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Friday, March 23, 2007 THE SIGNAL B5 Plains Jo lis Scores of positions available in 20 different departments. 0 By Relna V. Slutske SltAM Bt SIM SS WklTtK Princess Cruises is hosting a corporate recruitment fair on Saturday starting at 0 a m. in front of its headquarter in the Westtield Valencia Tow Center. The recniitment is not just for entry-level positions, but for up to (X) positions in 20 different departments, including accounting, finance, marketing, marine operations and purchasing.

"This event is rather unusual for us because we rarely hold these types of job fairs for niid-and upper-management positions." said Susunne Ferrull, media information specialist for Princess Cruises, The last time Princess Cniis-es hosted a fair with opportunities in middle and upper management was 2001, when the cruise giant moved its international headquarters to the Town Center from Culver City. Job fairs for entry-level jobs take place several times a year. The company is one of the largest employers in the Santa Clarita Vallev. with more than employees. WILL DAVISON Tin S-jrl The new owners of Cavi at The Big Oaks lodge, (from left) Tonino Cardla, Mike Milligan and Antonio Viscito, have refurbished the historic spot, which now features an assortment of fine cuisine on the menu.

Cavi Expands to Big Oaks Retaliation Prohibited at WoTliplsce, Too C3 VY i -v. I With growth throughout the company and the addition of three ships for 2(X)7 creating a fleet of 17 ships the need for people in all departments is growing. In addition, a new vessel is scheduled to join the Cunard line fleet within the net two years. "Not only are we looking for those entry-level positions, but we're expanding positions in other departments," she said. Spokeswoman Julie Benson called Princess "a little city." adding that any type of job could be found there.

"We've got everything." she said. "It's such a wide variety." The goal of the fair is also to get local residents who don't want a long commute to get to work. Benson said that one of the women whom she works with called Princess Cruises when she moved out to the Santa Clarita Valley, saying. "I want to work for this company." and was eventually hired. "There's a big attraction to working in (the) community." she said.

Business Law John Shaffery Court Expands Retaliation Claims In the 2(X)6 term, the Supreme court took the additional step of articulating an expansive standard for determining what types of employer conduct, hen accompanied by a retaliatory motive, can support a cause of action for retaliation. The underlying case concerned a claim of sexual harassment, but the ruling has ramifications for all claims based on retaliation for opposing civil rights violations. As the 2006 case itself demonstrated, with the right set of facts, it is possible for a plaintiff to be successful on a claim of retaliation, even though the underlying claim of discrimination has failed. The two types of wrongful conduct are independent of one another. In this case, the plaintiff was the only woman working in the track maintenance department of See SHAFFERY, page B6 arts Crafts, cooking projects, WILL DAVIS The Signal The Big Oaks lodge, home to the new Cavi restaurant, has a history as a hangout for oldtime celebrities, such as Mary Pickford.

Lodge has history as getaway spot. By Reina V. Slutske Signal Business Writir Cavi, located in Newhall since December 2005, is expanding its business to a second location in the woods of the Angeles National Forest. It's a long, winding drive up Bouquet Canyon Road to the historic Big Oaks lodge. 'There was a feeling, since the beginning, that this place was welcoming." said Antonio Viscito, one of the partners.

The Big Oaks in itself has a tremendous history, being built before the 1920s as a stagecoach stop. It caught on as a popular place for movie stars to relax from the 1930s through the 1950s, when stars such as Mary Pickford built cabins in the forest. Its legendary history as a hangout for the stars includes rumors, such as the one about gangster "Pretty Boy" Floyd once coming in to use the phone as he was making a getaway. The lodge went through different owners, with the previous owners having The Big Oaks lodge for 27 years, and using a part of the property to train boxers such as Michael Dokes. The previous owner worked with Michael Milligan, one of the partners, at his granite company, Stone International.

When Milligan, who did granite for Cavi in Newhall, approached Viscito and business partner Tonino Cardia for the second location, they were excit- Far as long as federal law has prohibited discrimination in the workplace, it also has separately prohibited punishing, or "retaliating against," an employee who opposes the prohibited discrimination. Employment discrimination can occur on the basis of factors such as race, sex and religion. Usually, there is an anti-retaliation provision found in the same law that prohibits the underlying discrimination. There are dozens of federal statutes with anti-retaliation provisions. The policy of protecting those who object to what they perceive as unlawful discrimination is so ingrained in federal civil rights law that it has even been read into 'aws by implication, even though it was not there in black and white.

In 2005, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance, also implicitly prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose conduct that allegedly violates Title IX. such as wild boar and seafood. Although it is not considered traditional Italian food, Viscito. who is from Naples, Italy, said that on Italian menus, items with wild game would be found, and each area of Italy features different foods. For the weekend bar crowd, Cavi serves marinated tri-tip, hamburgers and pizzas.

Viscito's dad, Vincenzo. came out from Naples to teach the chefs how to make 12-inch, Naples-style pizzas. Milligan said the bar crowd and bikers have helped the business build up, and many bikers return to have dinner at The Big Oaks. The owners hope to expand, adding brunches for Easter, Mother's Day and during the summer months. In addition, they hope to include catering and special events, such as weddings.

Their goal is to become a staple for fine dining, like "an Italian Le Chene," Viscito said, referring to the French restaurant on Sierra Highway. 'The business plan is to make it worth the drive," Milligan said, adding that the lodge, with the' romantic backdrop of the forest and the open road make for an interesting location, not to mention its history. "It's a feeling of nostalgia," Milligan said. Cavi at the Big Oaks is located at 33101 Bouquet Canyon Road and is open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner starting at 5 p.m. Lunch is available Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 1 a.m.

The bar is open every night. For more information, call 1661)296-5656. a 1, Dow Industrials Rise as Investors Await New Signals on Inflation ed by the "opportunity to grow," Cardia said. "They saw the potential," Milligan said. However, the potential needed a little bit of work.

The bar is considered to be a popular stop for motorcycle riders on weekends, but the building especially the dining room needed work. They replaced booths from the 1960s with tables and chairs, repaired the roof and removed the boxiqg ring, where fighters were trained, to create a patio for al fresco dining. "It needed a fresh breath of air," Milligan said. They opened the bar Jan. 1, followed by the dining room two weeks ago.

However, Cavi at The Big Oaks lodge is not like Newhall 's Cavi. To go with the atmosphere, the dinner menu features game tion will cool enough taprovoke a rate cut, and as market experts debated whether the Fed's slight change in language truly suggested a shift in policy. "At the end of the day, I don't think it means a heck of a lot," said Stephen Massocca, president of Pacific Growth Equities. 'The market received it very, very well, but ultimately the Fed is news-dependent." Still, falling unemployment claims and strength in markets overseas kept stocks from sinking after this week's surge. The Dow has had its best four-day point gain since May 2005; whetlser it continues the streak will depend much on Friday's report on existing homes sales, inventories and prices for February.

The blue chip index rose 13.62, or 0.1 1 peaent, to 12,461.14. Broader indicators slipped. The Standard Poor's 500 index fell 0.50. or 0.03 percent, to 1.434.54. The technology-dominated Nasdaq composite index declined 4.18.

or 0.17 percent, to 2.451.74. pulled lower in large part by Motorola's warning. "Surprisingly, the market's holding on to yesterday gains." said Peier Cardillo. chief market mm' I Scutuiten 2007 Are you looking for more than just "child care" for your child this summer? Are you seeking ways to keep your child occupied and free from boredom? it ait! I The SckOM Children turning 4 by September 2, 2007 KfcjJ Jnlcudes Exciting themed weeks, By Madlen Read AP Business Writer NEW YORK Wall Street finished mixed Thursday, nudging the Dow Jones industrials higher for a fourth straight session but moving cautiously as investors awaited new data to assess whether their hopes for an interest rate cut are justified. A surprise warning that cell phone maker Motorola Inc.

will 'post a loss for the first quarter also made the market uneasy as it looked ahead to earnings reports that begin next month. Investors seemed uncertain about where to take stocks a day after the Federal Reserve issued an economic assessment interpreted as opening up the possibility of a reduction in short-term rates. The statement unleashed a wave of buying that boosted the Dow by-159 points Wednesday, but Thursday's session was erratic, ith the Dow weav ing in and out of positive territory dirough-out the day. Investors remained optimistic about the statement but reined in their buying as they took note of climbing energy costs, which made it look unlikelv that infla economist at New York-based brokerage house Avalon Partners Inc. "The market is doing quite nicely we're not really giving anything up here.

It shows that technically, the market has gained momentum." Market watchers aren't discounting die possibility of further volatility, however, given the potential for Friday's housing data to move the markets and as oil prices continue to rise, reminding investors that inflation is still high and that Americans may need to cut back on discretionary spending. On Thursday, oil prices climbed more than $2 to S61 .69 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. U.S. retail gasoline prices have surged about 20 percent over the past two months as stockpiles decline ahead of the peak driv ing season. Giving investors some relief, though, was the Labor Department's report that the number of laid-off workers seekin unemployment benefits fell to3l6.000 last week, the third consecutive decline usually a good sign that consumers are finding work See WALL, page B6 C-pl games, music, story time and more.

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