And of course the texts and facebook messages coming to my phone all throughout the night from friends and fellow yogi's reminding me to breathe helped as well.
What choice does a mom have when protecting her child? Just take a deep breath and do what needs done to stop the tears and take away the pain.
Elephants or she bears, God made a mama's heart to protect her young. Ya done good, mama.


Carter G. Woodson scholar and journalism professor Burnis Morris presents his new book, "Carter G. Woodson: History, The Black Press, and Public Relations." During the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum event, Morris announced the upcoming speakers and events the Lyceum will offer during Black History Month.
Carter G. Woodson scholar and journalism professor Burnis Morris revealed upcoming events and speakers for Black History Month 2018 and read from his new book Thursday during a Woodson Lyceum event. Among the speakers will be Carla Hayden, current librarian of Congress and the first African American and female to hold the position.
Several other notable speakers will be featured, including Reginald Chapple, division chief of the National Park Service; the Rev. Matthew Watts of HOPE Community Development Corporation; Rob Rabe, Marshall University journalism professor; Tijah Bumgarner and Daniel Dean, journalism professor and professor of graphic design, respectively; Eric Lassiter, professor of humanities and anthropology and director of the Graduate Humanities Program; Craig Woodson, ethnomusicologist and relative of Woodson; and Thom Walker, associate professor of Marshall University libraries.
Specific dates for the speakers will be provided during a kick-off event in January.
Woodson, at one time a Huntington resident, has roots in West Virginia, having worked as a coal miner in the state. The educator graduated from Douglass High School in 1896 and served as the school's principal from 1900 to 1903. Woodson went on to receive a Ph.D. in history from Harvard, the second African American to do so.
"He said that a turning point in his career was him time spent in West Virginia," Morris said.
Morris also announced the extension of the 2018 Black History Poster Competition to students involved in art classes at all 25 Cabell County schools. The competition, which was held for the first time in 2017, was previously open solely to Marshall students. Students from each level will receive $100, and the winner from Marshall will have their poster featured for the month's events.
At the Lyceum event, journalism professor and Parthenon adviser Sandy York revealed the new Woodson website, visible on Marshall's domain at marshall.edu/carterwoodson. The website features local black history, such as documents detailing the integration of black students into Marshall University, as well as integration efforts in high schools throughout the state. The website presents an interactive aspect of black history for students and educators to make use for projects or in the classroom.


HULL CITY were thumped 4-0 by Everton in the Carling Cup to leave boss Phil Brown hanging on to his job by his fingertips.
Everton had last night's game at the KC Stadium won inside 25 minutes as Yakubu, Jo and Dan Gosling all found the net before Hull had found their feet.
And Everton's fourth just after half-time – Leon Osman piling on the misery this time – was their 11th goal in just three games as David Moyes' side continued a return to form after a disappointing start to the season.
Hull's freefall continues unabated and they now have a daunting trip to Anfield to contemplate this weekend. The boos that rang out around the ground at full-time will have left Brown in no doubt about how the fans view his tenure.
Elsewhere, Spurs, 10-man Manchester United, Chelsea and Villa all progressed.


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Jacob deGrom declines to sign contract in protest of pre-arbitration system as Mets renew contract
By Kristie Ackert
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Jacob deGrom is 23-14 over two seasons with the Mets with a 2.61 ERA. (Howard Simmons/New York Daily News)
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jacob deGrom started the clock Friday. The righthander declined to sign his contract with the Mets, which is just a symbolic gesture, but one that certainly raises questions about his long-term future with the Mets under scrutiny.
This season will not be affected. The Mets simply renewed his contract because they hold his rights until after the 2020 season. The move, however, signals that deGrom and his representatives are going to be aggressive in future negotiations. That begins at the end of this season when he becomes arbitration eligible, and leaves open the question of whether the Mets eventually will be able to lock him up to a longer-term deal.
DeGrom denied that he was unhappy with the organization and he and his agent made it a point to say the gesture was a protest of the system that calculated his salary, which in part is the Mets' proprietary formula.
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"In your (pre-salary arbitration years) the only right you have is the renewal," deGrom said. "It wasn't a back-and-forth numbers thing. So this is what we decided to do at the time."
Teams are only required to offer the major-league minimum ($507,500 for 2016). The Mets offer more based on service time, incentives and performance evaluations. DeGrom will receive a raise of over $50,000 for a salary of $607,000 this season.
Declining to agree to terms on an "0-3 contract" — a reference to a player's pre-arbitration years — has become a common forum for players to express that they are unhappy with their salaries. Gerrit Cole had his contract renewed earlier this week and he was vocally unhappy about it. So, in past years, were Derek Jeter and Mike Trout, who both went on to get long-term deals with their clubs.
DeGrom, who will have nearly two years and 140 days of service time after this season, will qualify for his first of four years of arbitration eligibility.
"Some agents truly believe this gives them an edge in the arbitration room," longtime baseball executive Jim Duquette said. "We don't know if that's true, because the arbiter does not give you a reason for his decision, but some agents really believe it."
Some clubs simply do not go over terms with their pre-arbitration players, for example, the Cubs renewed all 21 of their non-arbitration eligible players on Friday.
"Some guys will be unhappy about it," Duquette said, "but most understand the business and know they will have their chance to negotiate."
Mets GM Sandy Alderson has resisted buying out the final arbitration years on the contracts of players like Jacob deGrom and Matt Harvey and signing them to long-term deals. (Howard Simmons/New York Daily News)
DeGrom went out of his way to say he is not upset with the Mets. His agent, Brodie Van Wagenen, also released a statement saying this will not create a rift between the Mets and deGrom.
"Absolutely not, I am not pissed, I am not upset at all," deGrom said. "That is not how I feel. I love pitching in this organization, I have a lot of respect for them and I hope to be pitching here a long time. This was a business decision that my agents felt was in my best interest.
"To say I am mad or upset is not accurate at all."
The right-hander seemed more annoyed with having to talk about the situation.
"Honestly, this is the business side and why I hired agents," deGrom said. "My job is to pitch, which is what I am going to focus on."
The Mets said it in no way affected their view of deGrom.
Still deGrom has been very open about his desire to work out a long-term deal with the Mets, and the team has not reached out yet. General manager Sandy Alderson said that the team has not initiated negotiations on contract extensions with any of their young pitchers.
"It's not because we're unwilling or because there isn't any interest on the part of the players, necessarily," Alderson said. "It's just we are where we are on the spring training schedule. It's a little early. Agents don't typically come in until later. I don't think you can draw anything from that."
In two seasons with the Mets, deGrom is 23-14 with a 2.61 ERA. He went 3-1 with a 2.88 ERA in the playoffs, including a strong start in the decisive Game 5 of the National League division series at Dodger Stadium.
The last player to refuse to sign a yearly renewable contract with the Mets was John Maine, according to assistant GM John Ricco. The Mets had 24 pre-arbitration eligible players agree to terms on their contracts Friday, including Noah Syndergaard, who shares an agent with deGrom, Zack Wheeler, Michael Conforto and Travis d'Arnaud.


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Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the new movable median barrier installed on the Golden Gate Bridge, which enhances safety for travelers and bridge workers.
Access to safe, efficient, and reliable transportation is crucial for our country. Americans are tired of the potholes, the traffic delays, and the danger of our crumbling roads and bridges. The American Society of Civil Engineers has given our nation's infrastructure a D+ rating and our poor infrastructure costs our economy tens of billions of dollars annually. We can no longer continue to pass the buck, it is crucial that Congress act now.
By making critical investments in our transportation systems, we can confront the impending crisis of crumbling infrastructure, while spurring economic development, promoting commerce, improving mobility and reducing air pollution and our dependence on foreign oil. In addition, these crucial transportation projects create thousands of good paying jobs – with better infrastructure, comes bigger paychecks.
On December 3, 2015, I voted in favor of H.R. 22, The Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. This measure provided guaranteed funding for the next five years for highway, bridge, transportation safety, and public transit projects. While this bill was instrumental in allowing critical infrastructure projects to move forward, it is not enough. It will take trillions of dollars to fully repair our aging system of roads and bridges, and this will only increase the longer we delay action.
When crafting our transportation options, we must work to reduce the focus on single-driving occupancy and increase our options for bus and rail transit, ride-sharing, walking, biking, and transit-oriented development, while creating vibrant livable communities.
Throughout my time in Congress, I have also worked tirelessly to obtain federal assistance for transportation needs in San Francisco, including billions in federal funding for the Third Street Light Rail, Central Subway, Transbay Transit Center, Presidio Parkway, Golden Gate Bridge, SFO, and California high-speed rail.
Please be assured that I will continue to fight for strong, smart investments in the infrastructure of America – infrastructure that creates jobs, improves our quality of life, and enhances safety.
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Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Call on Infrastructure Priorities for Phase 4 Coronavirus Package
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Pelosi Statement on Securing $15 Million Grant for Better Market Street Initiative
Dec 6, 2018 Press Release
Contact: Taylor Griffin, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi released this statement after securing a $15 million grant from the Department of Transportation for the first phase of the $71.5 million Better Market Street initiative. Funding comes from the FY 2018 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants, formerly known as TIGER grants.
Pelosi Statement on Trump's Trojan Horse Infrastructure Plan
Jun 5, 2017 Press Release
Contact: Ashley Etienne/Caroline Behringer, 202-226-7616
Pelosi Statement on Caltrain Electrification
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced the approval of a Full Funding Grant Agreement for Caltrain electrification:
Pelosi Remarks at Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Deterrent System Ceremony
Apr 13, 2017 Press Release
Contact: Jorge Aguilar, 202-226-7616
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Senator Dianne Feinstein, Assemblymember Phil Ting and community leaders to commemorate the newly installed suicide deterrent system on the Golden Gate Bridge. Below is a transcript of the Leader's remarks:
"Good morning, everyone. What a bittersweet day it is – the joy of the prospect of saving lives, the sadness of those we've lost.
Pelosi Names Conferees to Highway Bill Conference
Nov 5, 2015 Press Release
Contact: Drew Hammill/Evangeline George, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today named 12 House Democratic Members to serve on a conference committee to complete a final Highway Bill agreement.
Pelosi Floor Remarks in Support of Highway and Transportation Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today on the House floor in support of the highway and transportation funding bill. Below are the Leader's remarks:
Transcript of Pelosi Press Conference Today
Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today. Below is a transcript of the press conference.
Leader Pelosi. Good morning, everyone.
Pelosi Statement on Germanwings Flight 9525
Mar 25, 2015 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525:
"Our hearts ache for the families and friends of the 150 passengers and crew aboard Germanwings Flight 9525. Every plane crash is a tragedy, but today, we are especially saddened by the loss of so many young people, full of hope and promise following their 10th grade class trip to Spain, who never made it home to Germany.
Pelosi Statement on House Democratic Budget
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the House Democratic budget alternative, which was released today:
"Last week, House Republicans released a budget that once again exposed their special interest values with a proposal to give tax breaks to the wealthy on the backs of hard-working Americans. Today, House Democrats have offered a better plan for America's future: bigger paychecks and better infrastructure for everyone.


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The Australian dairy manufacturing sector is diverse and includes national and multinational companies, both privately owned and publicly listed. Farmer-owned cooperatives no longer dominate the industry.
Our Production Summary provides you with recent information on trends and activity within the dairy manufacturing sector.
There is a wide range of companies operating in the Australian dairy industry. This includes national and multinational companies, both privately owned and publicly listed. Farmer owned cooperative no longer dominate the Australian industry.
The decline in total milk production over the past two decades reduced the need for Australian dairy companies to invest in processing capacity, at least in the short to medium term. At the same time, the age of existing plants and the need to rationalise production has seen some processors close plants to reduce costs. Others have chosen to upgrade or increase capacity at remaining sites.
In 2018–19 the milk processing sector underwent considerable change. This has seen several long-term investment decisions being made or otherwise changed. While limited milk supplies and high farmgate pricing slowed corporate investment over the year, some major developments occurred. Saputo Dairy Australia announced intentions to expand their operations in the Australian dairy industry by acquiring Lion Dairy & Drinks' speciality cheese brand. This purchase remains subject to ACCC approval but is forecast to occur in 2019–20. Freedom Foods Shepparton plant, in Victoria, came online and began production of lactoferrin during the second half of the year. As competition for a smaller national milk pool intensified, incremental consolidation in processing capacity also continued. In February Bega Cheese announced the closure of their cheese processing plant in north Coburg, Victoria. In May, Fonterra Australia made the decision to close their Dennington factory, in south-west Victoria. The factory is forecast to cease all production during 2019–20. Large multinational companies have operated in the Australian dairy industry for many years and currently include Fonterra (New Zealand), Kirin of Japan (Lion Dairy and Drinks), Lactalis of France (Parmalat) and Saputo of Canada (Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory and Saputo Dairy Australia).
Around 48% of manufactured product (in milk equivalent terms) was exported and the remaining 52% sold on the Australian market in 2018–19. This contrasts with drinking milk, where most was consumed in the domestic market.
Cheese is consistently the major product stream, accounting for 38% of Australia's milk production. Recent increases in cheese production capacity suggest that this will become the case even more so in the future. Drinking milk and skim milk powder/butter production were the two next largest users of milk, accounting for 28% and 21% of Australian milk.
Dairy Australia provides a monthly statistics update for production and sales.


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Occupational Outlook Handbook > Healthcare >
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Video transcript available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7H9heVK-l4.
Quick Facts: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
16% (Much faster than average)
What Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Do
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and others with their daily tasks.
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers work mainly in clinics, animal hospitals, and research laboratories. Their work may be physically and emotionally demanding.
How to Become a Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker
Most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the occupation on the job.
The median annual wage for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers was $28,590 in May 2019.
Employment of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. High turnover should result in good job opportunities.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers with similar occupations.
Learn more about veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Do About this section
Veterinary assistants may maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers handle routine animal care and help scientists, veterinarians, and veterinary technologists and technicians with their daily tasks.
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers typically do the following:
Feed, bathe, and exercise animals
Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and examination and operating rooms
Restrain animals during examination and laboratory procedures
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
Monitor and care for animals after surgery
Help provide emergency first aid to sick and injured animals
Give medication or immunizations that veterinarians prescribe
Assist in collecting blood, urine, and tissue samples
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers also provide nursing care before surgery and other medical procedures.
They may prepare equipment and pass surgical instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgery. They also move animals during testing and other procedures.
Veterinary assistants typically help veterinarians and veterinary technologists and technicians treat injuries and illnesses of animals.
Laboratory animal caretakers' daily tasks include feeding animals, cleaning kennels, and monitoring animals.
Veterinary assistants move animals and prepare equipment before procedures.
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers held about 99,500 jobs in 2019. The largest employers of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers were as follows:
Veterinary services 87%
Junior colleges, colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private 5
Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences 3
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers work primarily in clinics and animal hospitals, colleges and universities, and research laboratories.
The work of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers may be physically and emotionally demanding. Workers may handle sick or abused animals and may assist in euthanizing animals.
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations. When working with scared and aggressive animals, workers may be bitten, scratched, or kicked. Workers may also be injured while holding, bathing, or restraining an animal.
Some veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers work part time. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers may work nights, weekends, or holidays.
How to Become a Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker About this section
Veterinary assistants learn through on-the-job training.
Most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the occupation on the job. Experience working with or being around animals may be helpful for jobseekers.
Most workers entering the occupation have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers receive short-term on-the-job training.
Although certification is not mandatory, it allows workers to demonstrate competency in animal husbandry, health and welfare, and facility administration.
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) offers the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) designation for veterinary assistants. To qualify for the designation, candidates must graduate from a NAVTA-approved program and pass an exam.
Laboratory animal caretakers become certified through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). AALAS offers three levels of certification: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), and Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG). For AALAS certification, candidates must have experience working in a laboratory animal facility and pass an exam.
Communication skills. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers communicate with pet owners, veterinarians, veterinary technologists and technicians, and other assistants. They need to be able to explain instructions, procedures, and other information clearly and effectively.
Compassion. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers must treat animals with kindness and show compassion to both the animals and their owners.
Detail oriented. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers must follow instructions exactly as directed. For example, they must be precise when sterilizing surgical equipment, monitoring animals, and giving medication.
Manual dexterity. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers must be adept in both handling animals and using medical instruments and laboratory equipment.
Physical strength. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers must be strong enough to handle, move, and restrain animals.
The median annual wage for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers was $28,590 in May 2019. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,790, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $39,800.
In May 2019, the median annual wages for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:
Junior colleges, colleges, universities, and professional schools; state, local, and private $37,910
Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences 32,950
Veterinary services 28,150
Employment of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. These workers are expected to be needed to assist veterinarians and other veterinary care staff.
Increases in consumers' pet-related spending are expected to drive employment in the veterinary services industry, which employs most veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers. In clinics and other veterinary service establishments, assistants help veterinarians and veterinary technicians and technologists with various procedures. Demand for veterinary assistants will continue as the demand for these procedures increases.
Overall job opportunities for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are expected to be good. These assistants and caretakers experience a high rate of job turnover, so many positions will become available when workers leave the occupation each year.
Employment projections data for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers, 2019-29
31-9096 99,500 115,200 16 15,700 Get data
This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers.
Animal Care and Service Workers
Animal care and service workers attend to animals.
Dental Assistants
Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments.
Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
Nursing assistants provide basic care and help patients with activities of daily living. Orderlies transport patients and clean treatment areas.
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.
Surgical Technologists
Surgical technologists assist in surgical operations.
Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to protect public health.
Doctoral or professional degree $95,460
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Veterinary technologists and technicians do medical tests that help diagnose animals' injuries and illnesses.
Associate's degree $35,320
For more information about certification as a laboratory animal caretaker, visit
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
For more information about certification as a veterinary assistant, visit
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
For more information about becoming a veterinary assistant, including career opportunities, visit
Related BLS articles
Beyond the Numbers: "Ahead of the pack: why are veterinary occupations growing much faster than average?"
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook , Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-assistants-and-laboratory-animal-caretakers.htm (visited January 14, 2021).


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Vologda Region lawyer gets 3-year suspended term for $14k fraud attempt
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MOSCOW, August 11 (RAPSI) – A court in Russia's Vologda has given a 3-year suspended sentence to a regional lawyer for attempt to fraudulently receive 1 million rubles (abut $14,000) from a client, the press service of the Investigative Committee's regional directorate reports.
The attorney has been found guilty of attempted fraud. He has been additionally sentenced to a 2-year probation after release.
According to the investigation, in April 2019, the defendant rendered legal assistance to a man checked by police over fraud report. The attorney told the client that he could help stop the check and provide dismissal of a criminal case initiation for 1 million rubles.
12:52 11/08/2020 A court in Russia's Vologda has given a 3-year suspended sentence to a regional lawyer for attempt to fraudulently receive 1 million rubles (abut $14,000) from a client.


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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Plug-In On Sale Early 2015, C-Class Hybrid Later
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While Mercedes-Benz and other German luxury automakers (Audi, especially) are betting on diesel powertrains on a larger scale in helping to make their lineups more fuel-efficient, they're starting to concede that to some luxury shoppers, plug-in hybrids are seen as a 'greener' solution—especially in tight urban spaces.
That's where the Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-In Hybrid fits into the lineup. And in a roundtable interview at the Detroit Auto Show this past week, Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler AG management board member and research and development chief for Mercedes-Benz cars, confirmed that this model is on track to go on sale late this year in Europe, and in early 2015 for the U.S.
"We are convinced that especially in the S-Class, the future of the plug-in concept will play a major role in congested areas for example, in areas and countries where special tax consideration is in place," said Weber, who promised "a lot of driving pleasure" out of the plug-in.
Up against Panamera S e-Hybrid, with 20 miles or more all-electric
As first detailed this past summer, the all-new plug-in hybrid S-Class picks up on the Vision S500 concept of a few years ago—and should go head to head with the Porsche Panamera S e-Hybrid.
With a 328-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 gasoline engine and 80-kW electric motor system, the S500 Plug-In Hybrid can accelerate the S-Class to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds. A lithium-ion battery pack mounted in back should involve only minimal packaging differences.
Based on EU-cycle driving (numbers that we've found to be somewhat optimistic for the U.S.), the S500 Plug-In will go more than 30 km (19 miles) on a charge, in all-electric mode, Weber said, emphasizing that the S-Class is a large car and the company is being conservative with first numbers, and the future models will go farther.
Longer range anticipated for C-Class Plug-In
"The smaller cars [C-Class] from the beginning will go even longer," said Weber. "Our target is closer to 50 km."
Both a C-Class Plug-In Hybrid and a normal C-Class Hybrid--both of course based on the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class introduced this past week at Detroit--will be available, Weber confirmed, although the automaker won't introduce those models right away, and then it's a question of demand.
And you can expect new E-Class hybrids eventually, too. It's all part of a modular approach, from which the main components can be easily adapted to the whole MRA (Mercedes Rear-Wheel Architecture) platform—to include the C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class.
Worldwide models...but still feeling out demand
While the S500 Plug-In will go on sale first in Europe later this year, and then in the U.S. early next year, Weber emphasized that it is a world concept, as will be the C-Class models.
"It's only a question of sequence and what is really the demand behind the hybrids." said Weber. "Because around all of our 'e-mobility,' a lot of questions are still there."
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Back in September, a new report surfaced that Legendary's long-awaited sequel to Pacific Rim would start filming in November, but that was never confirmed by the studio. Today we have proof that filming has started today, thanks to star John Boyega, who sent out the first set photo featuring a script cover showcasing Pacific Rim 2's official title as Pacific Rim: Maelstrom. The actor wouldn't say more about the plot, but he did issue this brief statement.
"First day on Pacific Rim today. Here's to a great adventure ahead."
John Boyega is playing the son of Idris Elba's Stacker Pentecost from the original movie, along with new stars Scott Eastwood, Tian Jing, Levi Meaden and Cailee Spaeny. The cast of Pacific Rim: Maelstrom is also believed to include original Pacific Rim stars Ron Perlman (Hannibal Chau), Charlie Day (Dr. Newton Geiszler), Rinko Kikuchi (Mako Mori) and Burn Gorman (Gottleib), but they have not been confirmed yet. Now that filming is under way, hopefully a full cast list for Pacific Rim 2 will be released soon.
It's possible that today's Instagram photo from John Boyega is the first of many to come from the set. Back in July, Charlie Hunnam confirmed that he will not be reprising his role as Raleigh Beckett, due to scheduling conflicts, but he added that he is still excited to see the sequel. No story details have been released for Pacific Rim 2 quite yet, but the first movie was set in a world where humanity was forced to build massive robots known as Jaegers, to fight giant monsters known as kaiju and stop them from destroying the entire planet.
The original Pacific Rim earned $101.8 million domestically and $411 million worldwide, from a massive $190 million budget. There had been numerous reports that Legendary canceled the sequel, but that all changed when Legendary merged with Chinese investment firm Dalian Wanda Group. Pacific Rim earned more in China ($111.9 million) than any other market in the world. Previous reports confirmed that part of the production will be set in China.
Stephen S. De Knight (Daredevil) is directing Pacific Rim: Maelstrom from a screenplay that has been worked on by Guillermo del Toro, Travis Beacham, Jon Spaihts, Emily Carmichael, Zak Penn, Kira Snyder and Derek Connolly. Universal has set a February 23, 2018 release date for Pacific Rim: Maelstrom, which is the only movie set for release on that date, falling between the release of 20th Century Fox's Larrikins (February 16, 2018) and Warner Bros.' shark thriller Meg (March 2, 2018). Take a look at the first set photo from Pacific Rim 2 below.


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Fat Man F31 After Assembly
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FM unit being placed on trailer cradle in front of Assembly Building #2. Project Alberta was formally established within the Manhattan Project in March 1945, although its functions had been performed by various Project offices for months. Its purpose was to undertake the steps necessary to deploy the bomb into the combat zone, and to ensure that it was ready for delivery at the earliest possible moment. Approximately 55 scientists, engineers and military personnel worked in conjunction with the 509th Composite Group. That meant training bomb assembly teams and technical support personnel, providing logistic arrangements for the 509th's special weapons, and assembling and testing weapons and practice devices at Tinian. The "Fat Man" team that assembled and loaded the bomb included Charles P. Baker (Pit Team Co-Head), Vincent Caleca, Morton Camac, Lieutenant John D. Hopper, Henry Linschitz, Philip Morrison (Pit Team Co-Head), Roger S. Warner Jr., (Assembly Team Chief). Raemer S. Schreiber arrived on July 26, 1945 with a plutonium core and initiator on board C-54 "Green Hornet." On August 2, three B-29s arrived at Tinian from Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico each carrying a Fat Man-type high-explosive preassembly. "Fat Man" (number F31) with high explosives and a nuclear (plutonium) core was assembled by US Navy Lieutenant Commander Frederick L. Ashworth. In the rush to complete the bomb, the firing unit cable was installed backwards, requiring Ensign Bernard J. O'Keefe to cut the connectors and reinstall them at the very last minute. F31 was assembled on August 7 and loaded into B-29 "Bock's Car" at 2200 Hours on August 8.
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