The establishment held a bachelor/bachelorette charity auction in February that turned randy after a local oddball named River Laker (yes, really) unexpectedly stripped totally nude on stage over a period of several minutes, ultimately covering his genitals with just a bike helmet before he was finally escorted off-stage. 202 Market got in trouble with ABC because "stripjoint" conduct is prohibited at ABC-licensed establishments, and employees failed to stop it. Indeed, emcees twice said aloud during Laker's stunt that 202 Market would lose its license if he kept stripping down.
The Roanoke Times reported Saturday that an administrative law judge ruled that 202 Market must either suspend its liquor license for 10 days, or for 3 days and pay a $1,000 fine. The judge found, "What may have been initially unforeseeable became foreseeable as Mr. Laker moved inexorably toward nudity, had anyone in management been paying attention." However, the judge found that 202 Market didn't know in advance that Laker would strip to his birthday suit, so the bar wasn't punished further. 202 Market is appealing.
Laker, meanwhile, bragged that his antics were "genius," and a video of his stripping showed up on YouTube. There was no indication if any women bid on him.
The NLRB in April filed a complaint against Boeing for moving its Washington state plant to South Carolina, a right-to-work state, to dodge union activity, which is unlawful. The smoking gun was statements by Boeing officials that the move was in part because of strikes at the Washington plant. "The overriding factor was not the business climate. And it was not the wages we’re paying today. It was that we cannot afford to have a work stoppage, you know, every three years," said one executive. Republicans have used the case to whine about organized labor and government regulations.
The House of Representatives passed the anti-NLRB bill, and Hurt, R-5th (Charlottesville, Danville, Farmville), emailed supporters on Sunday a transcript and video of his floor speech endorsing the bill, showing the measured restraint of a 5-year-old on a sugar rush:
"One of the most recent and troubling examples of this government overreach is the latest move by the unelected National Labor Relations Board to block Boeing from creating thousands of jobs in South Carolina. This kind of government intervention is a direct attack on our economic freedom, and has disastrous effects on 5th District Virginians and all Americans. It has the potential to cost thousands of jobs at a time when we need jobs most. It dangerously and unacceptably inserts the federal government into the business decisions of private companies. ... If we are serious about getting our economy back on track, we must support these kinds of policies that help restore certainty to the marketplace."Because nothing can "restore certainty to the marketplace" like companies chilling union activity by bolting to right-to-work states. This is not some plot of partisan agents to destroy capitalism and is hardly new.
In its statement announcing the complaint in April, the NLRB said: "To remedy the alleged unfair labor practices, the Acting General Counsel [Lafe Solomon] seeks an order that would require Boeing to maintain the second production line in Washington state. The complaint does not seek closure of the South Carolina facility, nor does it prohibit Boeing from assembling planes there." In response to the rancor against the NLRB, Solomon said in a statement in May:
"Contrary to certain public statements made in recent weeks, there is nothing remarkable or unprecedented about the complaint issued against the Boeing Company on April 20. The complaint involves matters of fact and law that are not unique to this case, and it was issued only after a thorough investigation in the field, a further careful review by our attorneys in Washington, and an invitation by me to the parties to present their case and discuss the possibility of a settlement. ... It is important to note that the issuance of a complaint is just the beginning of a legal process, which now moves to a hearing before an administrative law judge. ... At any point in this process, the parties could reach a settlement agreement and we remain willing to participate in any such discussions at the request of either or both parties. We hope all interested parties respect the legal process, rather than trying to litigate this case in the media and public arena."A century and a half later, conservative Southern politicians still detest the word "union."
Last week when Michaele went missing, Tareq called the police and feared she was kidnapped. But authorities were able to get in contact with her and discovered her whereabouts: She ran off with Neal Schon, the guitarist from Journey, in Memphis. In fact, Journey paid for her travel expenses.
The Northern Virginia Daily reported Saturday that Tareq is now filing for divorce. He claims in court filings that Michaele was having an affair with Schon "for months" and "over the objections of me, she continually exposes our friends and acquaintances to her adulterous relationship, and she had flaunted the same throughout the community, the nation and indeed the world, and thus caused ... me to suffer great harm, humiliation and embarrassment." To make matters worse, an auction was scheduled for Sunday for the Salahis' wine and equipment from their winery as part of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Perez Hilton reported Monday that Michaele has been approached to be a consultant with MarriedWivesClub.com, a site for "local unsatisfied wives looking to hook up." She can honestly say, "I'm not only an employee but also a client!"
That's Michaele "Living in her lonely world" Salahi, today's Worst Virginian in the World!
