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Also known as "Brothers" or "Blood Brothers"
When North Korean secret agent Ji-won (Kang Dong-won) crosses the 38th Parallel on a mission, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) led by Han-gyu (Song Kang-ho) intervenes, and a shooting rampage ensues in the heart of Seoul. For the incident, Han-gyu is fired and Ji-won is deserted by his agency. Six years later, the two meet by chance and start a business partnership in order to steal information from the other.
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The statute requires the following information to be reported with respect to the preceding calendar year:
If the payment or other transfer of value is related to marketing, education, or research specific to a covered drug, device, biological or medical supply, the applicable manufacturer must identify the name of the covered drug, device, biological or medical device.
The Sunshine Act provides some exceptions to the reporting requirement:
Effects on Physicians and Teaching Hospitals
The reporting requirements apply to applicable manufacturers that make reportable payments or other transfers of value. However, physicians and teaching hospitals will have an opportunity to review and correct the data submitted by applicable manufacturers. CMS estimates that it will take an average one hour for physicians or their office staffs to review the information. CMS estimates that it would take a hospital representative varying time ranging from 3 hours for a small teaching hospital to 60 hours for teaching hospitals that have lengthy disputes. There is no requirement for a physician or teaching hospital to review the data submitted by manufacturers but physicians and teaching hospitals may want to review the data to ensure that the manufacturer is not reporting erroneous data.
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CMS is proposing a 45 day review period during which applicable manufacturers and covered recipients can review the data before it is made public. Physicians should alert the applicable manufacturer if the physician believes that the data that the applicable manufacturer intends to submit to CMS for publication is erroneous. If there is a disagreement between the covered recipient and the applicable manufacturer concerning the accuracy of the data, and the disagreement cannot be resolved, CMS will not act as a "referee" to determine which party is correct. CMS proposes that in such situation, CMS will identify that the data has been contradicted, and CMS will include both the original submission from the applicable manufacturer, and the modified information provided by the covered recipient, in the publicly available website.
Payments Made Beginning January 1, 2012
The Sunshine Law requires applicable manufacturers to start collecting information that will be required to be reported beginning with payments or other transfers of value made on January 1, 2012. However, CMS has yet to issue Final Regulations that will implement the Sunshine Law, and, at this time, it is not known when CMS will be issuing the Final Rule. CMS has stated, accordingly, that it will not require applicable manufacturers to begin collecting the required information until after the publication of the Final Rule. Notwithstanding, CMS has stated that applicable manufacturers may begin to collect data voluntarily.
Can Disclosure of Payments by Manufacturers Lead to Physician Audits?
Among the Federal fraud and abuse laws that apply to physicians are the False Claims Act, the Anti-kickback Statute and the Physician Self-Referral Law ("Stark Law"). It is crucial for physicians to understand these laws not only because compliance with the law is the right thing to do, but also because violating them could result in serious penalties including fines, exclusion from Federal health care programs, loss of medical license, and in some cases criminal penalties.
False Claim Act
The civil FCA makes it illegal to submit claims for payment to Medicare or Medicaid that the individual knows or should know are false or fraudulent. Filing false claims may result in fines of up to three times the program's loss plus $11,000 per claim filed. Under the FCA no specific intent to defraud is required. The FCA defines "knowing" to include not only actual knowledge but also includes instances in which the person acted in deliberate ignorance or reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information. There is also a criminal FCA (18 U.S.C.§287). Criminal penalties include imprisonment and criminal fines. Examples of types of claims that may be subject to FCA penalties include:
Anti-Kickback Statute
The AKS is a criminal statute that, in general, prohibits the knowing and willful payment of "remuneration" to induce or reward patient referrals or the generation of business involving any item or service payable by the Federal healthcare programs (e.g. drugs, supplies, or health care services for Medicare or Medicaid patients). Remuneration includes anything of value and can take many forms besides cash. In some industries, it is acceptable to reward those who refer customers or clients to the business. However, in the Federal health care programs, paying for referrals is a crime. Payment for referral of health care services also violates State law.
The government believes that some physicians may be an attractive target for kickback schemes because they can be a source of referrals for fellow physicians or other health care providers and suppliers. Physicians decide what drugs their patient's use, which specialists they see, and what healthcare services and supplies they receive. Some companies or businesses want the physician's patients' businesses, and may attempt to induce they physician with pay or other types of remuneration.
Physician Self-Referral Law or "Stark" Law
The "Stark" Law prohibits physicians from referring patients to receive certain types of "designated health services" payable by Medicare or Medicaid from entities with which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship, unless an exception applies. Financial relationships include both ownership/investment interests and compensation agreements. For example, if a physician invests in an imaging center, the Stark Law requires the resulting financial relationship to fit within an exception, or the physician may not refer patients to the facility, and the entity may not bill for the referred imaging service. New York State also has a physician self-referral law that covers certain designated health services (Title II-D Public Health Law).
The Stark Law is a strict liability statute, which means proof of specific intent to violate the law is not required. The Stark Law prohibits the submission, or causing the submission, of claims in violation of the law's restrictions on referrals. Penalties for physicians who violate the Stark Law include fines as well as exclusion from participation in Federal healthcare programs.
Physicians Should be Proactive
Obviously, information disclosed under the Sunshine Law will not necessarily implicate fraud and abuse issues, and, in most cases, will not lead to government investigations. Some healthcare experts believe, however, that physicians who receive large payments from pharmaceutical, device or medical supply manufacturers – either from one manufacturer, or in the aggregate – compared to other physicians, are the most likely to trigger scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse violations. Medical group practices may be proactive and require physician members of the group to disclose payments received from industry including pharmaceutical, device and medical supply manufacturers. The medical practice should ensure that the payments do not run afoul of the fraud and abuse laws.
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Vlad has been so antsy over the looming premiere of The Dark Knight Rises that if it weren't for the fact that we've been out of town, I wouldn't be surprised if Vlad set up a tent and camped out waiting for the premiere. I can't blame him; though I am not as much of a movie buff as he is, I'm pretty amped up about this movie as well. It is said to be mind blowing and amazing, with equal parts of darkness matched with splendor.
At the much-anticipated movie premiere, the ever-adorable Hailee Steinfeld showed up on the red carpet looking perfectly put together in Marc Jacobs. The dress is cute on her, the shoes are alright, but my eyes immediately went to her clutch. Though Marc Jacobs is not one who's known to releases hard-sided minaudiere-style clutches, he included one in his Resort 2013 collection and Hailee was lucky enough to carry it.
It's funny, I didn't think much about the fact that evening bag options are sometimes missing from Marc's collection, but they kind of are. When it comes to more formal handbags, the majority of option on the market are heavily structured, like the Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch. Marc Jacobs accessories are known for being quirky, but generally not small and structured.
I am excited to see the addition of the Marc Jacobs Plexy Clutch for the Resort 2013 collection. Hailee opted for the black version, but there is also a multi-color option that I am in love with. The retail is priced fairly, at $1,095. The movie will be out long before the clutch, but if you are a fan of hard clutches and Marc Jacobs, Resort 2013 will have something waiting for you.


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If household incomes were tightly linked to corporate profits, everyone would live on "Easy Street." As it is, many Americans live at the intersection of "No Job Avenue" and "Would You Like Fries With That Lane." This chart illustrates the yawning disconnect between incomes and the stock market and corporate profits. At the end of 2011, Standard & Poor's 500 index was up 1,500.5 percent since 1975. That line moves sharply up and to the right while the line representing median household income resembles a slightly lumpy pancake.
"There is not much correlation between the median income and what the stock market does," says Doug Short, vice president of research at Advisor Perspectives.
What's going on here? Why have companies recovered from the recession while households are actually worse off?
Low-paying jobs took the place of midrange jobs
The rising tide that should be lifting all the boats is leaving most Americans high and dry. Many of the jobs added to the economy since the recession ended have been part-time or lower-wage jobs.
According to a report released in August 2012 by the National Employment Law Project, since 2001, low-wage jobs have grown by 8.7 percent. High-wage jobs, on the other hand, have grown by 6.6 percent. The number of jobs that pay somewhere between the two extremes has fallen 7.3 percent.
Americans also have dropped out of the labor force in vast and terrible droves. According to economist Tyler Cowen's blog, Marginal Revolution, labor force participation is down to the lowest level since 1978.
Technology means people aren't needed
Advances in technology have wrought indelible changes to the employment landscape. Businesses can produce more with fewer workers. And workers are expensive.
"Businesses have incredibly increased their productivity. They've become much more productive and are spending less and producing more," says Short.
Corporations are less reliant on Americans for sales
It's a small world -- if you're a multinational corporation such as General Electric or Apple. In the global economy, American consumers don't have to drive revenues for businesses. If the American consumer can't buy products, there's a market in China, Russia or Brazil, to name a few.
"Corporations are not as reliant on the median-income households in the U.S. to provide their business income," says Short.
Incomes are down since the recession ended
Sentier Research tracks incomes on a monthly basis and has up-to-the-moment data, unlike the Census Bureau, which has crunched the numbers only up to 2012. According to Sentier's data, household income continued to decline after the recession officially ended in 2009. Plus, it's lower than when the firm began tracking monthly changes in median household income in January 2000 -- down 7.2 percent.
"If you take the latest employment report from August, median income was down 2.4 percent since June 2009," says Gordon Green, partner at Sentier, a research and consulting firm.
"Groups with incomes furthest below the median had the biggest declines in their income during the recovery. Young people, blacks, single mothers, those with low levels of education -- those are the people who really got hit hard in this," he says.
Corporate profits are at an all-time high; stocks not far behind
Stock prices can sometimes be divorced from company fundamentals or what the company is actually worth. Monetary policy from the Federal Reserve System has pushed many people into the stock market who wouldn't otherwise be there. That's been one driver behind the stock market's recent highs this year.
By and large, the American consumer is not profiting from the stock market's appreciation. In 2010, just 46.9 percent of households had stock holdings, and 31.1 percent owned more than $10,000 in equity investments, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
The stock market is doing well, and people with a lot invested in the stock market are doing well. Companies themselves are also in pretty great shape. In fact, corporate profits as a percentage of gross domestic product are at an all-time high. We can see that from this nifty chart supplied by the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank.
If historical trends prevail, that won't last for long.
"You see that this historically tends to be a mean reverting data item. Corporate profits can skyrocket and go to peaks, like they did in the late '40s. It spikes and drops and oscillates around a shorter-term mean," says Short.
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Lunch Dining is Back, Brown Bags are Out: Valley restaurants, including Sapporo and its lunchtime sushi, are offering healthy cuisine at lower prices
Brown-bagging it becoming a little boring? Then save them for the groceries, and take a stroll to the nearest eatery. After years of the recession eating away the midday lunch crowd and their wallets, restaurants are stepping up for those who are stepping out for a bite during their day.
Sapporo , and many other restaurants throughout the Valley, have gotten creative in order to keep up with the hot competition of other midday dining spots. Be it fresh fare offerings or the price point, dining out for lunch is regaining its momentum thanks to the end(ing) of the recession.
While Sapporo is known for its sushi, teppanyaki and Pacific Rim cuisine, the new lunch menu also includes everything from kobe beef sliders and an Asian BBQ pulled pork sandwich (recipe below) to Pad Thai tacos and a wonton chicken salad.
However, it's not just about burgers and sandwiches. Restaurants are now offering less processed food, more local ingredients, fresh flavors and gluten-free plates. In this health-conscious day and age, guests are looking for something light and healthy, in addition to being affordable.
Sapporo's lunchtime sushi offerings have expanded to include bento boxes for guests on the go; some of their most popular sushi rolls at affordable prices; signature rolls, such as the Cougar Roll and Surf & Turf Roll; and a "$5 & Under" sushi menu for those who are dining on a dime. The wide range of sushi offerings, in addition to the noodle and rice bowls, is where guests will find the healthiest eat-out options available at Sapporo.
Some health-friendly facts that sushi novices, and aficionados alike, may not know is:
1. Sushi has omega-3 fats, which protect the nervous system as well as provide vitamin D and proteins.
2. Sushi can lower your cholesterol.
3. Omega-3 fats contained in fish help prevent mental illness and can help maintain your blood sugar levels at a healthy range.
4. All sushi dishes (excluding eel and some fusion-style sushi) are low in saturated fat and high in protein.
So when that lunch bell brings and your stomach is doing its midday growl, remember the keys to dining healthier, smarter and more affordable. Burger King and Panda Express are not the only options; restaurants throughout the Valley are pulling out the stops and providing the freshest fare available to offer guests a more enjoyable lunchtime experience.
Sapporo's Asian BBQ Pork Sandwich Recipe
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|Slaw dressing (soy sesame dressing)
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1. Roast cleaned pork shoulder in 1 gal. pork stock to ½ gal Asian BBQ for 2.5 hours (in oven at 350 F). Remove from oven, remove from liquid, and cool for 1 hour. Pull pork and marinate in additional 2 cups asian BBQ; hold.
2. Cut all veg. for slaw, and hold for service.
3. Saute pork with oil, then add Asian BBQ, continue sauté on medium for 30 seconds.
4. Cut and toast bun, place open faced on large plate, marinated slaw on top, pork on bottom.
5. Serve with fries or salad.


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ATLANTA - Georgia's controversial new immigration bill is now law.
A statewide task force on downtowns may find a way to help Gainesville's square pull through the economic downturn.
They may be off the clock, but area state representatives took time Friday to check in with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
State lawmakers know how to work hard, and some also know how to play hard.
ATLANTA - The list of education bills came straight from the GOP playbook: vouchers, charter schools, teacher performance, parental empowerment. But each one failed this year, even with a near super-majority for the Republican party under the Gold Dome.
A retired University of Georgia administrator is the sole finalist to become the new chancellor of the University System of Georgia, the state Board of Regents announced Friday.
Georgia's criminal justice system must change, Gov. Nathan Deal said Friday as he signed legislation in his son's Hall County courtroom.
Gov. Nathan Deal appointed two Hall County men to state boards Friday, including the son of one of his business partners.
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Having been witness to countless wedding ceremonies, it is always nice to see brides and grooms do something a little different in their wedding ceremony that sets it apart from others. Today, a "traditional" wedding doesn't have to mean stuffy, boring or antiquated. The modern wedding is flexible and can include as much or as little distinctive details as the couple wishes to add.
I've seen it done many ways during my time at Paradise Point. From the attire - be it brightly colored high heels, casual flip flops or Converse sneakers - to the music they choose to walk down the aisle (I've heard everything from hard rock to Disney tunes), using the ceremony to capture the personalities of those being honored is what makes it memorable.
Recently, I spoke with a friend who plans on walking his bride down the aisle along with his parents (her parents are deceased). Another bride and groom decided to have their first wedding dance begin immediately after they said "I do" - a nice touch and something unexpected that really gave the ceremony an extra special touch.
Trends are hot these days, and not hard to find and get addicted to with blogs and sites like Pinterest, but don't get lost in the coolest idea you saw at someone else's wedding. Find the perfect blend of something old, something new, and something you; be the wedding that offers something different and says something unique about the two of you and the love you have found together. After all, a love like yours cannot be duplicated.


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It is a privilege for me to welcome you all here at the German House.
Oceans and seas are the source of all life on our planet. They cover over 70% of the Earth's surface and are critical to sustaining life on Earth by providing food, oxygen and water and moderating climate. Healthy oceans and seas are important for mankind. And they are even existentially crucial for many states, such as all coastal states – including Germany and especially Small Island Developing States.
Oceans figure high on the agenda of the United Nations. The General Assembly declared 2014 to be the International Year of Small Island Developing States. Throughout this year, the contributions that this group of countries has made to the world will be celebrated. It will also raise awareness that the populations of SIDS are confronted with huge challenges. The impact of climate change constitutes serious threats for many of them. These challenges require joint and decisive action by the international community as a whole. Germany is determined to achieve concrete solutions corresponding to the needs of SIDS at the UN Conference on Small Island Developing States, which will be held in September in Samoa. The conference will focus on building partnerships for sustainable development.
We are also working towards an action oriented outcome of the World Climate Summit convened by the Secretary-General of the UN in September in New York.
Oceans constitute an important element in the ongoing discussions in the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals. Many UN member states believe that oceans must be prominently reflected in the new Post 2015 Development Agenda. Germany has suggested, also on behalf of France and Switzerland, to formulate a stand-alone Goal on the sustainable management of natural resources. This Goal shall consist of different targets, including the following:
- ensuring that marine ecosystems are clean, healthy, productive and resilient;
- achieving sustainable and responsible fisheries management as well as
- encouraging fair and equitable access to marine genetic resources and sharing of benefits.
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is against this background that we have invited Professor Claus Leggewie to present the flagship report by the German Advisory Council on Global Change here in New York entitled "World in transition – governing the marine heritage".
The report clearly shows the urgent need for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans. It concludes that a transformation towards low-carbon, sustainable development, which includes the oceans, is possible. This transformation can yield substantial advantages worldwide for sustainable energy supplies and food security.
A few words about our guest speaker:
Professor Leggewie is a well-known scientist, researcher and editor. He currently works as Director of the Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities in the city of Essen and Professor for Political Science at Gießen University. Besides many other academic achievements, he was the first incumbent of the Max Weber Chair at New York University. Since 2008 Professor Leggewie has been a member of the German Advisory Council on Global Change which serves as an independent, scientific advisory body to the German Federal Government.
It now gives me great pleasure to turn to Professor Leggewie who has kindly agreed to present the report to us and answer questions related to it. Professor, you have the floor."


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Blue Floral Gusset; Cut & Paste #1; Emergency Poncho; Hugh; I am my Cat's Keeper #2; Atom Bird #1; Love Like Pop #6; The Portable Self; Outshine the Sun; Metal Hearts; Rena Versus World; Rhetorical; Rink; The Portable Self; Still Looking for Junk; Strange: Seven Times with You; Teen Film Clichés and last but not least the mighty Tower of Journal.
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Stay tuned for descriptions, we're still working on them. Apologies to folks who've been waiting for us to put their zines up. It's been a hectic few months, but we're on top of it now.
And finally, thanks to everyone who said hello, bought or gave us zines at the NGA zine fair, and to Elle and Luke at Sticky for organising it. We took some photos, but being the incorrigible luddites we are we used an actual film camera. As soon as they're developed we'll post some here.
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Houston Independent School District officials said a verbal threat was made against Westside High School on Tuesday morning.
"The student is not being allowed on campus and extra security measures are being taken to ensure the safety of our students and staff," Principal Peggi Stewart wrote in a letter to parents
School district officials have not released details about the threat.
"I want you to know that we take threatening comments seriously and we are committed to using every necessary resource to address the situation," Stewart wrote. "Nothing is more important to us than the safety of your children."
School district officials have not released any identifying information about the student and have not said if he or she will face criminal charges.
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An alleged scooter thief bounced right into the clutches of the police who were chasing him last night.
Police spokesman Sam Dinnison told 6PR Radio that police received a report about 8.50pm that a scooter had been stolen from a suburb in the eastern part of Geraldton.
When officers went to investigate, they saw the scooter being ridden.
Officers turned on their lights and siren and after a short pursuit the man came off the scooter when the vehicle hit a curb.
The offender then jumped a fence but reappeared in the air and police were able to grab him.
On the other side of the fence was a trampoline which had bounced the offender straight back up into the arms of the officers who were pursuing him.
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This year the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors celebrated the 15th-Year Anniversary of its Pet Adoption Program with a new milestone – over 800 successful adoptions.
In 1995, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich initiated a new approach to reach the public and raise awareness of the countless abandoned animals in the County's shelters in need of loving homes. At each of the Board of Supervisors meetings, Antonovich presents an animal in need of a home from one of Los Angeles County's six Animal Care Centers. Information is provided about the animal, including the sex, breed and age and a telephone number is given so that anyone interested in adopting the animal can call to obtain more information. This adoption program also airs online and during the Board of Supervisors' broadcast. To date, 100% of the animals featured, including dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and a guinea pig have been placed in new homes.
In concert with the weekly pet adoptions, the Department of Animal Care and Control has stepped up efforts to find each a home for abandoned animals through outreach at community events, school presentations and shelter tours. Members of the department also participate in outside Adoption Fairs and give presentations at pet stores to raise public awareness and encourage adoption from local shelters. A "Pet of the Week" segment featuring a County shelter animal for adoption appears on KABC-TV twice a week: Tuesdays (5-7am), and Thursdays (11:30am-12pm).
Four years ago, in an unprecedented move to protect public safety and reduce stray dog overpopulation and euthanasia in County shelters, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Antonovich's motion to create a mandatory spay/neuter ordinance for all dog breeds. The County's unwanted dog overpopulation had led to serious public safety concerns including bites, traffic accidents, destruction of property, and the spread of disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, every 40 seconds someone in the United States seeks medical attention from a dog bite related injury.
Supervisor Antonovich and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control encourage you to adopt a pet from your local County shelter. All rescued animals, and those up for adoption, can be viewed on the County Web site at www.animalcare.lacounty.gov.


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Joy Riding, Check Forgery, Grand Larceny
Guest post by Cairie Riney, a digitization/online access intern at the Balboa Park Online Collaborative (BPOC). For the past few months, Cairie has been working with MOPA to digitize some of the Museum's special collections.
Women's History Month
In honor of March being celebrated as Women's History Month, I'd like to share this wonderful article written by Mrs E. N. Lockwood for an 1873 issue of Photographic Mosaics. Photographic Mosaics was published from 1866-1901, and highlighted new innovations and events happening in the world of photography at the time. As Mrs. Lockwood's passionate entreaty reminds us, women were considerably less involved in photography than men were in the mid to late 19th century, and as Naomi Rosenblum discusses in A History of Women Photographers:
The Amazing Camera Obscura!
Have you ever come across a computer from 10 years ago and find yourself wondering how anyone was impressed by such outdated technology? Technology has a short life in our day. But the exception to this is the camera obscura, a photographic technology that is over 1,000 years old and still manages to captivate our sense of wonder today.
Camera Obscura at MOPA
Saturday, March 17th is Science Family Day in Balboa Park, an exciting day of family activities at each of the museums in the Park. As in years past, MOPA will be constructing a gigantic camera obscura right out front of the Museum for your viewing pleasure. Come by the Museum to enjoy the full experience, but here's some great images taken from books in the Dubois Library's collection to give you a little taste of what to expect...
Book Drive
For the whole month of March, MOPA's Dubois Library will be hosting a book drive, collecting new and used children's books, in English and Spanish. The books will be given to Words Alive, a local non-profit that distributes books to underserved, low-income, and at-risk children, teens, and adults. Please consider donating any gently used (or new!) books for ages 0-18; donations can be dropped off inside MOPA, Tuesday- Sunday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm.
POP Thursdays: Modern Myths, Folklore, and Tall Tales
March 15th marks the first POP Thursday of 2012 and we're shaking things up. I personally invite you to join us for an evening of modern storytelling featuring live performances by So Say We All and exclusive screenings of two short films. Yes, this is a personal invitation to you all because I have previewed the program for the evening and it is AWESOME. I wouldn't want you to miss out!
Taking a quick break from our traditional cult film format, this upcoming POP will be made up of three parts:
Seeing the Sound through Roy DeCarava
To me, one of the most incredible qualities of photography is its ability to show you how something sounded or felt through a silent image. And the photographer who can do that reaches his/her viewers in a way that transcends the sense of sight, to a realm where vision becomes the catalyst for so much more.
Berenice Abbott meets Weegee, A Chance Encounter
Art has a way of overlapping ideas, much like life itself. Photography is no exception and has the peculiar habit of showing us familiar things we may have seen through another photographers lens. It is a curious phenomenon that photo historians have written about, eloquently, for decades.
Museum Month
February is Museum Month in San Diego and there's never been a better time to visit MOPA. Pick up your FREE Macy's Museum Month pass at any participating Macy's location in San Diego, Temecula or Imperial Valley area and receive half off admission to 40 museums around the county, including MOPA.
Not only do you get a great deal, but it's also a great chance to see two new exhibitions opening this month:
Creating Authentic Learning Experiences: Expressions of Me on View at San Diego Intl. Airport
Since the mid-nineties, social science researchers have been forming a definition of authentic learning experiences (Newmann and Wehlage, 1993). Most definitions include concepts such as higher order thinking, meaningful engagement between the student and the material to be learned, and connectedness of the classroom work to a world beyond. In an era of standards and assessment, the search for this type of experience in a public school setting gets more and more challenging.


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U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2004 - Iceland
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Iceland is a constitutional republic and a parliamentary democracy in which citizens periodically choose their representatives in generally free and fair multiparty elections. Executive authority is vested in the prime minister, who is head of government and is appointed by the President. The President is head of state and is elected by popular vote for a 4-year term. The unicameral Althingi parliament constitutes the legislative branch. In May 2003, voters reelected the Independence and Progressive parties to form a governing coalition led by Prime Minister David Oddsson (Independence). On June 26, Olafur Grimsson was reelected as president. In September, Foreign Minister Halldor Asgrimsson (Progressive) replaced Oddsson based on a coalition agreement. The judiciary is independent.
Civilian authorities maintained effective control of the police forces, which were responsible for internal security. The country had no military forces. There were no reports that security forces committed human rights abuses.
The market economy provided residents with a high standard of living. The population was approximately 290,570; the gross domestic product grew approximately 4 percent during the year. Fish and other marine products accounted for approximately 40 percent of the country's exports; aluminum was the second leading export.
The Government generally respected the human rights of its citizens, and the law and judiciary provide effective means of addressing individual instances of abuse. Societal discrimination against minorities and foreigners was a problem. There were isolated reports of women trafficked to the country.
1. Respect for the Integrity of the Person, Including Freedom From:
a. Arbitrary or Unlawful Deprivation of Life
There were no reports of the arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of life committed by the Government or its agents.
b. Disappearance
There were no reports of politically motivated disappearances.
c. Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The law prohibits such practices, and there were no reports that government officials employed them. In its May 2003 review of the country's report on its implementation of the Convention Against Torture, the U.N. Committee Against Torture (CAT) expressed concern that the law does not clearly define and prohibit torture and does not prohibit the courts' use of evidence obtained through torture; however, the Government responded that its law does prohibit torture. In 2003, the Ministry of Justice disseminated the conclusions of the CAT among relevant ministries and agencies.
Prison conditions generally met international standards, and the Government permitted visits by independent human rights observers. The Ombudsman of Parliament monitored prison conditions.
Litla Hraun Prison, a state of the art detention facility, held most of the country's approximately 100 prisoners; however, the prison system also used a substandard jail (Hegningarhusid), where the 16 individual cells lacked toilets and sinks. In most cases, prisoners stayed in Hegningarhusid Prison only a short time for evaluation and processing before moving to another facility.
The Government maintained a separate minimum-security prison for women inmates; however, because so few women were incarcerated, some men who had been convicted of nonviolent crimes were held there as well. Judges could sentence juvenile offenders who were at least 15 years old to prison terms, but they gave the vast majority probation or suspended sentences or sent them to treatment programs. In the rare instances when juvenile offenders were incarcerated, they were held with adults, since there was no separate facility for juveniles. Since the need to incarcerate a juvenile occurred infrequently, the Government argued that separation was not practical; however, human rights observers criticized this practice.
The law allows the Government to hold pretrial detainees with the general prison population. In May 2003, the Government initiated the bidding process for a new detention prison near Reykjavik for completion in 2005. As of December, the project remained in the planning stages, and it appeared the deadline would not be met.
During the year, 86 persons placed in custody spent some time in solitary confinement, on average for 10.7 days. In March 2003, the Ombudsman of Parliament criticized Litla Hraun officials' carelessness and asked the prison authority to take steps to ensure medical treatment for inmates in solitary confinement. He acted on a complaint filed by an inmate in 2002 whose request to see a psychiatrist was ignored. During the year, the prison authority retrained staff on proper procedures for safeguarding prisoner welfare; however, mental health advocates complained that prisoner access to mental health care remained inadequate.
d. Arbitrary Arrest or Detention
The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention, and the Government generally observed these prohibitions.
The Minister of Justice is the head of the police force. The National Commissioner of Police administers and runs police operations that require centralized coordination among various offices. Various district chiefs of police have responsibility for law enforcement in their areas, investigate criminal offenses, and have prosecution powers.
Police may only make arrests when they strongly suspect someone has committed a crime or when someone refuses to obey police orders to move. Persons placed under arrest are entitled to legal counsel, receive a form for their signature that outlines their rights and options, and within 24 hours of the arrest appear before a judge who rules whether they need to remain in custody during the investigation.
In December 2003, the Reykjavik district court found two Reykjavik police officers guilty of improper arrests and false reports. Both officers lost their jobs, and the court imposed suspended prison sentences of 2 and 5 months; the longer term was given to an officer, who also was found guilty of improper use of chemical spray. In May, the Supreme Court dismissed one of the two charges of improper arrest, acquitted the officer who had been given a 2 month sentence, and reduced the 5 month sentence to 2 months. The police reinstated the acquitted officer.
e. Denial of Fair Public Trial
The Constitution and the law provide for an independent judiciary, and the Government generally respected this provision in practice.
There are two levels of courts: a five-member Judicial Council, which administers the eight district courts, and the Supreme Court. The Minister of Justice appoints members of the Judicial
Council and the Supreme Court; all judges, at all levels, serve for life.
The law provides for the right to a fair trial, and an independent judiciary generally enforced this right. Courts do not use juries, but multi-judge panels are common, particularly in the Supreme Court, which hears all appeals. The courts presume defendants' innocence and generally try them without delay. Defendants receive access to legal counsel of their own choosing. For defendants unable to pay attorneys' fees, the State covers the cost; however, defendants who are found guilty must reimburse the State. Defendants have the right to be present at their trial, to confront witnesses, and to participate in the proceedings. At the discretion of the courts, prosecutors may introduce evidence that police have obtained illegally. With limited exceptions, trials are public and conducted fairly. Defendants have the right to appeal, and the Supreme Court handles appeals expeditiously.
In June, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that police had violated Article 5.1 (right to liberty and security) of the European Convention on Human Rights in the case of a woman arrested six times, from 1988 to 1992, for drunk and disorderly behavior. The court found that, at the time of arrest, the police lacked sufficient legal basis for the woman's detention, but rejected her compensation claim. The court stated that the laws in question were not clear enough to prevent possible cases of arbitrary arrest. The laws are no longer in effect.
There were no reports of political prisoners.
f. Arbitrary Interference with Privacy, Family, Home, or Correspondence
The Constitution prohibits such actions, and the Government generally respected these prohibitions in practice.
The Government has not completed its promised revision of 1998 legislation to establish a national computerized health records database. Following a 2003 Supreme Court ruling that its encryption would be insufficient to protect privacy, the never-completed database remained inactive.
2. Respect for Civil Liberties, Including:
a. Freedom of Speech and the Press
The Constitution provides for freedom of speech and of the press, and the Government generally respected these rights in practice and did not restrict academic freedom. An independent press, an effective judiciary, and a functioning democratic political system combined to ensure freedom of speech and of the press.
The independent media were active and expressed a wide variety of views without restriction.
Internet access was almost universally available and unrestricted.
b. Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association
The Constitution provides for freedom of assembly and association, and the Government generally respected these rights in practice.
In June 2003, the Privacy and Data Protection Authority informed the Ministry of Justice that the Ministry had acted unlawfully in issuing lists of Falun Gong members to police and airlines who in turn denied entry to the country to between 110 and 120 Falun Gong practitioners in June 2002. A human rights lawyer asked the Ministry of Justice to issue an official apology to the group and threatened to take legal action if it did not do so. At the lawyer's request, the Ombudsman of the Althingi reviewed the case. In a preliminary finding, the Ombudsman determined that the law permits authorities to bar prospective protesters from entering the country and, alternatively, to make entry contingent on signing agreements to follow police orders. Human rights advocates complained that the Ombudsman's decision set a precedent for unfettered government action whenever the police assert that a group presents a threat to public order. The Ombudsman has yet to respond to complaints that the Government directed its national airline to bar Falun Gong members from boarding planes bound for the country.
c. Freedom of Religion
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respected this right in practice. The State financially supported and promoted the official religion, Lutheranism.
The State directly paid the salaries of the 147 ministers in the State Lutheran Church, and these ministers were considered to be public servants under the Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs; however, the Church was autonomous in its internal affairs. The Government did not pay Lutheran ministers in the nonstate churches, also known as Free Churches.
All citizens 16 years of age and older must pay an annual church tax of approximately $121 (isk 7,800). For persons who were not registered as belonging to a religious organization, or who belonged to one that was not registered and officially recognized, the tax payment went to the University of Iceland, a secular institution.
The law specifies conditions and procedures that religious organizations must follow to be registered by the Government. Such recognition was necessary for religious organizations other than the state church to receive a per capita share of church tax funds from the Government. The law applies only to religious organizations that are seeking to be, or are already, officially recognized and registered. The Government did not place any restrictions or requirements on unregistered religious organizations, which had the same rights as other groups in society.
The law mandates religious instruction in Christianity in the public schools; however, students may be exempted from attending the classes. Anti-bias and tolerance education are incorporated in the national curriculum in life skills and sociology courses.
In August, a Jewish visitor reported in an online newsmagazine that he and a friend had been harassed by a group of young teenagers who pointed at his yarmulke, gave a "heil Hitler" salute, and then briefly blocked the visitors' exit from a parking lot and intimidated them. A daily newspaper picked up the story, sparking over 30 online comments from correspondents based in the country. Some of the comments were themselves anti-Semitic or xenophobic in tone and content.
For a more detailed discussion, see the 2004 International Religious Freedom Report.
d. Freedom of Movement Within the Country, Foreign Travel, Emigration, and Repatriation
The Constitution provides for these rights, and the Government generally respected them in practice.
The law prohibits forced exile, and the Government did not employ it.
The law provides for the granting of asylum or refugee status in accordance with the 1951 U.N. Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees or its 1967 Protocol, and the Government has established a system for providing protection to refugees. The Government cooperated with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and other humanitarian organizations in assisting refugees. In January 2003, the Act on Foreigners took effect that provides guidelines on the granting of asylum and refugee status; the Act provides that only the Directorate of Immigration may deny admission to asylum seekers. The Government did not accept quota refugees during the year.
The Government has not formulated a policy of temporary protection for those persons who fall outside of the definition of the 1951 U.N. Convention Related to the Status of Refugees or its 1967 Protocol because this issue has rarely arisen. The Directorate of Immigration and the Icelandic Red Cross reported that 76 persons applied for asylum during the year (compared with 80 in 2003 and 110 in 2002). Of these, 64 were sent to other countries, withdrew their applications, and were denied asylum. At year's end, the applications of 12 persons still were being processed. Most asylum seekers applied for asylum after entering the country, rather than in the international sector of the airport. On February 12, the small municipality of Reykjanesbaer, pursuant to a contract with immigration authorities, took over housing and care of asylum seekers from the Red Cross. Processing of asylum cases may take a year or more, during which time asylum seekers were eligible for state-subsidized health care, could apply for work permits and enroll their children in public schools.
3. Respect for Political Rights: The Right of Citizens to Change Their Government
The Constitution provides citizens with the right to change their government peacefully, and citizens exercised this right in practice through periodic, free, and fair elections held on the basis of universal suffrage. Elections to the Althingi, the unicameral legislature, were held in May 2003.
Center-right coalitions have governed since 1991. There were 19 women in the 63-seat Althingi and 3 women in the 12-member Cabinet. Two of 9 Supreme Court members and 10 of 38 district court judges were women. Foreigners, who have resided in the country legally for 5 years (3 years for Scandinavian citizens), may vote in municipal elections. There were no members of minorities in the legislature.
4. Governmental Attitude Regarding International and Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violations of Human Rights
A number of domestic and international human rights groups generally operated without government restriction, investigating and publishing their findings on human rights cases. Government officials were cooperative and responsive to their views. An independent Ombudsman, elected by Parliament, monitors and reports to national and local authorities to ensure equal protection of persons residing in the country, whether citizens or aliens. Individuals may lodge complaints with the Ombudsman regarding decisions, procedures, and conduct of public officials and government agencies. The Ombudsman may demand official reports, documents, and records and may summon officials to give testimony and has access to official premises. While the Ombudsman's conclusions are not binding on authorities, his recommendations generally have been followed. There was also a Children's Ombudsman (see Section 5, Children).
In November, the parliament cut all direct government funding for the Icelandic Human Rights Center, effective at year's end. Funded primarily by the Government, but operated as an NGO, the Center had acted as the country's leading human rights watchdog, vetting government legislation and reporting to international treaty monitoring bodies as well as promoting human rights education and research. Public figures, human rights advocates, and several of the center's European partner institutes argued that having to apply to the executive branch for grants henceforth will undermine the center's independence.
5. Discrimination, Societal Abuses, and Trafficking in Persons
The Constitution prohibits discrimination based on these factors, but the law does not prohibit discrimination by nongovernmental actors.
The law prohibits domestic violence and rape, including spousal rape; however, violence against women continued to be a problem, with gang rapes an ongoing concern. Police statistics indicated that the incidence of violence against women, including rape and sexual assault, was low; however, the number of women seeking medical and counseling assistance indicated that many incidents went unreported. During the year, up to 88 women sought temporary lodging at the country's women's shelter, mainly because of domestic violence, and the shelter offered counseling to approximately 443 clients. During the year, the sexual violence counseling center in Reykjavik drew 446 clients, including 223 seeking help for the first time.
The Government helped finance various facilities and organizations that provided assistance to victims of violence. The City of Reykjavik, in addition to partially funding such services, provided help to immigrant women in abusive relationships, offering emergency accommodation, counseling, and information on legal rights. Courts could issue restraining orders, but there were complaints that the police were reluctant to recommend them and that the courts granted them only in extreme circumstances. Victims of sexual crimes were entitled to lawyers to advise them of their legal rights and help them pursue cases against the alleged assailants; however, a large majority of victims declined to press charges or chose to forgo trial, in part to avoid unwanted publicity. Some local human rights monitors also attributed underreporting to the fact that convictions are rare due to the heavy burden of proof and traditionally yield light sentences. The maximum penalty for rape is 16 years' imprisonment, but judges typically imposed sentences much closer to the minimum of 1 year.
Prostitution is legal, but it is illegal to engage in prostitution as a main source of income. It is also illegal to act as an intermediary in the sale or procurement of sex.
There were concerns that some foreign women were trafficked to work as exotic dancers or in massage parlors where sexual services are offered (see Section 5, Trafficking).
More than 75 percent of women participated in the labor market. In part, this circumstance reflected the country's comprehensive system of subsidized day care, which made work outside the home more affordable and convenient for parents. The law requires that employers give preference to hiring and promoting men or women in areas where they are underrepresented, so long as they are equal in all other respects to job seekers of the opposite sex. Despite laws that require equal pay for equal work, a pay gap existed between men and women. According to one of the largest labor unions, during the year, women on average earned 15 percent less than men. Some women's rights activists also expressed concern that the proportion of women in the legislature dropped below one-third after elections in May 2003 (see Section 3) and that only 14 percent of the bar and 22 of 147 professors at the national university were women.
Since January 2003, the law permits both mothers and fathers to take 3 months of paid leave upon the birth of a child, with an additional 3 months that parents either could take individually or split between them. Such leave is at 80 percent of the normal salary. The new leave requirements apply equally to the public and private sectors.
The Government funded a Center for Gender Equality to administer the Act on Equal Status and Equal Rights of Women and Men. The center also provided gender equality counseling and education to national and municipal authorities, institutions, companies, individuals, and NGOs. The Minister of Social Affairs appoints a Complaints Committee on Equal Status to adjudicate alleged violations of the act; the committee's rulings are nonreviewable. The Minister of Social Affairs also appoints an Equal Status Council, with nine members drawn from national women's organizations, the University of Iceland, and labor and professional groups, which makes recommendations for equalizing the status of men and women in the labor market.
During the year, the Complaints Committee found that there was demonstrable gender bias in the Justice Minister's 2003 appointment of a Supreme Court justice where the minister did not provide an adequate explanation for appointing a man instead of a more qualified woman. The candidate delayed legal action while her application for another Supreme Court seat was under consideration, but, following the appointment in September of another male to the court, declared her intention to sue. At year's end, she had not yet done so.
The Government was strongly committed to children's rights and welfare; it funded public education and health care. School attendance is compulsory through the age of 15 and free through public university level. Approximately 85 percent of students continued to upper secondary education. The Government provided free prenatal and infant medical care, as well as heavily subsidized childcare. The Children's Ombudsman, who is appointed by the Prime Minister but is independent from the Government, fulfilled a mandate to protect children's rights, interests, and welfare by, among other things, exerting influence on legislation, government decisions, and public attitudes. When investigating complaints, the Ombudsman had access to all public and private institutions and associations that house children or otherwise care for them; however, the Ombudsman's conclusions were not legally binding on parties to disputes.
There were some reports of abuse of children, although there was no societal pattern of child abuse. The government-funded Agency for Child Protection operated eight treatment centers and a diagnostic facility for abused and troubled minors. It also coordinated the work of approximately 34 committees throughout the country that were responsible for managing child protection issues (for example, foster care) in their local areas. Beginning in 2002, the local committees hired professionals knowledgeable about sexual abuse. One committee could not, due to its remote location, hire a specialist on sexual abuse and had to rely on temporary hires on a case-by-case basis instead.
In an effort to accelerate prosecution of child sexual abuse cases and lessen trauma to the child, the Government maintained a Children's Assessment Center (Barnahus). The center, which handled approximately 199 child abuse cases during the year, was intended to create a safe and secure environment where child victims might feel more comfortable talking about what happened to them. It brought together police, prosecutors, judges, doctors, and officials from child protection services. District Court judges did not have to use the center and could hold investigatory interviews in the courthouse instead, a practice that concerned some children's rights advocates.
Trafficking in Persons
The law prohibits trafficking in persons; however, there were anecdotal reports that women were trafficked for exploitation.
The general penal code states that "whoever is found guilty of trafficking in persons with the aim of sexual abuse, or forced labor, or for organ removal shall be punished by up to 8 years imprisonment." Criminal procedures provide that victims may testify against traffickers at government expense. During the year, police did not charge any persons with trafficking, although traffickers have been convicted under the law on alien smuggling.
The law provides that a person may be extradited as long as the offense involved would be punishable by more than 1 year's imprisonment; therefore, the law would allow the extradition of persons who were charged with trafficking in other countries.
Police, airport authorities, and women's aid groups reported that there was anecdotal evidence of foreign women trafficked to the country, primarily to work in striptease clubs or massage parlors offering sexual services. The Baltic countries were the main region of origin for women working in such clubs and parlors, with others coming from Central and Eastern Europe and Russia. There were no statistics on the number or origin of women actually trafficked. To work as an exotic dancer, any person from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) must first obtain a work permit, which is typically valid for 3 months. In 2002, the number of foreign dancers applying for work permits dropped sharply after Reykjavik authorities prohibited private dances that served as a front for prostitution. The Supreme Court upheld the ban in 2003, and other municipalities have since enacted their own bans, thus largely destroying the profit incentive for trafficking women into the country. Social workers suspect that most foreign women working in this field now come from within the EEA and are thus impossible to track through work permit applications.
Trafficking victims could seek help at the women's shelter, counseling center, and hospital, all of which receive government funding. There were no domestic NGOs dedicated solely to assisting victims of trafficking, nor was there an established government assistance program. Some NGOs provided government supported counseling and shelter to women and children who were victims of violence or sexual abuse. The government-funded Icelandic Human Rights Center was also available to assist with trafficking cases and make referrals.
The Government participates in the Nordic-Baltic Action Group Against Human Trafficking, which hosts periodic meetings to discuss programs and strategies. The group, established to succeed the Nordic-Baltic Campaign Against Trafficking, has a mandate that runs until August 2006.
Persons with Disabilities
There was no official discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment, education, or the provision of other state services. The law provides that such persons have the right to all common national and municipal services and to receive assistance to live and work normally in society. The law also provides that persons with disabilities receive preference for a government job when they are at least as qualified as other applicants; however, advocates asserted that common practice and implementation of the law fell short of full protection of the rights of persons with disabilities to the extent that persons with disabilities have come to constitute a majority of the country's poor.
Building regulations require that public accommodations and government buildings, including elevators, be accessible to persons in wheelchairs; that public property managers reserve 1 percent of parking spaces (a minimum of one space) for persons with disabilities; and that, to the extent possible, sidewalks outside the main entrance of such buildings be kept clear of ice and snow. Violations of these regulations are punishable by a fine or a jail sentence of up to 2 years; however, the main association for persons with disabilities complained that this regulation was not enforced regularly, and authorities rarely assessed penalties for noncompliance.
Some mental health advocates criticized the Government for not devoting sufficient attention and resources to the care of persons with mental disabilities. Although the law safeguards their rights, a large number of persons with mental disabilities remained on waiting lists for housing, education, and employment programs. Advocates for the mentally ill alleged that government funding for the care of the mentally ill was generally inadequate and that the government-financed health system funded too few hospital places for acute patients and thus exacerbated a shortage of publicly funded preventative and follow-up mental health care.
National/Racial/Ethnic Minorities
While the population remained largely homogeneous, family- and employment-sponsored immigrants were more visible.
In May, the parliament amended the 2002 Act on Foreigners in order to eliminate perceived loopholes in the immigration system and combat phony or arranged marriages. The amendments stipulate that in order to win automatic residence rights, a foreign spouse has to be at least 24 years old. Further, the amendments give authorities the power to conduct house searches without a prior court order, as well as DNA testing, in cases where they suspect immigration fraud. Human rights and immigrants' advocates criticized the amendments, arguing that it is discriminatory effectively to demand a higher marriage age of foreigners than of citizens, who can marry at age 18. They also complained that the house searches and DNA tests being contemplated violated privacy rights.
The term "newcomer" has taken on a negative connotation and was increasingly applied to immigrants of color. Asian women in public at night reportedly were sometimes taunted on the assumption that they were prostitutes and minority children were teased for allegedly having been "purchased on the Internet."
The Icelandic Red Cross operated an Intercultural Center in Reykjavik to help foreigners adjust to living in the country. The center offered free translation, education, research, and advice services. The Ministry of Social Affairs operated a Multicultural Center in Isafjordur that facilitated the interaction of citizens with foreign nationals and provided support services for foreign nationals in rural municipalities. However, the Isafjordur center's remote West Fjords location meant that it could serve only the immigrant community in that region.
In June, the publishers of a Reykjavik monthly newspaper recounted how a private dance company refused to rent them a national costume (for a planned cover shoot intended to depict the future of the country) because the model was black. The company's spokesman offered the explanation that his organization had objected to the newspaper's proposed theme because, if anything, the country's future of Iceland was yellow rather than black. The public reaction was overwhelmingly critical of the dance company, and the Bishop of Iceland referred to the matter in a speech before the Althingi urging tolerance.
The Government said it was reviewing the recommendations of a 2003 report by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance that concluded that conditions for immigrants "may not be wholly satisfactory."
6. Worker Rights
a. The Right of Association
The Constitution provides for the right of workers to establish unions, draw up their own constitutions and rules, choose their own leaders and policies, and publicize their views; and workers exercised these rights. Labor unions were independent of the Government and political parties. Approximately 85 percent of all eligible workers belonged to unions.
b. The Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively
The law allows unions to conduct their activities without interference, and the Government protected this right in practice. The law requires employers to withhold union dues (1 percent of gross pay) from the pay of all employees, whether or not they are union members, to help support disability, strike, and pension funds, and other benefits to which all workers are entitled.
Trade unions and management organizations periodically negotiate collective bargaining agreements that set specific terms for workers' pay, hours, and other conditions. With limited exceptions, collective bargaining is done on an industry- or sector-wide basis. These agreements, not the law, set the minimum labor standards for most workers. The Government played a minor role in the bargaining process, providing mediation assistance in a few cases through the State Mediator's Office.
At its annual June labor conference, the International Labor Organization (ILO) upheld a 2003 ILO Freedom of Association Committee finding that the Government had, in the course of a 2001 fishing industry strike, infringed on the principle of free and voluntary collective bargaining and recommended that the country review its practices concerning labor disputes.
With the exception of limited categories of workers in the public sector whose services are essential to public health or safety, unions have the right to strike.
There are no export processing zones.
c. Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labor
The law prohibits forced or compulsory labor, including by children, and there were no reports that such practices occurred.
d. Prohibition of Child Labor and Minimum Age for Employment
The law prohibits the employment of children younger than age 16 in factories, on ships, or in other places that are hazardous or require hard labor; this prohibition was observed in practice. Children 14- or 15-years old may be employed part-time or during school vacations in light, nonhazardous occupations. Their work hours must not exceed the ordinary work hours of adults in the same occupation. The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health enforced child labor regulations effectively.
e. Acceptable Conditions of Work
The law does not establish a minimum wage, but the minimum wages negotiated in various collectively bargained agreements applied automatically to all employees in those occupations, whether they were union members or not. While the agreements can be either industry- or sector-wide, and in some cases firm-specific, the minimum wage levels are occupation-specific. Labor contracts provided a decent standard of living for a worker and family.
The standard legal workweek was 40 hours, which included nearly 3 hours of paid breaks a week. Work exceeding 8 hours in a workday must be compensated as overtime. Workers were entitled to 11 hours of rest within each 24-hour period and to a day off every week. Under defined special circumstances, employers may reduce the 11-hour rest period to no less than 8 hours, but they then must compensate workers with 1.5 hours of rest for every hour of reduction. They may also postpone a worker's day off by 1 week.
The legislature set health and safety standards, and the Ministry of Social Affairs administered and enforced them through its Administration of Occupational Safety and Health, which could close workplaces until they met safety and health standards. Workers had a collective, but not individual, right to refuse to work in a place that did not meet occupational safety and health criteria. It is illegal to fire workers who report unsafe or unhealthy conditions.
In 2003, union representatives and media reported that Italian contractor Impregilo failed to pay adequate wages or provide proper accommodation and facilities to several hundred foreign workers on a major government-financed hydroelectric dam construction project. The company hired workers through Portuguese employment agencies that created multiple versions of contracts to mislead both employees and regulators. The unions ultimately concluded an agreement with Impregilo guaranteeing them access to wage information. A number of cases of alleged violations of workers' rights remained under union review, but no legal action has been taken.


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Big Chill Surf Cantina next to Liquid in Rehoboth. Kudos to the decor, just too Kool to have so much surf memorabilia hanging over your head under one roof not to mention the drinks, food and music are fantastic, Lost Yankee @ the Swap meet few weeks ago, found him at the bar sampling the fish taco's, Dude some interest in your board, he wasn't leaving that stool, too good of a vibe, ...... Ditto
Peppers Tavern, 16th street OCMD, downstairs from the boardwalk. Its a dive and isnt polished up for the tourists like most bars in beach towns. Nice slutty vibe.
love the boathouse on a off night when its not packed.
Va Beach doesn't have much.. Or maybe I'm just not going to the right spot... I usually hit up the 15th St. Raw Bar.


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