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MCITP (System Administration), MCT, MCSA, MCSD: Web Applications
Turkey - Last active: 1 day ago - Tests: 14 - Portfolio: 13
Experienced System Specialist, MCSA/MCITP/MCSD. In-depth knowledge of business operations and Information Tecnology Systems, project management, enterprise system integrations and information security with over eight years with hands on experience as an Enterprise Administrator and Network Manager in Windows Server 2003 & Windows Server 2008 environments. Experience in hardware and software virtualization using VMware and Hyper-V and App-V. Practiced understanding Active Directory, Group Policies, NPS, NAP, Exchange, SQL Server, Dynamics CRM, ERP, PKI and DFS. Experience as a corporate Microsoft/Certification trainer at one of gold certified partners of Microsoft. Proficent in Server 2012 and 2008 (inc.Server Core edition), Hyper-V, switches and many other technologies. I have been highly involved in server virtualization for seven years and am proficient in both VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. I am also providing consulting services for web applications. I am a member of DotNetNuke Corp Internationalization Team and I'm working to expand product features to fully support Turkish localization. I am always looking for new opportunities to develop my skills. Check my Microsoft Profile below: https://www.mcpvirtualbusinesscard.com/VBCServer/idumlupinar/profile
- DotNetNuke
- Windows Administration
- Database Administration
- eLearning
- Microsoft Excel
- ISA Server
- Microsoft Hyper-V Server
- Network Administration
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Technical Documentation
- Document review
- Translation
- Microsoft Dynamics Administration
- Business intelligence
- API Documentation
- Plesk
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MCITP, MCSE, Virtualization, Network Engineer/Mangr, Writer
United States - Last active: 1 month ago - Tests: 3 - Portfolio: 1
Experienced Technology Leader, Implementation Manager, Change Agent and MCSE/MCITP. In-depth knowledge of IT systems and operations, project management, large-scale system implementations and information security with over twelve years with hands on experience as an Enterprise Administrator and Network Manager in NT, 2000, 2003 and 2008 environments. Extensive experience in Server Virtualization including VMware and Hyper-V integrated with HP and EMC SANs. Practiced understanding of Exchange, Lync Server 2010, Fortigate UTM devices, Active Directory, PKI and DFS. Five years of experience as a corporate Microsoft/Certification trainer and serving as an MCSE/CCNAinstructor for technical schools, colleges and corporations such as AT&T; and Comcast Cable. I have created course curriculum for two online schools. I am extremely proficient in Server 2012 and 2008, including Server Core edition, Hyper-V, Fortinet, VMware, Procurve, HP and EMC SANs, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, Procurve switches and many other technologies. I have been highly involved in server virtualization for seven years and am proficient in both VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. I am also a professional writer and have contributed to several white papers and authored published articles in professional journals. Have also written and reviewed test questions for IT professional certifications. I am looking for other opportunities to supplement my work load. My Microsoft Profile can be accessed by this link: http://www.mcpvirtualbusinesscard.com/VBCServer/brad.rudisail/profile For more information on me go to www.bradinthecloud.com
- Virtualization
- Internet Security
- Technical Documentation
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Technical writing
- White Paper Writing
- Windows Administration
Server Infrastructure / Application & Desktop Virtualization
Mexico - Last active: 11 days ago - Tests: 10
- To assist any company to successfully discover, develop and implement their talent with the talents and knowledge that I've been blessed.. - To educate and help our valuable customers to take the wisest choise for their investment, and lead them to be succesful. - To succesfully impact the life of anyone who come into my life, applying the right foundations: Trust, Responsibility and Integrity, and fulfill the purpose and destiny for what I've been created for. AREAS OF EXPERTISE - Leadership Skills - Oral & Written Communications - Time Management - Detail Oriented - Critical Thinking - Customer Relations - Staff/Client Training & Mentoring - Multitasking - System Integration - Server Engineering - Network Administration - Monitoring Results - Strategic Planning - Resource Optimization - System Analysis, Redesign & Testing - Application System Development - Software Quality Assurance SKILLS * Knowledgeable on Infrastructure and Networking technologies that include solutions based on Microsoft, Citrix, Altiris, VMware, Novell, and Linux products. * Database administration * Software QA & Testing experience (2.5 years) * System Testing, Design, and Programming skills with languages like Java, .NET VB/C#, Ruby, php and python. * Project Management Skills * Basic skills on Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing - IT Training (Microsoft, Citrix and VMware)
Linux Servers AWS Cloud Hosting Security CPanel Plesk VOIP PenTest
India - Last active: 1 day ago - Tests: 4 - Portfolio: 14
Since 2001, I have been dedicatedly working with Linux Operating Systems & Open Source. Services Provided ::- Deployment, Configuration, Security, Hardening, Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Troubleshooting of Linux Server Roles AWS – Amazon Web Services Migration of Servers Hosting Panels like WHM/CPanel, Plesk etc Asterisk Dialers, VOIP and Call Center Solutions Customization of Linux Kernel & Distro with Rebranding Faculty of Post-Graduate Degree in Computer Sciences. Firewalls & Gateways Linux HPC - High Preformance Clusters Remote Server Support & Troubleshooting L3/L4 Security Auditing of Servers & Websites Cloud & Virtualization Technical Writing VPN - Site-to-Site, Road-warrior Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing Kayako
- Plesk
- WebHost Manager (WHM)
- CPanel
- LAMP Administration
- vicidial
- Trixbox
- Asterisk
- Internet Security
- Penetration Testing
- Mail Server Implementation
- Apache administration
- MySQL Administration
- Postfix SMTP Server
- OpenVPN
- Linux System Administration
- Redmine
- Firewall
- Exim
- SpamAssassin
- Awk
- Unix shell
- Ubuntu
- Technical Support
- Technical writing
- Technical Documentation
- Virtualization
- VMware Administration
- Bacula
- MediaWiki
- Network Security
- Nagios
- Unix System Administration
- Operating Systems Development
- Magento
- Windows Administration
- Squid
- haproxy
- Moodle
- Samba
- Cluster Computing
- Apache Tomcat
- Amazon EC2
- Amazon Web Services
- Subversion
- Iptables
- Apache Subversion (SVN)
- Git
- Red Hat Administration
- Bash shell scripting
- Xen Hypervisor
Ticket Support/Help Desk Email/Chat support
Bulgaria - Last active: 1 day ago - Tests: 11 - Portfolio: 2
Accomplished IT professional with more than 15 years practical internet experience. Skilled technology savvy self-starter, adept at securing, tuning, tweaking and maximizing the overall computer system performance. In depth understanding of managing mixed networks (Linux and Windows based).Able to work on own initiative or as part of a team and can deal with administrative duties competently. I am a MCSA and MS Exchange Specialist with more than ten years of experience in IT and more than 7 working directly with MS Servers (2000/2003/2008/2012), in multi-site infrastructure, working in different areas including: Network Design, Infrastructure, Troubleshooting, Wifi, VPN, Security and more I consider myself a very patient person which is good for dealing with strong client's attitude. I'm very Emphatic with people needs, which is ideal for understanding and fulfill their requirements. I have a very good typing skill which is ideal for Help Desk positions and allows me to complete reports, memos and e-mail a lot faster than regular people.
- Customer service
- Windows Administration
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- Technical Support
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- Technical writing
- technical analysis
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- Web design
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- Network Administration
- Linux System Administration
- Project management
- Penetration Testing
- Performance testing
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- Microsoft Outlook Development
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Microsoft Small Business Server Administration
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- Data Entry
- Database Administration
- Data Analytics
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- Windows NT Administration
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- WHMCS Development
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Systems Engiiner / SharePoint Architect
United States - Last active: 1 month ago - Tests: 4 - Portfolio: 1
10+ years of server and network design and architecture. strong experience implementing, configuring and supporting SharePoint Server 2007 / 2010 / 2013 Enterprise in a global deployment of multiple farms with multiple custom applications. Expertise in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS), Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Server 2010, SharePoint Designer 2010, this includes Collaboration, Enterprise Content Management, Enterprise Search, Workflow, BDC, Security, Business Forms, Migration and MS-Office integration in MOSS Portals and Personalization. Configuring, Installing and deployment of the SharePoint 2007 / 2010 / 2013 and Office 365 Server Applications. • Experience in third party application, Avepoint, Corasworks, Axceler. • Worked with Business Data Connectivity (BDC) Service, Business Data Connectivity Services (BCS), Excel Services, Report Center, Project Server Type in SharePoint 2010/2007. • Daily monitoring troubleshooting and performance analysis of all web front ends. • Strong database administration experience in MS SQL Server 2008/2005/2000, T-SQL, SSRS. • Experience of Migration from SharePoint 2007 to SharePoint Server 2010. • Experience of working with Third party controls of Corasworks, Bamboo, Axceler Controls. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with site collections, site and web parts. • Experienced in network and server design and implementation. • Experience with network security and firewall optimization in relation to SharePoint. • Strong experience in deployment and Managing Production and Web Server. • Experienced in Manual Testing, Test case design and Documentation. • Self-motivated, highly committed to responsibilities. Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently perform well within cross-functional teams.
- VMware Administration
- Technical Documentation
- Windows Administration
- Microsoft SharePoint Administration
- Windows PowerShell
- Linux System Administration
- Web Hosting
- System Administration
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IT Management| IT Support| IT Support| IT Project Management
Sweden - Last active: 07/21/2014 - Tests: 1 - Portfolio: 4
Highly skilled, creative, versatile, results-focused Senior Level Information Technology Professional with excellent technical, communication, customer-service skills, and a strong aptitude for systems administration, systems integration, networking, IT support operations, training, and management Certified (Cisco and Microsoft) IT professional providing all levels of technical support for Multi-OS based LANS & WANS, servers, administrative tools, desktop support, and help desk operations http://www.linkedin.com/in/imranassad
- VMware Administration
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Pakistan - Last active: 03/01/2013 - Tests: 4
The multidisciplinary nature of Mechatronics & control engineering coupled with my distinctive ability of devising unique solution to the day to day problems actually accounts for the so far illustrated delivering of creative engineering solutions. Engineering Graduate together with past proven track record of measuring and controlling has been working for me to plan, develop, design, and maintain E&I; systems for one or more as required by the Engineering Department and/or contractual obligations of our clients. Hand on experience in programming/ development of DCS, PLC's, SCADA systems on industrial scale enable me to sharpen my skill on real time basis. Programming of microcontrollers in C, C++ , Using MATLAB, PCB designing, CIrcuit analysis, Engineering design & codes review, Projects coding are e the traits which an enginner needs in order to survive in this harsh world & Iam doing it quite fine. In addition to that the commitment to constant learning has been really supporting to me in my sincere endeavors of going with the evolving time thereby polishing my technical knowhow very frequently. Familiarity and sticking to ISO, IEC, JIS standards is thus illustrative of the aforementioned statement. The very same adherence also indicates my excellent ability to comprehend technical regulatory guidelines. Experience & Qualifications Having four year of experience in process control & automation industries. Completed various engineering projects which includes but not limited to the followings 1- Design of automation system for industries, 2-System architecture development 3- development of I/O loading philosophy 4- Logic Development & modification as per design requirement, 5- Development & modification of HMI's, network systems & simulation environment. 7- Design of scada systme. 8- Robotic control development. 9- Electrical drawings & circuit enalysis. 10- Project Management Currently I am working on wind power project with multinational firms. Project is in procurement phases . My team is responsible for the design of electrical distribution design analysis. Certified Engineer in instrumentation & control. Certified control engineer from multinational company. PMP certified. Active member of open source club Lahore.
Expert Linux Administrator and Perl Scripter with 20 Years Experience
United States - Last active: 09/20/2013 - Tests: 7
I have spent the last 20 years working with Linux and Unix servers in a system administration capacity, since I first discovered Linux in 1993 to the present. I have worked in academic, ISP, and large enterprise environments. I am familiar with administering all basic internet services such as DNS (BIND), e-mail (sendmail, postfix, qmail), FTP (various servers), and web servers (primarily apache). In my capacity of system administrator over the last 20 years I have also become an expert at Perl and shell scripting, from automating small jobs to creating more complex integrations between other tools. I am highly regarded by my peers that I have worked with, for learning new environments quickly, being able to implement anything in Perl, knowing obscure tricks in Linux, etc. If your need touches any of those things, I can help you and help you quickly.
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Technical Resolution Expert & Process Lead
El Salvador - Last active: 06/24/2014 - Tests: 9 - Portfolio: 4
My Experience began on 2003 by providing Technical Support for Microsoft's Internet Service (MSN). It was a great jump start to my technical career by providing high quality technical support and great customer service to U.S. Customers. In 2005 I had the opportunity to begin working for Dell Computer's - Technical Support. I've been an Resolution Specialist from 2005 up to June 2012 managing the technical aspect of the teams and providing support to the agents that take calls. I am CompTIA A+ Certified - Remote Support Technician (COMP001006357057). Developed various Web-based Tools utilized by Dell Technicians for the departments I've worked on. My duties as a Resolution Specialists range from Technical Knowledge on the Software and Hardware end. Troubleshooting know-how, Knowledge on dispatching & shipping parts through FedEx, USPS, Unisys, Bantec & Qualexserv, Call auditing & quality assurance, Trained on irate caller deescalation process. An experience I think that has great value is being Manager on Duty on the department's (SMB - Small & Medium Business) floor. Which meant that my duty was to manage all the calls coming in to our group and make sure the process would meet all the goals set by Dell's Global CCO (Call Forecast Dept.). This were I learned the call center aspect of the job such as metrics like AHT (Average Handle Time), ORR (Offer Run Rate), Measuring Inbound calls vs Intervals. Staffing vs Breaks & Lunches. From June up to know I have been working on the Process Engineering department as a Process analyst providing various reports on Call Handling, Staffing, RDR (Repeat Dispatch Rate) Metric. Have Advanced Excel & Intermediate MS Access skills. On the relationship & teamwork side of my work experience. I've been able to succeed with my teams by establishing great relationships with my teammates and this way, drive to influence them in a positive way, so they can visualize a goal in a manner they can reach and exceed the business's expectations. My main focus has been to learn as much of the business and understand the best way at approaching the role I've had the opportunity of undertaking. Also, I've taken the task at analyzing and determine the most efficient path to reach the goals on the teams I have been a part of, and have definitely been successful at making the teams reach top spots in group rankings.
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I can find lots of entries in my 404s log ending with /undefined.
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Upside-Down Pear Cake with Cranberries
Serves: 6 to 8
"This gorgeous and glistening dessert is deceptively easy to make and truly one of the prettiest presentations I know of for a festive table. As the seasons progress, you may substitute plums, apricots or nectarines for the pears and scatter with seasonal berries as your imagination dictates!" — PCC Chef Lynne Vea
- 12 tablespoons butter, divided Add to list
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar Add to list
- 2 semi-ripe pears - quartered, cored and sliced Add to list
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries Add to list
- 1/2 cup milk Add to list
- 1 egg Add to list
- 1 1/2 cups flour Add to list
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Add to list
- 2 teaspoons baking powder Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Add to list
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract Add to list
These ingredients are:
Vegetarian Corn-free Peanut-free Soy-free
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
In a 9-inch cake pan, spread 4 tablespoons of butter thickly over the surface. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and distribute the pears, curved side down, over the surface. Scatter with the cranberries; set aside.
In a small pan, melt the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg and milk. Beat well.
Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar in a bowl and add the butter mixture. Beat until smooth and stir in the almond or vanilla extract. Pour the batter over the pears and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the pan cool for 5 minutes then turn out onto a serving plate.
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Recipe by, PCC Chef
Source: Demonstrated on KING 5's "Gardening with Ciscoe" show aired on December 13, 2008


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1998 Volvo S90 Q&A
1998 Volvo S90 Question: power seats
hi my seat were working an then one side on both sides stop sliding up or back just on one side one track works what can this be? Thx - gjunior42
2 Answers
Answer 1
Check for debris in the tracks, and check the switch. - Bret Bodas
Answer 2
I have the same problem on my 98 S90, I found the problem. All the power seat functions are driven by 3-electric motors and flex shafts that drive the functions. What I found was the the shaft that drives to fore-aft motion (there are 2 each drives one side of seat fore-aft) one had twisted the end off. There are a couple of ways to fix this, remove seat and shorten outer casing (depending on where the shaft broke, typically its the end) clean up the end and re-insert this is only a short term fix as the end will twist off again. Other option is to find a used one in a Salvage Yard. I found mine at Chris's Volvos etc... in Maumelle, AR. There is another option that is to purchase the Seat Mechanism from Dealer for $2,700.... Hope this helps.... FYI the S90 has the same Seats as the Volvo 960 - Visitor
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Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Pathfinder Comics Subscriber; Pathfinder Campaign Setting, Cards, Companion, Modules, Roleplaying Game Subscriber
Samy wrote:
Adam Daigle wrote:Each of these evil quasi-iconics will get a two-page entry like how we treat the significant NPCs in an AP volume.
...does that mean that they won't actually appear in the adventure (just the art) but they still eat up a two-pager that could be used to feature an actual NPC that appears?
Or will the iconics actually be NPCs in the adventure as well?
To be fair, if someone has no intention of running adventures for evil PCs, then a two page spread of the iconic art is just the same as a regular villain to such a subscriber. They could still recycle them into their own adventures. So while that would make the evil adventure two pages less useful to those who run it, it increases the count of useful pages for someone who gets the book for the non-adventure content these 6 months.


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Elephant Voi Nam grabs some apples with his trunk at his enclosure at the zoo in Leipzig, eastern Germany
© The Financial Times Ltd 2015 FT and 'Financial Times' are trademarks of The Financial Times Ltd.
Ring-tailed lemurs are pictured at Zoom Torino, a zoological park in Cumiana near Turin, Zoom Torino is a new immersive zoological park, where animals can be seen without bars or cages, only natural barriers ensure the visit
Penguins swim in their pool during the annual stock take at London Zoo on Monday. Caring for more than 750 different species, London Zoo keepers started the New Year with the task of counting every single animal
Zoo owner Manny Tangco kisses his Japanese koi carp at the Malabon Zoo, north of Manila, Philippines. The zoo is one of the largest in the country, created from a hobby and passion for animals.
A man cleans the teeth of a hippopotamus at a wild life reserve park in Guangzhou, Guangdong province in China.
Twin polar bear cubs stand with their mother Giovanna in their enclosure at Tierpark Hellabrunn in Munich. The 14-week-old cubs, who made their first public appearance on Wednesday, have yet to be named.
A Sumatran orangutan holds her one-week old baby and smooches with her other daughter Jolie in the enclosure at the Hellabrunn zoo in Munich, Germany. The baby was born on January 31 but has yet to be names
Visitors walk through the holiday lights display "ZooLights" at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois.
Komale, a Western Lowland Gorilla, inspects a rugby ball that has been placed into the enclosure at Bristol Zoo as part of its enrichment programme.
Luka, an almost two-year-old male polar bear, swims in his new home at the zoo in Wuppertal, Germany. Born in the Netherlands, Luka has moved to Germany to be a companion for female polar bear Anori, who is the same age.
A young calf stands next to a full grown giraffe while trying to reach food at the zoo in Dortmund, Germany
An orangutan covers itself with a blanket during winter time at Rio de Janeiro Zoo in Brazil
Zoo keepers administer prophylactic treatment to a two-month-old female panda on Thursday at the zoo in Leipzig, Germany
'Pina-Nessie' gets to know the other elephants in her enclosure at the Wuppertal zoo in Germany on Monday. According to officials, the female baby was born early on Sunday after a European record gestation period of 674 days
Two Ankole-Watusi bulls lock horns in their enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany.
Hamadryas baboons at the Emmen Zoo in Emmen, in the Netherlands, on Wednesday. The baboons have not eaten and sit close together in the trees and in a small corner of their island. A few years ago the same group of baboons showed a similar behaviour of mass apathy that could not be explained by their keepers.


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"Josh Thomas (Joshua Lloyd Thomas) was born on June 26, 1981 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. After...Josh Thomas
"James Mungro (James Olevia Mungro) was born on February 13, 1978 in East Stroudsburg...James Mungro
"Marvin Harrison (Marvin Daniel Harrison) was born on August 25, 1972 in Philadelphia...Marvin Harrison
"Johnnie Morant (Johnnie E. Morant) was born on December 7, 1981 in Newark, New Jersey. After...Johnnie Morant
"David Tyree David Mikel Tyree (born January 3, 1980 in Livingston, New Jersey) is an American...David Tyree
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This is my first blog post for this site, even though I've been here a while. I got bored so I figured I'd just ramble on about what I'm doing, even though no one really cares. But hey, that's the whole point of a blog.
So I'll start off with what I love best: videogames. I currently have three games I'm working through right now. My top priority is finishing Final Fantasy VII (go easy, I've only had it since September, and I don't play rpgs that much) mainly so I can watch Advent Children with some idea of what the hell is going on. Also because it's a great game. I also recently picked up Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30. Let me just say that if you like realistic war FPS's, especially World War II ones, I HIGHLY recomend this one. It's a great game and the team command is awesome. It's augmented by great AI on the part of both allies and enemies, as well as awesome presentation. It wouldn't hurt if it was bump or even normal mapped, and team mate dialogue can get kinda weird off the battle field, but it still rocks somethin' hard.
My third game to report on is Project Snowblind. This is kind of the opposite of Brothers. If you're a fan (and I know you are) of a solid FPS with a huge arsenel, a fairly open ended level design (though it's still fairly linear), and a sweet set of neural augmentations like bullet time, shielding and (best of all) thermal optic cammoflauge, this is a good buy. Enemies aren't hard, and the game's pretty generous with health. It's an easy trip, but it's fun as hell on the way there. If it sounds at all interesting, at least rent it.
I've also been playing through Half Life Source on the side, normally about once a week. It's impressive that, despite being six years old, playing it for an hour and a half straight in the dark can still make you a tad queasy from tension. As another side note: RTS fans are highly encouraged to buy Warhammer 40k, Dawn of War. If you liked Starcraft, Ground Control II, etc. you'll find this satisfying and amusing. Beware though: micro-management abounds. One more note, recommended GBA games: Zelda Minish Cap, Final Fantasy Dawn of Souls.
That's about it for right now. In the future, I'm looking forward to Splinter Cell Chaos Theory and Phantom Dust. I'm buying a lot more games for Xbox lately. This summer I need to get a job so I can pay for World of Warcraft while maintaining my Final Fantasy XI addiction. I also want to get better at Halo 2 and start playing SOCOM II online. So much to play, so little time.
Well, I rambled on for quite a bit there. That's about all I got to report for now. Hope you found it at least somewhat amusing. I kinda enjoyed writing it. Tell me what you think...ya know...if you care. >.> <.< Oh, well, ok then. I'll just be here. Have a good one.


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ePrep is hosting three summer camps in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Test Prep - How to Eat for Standardized Test Classes and the Test Itself
Getting ready for a standardized test can be an intimidating prospect. The goal in both your studies and testing should be to take all distractions away, including those grumbling in your tummy.
These days on the internet a quick search of 'Brain Foods' will pull up all kinds of wacky supplements and diets that profess to have the ability of supercharging your most important organ. But the real truth to eating for a serious test or test prep class is to keep it simple.
No Distraction, Remember?
The overall goal here is to ace that test. And as any good prep class will teach you, your goal should be to eliminate distractions. While it may be advisable to modify your diet, you certainly don't want to make any radical changes that could give you an upset stomach or give you the need to go running to the nearest bathroom.
Your best bet is simply to eat some light foods which are already a part of your diet, but try to avoid anything heavy that will slow you down and make you tired.
Establish a Pattern
If you are going to make any changes, or incorporate foods that may encourage your brain to function at its max capacity, make the changes long before the test while you are studying. If you build a pattern of eating that corresponds to a pattern of study then there will essentially be no change once the real test comes around. This is a great way to program your body to respond mentally when certain foods are only associated with studying, like mints, which have been shown to increase brain function.
Beware of the Caffeine Crash
If coffee is part of your regular study regiment then by all means feel free to incorporate it into your testing regiment as well. Just be aware of two key factors that may affect you when it comes to coffee: 1) The Caffeine Crash. 2) The necessity of a bathroom.
Crashing down from a caffeine high could be the worst thing that could happen to you in the middle of a test, so remember to take it easy when juicing up. And that liquid is going to have to come out some time, so remember the second reason not to gulp the stuff down right before the big finale.
Last minute munchables are a good idea, but you don't want to be Napoleon Dynamite and snack on a secret stash of tater-tots mid-test. For one thing what if the guy/gal next to you catches you and demands his/her fair share?
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Benvenuto Cellini masterpiece
This Crucifixion statue made with marble from Carrara was made by Cellini in order to accomplish a promise that he made when he was in jail in the castle of Sant'Angelo by orders of the Pope Paulo III, because Cellini sodomized several young boys. His intention was to put it in his tomb, but finally he sold it to Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who eventually (year 1576) gave it as a gift to our king Felipe II when he was building the Monastery of El Escorial.
It is 184 centimeters high and for me represents the main wonder of the Monastery of El Escorial.
In Wikipedia it is said about this work:
One of the most important works by Cellini from late in his career was a life-size nude crucifix carved from marble. Although originally intended to be placed over his tomb, this crucifix was sold to the Medici family who gave it to Spain. Today the crucifix is in the Escorial Monastery near Madrid, where it has usually been displayed in an altered form — the monastery added a loincloth and a crown of thorns.
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The tresures inside the monastery
Yjere are wonderful frescoes, a museum very tich in paintings of the most outstanding artists, the Biblioteca, the tomb of Don Juan de Austria, the bed where slept Felipe II. This monastery is a wonder of the world.
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The Monastery
For those who haven't seen Mafra, in Portugal, the size of the monastery impresses at first sight. Funny, the similarities between these two churches: Huge, some kilometers out of the capital, totally dominating their home towns, however, they differ in style and history.
Well, accept my challenge and read about it in Escorial , for instance, in my Mafra VT page, in Mafra History or, better then that, try to find a translation of Nobel awarded Saramago's best work - Memorial do Convento.
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The Pantheon
Almost directly underneath the main altar of the Basilica is the Pantheon. Completed in 1654, the pantheon is a fairly sombre thing, though far more ornate than a lot of the rest of the Escorial. Kings are on the left of the altar, queens are on the right. There up to 8 pantheons, showing the spouses, children and family of royalty.
There is a separate area behind the crypt where the remains are set to break down after death. In spanish its called El pudridero (a place to rot). After a time in this area the remains are placed in the crypt as a final resting place.
Its part of the basic tour, but not anything special in my opinion. One thing that is interesting though, is that the Pantheon houses the remains of Spain's royals, regardless of what dynasty they came from. This is one of few such things, El Escorial, for example, fell into disuse with the coming of the Bourbon Dynasty as the palatial styles and residential tastes of the French Bourbons were quite different from the Austrian Hapbsburgs.
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El Escorial- Palace of Phillip II
The Royal Apartments were surprising in that they were so austere. Normally, most palaces you visit will show how amazingly wealthy the occupant was, Phillips personal quarters were almost the opposite.
There are many contradictions about Phillip, at once he was a very wealthy monarch with all the riches from the New World while at the same time he is often considered a religious fanatic, a man of deep piety and simplicity. Somehow if look at the rest of the Escorial you don't normally think of simplicity or austerity.
The design choices at the Escorial are indicative of these paradoxes. The Royal Apartments adjoin the Basilica. Phillip wanted to be close to the Basilica, he wanted to be able to hear the monks sing, he wanted to hear Mass or say his prayers and devotions. Particularly at the end of his life, where he was barely able to move at all, it is perhaps fortunate that he had designed the Escorial as he did, it wasn't far at all to get to the Basilica. Phillip could, in fact, see the High Alter from his bed.
Though of a man of deep faith, Phillip also married 4 times. The Spanish Habsburgs tended to marry within the extended family, so often the wives were cousins, often second cousins but at times closer than that. This was at least partly responsible for the health problems that many of the Habsburg monarchs of Spain developed.
Phillip II had gout (as did his father Carlos I) and died a very painful death according to historical accounts. At the end of his life he could barely be moved due to the agonizing pain. He died at El Escorial on on September 13,1598.
There is a room, the Sala de Retratos, which shows paintings of the Habsburg Kings of Spain and their families. As paintings go this was a pretty ordinary thing, just the usual portraits of royalty. Adjoining that was a something called the Salon de Paseos which was fascinating for its superior tilework and the high quality maps. In this area there were also lots of paintings celebrating Spain's victories in battle.
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El Escorial- historical background
El Escorial was built by Phillip II, the second Habsburg King of Spain. He was the son of Carlos V, King of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, and Isabella of Portugal. Unlike his father, however, Phillip grew up in Spain and was happy living in Spain.
Spain had suddenly gone from being a collection of warring principalities to a united kingdom under Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille (the Reyes Catolicos). Their daughter, Juana la Loca (Joanna the Mad) married Phillip of Burgundy (Felipe el Hermoso). Carlos V was their son and he inherited not merely Spain, but also Naples, Sicily and the Netherlands. As Holy Roman emperor he also had much of what is now Germany and large parts of Central Europe. So in a very short time Spain had become a major power in Europe. At the same time, in 1492 Columbus sailed under the sponsorship of the Reyes Catolicos and discovered the New World. By the time of Phillip II, Spain was the center of an enormously rich empire.
With the wealth flowing in from the New World, this was the Golden Age of Spain- a flourishing of painting, arts and music. From the outside, El Escorial takes on the appearance of its builder- sombre, austere. On the inside you can see the Escorial as a reflection of its time with some amazing artwork and decoration. It should be noted that much of the featured painting and sculpture in the Escorial was made by Italians rather than Spaniards. It seems odd that some of the court's favored artists, among others Titian, El Greco, played a relatively limited role in El Escorial. However, you will also notice the large influence of painters/paintings from the Netherlands-both in El Escorial as well as in the Spanish Royal Family's collections.
There are many different characterizations of Phillip II as a tyrant, religious fanatic. Yes, true, Phillip was very religious and The Spanish Inquisition was in full swing (though it started under Ferdinand and Isabella. He was known to be very intelligent, very austere and hard working.
Seen within this overview, it is not hard to see how El Escorial is a product of its builder, Phillip II
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El Escorial
El Escorial was built by Phillip II as a monastery/mausoleum/palace. Construction went from 1563-1584 and it is often pointed out the Escorial was at one time the largest building in the world! The Complex consists of a monastery, basilica, a seminary, a school, the kings palace and the mausoleum.
The art in this site is just magnificent! The public tour lasts about 2-3 hours, but if you have time you will want to go back and take a longer look, it is well worth it. Bear in mind that photography is not allowed on the inside and the staff is very strict about that.
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Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caidos
The original idea was to construct a fitting tribute to the Nationalist side, the victors in the Spanish Civil War. Later on, under pressure, Franco changed the intent, saying that it honored all the fallen in the Spanish Civil War.
This gigantic structure is located 13 km (8 miles) north of El Escorial and is visible from a good ways away.
The most impressive thing about this site is the basilica, carved into the Rock.
Spaniards differ on the value of Valle de los Caidos. Some see it as a fitting tribute. However, many Spaniards refuse to come here, for many it only honors the dictatorship and brings back awful memories. Still a divisive place.
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The Cross and Basilica
Visible from everywhere in the valley, the Cross at Valle de los Caidos is 150m (490 ft) high. Directly under the cross the basilica is carved into the Rock of Nava. The basilica is carved 250 m (820 ft) into the mountainside.
Construction was completed in 20 years and was performed in part by prisoners of war. I remember reading in several places that some of these prisoners may have perished during the construction of this site. (amazing, no?)
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Walking Tours
There are a couple of walks you can do through the town. One takes you through the architecture of the 18th century which was a result of Carlos III decision to create a leisure and recreational area of the city for visiting royalty.
The other walk takes you through the architecture of the 16th century including the monastery during the time of Felipe II. Tours begin in front of the Tourist Office.
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Tourist Office
The tourism office is opposite the side of El Escorial Monastery at Calle Grimaldi. The have all kinds of interactive information about the town and surrounding areas as well as maps on walks you can do. They are open everyday. Mon-Thurs 11.00am-6.00pm, Fri-Sun 10.00am-7.00pm.
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A Collection of Tin Men
Just as you come into (or on the way out) is a small grassy area on the side of the road with what appears as some tin sculptures. On further searching I managed to explain myself enough to the tourist office there to get some explanation of what it was all about. It seems that these characters depict a protest which was suppressed by Napoleonic troops, to executions of May 2, 1808 in Madrid at the beginning of the war of the Spanish independence. Something about the political situation generated after Aranjuez's riot. (I think I got the interpretation right)…
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Mount Abantos
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The Basilica
The Basilica was a combined effort between Juan Bautista de Toledo and Juan de Herrera and is actually made up of two churches – one is the Royal and Monastic church and the other is for the public. The feature of the basilica is an amazing altarpiece which was designed by de Herrera and is a combination of paintings and bronze sculptures including the marble sculpture of Cellini's crucifixion. Open Tues-Sun 10.00am – 5.00pm and until 6.00pm during Spring/Summer.
Underneath the altar down a long staircase lays the Royal Pantheon which houses the marble funerary urns of past Spanish monarchs after Charles V as well as their wives who gave birth to future Kings. There is also the Infante's Pantheon. Words cannot do justice to these amazing rooms, and again, it is a shame no photos can be taken.
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The Collection
The El Escorial complex houses a huge vaulted ceiling library which houses around 40,000 books including Felipe II's personal collection and precious manuscripts and documents making it one of the best stocked libraries in the world. There is also a Museum featuring art by Spanish, Italian and Flemish painters including 'The Calvary' by Rogier van der Weyden is on the first floor.
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted unanimously to approve a city ordinance, which will create a number of obstacles for many businesses – including retail stores, restaurants, and banks. The ordinance, referred to…more
Banks, Employer Liability Issues, Local Ordinance, Restaurant Industry, Retailers
Now that some of the dust has settled on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in U.S. v. Windsor, employers who haven't done so already should take immediate steps to review their retirement plan documents and administrative…more
Employee Benefits, ERISA, IRS, Retirement, Retirement Plan
After a January 1st increase of 15 cents per hour, Oregon's minimum wage now stands at $9.25 – exactly two dollars per hour more than the federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 per hour. That places Oregon near the top of the list…more
Minimum Wage, New Legislation
Cartoonists shot at work in Paris. Teachers killed while trying to protect their students in Newtown, Connecticut. A CEO shot in the head and stomach by a recently demoted employee in Illinois. News reports are filled with…more
Best Management Practices, Employer Liability Issues, OSHA, Workplace Hazards, Workplace Safety
On January 1, 2015, the Missouri minimum wage will increase from $7.50 to $7.65 per hour and from $3.75 to $3.825 per hour for tipped employees. Compensation for tipped employees must total at least $7.65 per hour when tips are…more
Minimum Wage, New Legislation, Restaurant Industry, Retailers, Tips
Beginning July 1, 2015, California employers, with limited exceptions, must grant every employee 24 hours or three paid sick days each year. Even employers who are already providing paid sick leave face potential liability for…more
Best Management Practices, Corporate Counsel, Employer Mandates, Paid Leave, Recordkeeping Requirements
On February 12, 2015, U.S. Labor Department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) underscored its intent to continue to scrutinize hospitals, including nonprofit hospitals. The OFCCP found that Lahey Clinic…more
Discrimination, Employer Liability Issues, Healthcare, Hospitals, OFCCP
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has finally implemented its long awaited "quickie election" rules, which will speed up union elections while requiring employers to turn over personal email addresses and telephone…more
NLRB, Quickie Election Rules, Union Elections, Unions
If, under certain circumstances, employers are required to accomodate remote work, what essential elements should be included in any company's Telecommuting Plan?…more
ADA, Hiring & Firing, Legal Perspectives, Reasonable Accommodation, Telecommuting
Yesterday, a divided U.S. Supreme Court held in a 5-4 decision that closely-held for-profit corporations providing group healthcare to their employees could, on religious grounds, be exempted from providing contraception…more
Affordable Care Act, Burwell v Hobby Lobby, Contraceptive Coverage Mandate, Contraceptives, Hobby Lobby
Last month, Georgia became the latest state to pass legislation governing the payment of wages via "payroll cards." Gov. Nathan Deal signed the new law on May 5, 2015. Prior to the passing of this bill, the payment of wages via…more
CFPB, Governor Deal, New Legislation, Payroll Cards, Wages
Last month, the Connecticut state legislature passed a bill that would have regulated the use of noncompete agreements…more
Dannel Malloy, Legislative Vetoes, Non-Compete Agreements, Restrictive Covenants
An administrator's nightmare is receiving a phone call that an individual on the sex offender's list has harmed a child within the school. To avoid this horrible situation, schools now regularly check the criminal backgrounds…more
Criminal Background Checks, Employer Liability Issues, Hiring & Firing, Public Schools, Sex Offender Registry
Every employer eventually tackles the question of whether its labor force is composed of employees, independent contractors, or a combination of both. The appeal of the independent contractor classification is understandable…more
Employer Liability Issues, Independent Contractors, Misclassification, Wage and Hour
No state or federal law "requires" job descriptions. But job descriptions can be helpful tools for both practical and legal reasons. Here are some of the most important..…more
Best Management Practices, Employer Liability Issues, Job Descriptions
On June 15, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court held in a unanimous decision that employers are still free to prohibit employee marijuana use in their workforces, and can still discipline and terminate employees who test positive…more
CO Supreme Court, Coats v Dish Network, Discipline, Drug Testing, Employment Policies
Yesterday, in a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that courts must apply ordinary rules of contract interpretation when determining whether retiree healthcare benefits vest for life pursuant to the terms of a…more
CBAs, Collective Bargaining, Contract Interpretation, Corporate Counsel, Employer Contributions
On January 1, 2015, the minimum wage for employees working in Florida rises to $8.05 per hour. This represents an hourly increase of $0.12 over the current Florida minimum wage. The increase is tied to the rate of inflation over…more
Employer Liability Issues, FLSA, Minimum Wage, New Legislation, Wage and Hour
This article is the second in a series which provides an overview of employment law in Colombia and will focus on laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in the workplace and remedies available to employees for violations…more
Columbia, Discrimination, Employer Liability Issues, Harassment, Labor Code
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (with jurisdiction over the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) has ruled in Navarro v. Encino Motorcars, LLC that Service…more
Automotive Industry, Car Dealerships, Exempt-Employees, FLSA, Trucking Industry
School bullying is one of the most pressing social, health, and educational concerns facing public and private schools alike. Long-term bullying, left unaddressed by schools or parents, can cause lasting physical and emotional…more
Bullying, Cyberbullying, Faculty, Legislative Agendas, Liability
How Subs Can Cause Problems For General Contractors -
The U.S. Labor Department (DOL) often sets its sights up the food chain, focusing enforcement efforts on general contractors (GCs) for the wage violations of their…more
Construction Industry, DOL, Employer Liability Issues, FLSA, General Contractors
Too Little, Too Late? -
Employers and unions locked into failing multiemployer pension plans received an 11th-hour reprieve in late December when Congress passed legislation revising laws that had hobbled these plans for…more
Employee Benefits, Multiemployer Plan, PBGC, Pension Reform, Pensions
On September 11, 2014, OSHA released its final rule for Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements. The rule, which takes effect on January 1, 2015, makes two important changes that tighten OSHA's…more
Bodily Injury, Compliance, Employer Liability Issues, OSHA, Recording Requirements
No question that customer satisfaction is a primary goal and focus for dealerships (and manufacturers). In a highly-competitive industry where products and prices can be virtually identical, dealerships understand that customer…more
Auto Manufacturers, Best Management Practices, Car Dealerships, Employee Retention
The Immigration Customs and Enforcement division (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security, continues to issue Form I-9 Notices of Inspection to businesses across the nation. In fiscal year 2012, ICE served over 3,000 Notices…more
Audits, DHS, Employer Mandates, I-9, ICE
In February of 2009, a Wisconsin medical center fired several nurses after they electronically posted patient x-rays to their Facebook page, revealing the presence of a potentially embarrassing foreign object. As a result, the…more
Facebook, FBI, HIPAA, NLRB, Photographs
The reality of life for most employees is that most of them cannot make it through an hour, much less a full school or business day, without checking their smartphones, tablet computers, laptops, and other electronic devices…more
According to the EEOC, healthcare employers are disproportionately represented in the ranks of those sued for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Baptist Health South Florida, Inc. recently became one of…more
ADA, Disability, Disability Discrimination, EEOC, Healthcare Professionals
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees to take 12 weeks of leave for their own or a family member's serious health condition and up to 26 weeks for military caregiver leave. The leave can be taken in one block,…more
FMLA, FMLA Abuse, FMLA Certification Forms, Medical Leave
On June 19, 2015, the Massachusetts Attorney General published the final regulations concerning the new Earned Sick Time ("EST") law that will go into effect on July 1, 2015. These final regulations differ somewhat from the…more
Earned Sick Time, Employee Rights, Employer Mandates, Final Rules, FMLA
Generally speaking, human resources professionals and business executives have become quite adept at dealing with employee claims for illegal harassment. For example, just about any HR manager can provide a definition of a…more
Assault, Battery, Corporate Counsel, Harassment, Hostile Environment
Today, by a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) encompasses claims of disparate-impact discrimination. This decision, which marks the first time that the Supreme Court addressed this…more
ADEA, Affordable Housing, Discrimination, Disparate Impact, FHA
This summer it's expected that temporary workers will fill roughly 10,000 summer jobs, many of which will be in the hospitality industry. Before filling any of your seasonal positions, it's worth reviewing a few cautionary…more
E-Verify, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, FLSA, I-9
Nigeria is a federal constitutional republic located on the west coast of Africa. Modern Nigeria has its origins as a British colony through the 19th and 20th century until it achieved independence in 1960. Comprising 36 states…more
Discrimination, Foreign Workers, Hiring & Firing, International Labor Laws, Ministry of Labour
On July 19, 2014, Illinois joined a growing number of states prohibiting employers from asking about applicants' criminal histories early in the hiring process…more
Ban the Box, Criminal Background Checks, Job Applicants
The U.S. Supreme Court has held unanimously that a plan fiduciary has a continuing duty to monitor investments offered under a 401(k) plan, a duty that is separate and apart from the duty to exercise prudence in selecting…more
401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Corporate Counsel, ERISA, Fiduciary Duty
The piece-rate compensation system, common among automotive technicians, agricultural workers, manufacturing employees, truck drivers, and others, has been a viable and rewarding form of compensation in California for over a…more
Compensation & Benefits, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Piece-Rate Pay, Rest and Meal Break
As 2015 begins, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is sharpening its emphasis on inspecting and citing employers who violate its recordkeeping standard. This takes on greater importance because of the…more
Certifications, Employer Mandates, OSHA, Posting Requirements, Recordkeeping Requirements
The Colorado minimum wage increased by 23 cents to $8.23 per hour on January 1, 2015. Tipped employees are entitled to receive at least $5.21 per hour. These increases to Colorado's minimum wage rates reflect the annual…more
COLA, Employer Mandates, Minimum Wage
Rocked by soaring costs, including skyrocketing increases in health insurance premiums, employers are desperate to manage, and hopefully limit, whatever costs they can. Many employers have begun to look to the lifestyle choices…more
ADA, Health Insurance, HIPAA, Premiums
A Wisconsin hospital scored an important victory in a recent failure-to-hire case involving an allegation of race discrimination. The underlying facts offer a timely reminder to all healthcare employers about what is necessary…more
Best Practices, Defense Strategies, Health Care Providers, Hiring & Firing, Hospitals
Many hospitality employers are surprised to learn that employees have a right under federal labor law to access the exterior, nonworking areas of the hotel property in their off-duty hours for union or other protected concerted…more
Employee Handbooks, Employer Liability Issues, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Protected Concerted Activity
On June 26, 2014, the California Supreme Court decided that an employee may proceed with a discrimination lawsuit even though he presented false work authorization documents to obtain employment in the first place…more
After-Acquired Evidence, Discrimination, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Authorization Document, Hiring & Firing
Cook County recently increased the stakes on wage and hour compliance for employers that transact business with or receive tax incentives from the County. After May 1, 2015, Cook County may refuse to allow businesses to operate…more
FLSA, Misclassification, Wage and Hour, Wage Theft Prevention Act, Wages
Beginning January 1, 2015, the minimum wage in New Jersey is $8.38 per hour, up from $8.25 per hour. This pay hike is the result of the November 2013 voter-approved state constitutional amendment that requires that New Jersey's…more
Employer Mandates, Minimum Wage
When an employee resigns to join a competitor, it is important to respond promptly. Odds are that the employee has been orchestrating his or her departure for weeks or months. The security of your trade secrets and/or customer…more
Best Management Practices, Competition, Data Protection, Hiring & Firing, Popular
A recent opinion stemming from a lawsuit between two competitors in the medical device industry reminds us of the old adage "be careful what you wish for." In Howmedica Osteonics Corp. v. Zimmer, Inc., the plaintiff seemed to…more
Bonds, Medical Devices, Non-Compete Agreements, Preliminary Injunctions, Restrictive Covenants
As has become its custom, the Supreme Court left one of its most high-profile decisions for the end of its term, holding by a 5-4 vote that the Constitution requires states to recognize same-sex marriages. As a result, state…more
Employee Benefits, FMLA, Fourth Amendment, Marriage, Marriage Equality
In August, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit affirmed dismissal of five purported class or collective actions brought against a number of healthcare systems and their affiliates. Although favorable for the…more
Compliance, Employer Liability Issues, Wage and Hour, Wages
The National Labor Relations Board and various union-backed organizations are ratcheting up efforts aimed at changing the landscape of who qualifies as a joint employer. Right now, these aggressive efforts are most pronounced in…more
Employer Liability Issues, Fast-Food Industry, Franchisee, Franchises, Franchisors
Since the early 2000s, the buzzing gnats of employment litigation involving retailers have been individual Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuits. Whether brought for unpaid overtime, working through lunches, or working off…more
ADA, FLSA, Public Accommodation, Retailers, Title III
In a closely watched ruling, an Illinois federal district court handed a victory to one particular employer, but ducked a broader ruling that would have provided general guidance to companies generally that are trying to avoid…more
Corporate Counsel, Covenant Not to Sue, CVS, Dismissals, EEOC
A first glance at the U.S. Supreme Court's recent EEOC v Abercrombie decision by Fisher & Phillips attorney, Andrew Hoag…more
EEOC, EEOC v Abercrombie, First Glance, Religious Accommodation, Religious Discrimination
Society of Human Resource Management studies show that 53% of job applicants lie on their resumes. Other research has placed the number at between 30% and 50%, with one 2011 study saying that 80% of resumes are – at a minimum –…more
Applications, Hiring & Firing, Job Applicants, Misleading Impressions, Misleading Statements
There is no question that tattoos, body piercings, and other forms of self-expression have become commonplace in modern society, especially among the Gen X and Gen Y demographic. As a result, employers have to deal with these…more
Appearance Policy, Resorts & Restaurants, Title VII
On June 22, 2015, Oregon became the fourth state to enact a statewide mandatory paid sick leave law, following California, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The bill, signed into law by Governor Kate Brown, requires Oregon…more
Employee Rights, Employer Mandates, New Legislation, Paid Leave, Paid Sick Leave Act
Judge Rolf Treu's decision in the Students First case is effectively an indictment of the termination process of all California public school employees, not just teachers…more
Equal Protection, Public Schools, School Districts, SCOTUS, Seniority
Joey is a 5th grade student who is hearing impaired. Joey's parents request that he be allowed to attend school with his service dog, Snickers. You learn that Joey's teacher is severely allergic to animal dander. You are also…more
Assistive Animals, Public Schools, Service Animals
How should an employer respond when it learns that an employee is planning a trip to West Africa to visit family? What if other employees refuse to come to work because they fear that the returning employee may have been exposed…more
Best Management Practices, CDC, Ebola, Employer Liability Issues, OSHA
California employers are acutely aware of the typical schedule worked by employees: eight hours a day, five days a week. As we have become accustomed to doing, California law generally requires employers to pay employees…more
Employee Rights, Flexible Work Arrangements, Over-Time
According to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, about 3% of companies in the U.S. maintain some form of unlimited vacation policy. The reasons for adopting such a policy are easy to see: they offer worklife…more
Best Management Practices, Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals, Unlimited Vacation, Vacation Leave
Minimum wage workers in Ohio will see their hourly pay increase by 15 cents in 2015. Effective January 1st, the Ohio minimum wage rate increased from $7.95 to $8.10 per hour. The minimum wage rate for tipped employees is…more
COLA, Minimum Wage
Arbitration is generally supposed to be faster, cheaper, and more predictable than litigation. Homebuilder D.R. Horton, like many other employers, certainly believed this when, in 2006, it began requiring employees to sign…more
Arbitration Agreements, Class Action, Class Action Arbitration Waivers, Contract Drafting, D.R. Horton v NLRB
It's a beguiling option. Companies that classify workers as independent contractors receive a number of benefits, including elimination of payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, and unemployment insurance withholdings…more
Class Action, Independent Contractors, Misclassification, Subcontractors, Wage and Hour
As of June 2013, Facebook, the reigning social-media giant, had 1.15 billion monthly active users who spent an average of 8.3 hours a month on Facebook. During roughly the same period of time, Facebook users "liked" a Facebook…more
Discipline, Facebook, Healthcare, Human Resources Professionals, Managers
Today, in an anxiously awaited opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court preserved key provisions of President Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA), maintaining insurance subsidies despite a stiff challenge from opponents. By a 6 to 3 vote,…more
Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchanges, Individual Mandate, King v Burwell
Many articles on handling OSHA inspections provide the same basic guidelines and little explanation of why employers should take certain steps. You already know to take photos whenever the Compliance Officer (CO) takes shots and…more
Best Practices, Corporate Counsel, OSHA, Safety Inspections
There is much to be learned from 2013. Below are five legal topics that made headlines last year, and should provide valuable guidance for managing labor and employment law issues in 2014…more
Class Action, Class Action Arbitration Waivers, Employer Liability Issues, FLSA, Free Speech
Once upon a time, falling asleep at work was one of the best ways to get fired. Now, however, snoozing employees may not just have to be tolerated, they may need to be paid as well! How did we get to such an absurd point?…more
ADA, Best Management Practices, Corporate Counsel, Employer Liability Issues, Rest and Meal Break
(Labor Letter, February 2014) -
In recent years employers have become all too familiar with lawsuits alleging violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). According to the Administrative Office of the United…more
Exempt-Employees, FLSA, Hiring & Firing, Job Offers, Non-Exempt Employees
Wondering what your employee is smoking in the break room, likely in violation of your "no-smoking" policy? Chances are it is an electronic smoking device, such as an e-cigarette or vaporizer. What should you do about it?…more
Best Management Practices, Corporate Counsel, E-Cigarettes, Employment Policies, FDA
Coffee giant Starbucks recently announced a major change to its dress and appearance policy, allowing baristas to visibly display tattoos for the first time in the company's 44-year history. The company decided that employee…more
Dress Codes, Employment Policies, Hospitality Industry, Popular, Restaurant Industry
The upcoming Supreme Court term promises a series of significant decisions for employers. No less than seven cases (and potentially two more pending petitions) will have at least some impact on all employers this year. The…more
Almost all healthcare providers and health plan administrators are familiar with the detailed requirements of the privacy and security rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Violations can…more
Civil Monetary Penalty, Criminal Prosecution, Health Care Providers, Healthcare, HIPAA
Because of a recent court decision, federal construction contractors must comply with several new regulations that many consider burdensome. An effort to exempt construction contractors from some of the new regulations was…more
Affirmative Action, Construction Workers, Contractors, Disability, Hiring & Firing
With the Holiday Season in full swing, many employers ask us about the wisdom of holding company parties where alcohol will be served. They generally want to know about the risk involved if an employee drinks too much at the…more
Employer Liability Issues, Holiday Parties, Holidays, Wine & Alcohol
All employers adopt and enforce policies regulating conduct at the workplace. Many employers expect that employees will follow their employment polices at all times regardless of whether the employee is working or at work…more
Employee Rights, FMLA, NLRA, NLRB, OSHA
In a highly anticipated decision, the Supreme Court upheld Michigan's Proposal 2, which amended the Michigan Constitution to prohibit racial preferences in admissions to public schools and government programs…more
ACLU, Admissions, Affirmative Action, Diversity, NAACP
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued proposed new rules clarifying its stance on the interplay between the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and employer wellness programs. Officially…more
ADA, Affordable Care Act, EEOC, Employer Group Health Plans, HIPAA
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court held that an agent of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who disclosed information that was prohibited by TSA regulations, was nonetheless protected under the Whistleblower…more
DHS v Maclean, Disclosure, DOT, SCOTUS, TSA
Qualified individuals, reasonable accommodations, undue hardship, fundamental alteration – these terms associated with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are a far cry from the simplicity of the ABCs, and cause much…more
ADA, Confidentiality, Educational Institutions, Employer Liability Issues, Public Schools
Although simple and oftentimes overused, sports metaphors can provide insight into complicated topics. When it comes to employment litigation, cases often boil down to "blocking and tackling." In other words, the fundamental…more
Adverse Employment Action, Disciplinary Proceedings, Employee Handbooks, Litigation Strategies, Performance Reviews
The U.S. Labor Department (DOL) and three federal agencies (the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration and NASA) recently issued two proposed documents relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13673,…more
Comment Period, Disclosure Requirements, DOD, DOL, Employer Mandates
Illinois has become the first state in the nation to enact a law requiring businesses to offer their employees a retirement savings plan. Signed into law recently by Gov. Pat Quinn, the new law, entitled "Illinois Secure Choice…more
Employee Benefits, Employer Mandates, New Legislation, Retirement Plan
Fisher & Phillips lawyers joined hundreds of industry executives, lawyers, and security experts in Houston for the 13th Annual Hospitality Lawyer Conference. The three day conference featured general sessions and workshops aimed…more
Hospitality Industry, Professional Conferences
Long before cell phones, drivers faced various distractions: eating, grooming, attending to children, changing the radio station, rubbernecking someone else's accident, becoming absorbed in a conversation, or arguing. These…more
Distracted Driving
While chastising Congress as "doing nothing," the executive and administrative branches of the federal government were busy making new employment rules for federal contractors and subcontractors.
This summer, President…more
Contractors, Employee Rights, Federal Contractors, OFCCP, Subcontractors
Following a week-long trial in May, an Iowa jury concluded that Bedford High School was negligent in the way it handled a head injury to former high school freshman football player Kacey Strough. The jury awarded Kacey $1…more
Athletes, Public Schools, Student Athletes
How Email And Texting Are Transforming Business Interactions -
The automotive industry has embraced technology. Most dealerships have installed business development centers, and Internet departments to attract the online…more
Automotive Industry, CAN-SPAM Act, Car Dealerships, Confidential Information, Contract Formation
California leads the nation in vigilantly regulating the conditions which constitute "hours worked." Definitions are established, modified, and expanded by the California Labor Code, its Wage Orders, and decisions by appellate…more
FLSA, Labor Code, On-Call Employees, Security Guards, Wage and Hour
Do You Even Know What It Is?
With great focus on healthcare reform, you may have missed a current requirement for health plans to apply for and obtain a Health Plan Identifier (HPID). This requirement does not come from…more
CMS, Controlling Health Plan, Employer Group Health Plans, HHS, HIPAA
Religious accommodation claims are on the EEOC's radar screen. This means that offering religious accommodations to employees and applicants must be on your radar screen as well.
Compliance, EEOC, Employer Liability Issues, Reasonable Accommodation, Religion
Katniss Everdeen's bow and arrow will not help employers on April 1st, 2014 when the competition for H-1B work visas begins. On April 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") begins accepting H-1B petitions for…more
H-1B, Immigrants, USCIS, Visas
Given the rising use of non-competes in all manner of businesses, we asked JD Supra contributors to tell us what's required in a successful agreement between employer and employee. Here is what we heard back…more
Employment Contract, Hiring & Firing, Legal Perspectives, Non-Compete Agreements, Popular
It is hard to believe that the 2014/15 school year is coming to a close. Summer projects beckon. So, what should be on the list for your summer (other than some vacation time)? Ideally, if you haven't done it lately, you…more
Best Management Practices, Educational Institutions, Employee Handbooks, Handbooks, Students
If your organization regularly communicates with employees, then you understand the value of keeping employees informed about changes and plans for the organization. If you don't have a program for regular employee…more
Best Management Practices, Corporate Culture
At long last, the anxiously-awaited proposed changes in regulations defining the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's Section 13(a)(1) executive, administrative, professional, outside-sales, and derivative exemptions have been…more
DOL, Exempt-Employees, FLSA, Multi-Factor Test, NPRM
President Obama has announced his plan for what he says is a partial fix of the U.S. immigration system. Through this Executive Action, more than four million undocumented individuals will get relief from deportation and will…more
Barack Obama, DACA, DAPA, Deportation, DHS
On almost a daily basis, we read articles about class action lawsuits and settlements against fast-food chains. Almost all chains have had them. Fisher & Phillips has defended many of these lawsuits for different chains in all…more
Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Fast-Food Industry, FLSA
This article is the third in a series addressing employer considerations when beginning or acquiring cross-border operations.
So your company is expanding and, for the first time, you'll be sending key employees abroad…more
Business Travel, Cross-Border, International Travel, Multinationals, Risk Assessment
The California Supreme Court recently handed down a landmark decision on class actions. The trial judge lost control of the certification and evidentiary presentation of the case resulting in a $15 million verdict against U.S…more
Class Action, Class Certification, U.S. Bank National Association, US Bank
The Kentucky Wages and Hours Act provides the mechanism for pursuing redress for minimum-wage or overtime violations under that law. KRS 337.385 provides, in pertinent part, that "[s]uch action may be maintained in any court of…more
FLSA, Jurisdiction, Minimum Wage, New Legislation, Unpaid Overtime
Imagine you are the Hiring Manager for a distribution warehouse and have just begun interviewing applicants for a materials handler position. The first candidate enters the room, standing at a height of 5'4", weighing more than…more
ADA, ADAAA, Disability, Disability Discrimination, Discrimination
Healthcare reform continues to roll on. 2014 saw the implementation of the health insurance exchanges, the Individual Mandate, and a host of new rules relating to employer-provided health coverage. 2015 marks the start of yet…more
Affordable Care Act, Employer Group Health Plans, Employer Mandates, ERISA, Full-Time Employees
In the past, employees rarely objected to having their picture taken for the company's identification badge. But in this age of technology allowing for facial recognition, photo "tagging," finger or palm prints, and other…more
At-Will Employment, Biometric Information, Cybersecurity, Employee Handbooks, Employee Rights
According to many sources, there is a shortage of unskilled workers in the United States that is only projected to worsen, and employers nationwide are feeling the pinch. From hoteliers to seafood processors, manufacturers to…more
Employer Liability Issues, FLSA, Hiring & Firing, Labor Contractor, Third-Party Risk
2015 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Australia. In 1940, the two countries established diplomatic relations following the United Kingdom's recognition of Australia's domestic and…more
Australia, Business Travel, Criminal Records, Customs and Border Protection, Visas
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