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The Pilgrims' Center
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Marian Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France
With Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
May 10, 2021 ~ 15 Days
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Pilgrimage Chaplain:
Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
Portugal, Spain and France
Roundtrip economy airfare via Emirates Airline
Roundtrip airport and departure transfers with Airport Assistance
4* hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
Land transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
Meals as specified in the itinerary (B – Hot/Cold buffet breakfast; D – Dinner)
Tours as specified in the itinerary with an English-speaking local guide
Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach
Services of a Pilgrimage Chaplain, Filipino Tour Leader, and Tour Manager all throughout the tour
Porterage of one (1) piece of luggage at hotels (Subject to availability)
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Pilgrimages differ from ordinary vacations in that they're meant to nourish the soul and help us reflect on what's most important to us. Take a life-changing journey. Travel with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD on a spiritual adventure to the places where the Blessed Mother has appeared; including a visit to the sites associated with St. Ezekiel Moreno, patron of cancer patients, in Spain. Join a 15-day Marian Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France leaving on May 10, 2021.
Your pilgrimage begins with a Mass at the Church of St. Anthony in Lisbon, Portugal. The Church of St. Anthony was built on the site where St. Anthony of Lisbon (also known as St Anthony of Padua) was born in 1195. Travel onwards to Fatima, where you will spend two nights at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima. The fame of this place is the result of the apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary to three shepherd children – Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta.
Leave Portugal for Spain and head for the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Caceres. Marvel at the medieval walled city's awe inspiring and unique blend of Roman, Islamic, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture. Next stop is Guadalupe to visit the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria of Guadalupe, an important monastery in the country for more than four centuries.
Proceed to Madrid to visit Spain's capital city's attraction, religious landmarks, and most important sights. Not to be missed is a visit to the colossal La Almudena Cathedral, seat of the Archdiocese of Madrid, which houses the 16th century image of the Virgen de la Almudena.
Head for Alfaro, the birthplace of St. Ezekiel Moreno. Visit the Collegiate Church of St. Michael the Archangel where our endeared saint was baptized. Next stop is a visit to the new Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Huerta in Tarazon, where a relic of St. Ezekiel is encased in the new altar of the cathedral. Continue your pilgrimage to Monteagudo to visit the Convent of Our Lady of the Way. This was where St. Ezekiel Moreno spent his final days and died on August 19, 1906. In 1915 and 1975 his mortal remains were exhumed and found incorrupt.
Leave Spain for France and head for Biarritz, a luxurious seaside tourist destination. Enjoy a walking tour and discover its top attractions. Travel onwards to Lourdes for your 2-night stay in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, an apparition site of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1858. Here, 18 apparitions were reported. Pray the rosary and spend time in quiet reflection at the Grotto of Massabielle, the Blessed Mother's apparition site. Not to be missed is the evening rosary procession where the "Ave Maria" is sung in unison and the Rosary is recited in different languages.
Head for Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France and one of Europe's largest cities. Paris has the well deserved reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities. Enjoy a delightful tour of the city which includes a cruise on the River Seine. Not to be missed is a visit to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Rue de Bac. Next stop is a full day excursion to the pilgrimage town of Lisieux, home town of the endeared St. Therese of Lisieux or St. Therese of the Child Jesus.
Deepen your devotion to the Blessed Mother and St. Ezekiel Moreno and the saints. Join a 15-day Marian Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD leaving on May 10, 2021. May this experience grant all pilgrims the faith to place their lives in the loving mercy of God.
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Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. It is situated on seven hills at the wide mouth of the river Tagus (Tejo) where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. A port city,...
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
It is situated on seven hills at the wide mouth of the river Tagus (Tejo) where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. A port city, an economic centre, a cultural powerhouse and a thriving mix of Portugal's rich history and vivid contemporary culture, Lisbon enchants travellers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways, and an easy going charm that makes it a popular year round destination.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest city in Western Europe, predating other modern European capitals such as London, Paris and Rome by hundreds of years. Lisbon has two sites listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site: Belem Tower and Jeronimos Monastery.
Fatima is one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is a town located 142 km (88 miles) north of Lisbon. Fatima's...
Fatima is one of the most important catholic shrines in the world dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
It is a town located 142 km (88 miles) north of Lisbon. Fatima's fame is due to the apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to three shepherd children; Lucia dos Santos and her two younger cousins, Francisco and Jacinta. Between May and October of 1917, the three children witnessed several apparitions. The last one, on October 13th, was confirmed by a miracle witnessed by 60,000 people known in the Catholic world as "the day the sun danced".
The title of Our Lady of the Rosary is also used in reference to the same apparition; the children related that the apparition specifically identified herself as "the Lady of the Rosary." It is also common to see a combination of these titles, i.e., Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima (Portuguese: "Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima").
Caceres is the capital of the province of Caceres in the Extremadura region of Spain. It is considered to be one of the "Most Beautiful Cities in Spain." Caceres is...
Caceres is the capital of the province of Caceres in the Extremadura region of Spain. It is considered to be one of the "Most Beautiful Cities in Spain."
Caceres is an amazing city. It has Roman, Moorish and conquistador architecture, is surrounded by medieval walls, has numerous palaces replete with stork-topped watchtowers and managed to avoid the wars and so remains amazingly intact. It was the first city in Spain to become a listed UNESCO World Heritage site.
Caceres is also a lively university town and hosts an annual WOMAD (world music) festival.
Set on the foothill of Sierra de Altamira, La Puebla de Guadaloupe is an illustrious town, because of its history and the remarkable monumental patrimony that it preserves. This typical...
Set on the foothill of Sierra de Altamira, La Puebla de Guadaloupe is an illustrious town, because of its history and the remarkable monumental patrimony that it preserves.
This typical mountain village, declared Historic-Artistic Site, grew under the wing of the Sanctuary-Monastery of Our Lady of Guadaloupe. The Monastery, which was declared World Heritage in 1993, was commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile in the 14th century as a sign of gratitude to the Virgin, after winning the Battle of Salado (1340).
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain, located right in the center of the Iberian Peninsula. It is the seat of government and residence of the Spanish...
Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain, located right in the center of the Iberian Peninsula.
It is the seat of government and residence of the Spanish Monarch. Madrid is likewise the political, economic and cultural center of the country. While Madrid possesses modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets.
As the historically and culturally rich capital of Spain, and the third most-populous metropolis in Europe (after Paris and London), Madrid is a popular tourist destination. It is a very active city with a bustling nightlife, busy business centers and lively streets either by day or night.
Laguardia is a town and municipality located in the southern province of Alava, in the north of Spain. It belongs to the region of Rioja Alavesa in the Basque Autonomous...
LAGUARDIA (RIOJA ALAVESA)
Laguardia is a town and municipality located in the southern province of Alava, in the north of Spain.
It belongs to the region of Rioja Alavesa in the Basque Autonomous Community.
The place lies over a hill and it is surrounded by a wall that the King Sancho the Strong ordered to build. There are still preserved five different entries to access the city. The streets and surroundings of Laguardia still keep a medieval atmosphere that give the city an ancient touch.
Regarding the economy, its main strength is the wine industry. Indeed, the wine is elaborated and processed in numerous wineries.
Logrono is the capital of the province of La Rioja in northern Spain. The city is famous for its red wine and for being a stopover on the Camino de...
Logrono is the capital of the province of La Rioja in northern Spain.
The city is famous for its red wine and for being a stopover on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage that cuts across northern Spain.
In recent years, Logroño has become an up and coming destination in Spain. After being named one of the top cities to live in throughout Spain, Logroño was also just awarded the prestigious honor of the 2012 Gastronomic Capital of Spain. Unaffected by the mass tourism that has swept across Spain in the past few decades, Logroño feels like a "traditional" Spanish town with a modern twist, especially when it comes to food and wine.
Alfaro is a town and municipality in La Rioja, northern Spain. Alfaro has a spectacular colony of storks, the world's largest nesting on one single building. More than 400 of...
Alfaro is a town and municipality in La Rioja, northern Spain.
Alfaro has a spectacular colony of storks, the world's largest nesting on one single building. More than 400 of these birds choose the San Miguel Collegiate Church for their nests. Watching this number of storks flying through the air is an unforgettable spectacle.
Alfaro is the birthplace of St. Ezequiel Moreno y Diaz, OAR, patron of cancer patients.
Tarazona is a town and municipality in the Tarazona y el Moncayo comarca, province of Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain. It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
Tarazona is a town and municipality in the Tarazona y el Moncayo comarca, province of Zaragoza, in Aragon, Spain.
It is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tarazona.
Tarazona is an episcopal and Mudejar city. Its cathedral is one of the most unusual of the nine in Aragón, since added to the original Gothic structure are Mudejar towers and a dome base, as well as a Renaissance façade.
Some distance from the cathedral are the Episcopal Palace and the church of La Magdalena. Tarazona also has a polygonal bullring from the 18th century formed by houses which are still lived in today.
The small town of Monteagudo stands just a few kilometres to the Northeast of the city of Murcia. Whilst the town itself is nothing out of the ordinary, it is...
The small town of Monteagudo stands just a few kilometres to the Northeast of the city of Murcia. Whilst the town itself is nothing out of the ordinary, it is dominated by a ruined castle topped by the largest statue of Jesus Christ in the whole of Spain. It is so big that you simply cannot fail to notice it if you are in the area.
From his assignment to the Philippines, St. Ezekiel Moreno returned to Spain to serve as prior in Monteagudo for three years. Then he gave all his energy to various forms of ministry in Colombia, South America until shortly before his death. Struck by cancer he returned to Spain at the insistence of his priests in order to receive treatment, and died there at Monteagudo on August 19, 1906 at the age of 58.
Biarritz is a large beachside town on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in south-west France. It is known for the Hotel...
Biarritz is a large beachside town on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in south-west France. It is known for the Hotel du Palais, built for the Empress Eugenie around 1855, its casinos, and its surfing culture.
Biarritz is very pedestrianised, and it is easy to get around the town centre, to the beaches, and to the best spots for surfing or shopping.
In a magnificent setting on the Bay of Biscay in France's Basque country, the celebrated seaside resort of Biarritz is synonymous with elegance and upper-class style. Biarritz was a favorite summertime destination of the Empress Eugénie (wife of Napoleon III), who transformed the sleepy fishing village into a fashionable beach town. To entertain her court, the empress built a grand palace (which has been converted into a luxury hotel).
Lourdes is the largest Catholic pilgrimage destination in France and one of the most popular Catholic shrines in the world. On February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary revealed herself...
Lourdes is the largest Catholic pilgrimage destination in France and one of the most popular Catholic shrines in the world.
On February 11, 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary revealed herself to a poor shepherd girl, Bernadette Soubirous. Eighteen such apparitions were reported.
The most sacred site at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is the Grotto of Massabielle, also known as the Miraculous Cave or the Cave of Apparitions. The Grotto of Massabielle is the site of St. Bernadette's vision of the Virgin Mary where she revealed herself as the Immaculate Concepcion. The Virgin Mary is said to have pointed out a previously undiscovered spring in the grotto and instructed St. Bernadette to "Go and drink at the spring and wash there." The spring water from the grotto is believed to posses healing properties and to date, seventy cures have been officially recognized as miraculous by the Roman Catholic Church.
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities on earth. It is the cosmopolitan capital of France and one of the largest agglomerations in Europe. Located in the north of...
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities on earth.
It is the cosmopolitan capital of France and one of the largest agglomerations in Europe. Located in the north of France on the river Seine, Paris has the reputation of being the most romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of art, fashion, food and design.
Dubbed as the City of Light, a large part of the city, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has the second highest number of Michelin-restaurants in the world (after Tokyo) and contains numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world's most visited tourist site, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, etc. making it the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually.
Lisieux is considered the second most important pilgrimage town in France, thanks to its 19th century saint, Therese Martin. St. Therese joined the Carmelite nunnery at the age of 15,...
Lisieux is considered the second most important pilgrimage town in France, thanks to its 19th century saint, Therese Martin.
St. Therese joined the Carmelite nunnery at the age of 15, by special dispensation. Not just because of her exemplary pious life, but also because of her clear writings on faith, she became one of the best-loved Catholic figures of her century. She died young, having achieved a great deal. In the 1920s, she was made a saint, as Sainte-Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus. In 1997, Pope John Paul II declared her just the 33rd Doctor of the Catholic Church because of her spiritual writings – at the time, she was the only woman to be given the exceptional title.
The Basilique Sainte-Therese is the largest church built in France in the course of the 20th century. This enormous domed edifice stands out on the hillside above town. The interiors, visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year, are dazzlingly ornate, decorated in neo-Byzantine style. There are sections on the saint's life and on the Carmelite Order.
St. Ezekiel Moreno started his ministry in the Philippines where he served for 18 years. His success in his evangelization is attributed to his mastery of the Tagalog language.
Join a moving evening Rosary and Candlelight procession in Lourdes and Fatima where the "Ave Maria" is sung in unison in different languages.
Light a candle in every pilgrimage site for prayer requests of friends and families back home.
The lively, arcaded Plaza Mayor of Caceres is one of Spain's most beautiful public squares.
San Gines in Madrid is world famous for its Churros con Chocolate where Madrilènos have been devouring the sweet treat for more than 100 years!
The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria of Guadalupe is where Christopher Columbus made his first pilgrimage after discovering America in 1492. This is also where he first thanked God for his discovery.
Find time to immerse yourself in the BATHS in Lourdes where water from a spring at the Grotto of Massabielle flows.
Enjoy an enchanting Seine River Cruise and rediscover the full splendor of the river banks and monuments of Paris.
Pray for a miracle for your loved ones who has cancer while on pilgrimage and ask for the intercession of St. Ezekiel Moreno.
Shop for rosaries, medals and other religious souvenir items while on pilgrimage and let your pilgrimage chaplain bless them before heading home.
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The whole pilgrimage is a new and fulfilling moment in my life. It's a nice feeling being with the Lord in His important day. And also, gaining new friends and becoming my new extended family is something I will treasure. I hope that this is just the beginning and we'll continue to get in touch with one another despite the distance.
Hello Co-Pilgrims,
It was indeed a wonderful Pilgrimage: very rich in history, a thanksgiving of blessings, a spiritual renewal and nourishment, and finally ending in a test of Faith.
Thank you so much Pilgrim Leader, Ging Igual, for standing beside us up to the last stretch of our 13-day journey - more particularly in the handling of an unexpected situation (cancelled flight in Mexico and re-direction of flights to make sure the 38 Pilgrims reach LA for their respective flight bookings). Ging, you were an angel to us so blessed with energy, passion, love and Milagrosa. We really felt the presence of Our Lady of Guadalupe fielding angels every step of the way.
The Pilgrimage to California Mission Churches and Our Lady of Guadalupe gives me personal inspiration for the work and activities of the next chapter of my lifetime: farming with promotion of agriculture for millennials (inspired by the scenic view of farms in California), tourism (which is a major industry in all places we visited), and support for a favourite major seminary in Tagaytay and a scholarship fund for deserving individuals (thru a non stock non profit institution).
Thank you to my Co-Pilgrims and prayer partners for the prayer support, sharing of life experiences and friendships; Fr. Tony, thank you for your spiritual reflections and service; Fr. Jerry Orbos for an overflowing spiritual reflections and enabling us to have the needed personal encounter with Jesus and Mama Mary (it was like a 12-day Holy Retreat); and the Executive Resources for making a very nice pilgrimage package a part of our lifetime.
Lord, we cannot find words enough to say how grateful we are to You. Our pilgrimage made us realize that Your love for us is more than what we deserve.
To all our co-pilgrims, thank you for making us feel we belong to this new family. To Fr. Dante, thanks for your prayers and pieces of advice for our spiritual nourishment. To Sis Lea, for taking care of each one of us. To Sis Joy, thanks for the contagious joys and laughters.
To our prayer partners, Sis Maribel, Melvy and Didick and Bro Mon and Sis Jot, thank you for your prayers. We will pray for you, too!
To The Pilgrim's Center - Executive Resources, thank you for accommodating us in this Eastern Europe Pilgrimage.
God bless us all always!
Albert and Adee
Dear Pilgrims' Center:
My husband Aldo & I would like to praise & commend our Pilgrim Chaplain Fr. Dante Venus & our Tour Leader Bro. Monty for the very successful & memorable pilgrimage to Italy & the Holy Land we were very fortunate to join on March 26-April 8, 2018.
It was very hectic to be sure, but still they managed our time very well that we were able to visit more places than was promised in the itinerary, and we are very appreciative of that. Likewise, the solemnity of the whole pilgrimage experience was still observed despite many of us in the group, myself included, often forgetting that we were pilgrims & not tourists 😉😉, taking photos, selfies, etc. instead of, or before focusing on what the local guide was explaining or on the scripture readings. I cannot fault us pilgrims on this because for many of us seniors, and I speak for my husband & I, that trip might be our first & last time to visit those places, so we made sure they were properly documented. Nonetheless, it was a truly spiritually uplifting & life-changing experience for us. We continue to thank our Lord for making that experience of a lifetime possible. Indeed, nothing is impossible for God! Thank you very much to Fr. Dante, Bro. Monty & to each of us pilgrims in the group for the prayers, love, care & concern shown to each other. Let us continue to pray for and with each other. It is my hope that we meet each other again soon, to strengthen our bonds of friendships.
Most sincerely, Leclec Cabusora
Leclec Cabusora
My husband and I just came back from a wonderful trip to Israel - with Franciscan Fr Reu Galoy. Thank you Pilgrim Center for the arrangements. We are so happy and satisfied with all that you have done for us. Kudos to Yanyan and Monty from Pilgrim Center, and Fr Reu and Ronin for your caring services. It was a spiritual journey and we felt the abiding presence of the Lord all throughout.
Ann Arguelles Cortes
Our pilgrimage was worth all the hardships (I was having leg pains). We had an excellent leader in the person of Adrian, two priests Fathers Val and Ron, who gave us very nice pieces of advice and homilies, and of course the members of the group who were all very nice. Looking forward to join another pilgrimage.
Emily Bautista
It was the most profound experience I had in my whole life....Walking with the Footsteps where Jesus walked made my life more grateful and humble....My faith become stronger as I express it...A growing faith is a sharing faith....TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!! SHALOM!
Carmen Nierra
Vir & I would like to express our gratitude for a wonderful pilgrimage we had from Sept 5-18. From checking-in last Sept 5 & all during the tour, we felt the care from a family. No words can ever describe how thankful we are.
I almost cried last Sept 8, (my birthday) when we (2 of us have the same birthday) were given a surprise mini celebration when after our dinner, we were given a cake. I really felt the love of a family then.
All these things made possible because of your capable coordinator Ms. Ging Igual. She's such a wonderful leader. Kudos to her.
Rest assured that i will refer your company to all my friends who are planning to go on pilgrimage .
Good day & may God always guide & protect all of you in the Pilgrims' Center/ Executive Resources, Inc.
Cora and Vir Franca
I am honored to be included in this pilgrimage. The Pilgrims' Center has very good itineraries worth remembering. No hours wasted. They took very good care of us in spite of our big number of 47 people. The daily mass and homilies of Fr. Manny Cruz held in different shrines and churches were very inspirational and transforming. Accommodations were nice most especially the one on top of the Mountain with an awesome view built in 1909. It's like travelling back in time. I definitely would want to do it again with Pilgrim Center.
Peter Joseph Mapua
The Pilgrims' Center always gives you the best. They let you feel like an Executive in terms of personal service & attention especially during pilgrimage. Their choices of pilgrimages and pilgrim chaplains are outstanding. You go back home very fulfilled and immersed...
Marlene Silvestre
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A blood test looks at your metabolic rates, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, quantities of key nutrients like iron and your risk for health problems like Diabetes and kidney disorder. It lets you know if you're getting enough of the essential micronutrients your body needs to provide energy and alerts you to bad habits that may be draining your quality of life.
Teach yourself about what blood tests can monitor and work with our Doctors to pick the right mix of tests for your age, gender and lifestyle.
Most blood tests are compared to "Normal Ranges" via your results report. If you are within the "Normal Range" you will most likely be told you are normal, which can be confused with being healthy. It does not necessarily mean you are healthy, as many people incorrectly believe.
Normal Ranges are determined by taking approximately 100 to 200 people who tested recently with a particular lab (yes, they are determined by each individual lab and not a centralized agency). These results are then averaged ™ this is the middle of the Normal Range. The high and low sides of the Normal Range will be two standard deviations from the average. Unfortunately, most of the people's results used in these calculations are flawed because they were having blood tests run in the first place because they already had a health problem! Does it make sense to compare your blood test results to averages taken from people who were already experiencing a symptom? No. That is why being "normal" is not good enough! Normal blood test scores simply mean you are not yet as sick as the other people used to determine the normal range.


Hello from Connecticut, where I'm enjoying a rather cold day out and about with my parents before a winter storm arrives later today. We stopped by Sub-Edge Farm in Farmington to check out the shop and farm animals. The shop is open-air on the back side which meant the owner was bundled up with a hat, gloves, and heavy coat while patiently waiting for me to poke around and admire the seasonal root vegetables.
For Norm Frampton's Thursday Doors. I took a photo of this white chicken slipping out a skinny door on the side of the farm's chicken coop.
Next to the chicken coop was a small white shed with a red door.
Red and white doors decorate the front of the shop. I love the use of the bicycle as a prop for the Sub-Edge Farm shop sign. Check out my previous post, The Sound of Silence, to see better photos of their Highland cattle and to learn more about the farm.
These chickens have a ritzy place to live! Seldom saw such a nice chicken coup!
Where you are right now is probably healthier (even though colder) than in the smoke filled air here. My grand kids in Sacramento were home from school today because of the bad air quality! At Trad. Joe the workers in the weekend served having dust masks on!
They sure do have a ritzy place!
I must admit I was glad to get out of the smoky Bay Area. It must be even worse where you are further north. I'm glad to hear the schools are having the kiddos stay home. Masks are a good idea. Bravo, Trader Joe's.
It's heartbreaking the devastation and loss of life in Paradise.
Actually the air quality is better than in Sacramento, because we are 1 1/2 hrs. more East, and we're living at 3000 feet.


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R. Kelly wants ex-wife to stop talking about him publicly
FILE – In this June 26, 2019, file photo, Musician R. Kelly departs from the Leighton Criminal Court building after a status hearing in his criminal sexual abuse trial in Chicago. Lawyers for Kelly are asking a judge in Chicago to fine and jail his ex-wife for breaking a confidentiality clause in their divorce agreement. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Kelly's attorney Steve Greenberg said in a Tuesday, July 2, 2019, filing that Andrea Kelly appeared "on countless media outlets disparaging Robert Kelly and making accusations and charges." (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File)
CHICAGO (AP) — Lawyers for R&B singer R. Kelly are asking a judge in Chicago to fine and jail his ex-wife for breaking a confidentiality clause in their divorce agreement.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Kelly's attorney Steve Greenberg said in a Tuesday filing that Andrea Kelly appeared "on countless media outlets disparaging Robert Kelly and making accusations and charges." The singer faces more than 20 sex-related counts in Cook County criminal courts alleging he abused and assaulted women. He denies all wrongdoing.
Andrea Kelly's lawyer says the singer has broken the confidentiality agreement himself many times.
The couple's divorce has garnered attention since the singer was jailed for three days in March for failing to pay about $160,000 in child support. The next hearing in the case is July 10.
Information from: Chicago Sun-Times, http://chicago.suntimes.com/
by HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press / Jan 20, 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — The country has a new president and a new literary star. In one of the inauguration's most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world "even as we grieved, we grew."
The 22-year-old Gorman referenced everything from Biblical scripture to "Hamilton," and at times echoed the oratory of John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. With urgency and assertion she began by asking "Where can we find light/In this never-ending shade?" and used her own poetry and life story as an answer. The poem's very title, "The Hill We Climb," suggested both labor and transcendence.
by MARK KENNEDY, Associated Press / Jan 20, 2021
Two rappers were among the entertainment figures included in a list of 140 people who were pardoned or had their sentences commuted by President Donald Trump in a last-minute clemency flurry early Wednesday. But the news was not as good for one hopeful celebrity.
— Rapper Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., was given a full pardon. The Grammy-winner was charged in Florida on Nov. 17 with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. In the pardon, Lil Wayne was praised for his "commitment to a variety of charities, including donations to research hospitals and a host of foodbanks." Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders backed the pardon. Lil Wayne is one of the seminal figures in rap in the last two decades, selling more than 20 million albums in the U.S. since releasing his debut in 1999. Sentencing for the rapper, who frequently expressed support for Trump, was set for Jan. 28. In a statement, Carter's attorney Howard Srebnick said a pardon was appropriate since "prosecuting a non-violent citizen for merely possessing a firearm violates the Second Amendment to the U. S. Constitution."
Comforting rituals show in media's depiction of inauguration
by DAVID BAUDER, Associated Press / Jan 20, 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — After Air Force One took Donald Trump out of Washington, an unusual Inauguration Day quickly felt more traditional — even comforting — for people watching at home.
Sure, security ringed the Capitol and the audience was largely empty of average Americans. Virtually everyone wore masks because of the pandemic and elbow bumps outnumbered hugs among dignitaries there to see President Joe Biden take over.

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With his trademark smile and bushy, but well-kept, dark hair coupled with his humility and absolute respect for all who meet him, Francis Ben Kaifala Esq. (FBK for short) is a professional to behold.
If he's not in court defending human rights victims he's writing social commentaries on topical issues and proffering suggestions on what can work. If it's a national issue, then it's FBK's business.
A Renaissance Leader of the Renaissance Movement, he has emerged as one of Sierra Leone's very strong advocates for social justice and human rights and is very vocal on socio-political and legal reforms.
In addition to his work as a corporate/commercial lawyer representing a huge local and global clientele, he has stood out as a vibrant defender of those whose human rights are challenged by the "powerful" in society and his fearless defence and astute legal tenacity has made him one of the most popular lawyers ever in Sierra Leone at the age of 32.
His successes in criminal and civil matters in court are outstanding and he is rated among the very top lawyers of Sierra Leone.
Within the last three years he's probably the most decorated young lawyer in the country. He was named Young Lawyer of the Year 2015 and 2016, named in Ovation Magazine's 100 Most Influential Sierra Leoneans, among the Top 50 most Influential Young Sierra Leoneans listed by Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development, among Salone Times Newspaper's Top 10 Sierra Leoneans, and a proud recipient of Auradicals Awards 2011 and 2016 for Exemplary Service to Humanity.
Additionally, he was nominated for the African Young Achievers Award 2017.
Quite recently, FBK was recruited by the United Nation's Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) on the Young Africa Lawyers (YAL) Programme as one of the Trained and Specialist Climate Change Negotiators to represent Africa in Global Climate change and related Negotiations.
Despite all these achievements, which are testaments of FBK's continued quest for excellence and dedication to hard work, he remains quite down-to-earth but with a determination to continue to be not just the normal professional earning money, but using his profession to bring about desired changes in his country.
"I am humbled by these recognitions, although I do my work not in anticipation of being rewarded or recognized. They only serve to encourage me further, to continue to do more of the things I believed in," said FBK.
FBK's motivation comes from his humble beginnings and the 'desire to see that everyone has a minimum the opportunity to live in dignity'.
And if he's to change one key thing in Sierra Leone, it is to 'eliminate tribalism and make all have a belief in Sierra Leone above all else'.
"Some people argue that tribalism in Sierra Leone is nothing to write home about because of the inter-marriages we enjoy. But that's just veneer, beneath it tribalism is real and many people, including politicians, public/civil servants and young professionals are experiencing it regularly," he noted.
The concept of 'Sierra Leoneaness', putting Sierra Leone first and making it first and foremost your tribe, he believes is what is lacking in the culture and mindset of his people.
"When we realize we have only one tribe called Sierra Leonean, then we have taken the first step to sustainable national development; we become cohesive as a people and we share one goal, one mission, one vision in spite of our diversity, where everybody has equal opportunity and access to the resources of the state," said FBK, who claims to be inspired by the late Thomas Sankara.
FBK is a Senior partner in the firm Kaifala, Kanneh & Co. situate at Top Floor, 81 Pademba Road, Freetown, a law firm he co-founded which in a short time has captured a huge market and reputed for quality service and speedy delivery. His early legal practice was with Wright & Co (Solicitors) for about seven years, before proceeding to the United Kingdom where he studied, and obtained the Full Time Master's Degree in Law and Economics and he holds the interdisciplinary LLM (Master of Laws) in Law and Economics jointly awarded by the School of Law and the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary, University of London, in London, United Kingdom. His Master's thesis on Sovereign Debt Restructuring was graded "Distinction" for the Award.
A household name at the Sierra Leone Bar Association, he served as its Public Relations Officer and Spokesman in 2012-2013. He is a bilingual Lawyer who writes and speaks French fluently in addition to the English Language. He has vast experience in Corporate/Commercial Litigation and practice in the Superior Courts of Judicature of Sierra Leone and he has appeared in Several High Profile Cases in the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court where he has left excellent records and performance. He is also very active at the Criminal Bar as he has been involved in several High Profile Criminal Cases. His performances in court can best be described as astute, superb and brilliant.
FBK has written several Legal, Finance and Economics articles and social commentaries which have appeared in respected national and international tabloids, magazines and websites, and has participated in various Legal Researches (including the World Bank Group's Doing Business Report (a co-publication of the World Bank Group and the International Finance Corporation) and Women, Business and the Law (another World Bank Group flagship bublication) and the anchor for various International Law Research bodies. He has experience in dealing with general and specialty contracts and has received Continued Professional Development training in various areas of the Law including Arbitration, Mediation, Oil and Gas, and International Human Rights Law.
A product of the Sierra Leone Grammar School, FBK's penchant for excellence began since school days where he took 1st Position in every class throughout Primary and Secondary Schools and passed the WASCCE Exams as the Top Arts Student of his generation (2002) with 5 A's and 3 B's to enter and study law straight after High School at the Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, from where he graduated among the very top in his class and won the Attorney-General Eke Ahmed Holloway Award from the University of Sierra Leone in recognition of his outstanding performance in his Undergraduate studies in 2006. He thereafter enrolled in and graduated from the Sierra Leone Law School in 2007 as the "Star Pupil" (Best Student) and Valedictioner and won several awards that year, including the Chief Justice Ade Renner-Thomas Prize for Best Student, The Prof. Alghali Prize for best All-rounder, the C.P Foray Prize for best student Equity and Trust, the Justice George Gelaga-King Prize for Best student in Construction of Legal Documents and Drafting, etc. and remains the last Star Pupil to do so with a Second Class Upper Degree since 2007 to date.
His areas of expertise covers Legal aspects of International Finance, International Economic Law, Private International Law, Regulation of Financial markets, Corporate Finance, Structured and Secured Finance, Banking Law, Central Banking and Regulation, International Financial Law, International Investment Law, International Trade Law, Climate Change and Energy, Term Loans and Syndicated Lending, Sovereign Finance and Public Debt Management, Sovereign Debt Restructuring, Project Finance, the Law of the World Trade Organization, International Financial Institutions (the IMF and World Bank Group), Arbitration and Mediation in International Trade and Investment Disputes (ICSID, UNCITRAL, etc.), Corporate Insolvency and Reorganization, Derivatives Contracts and Law, Competition and Anti-Trust Laws, Islamic Finance Law, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Political and Constitutional Economics, Economic Analysis of Law, Behavioural Economics and Critical Thinking and Writing for Lawyers.
FBK is a devout Roman Catholic, plays squash well, loves good music, supports Manchester United and enjoys clean parties. Even though a workaholic, FBK finds time to watch movies, spend time with friends and family; and engages in philanthropy in his community and beyond. He loves a good life but he neither smokes cigarette nor drinks alcohol.
Meanwhile, FBK is a current recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship Nomination 2017 by the US Embassy in Freetown and is expected to take an educational sabbatical soon to pursue further studies in one of the Best Universities in the United States of America as a Patron and guest of the United States Government.


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Ref: RIC 102; Banti 3. Ex M&M 25 (2007), lot 2191.
An impressive, individual portrait of the emperor.


Ubuntu 12.04 Beta 2 is scheduled for release today but despite the announcement on OMG! Ubuntu! and on the Official Ubuntu Facebook page it is still not release and since Ubuntu Release Manager Kate Stewart has yet to announce it but please do stay tuned for the official announcement and get ready for another wave of testing and bug reporting.
Actually, it had been released by the time OMG! Ubuntu! made its announcement. I know, because I was downloading it at that time. The announcement came somewhat later, oddly enough. It was available from http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/ which is, you'll note, an official site.
ISO's (CD Images) for future versions/releases may show up on daily builds (http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/) many hours before the Official Release Occurs since the Ubuntu Testing Team and Developers have to make sure the ISO's install properly before the release. In this case the release did not occur until quite awhile after OMG! Ubuntu! announced it and there was still much work being done behind the scenes.
I write for OMG and I am on the Testing Team and other teams that worked to get Beta 2 out the door.
So … should I now download the official release and install it?
@mcellius No not at all… Because when you run the update manager any changes that occurred or were pushed will be downloaded to your system.


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Category: Week in Review
Week In Review (September 12, 2008)
Most Popular Federal Law Article
[url="http://www.elinfonet.com/headcount.php?ID=14814">'Tis the (Political) Season: NLRB Clarifies Its Rules on Politics at Work.
Basic workplace etiquette dictates that religion, sex, and politics are taboo conversation topics. But in this contentious election season, the American workplace is politically charged, with many employees eager to speak out on issues that affect their employment. Of course, employee expressions of political sentiment are not limited to presidential election years. Pending legislation can stimulate arguments, and as many employers saw in May, 2006, proposed immigration reforms sparked nationwide protests, disrupting some employers' workplaces.
Located On: Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Most Popular State Law Article
Mandatory Sick Leave to be Removed from November Ballot.
This morning, the Service Employees International Union announced that it will ask to remove Issue 4, the Ohio Healthy Families Act, from the November ballot.
Located On: Baker Hostetler LLP
Most Popular Headlines
Department of Labor Issues Proposed FMLA Regulations.
On January 28, 2008, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to provide up to 26 weeks of job protected family leave to care for injured members of the Armed Forces, and up to 12 weeks of leave because of a qualifying exigency arising out of an employee's parent, child, or spouse's active duty or call to active duty. Under the amendment, a maximum of 26 weeks of leave may be taken during a 12-month period for any combina tion of the FMLA-qualifying events. Then, on February 11, 2008, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued much-anticipated proposed regulations for implementing the FMLA. These rules, which seek to clarify existing regulations, were open for public comment for a 60-day period, but the comment period closed on April 11, 2008. Although the DOL has not summarized or published the comments to date, it plans to complete the review process and adopt the new regulations prior to January 2009, when President Bush leaves office. Additionally, although this release does not include specific proposals for implementing the new leave provisions for family members of military personnel, the DOL did seek public comments on such rules.
Located On: Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Legal Changes for Employers (pdf)
Laws and sausages have something in common.
Located On: Jones Walker
Election of Remedies Provision Does not Violate Title VII.
Creating a split among the federal appeals courts, the Second Circuit recently held that including an election of remedies provision in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is not unlawful retaliation in violation of Title VII. See Richardson v. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (July 7, 2008). The clause at issue in this case provided that disputes over unlawful discrimination would be subject to the CBA's grievance procedure but would not be arbitrable if the employee filed a discrimination charge with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) (the state civil rights agency, who was also the employer in this case).
Located On: Ford & Harrison LLP
New Hampshire Amends Overtime Law to Encompass Many Route Sales Drivers.
On July 9, 2008, New Hampshire enacted "An Act Relative to the Minimum Hourly Rate of Compensation." This new law has significant implications for New Hampshire employers, as it broadens the scope of the state's overtime requirement by eliminating the "motor carrier" exemption to New Hampshire's overtime law for delivery drivers and sales merchandisers. The new law also revises the manner in which employers must calculate the overtime rate of pay for delivery drivers, sales merchandisers, and all employees paid on a salary and commission basis. The Act becomes effective on September 7, 2008.
Located On: Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Joint Commission Alert Targets Intimidating/Disruptive Behavior: Aims to Stamp Out the "Equal Opportunity Harasser".
Recognizing that intimidating and disruptive behavior can compromise the delivery of quality healthcare, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) on July 9, 2008, issued a Sentinel Event Alert focusing upon its new requirements to address such behavior. The Sentinel Event Alert suggests what healthcare organizations must do to address all kinds of harassing and disruptive behavior, not just conduct made illegal under workplace discrimination and harassment laws.
Missouri Enacts Tough New Immigration Law, Targets Employers.
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt has signed into law H.R. 1549, a stringent new bill targeting illegal immigration. As of January 1, 2009, employers of unauthorized workers will face potential loss of state contracts and/or tax breaks, suspension or even revocation of their right to do business in the state, and possibly a civil trial in Missouri state court.
Education Labor Letter: New Requirements for 403(b) Plans.
403(b) plans are tax-qualified retirement plans maintained only by nonprofit organizations and public school systems. Plan assets are invested in annuity contracts or custodial accounts instead of a tax-exempt trust, like 401(k) plan assets. Historically, 403(b) plans were subject to very little regulation by the IRS and DOL.
How Does California's Same-Sex Marriage Decision Impact Employers?
As most affected employers are aware, California recently became the second state (after Massachusetts) to recognize same-sex marriages. In In re Marriage Cases, the California Supreme Court held that denying same-sex couples the right to marry violates the California Constitution's equal protection clause and is a form of unconstitutional discrimination based on sexual orientation. The law also invalidated California's Proposition 22, which provides that only a marriage between a man and a woman is recognized in California.
Supreme Court Rules That Plaintiffs May Use Section 1981 to Sue for Retaliation.
On May 27, 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court held in CBOCS West, Inc. v. Humphries, (No. 06-1431), that employees may bring claims based on or arising from retaliation under 42 U.S.C. § 1981. Section 1981, one of a number of federal laws addressing discrimination, provides that "[a]ll persons . . . have the same right . . . to make and enforce contracts . . . as is enjoyed by white citizens." Although the text of the statute does not specifically mention retaliation, the Court held that Section 1981 nevertheless encompasses retaliation claims.
Located On: Hogan & Hartson LLP
D.C. Passes the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008.
Washington, D.C. has become the second city, after San Francisco, to pass a law that requires employers to provide paid sick leave to all employees. After significant amendment including input from the employer community, the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008 was passed by the D.C. Council in March. Following approval by Mayor Adrian Fenty and a 30-day review process by Congress, the Act was approved on May 13, 2008. Effective November 13, 2008, mandatory sick leave provisions will apply to even the smallest employers.
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LA Times (Registration Required) - June 19, 2008
Review of Employee Text Messages Deemed Invasion of Privacy
Workplace privacy rights can be tricky. Consider the following scenario: A company provides two-way alpha-numeric pagers to employees. The pager service plan allows for transmission of 25,000 characters per month, beyond which an overage fee is assessed. Employees are told to use the pagers for business purposes, and that they will have to reimburse the company for overage fees on account of personal use. A company policy warns employees that it may monitor electronic communications.
There are overages, but the employees do pay for them. But the company decides to conduct an audit because (1) it wants to make sure that employees are not asked to pay overage fees for business transmissions; (2) it wants to assess whether 25,000 characters per month is an efficient limit. To conduct the audit, the company prints and reviews transcripts of the text messages. Does the company act within its rights?
No, according to a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a case titled Quon v. Arch Wireless. The case involved the Ontario Police Department's review of text messages sent and received by police Sgt. Jeff Quon. The audited text messages included personal communications, including sexually explicit comments. Quon and others he texted sued the Department for violations of constitutional privacy rights. The trial court ruled against the employees, but the Ninth Circuit reinstated the case.
The court reasoned as follows:
(1) Employees may have constitutionally-based reasonable expectations of privacy in the workplace. This includes the expectation that employers will not monitor private communications.
(2) Employers may dispel the expectation of privacy by warning employees that communications may be monitored. Like many employers, the Department had a "Computer Usage, Internet and E-mail Policy." The policy limited use of electronic devices to Department business, and advised employees that the Department may monitor employee use of the systems, and that users should have no expectation of privacy.
(3) However, the "operational reality" was different. In practice, the manager responsible for the pagers told employees that he would not audit pager messages as long as employees paid for overage fees. They paid the fees, and therefore it was reasonable for them to expect that the Department would not monitor their communications. So the practice defeated the policy. The court suggested that the policy would have been sufficient to dispel the expectation of privacy, but for the manager's assurances and practices to the contrary.
(4) Because the employees had a reasonable expectation of privacy in connection with the text messages, intrusion by the employer must be reasonable—but here it was not reasonable. Employers are permitted, during the course of workplace misconduct investigations, or for other business purposes, to review or monitor employee communications—but the employer must demonstrate that the intrusion is reasonable. ""Reasonable" means there was a reasonable basis for conducting the search, and that the scope of the search (or the degree of intrusiveness) was reasonable. The court determined that the Department could have used less intrusive means. It could have, for example, looked at the number dialed without reading the text. Or it could have asked the employees to black out personal messages before reviewing the transcript.
Note that the decision was made in the context of a public employer, but employee rights in private industry may be affected by this decision. The court examined the federal Fourth Amendment as well as California's constitutional privacy rights. The Fourth Amendment applies to government action—here the police department was the government entity. But the California constitution applies to public and private employers alike.
Constitutional privacy rights in the private sector have not been well defined by the courts. You can expect further developments in area of workplace privacy rights, particularly given technological advances that make employee monitoring increasingly easy.
California Employment Law • Employment Law • Human Resources • Week in Review •
Week In Review (May 30, 2008)
[url="http://www.elinfonet.com/headcount.php?ID=13635">Employers and Insurers Meet GINA—The Newest Addition to the Federal Discrimination Law Family.
On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) (H.R. 493), which prohibits discrimination by employers and insurers based on genetic information.
New York Construction Contractors to Need 10-Hour OSHA Course for Public Works Projects.
All public works contracts for New York state and municipal construction jobs of $250,000 or more will require certification that employees performing work under the contract will have completed successfully the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) 10-hour construction course, according to a state law becoming effective July 18, 2008. The course includes topics such as excavations, electrical safety, ladders, fall protection, chemical hazard communication and other safety and health topics.
Located On: Jackson Lewis LLP
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Sun Sentinel - May 27, 2008
Tortilla Maker Accused Of Religious Intolerance Against Muslim Workers
As reported in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on May 28th here, a group of Muslim workers allege they were fired by a Mission Foods tortilla factory for refusing to wear uniforms that they say were immodest by Islamic standards.
"Six Somali women claim they were ordered by a manager to wear pants and shirts to work instead of their traditional Islamic clothing of loose-fitting skirts and scarves." The women have filed a religious discrimination complaint with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
A Mission Foods spokesperson stated that the women were not fired, but rather suspended, because they refused to comply with a company uniform policy.
Presumably the claim is based on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of l964. The law prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment. Employers must reasonably accommodate employees' sincerely held religious practices unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.
The case will likely focus on whether (1) the clothing in question related to a religious practice or belief; (2) whether the employer could have reasonably accommodated traditional Islamic clothing in the factory; or whether (3) accommodating the clothing would have imposed an undue hardship on the employer. Perhaps the company had health, safety, or other reasons for the uniform policy. In the context of industrial machinery, loose clothing may be dangerous. In the context of food processing, it may not be sanitary. The news report did not provide the employer's justification.
Noting an increase in discrimination after September 11, 2001, the EEOC has published guidelines for the religious accommodation of Muslims and ethnic groups from Middle Eastern and Far Eastern countries here and here.
The guidelines include the following FAQ:
Q: "I am a Sikh man and the turban that I wear is a religiously-mandated article of clothing. My supervisor tells me that my turban makes my coworkers 'uncomfortable,' and has asked me to remove it. What should I do?""
"If a turban is religiously-mandated, you should ask your employer for a religious accommodation to wear it at work. Your employer has a legal obligation to grant your request if it does not impose a burden, or an 'undue hardship,' under Title VII. Claiming that your coworkers might be 'upset' or 'uncomfortable' when they see your turban is not an undue hardship."
The EEOC reports that in Fiscal Year 2007, the agency received 2,880 charges of religious discrimination. EEOC resolved 2,525 religious discrimination charges and recovered $6.4 million in monetary benefits for charging parties and other aggrieved individuals (not including monetary benefits obtained through litigation).
California Employment Law • Employment Law • Human Resources • Religious Discrimination • Week in Review •
[url="http://www.elinfonet.com/headcount.php?ID=13582">What Employers Should Know About Insurance For Employment Claims (pdf).
Traditional business insurance policies generally exclude employment claims from coverage.
Located On: Nexsen Pruet
New Jersey Governor Corzine Signs Paid Family Leave Act.
Despite intense opposition from the business community, on May 2, 2008, Governor Corzine signed the highly contested paid family leave bill that provides employees up to six weeks of partial wage replacement to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or to care for a sick child, parent or spouse. New Jersey is now the third state, in addition to California and Washington, to offer paid family leave benefits to employees.
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USA Today - May 21, 2008
President Signs Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
On May 21st, President Bush signed The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 ("GINA") into law. According to the National Institutes of Health's National Human Genome Research Institute, "GINA protects Americans from being treated unfairly because of differences in their DNA that may affect their health. The new law prevents discrimination from health insurers and employers." (Click here for more NIH comments.)
The new law is the culmination of a decade-long debate and a series of legislative efforts to deal with the specter of genetic discrimination. Supporters of the law cited a few instances of genetic discrimination, but not widespread abuse.
GINA prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of genetic information.
The term "genetic information" means information about (i) an employee's genetic tests, (ii) the genetic tests of family members of an employee, and (iii) the manifestation of a disease or disorder in family members of an employee.
Employers are prohibited from acquiring genetic information, with certain exceptions. Some exceptions include: (1) where an employer inadvertently requests or requires family medical history of the employee or family member of the employee; (2) indirectly, as part of a wellness program; (3) as part of an FMLA medical certification; (4) where the information involved is to be used for genetic monitoring of the biological effects of toxic substances in the workplace; and in a few limited other circumstances.
In the event that an employer does acquire genetic information, the new law requires strict confidentiality, in the manner dictated by the ADA.
Employees who violate GINA will be vulnerable to employee lawsuits and government agency enforcement actions.
Employer advocates complain about the litigation provisions. They have also voiced concerns that GINA further complicates the confusing maze of state and federal medical privacy laws, as well as the numerous state genetic nondiscrimination laws.
Employers and legal counsel have ample time to evaluate the impact. The parts of the law relating to health insurers will take effect by May 2009, and those relating to employers will take effect by November 2009.
According to the NIH, "the law was needed to help ease concerns about discrimination that might keep some people from getting genetic tests that could benefit their health. The law also enables people to take part in research studies without fear that their DNA information might be used against them in health insurance or the workplace."
Although there are no reports of widespread genetic discrimination, employee medical exams are common. As reported by the AP here, "a 2001 study by the American Management Association showed that nearly two-thirds of major U.S. companies require medical examinations of new hires. Fourteen percent conduct tests for susceptibility to workplace hazards, 3 percent for breast and colon cancer, and 1 percent for sickle cell anemia, while 20 percent collect information about family medical history."
During the next 18 months, undoubtedly employment law attorneys and HR experts will distill the new law and offer compliance advice. To get a head start, read the text of GINA here.
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[url="http://www.elinfonet.com/headcount.php?ID=13512">International Business Travelers May Face Warrantless Laptop Searches by U.S. Border Agents.
Federal border agents did not violate the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches in examining the contents of a traveler's laptop without any basis for believing the device contains contraband, a federal appeals court in San Francisco has ruled. United States v. Arnold, No. 06-50581 (9th Cir. Apr. 21, 2008). The Ninth Circuit has jurisdiction over Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
California's Anti-SLAPP Law Protects Letter to Employer's Customers About Contemplated Trade Secrets Litigation.
The California Court of Appeal has ruled that an employer's attorney's letter to the employer's customers concerning potential trade secrets litigation was protected speech under California's anti-SLAPP ("strategic lawsuit against public participation") law, Cal. Civ. Code Section 425.16. Neville v. Chudacoff, No. B198253 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 12, 2008). The court held that the letter directly related to the employer's claims and that, when it was written, the employer seriously and in good faith was contemplating litigation against the employee. Thus, the court affirmed the trial court's order dismissing the employee's claim against the employer's attorney.
Auto Dealership Update: The Lawsuit Du Jour.
This might have already happened at your dealership: your payroll clerk is exasperated because the sales people are not punching their time cards. She knows that under federal law, the dealership is obligated to pay sales people their commissions or minimum wage for all hours worked, whichever is higher. But if they have low commissions and they don't punch in and out each day, she has no way to accurately calculate their hours or their pay.
New Jersey Supreme Court Expands Individual's Right to Privacy.
In a case of first impression, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that Internet users have a constitutional right to privacy with respect to subscriber information they provide to Internet service providers ("ISP"). The Court in New Jersey v. Shirley Reid held that law enforcement officials may obtain such information only by serving a grand jury subpoena on the ISP. This April 21, 2008, decision likely will make it more difficult to prosecute, in certain circumstances, an employee that tampers with employer information systems. The case highlights the need for employers to reexamine their policies and procedures for employee use of company information systems and the expectation of privacy of employees in the workplace.
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Firefighters were called to Rotherham today to tackle a bus fire.
Crews were called to Rotherham Bus Station near Bridge Street at 5:05pm today to reports that single decker bus had caught fire.
One fire engine from Rotherham station, and another from Maltby station attended the incident.
Two hose reels and two breathing apparatus were also at the scene.
Nobody was injured during the incident, but the cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Peter Dinklage talks X-Men: Days Of Future Past
Says his character isn't explicitly villainous
Peter Dinklage will soon be appearing as Bolivar Trask in X-Men: Days Of Future Past , and has been describing what we can expect from his character in an interview with Entertainment Weekly .
Despite being the creator of the mutant-menacing robots known as Sentinels, Dinklage stresses that he "didn't want to play the villain", arguing that Trask's overall intentions are more complicated.
"He's a man of science," explains Dinklage. "He's a man of invention. He actually sees what he's doing as a good thing.
"[ His ambition is ] definitely blind and he's quite arrogant," continues the star. "He's strived all his life for a certain respect and attention."
Not that it will be entirely plain-sailing for Trask and his new technology. "He's up against Richard Nixon," says Dinklage. "He's got some hurdles."
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F Of Flower, B Of Beauty
Ehsan Sehgal
I realize that
You have a high status
Your fame touches the universe
People adore
And love you
Media ready to welcome you
Whereas,
I am simple
I wave stupidity, oppression
I enjoy soft music
Sometimes,
I comment crime, cruelty
You are aware of world events
You are unaware of that
Somewhere,
Someone feels you
As a Fragrance of the Flower
And believes you
As a Brilliance of Beauty
To scarify your glorious name
On its heart
For you, to believe, the true
And real love
You may never know that
I wish you knew; you knew. Rate this poem:(2.00 / 1 vote)
Ehsan Sehgal is a Pakistani-Dutch poet and writer. He moved to the Netherlands in 1978 to avoid persecution during the General Zia era in Pakistan and has lived in the Netherlands since. Ehsan Sehgal began his literary career in 1967. His first publication was a novel, but his consequent books were all collections of poetry. He writes mostly in the poetic form called ghazal but has also written Ruba'i, Nazm, Qataa, and Naat. He also writes in the meter called Beher and is well versed in poetry meter of the Urdu language. Zarb-e-Sukhan is a collection of the collections, and he is famous as of that book. Besides the novel and books of poetry, he published a collection of quotes and articles in 1999. In 2010, having lived in the Netherlands for over three decades, he also published a collection of aphorisms in Dutch and having the desire to share his ideas with a Dutch audience. The book, in Dutch De Wijze Weg ("The Wise Way"), was translated by Naeem Arif. The Wise Way is also published in both the English and Urdu languages. Daily Dawn mentioned him, one of those a few Pakistani English poets, whom poetry, has been traveled, and acknowledged abroad and homeland as well. His latest collection of English prose poems is Breathing Words. Various Pakistan singers have sung his ghazals and naats. He has been praised by many Urdu writers and poets, especially by Ibn-e-Insha who has appreciated Sehgal's literary work in his weekly written columns in Akhbar-e-Jahan Karachi. An author writes, "As far as the poetic justice in Sehgal's writing is considered, it is debatable. In spite of some shortcomings, he keeps on writing which is good. His work over a period of time has been acknowledged." A journalist of English newspaper The News International wrote in an interview that "Going through Sehgal's poetry one is instantly aware of a strong message, an intellectual depth, and a sharp poetic sensibility." A famous poet of India Nida Fazli and Pakistani journalist and writer Sultana Mehr compared his poetry with the style of Ghalib and Allama Iqbal. Sehgal has received awards of Molana Maher-ul-Qadri Award in 2001 from Urdu Trust London, U.K, Allama Shariq Jamal Award in 2005 from Bazm-e-Shaoor-e-Adab in Jaipur, India, and Faiz Ahmad Faiz Award in 2011 from Urdu Tahreek Aalmi London, U.K, in recognition of his best poetry works. He has also received Pride of Performance by Maraqaba Hal Holland, The Hague, Netherlands in December 2013. He also writes prose poetry in English. More here -https://www.conservapedia.com/Ehsan_Sehgal more…
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