Tuesday, September 19, 2006

MAURITIUS! Truly one nation under GOD…

Dear All,

Soon after my return from the US to Mauritius, I commented on the deep interfaith respect that is so evident on the island.

I remarked that Mauritius, its Government leaders and its multiracial and multi denominational population sets a most edifying example to the rest of a world that is so torn apart through lack of neighborly charity and love of God.

By contrast, here in Mauritius the profound tolerance and gracious reverence towards the various religious bodies ensure that peace, justice and joy blossom abundantly.

My past posts -: Sunday Sept. 10: “Along the way people of all creeds and color had set up tents to shade the pilgrims from sun or rain while offering free refreshments.” – Saturday August 26: “…on the occasion of the feast of St. Louis, the patron saint of our capital, Port Louis, the bishop celebrated mass… Present at the mass were the Honorable Prime minister, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Mrs V. Ramgoolam, the president of the Republic of Mauritius and his wife, the vice president and a large number of ministers and dignitaries. It was edifying to see the respect with which Indians, Muslims, Buddhists etc. attended this 90 minute celebration” – Tuesday August 15 “Never in my life have I seen the feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother the Virgin Mary being celebrated as I saw it today in Mauritius! Yes in Mauritius! A predominantly Indian and Islamic country, freedom of religion exists to such an extent that August 15th is a national holiday in honor of Our Blessed Mother!!!” – All reflect this awesome sense of a prayerful nation under God. It is what impressed me the most upon my return to fervent Mauritius!

I was glad to note that this personal feeling was reinforced today September 19th in a press article:

The U.S. bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor issued a report on September 15 under the heading: ‘Mauritius International Freedom Report 2006’ It states that the Mauritian Government ensures that religious freedom is a priority and a must in its society.

So much so that every year the Government offers subsidies to various denominations!!!

America has much to learn from the Mauritian model if it genuinely wants to promote worldwide Peace. The U.S. should not merely be content to report. Above all, the U.S. Government should find the courage to make every effort to follow the leadership of the wise and well blessed exemplary Mauritian Government.

Proud to be a Mauritian!

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Thursday, September 14, 2006

Google - First American Title Ins. - Discrimination?

First American Title Insurance Company has been caught over the years in a series of scandals resulting in huge fines in various states. Coming increasingly under the radar screens of the law for abusive and repeated scams in the U.S., First American Title is now setting up shop under foreign skies.
Although its image is indelibly tarnished in North America, First American Title obviously wishes to project a clean one to the international community.
In the U.S., James J. Dufficy pretends in legal forums that First American Title wishes to be transparent and actually welcomes the scrutiny by various authorities. That scrutiny has resulted in a bevy of multi million dollar fines imposed by multiple states in civil cases. Some states are considering filing long overdue criminal cases against the company and its executives.
It is not surprizing and evident that in a most public international forum such as Google, First American wishes to be totally opaque!
Indeed, has First American muzzled Google and interfered with freedom of speech so the international public cannot form an objective opinion about First American Title?
If so, is Google’s present policy statement misleading and should it be revised?
Google Policy Statement: “Our intent is to represent the content of the internet fairly and accurately…” …”“Google views the comprehensiveness of our search results as an extremely important priority. We're committed to providing thorough and unbiased search results for our users.”
Can the international public rely on such statements?
Or
Is Google in fact catering in a discriminatory fashion to big time advertisers such as First American Title?
Is the international public precluded from getting the full story in an unbiased fashion?
Are big time advertisers such as First American Tile coercing Google to give them prominent positions in search results while dropping sites that reveal unwanted truths about them?
Consider the evidence in a Google – First American Title Insurance search:
Up to a few weeks ago a search involving First American Title Insurance Company through Google’s search engines would bring up unbiased results. The suits by the various states could be found within the first three pages. So could other adverse comments from the public come up on First American Title.

Unfortunately I noticed that my URL was dropped from Google’s search engines within a few days of searches bringing up accurate although adverse legal info about First American Title and James J Dufficy!

I complained to Google and the site was soon indexed once again and reinstated. Having experienced First American’s devious manipulation of Yahoo in the past, I copied the Google results of the various searches.

Example:
On August 24 2006 a search for First American Title would bring up the following:
WebResults 1 - 10 of about 297 for first american title + leclezio. (0.23 seconds)Tip: Save time by hitting the return key instead of clicking on "search"Leclézio
To underscore my claims about First American Title, I include some links to recent ... So in typical persistent Leclezio fashion, Eve decided to add her ...lleclezio.blogspot.com/ - 61k - Cached - Similar pages
Yet, the following is the result of a search on the same subject on September 1, 2006:
Sorry, no content found for this URLWebYour search - cache:TCDSAqFBC18J:lleclezio.blogspot.com/ first american title + leclezio - did not match any documents.
Likewise a search on James J Dufficy on August 24 2006 reveals:
Web Images Groups News more »Advanced Search PreferencesWebResults 11 - 20 of about 950 for james j dufficy . (0.12 seconds)Leclézio
In a letter addressed to me, dated March 24th 1998, James J. Dufficy had stated that his company had no duty vis-à-vis the public to do the ‘correct’ thing. ...lleclezio.blogspot.com/ - 61k - Cached - Similar pages
But again on September 1, 2006, the same search hits a blank!!!
Web Images Groups News more »Advanced Search PreferencesSorry, no content found for this URLWebYour search - cache:TCDSAqFBC18J:lleclezio.blogspot.com/ james j dufficy - did not match any documents.

Since then, all my requests addressed to Google to re-index and to reinstate my URL have been ignored!
Similarly, all other info that could impact First American negatively has been either deleted or relegated to the ‘back of the bus’.
Consider Mr. Jonathan Rosen’s post dealing with First American Title’s consistently crooked ways. Nowhere could I find it within the first 20 or more pages of a ‘First American Title search.

In my opinion this is a disservice to the public who cannot under those circumstances rely on Google’s policy as presently stated to form an accurate opinion of First American Title.
Is that yet another First American sham acting in collusion with Google?
Is Google pandering to their big bucks by granting them not only a prominent position but by also altogether dropping sites considered to be hurtful by such shameful clients?
If Google has elected to cow down to those filthy ‘big bucks’, then Google should in all fairness disclose in its policy statement that a company such as First American has paid to monopolize the first ‘x’ number of pages. Accordingly, those first ‘x’ number of pages do not accurately reflect public sentiment. Unbiased and comprehensive search results can only be found starting on page ‘y’ of Google searches.
Failing this Google is only assisting First American to perpetrate yet one more fraud not only on Americans but on the international community also this time round.
I hope and pray that the more First American attempts to suppress the broad dissemination of the whole truth about them, the more the public at large will seek to find out why and will demand to know!
A prominent judge with political clout and a few highly respected attorneys have opined that they hope that my book ‘First American Title to Injustice’ will serve as a catalyst to change the way a Title Insurance company like First American operates in America!
Indeed the release of my book and excerpts from it on various web sites could have hardly been timed better! Since it coincides with an ocean of scandals that only serve to further validate the facts disclosed in the book.
Therefore it is hoped that my book will serve to not only change the abusive and mercenary way in which First American does business, but that it also causes Google to either review and publish a new policy statement as suggested above!
I look forward to Google resuming fair and comprehensive reporting in the near future.
Short excerpts from my book: ‘First American Title To Injustice’ can be viewed http://www.leclezio.biz/ or longer excerpts should be available through the Google book partner program.

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Worship...

Dear Children and Grand children, I wish I could upload this sega on this site. The words and the beat of the music are both captivating and inspiring.

“Sa séga la mo kompoz li pou rémercié per Laval pou tou di bien ki li fin fer pou nou.

Tou lai banané le 9 septembre, 4 ère bo matin mo lévé mo allé, mais na pas kroire mo alle la sasse tangue, fer kouma mwa owa va konné. Dépi la veille lor tou simin ena tapaze kouma carnaval, dimande nimporte kel morrissien li a va dire ou li alle prille per Laval..."

Translation from Créole to English:

Serge Lebrasse: “I composed this Sega in gratitude to Father Laval for all his intercessions for us Mauritians!

Every year, on September 9th I get up at 4:00 AM and I start walking. Do not hazard a guess that I am on my way to hunt hedgehogs. Follow me and you will find out where I am heading?

Starting on September 8th along all Mauritian highways and byways there is a carnival atmosphere. Ask any Mauritian where is he headed? He will joyfully answer that he is on his way to pray at Father Laval’s sepulcher.

Who knows how numerous are the miracles attributed to father Laval or how many have been delivered from misery, thanks to Father Laval? The sense of peace at his mausoleum is indeed conducive to prayer! Indeed in Mauritius, inspired by Father Laval, no one pays attention to color or religion. We are all but one nation under God on our pilgrimage to go and pray. Father Laval was so universally good that he never thought of sorting coffee beans according to color!

Today, thanks to father Laval, both the lame and the blind can sing aloud that they have been cured through prayer!

So much so, that any day of the week, people head on to Father Laval’s shrine with candles and flowers in hand to offer their hopeful novenas. Unfortunately over one hundred years ago, God called Father Laval to His side. But to us Mauritians who need him so much, he will forever be present.

Dear All,

I hope that the words of that popular Sega can convey the reverence all Mauritians feel towards Father Laval!

Marcel Cariapen, the kind owner of the famous ‘Poivron Restaurant’ invited me to accompany him on his annual pilgrimage to Father Laval. We first gathered at his house and after praying in front of a statue of the Immaculate Mary, we set off at 12:15 PM on our 16 mile journey.

What a trip that was, both for the body and the soul! Along the way people of all creeds and color had set up tents to shade the pilgrims from sun or rain while offering free refreshments. We prayed as we walked. Under the midday tropical sun I could visualize Jesus walking for forty days through the desert! Prompted by the Spirit to share in His life along the way, I integrated the mysteries of the rosary into our family lives and that of our friends. Example: One of the 5 Joyful Mysteries: ‘The Nativity’ – I thanked God that my grandmother called my dad Desire after Father Laval, since he was born on September 9th, Father Laval’s feastday!

One of the 5 Luminous Mysteries: ‘Changing water into wine’ – I asked God to continuously change the quality of our spirit through the ages so we can eventually reflect a truly great vintage in His image!

One of the 5 Sorrowful Mysteries: ‘The Agony in the Garden’ – Although our legs were getting weary and the soles of my feet were burning due to the chemo treatment, I realized how trivial that pain was when compared to all that Jesus humbled Himself to suffer at the hands of man to free our souls from sin.

One of the 5 Glorious Mysteries: “The Crowning of Mary – Queen of Heaven and Earth” I thanked God that at the end of life’s tunnels there is His glorious light we can all aspire too. I visualized the supernatural beauty Mama is a part of now as she exchanged her crown of thorns for one of light. I prayed that we get to share it all together some day!

Marcel’s family including the grandchildren came to meet us for 6:00 PM mass after which he drove us back home. They are a most beautiful family reminding me a lot of our own! I look forward to you meeting and tasting their superb food for body and soul on your next vacation here. Nathalie is expecting her 3rd child at about the same time as you Christine and their daughter Christine helps people who are suicidal when she is not working in the family operated restaurant!

On the way home, I simply had to ask Marcel to stop to take a picture of the statue of Father Laval set up under a special flood of light at the entrance to the Municipality Office of Port Louis for the occasion.

Can you imagine the uproar if any kind of religious symbol was ever placed outside a public building in the U.S.? Once again, I remind you that while tiny Mauritius has a predominantly Indian and Muslim population, it sets an example of interfaith tolerance and reverence that the world ought to learn from in order to become a better and safer place!

God bless you all. Hugs and kisses from Bopbops.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Let the whole world...

Dear Children and Grand Children,

Soon after my book came out, you have asked: “Why did you choose that particular picture for the back cover?”

Because in that picture I am surrounded by nothing other than pure air, sea, sky and sand. Thus, I am enveloped by everything that is in the middle of the shifting sands throughout the oceans of life.
In the waves, I can hear it all. In the sky and the sea, I can see it all. In the sand, I can write messages with my finger to send to you all.

Creation paves the way to God’s love. It is everywhere…

Ps. 33: 8-9: “Let the whole world fear Yahweh. Let all who live on earth revere Him! He spoke, and it was created. He commanded, and there it stood.”

:22: “Yahweh, let Your love rest on us as our hope has rested in You.
God blesses it all,

I love it all! I love you all!

Monday, September 04, 2006

First American Title...

First American Title…

Knowledge is key – Words shed light.

Keystar Publications and I will be launching our first volume at a book signing event on September 15th.

“May we continue to sow truth and love wherever we are led to plant it regardless of the quality of the soil. Remember that while an arid soil can produce sweet fruit, fertile fields can yield bitter and sour crops. So we must continue to sow everywhere as best we know. It is not important to find out who reaps which crop?”

After years of labor, I am glad that our first book has finally seen the light of day.

Those who have read it find it provocative and inspiring. The preface says it best: “This work is a penetrating ‘cri de coeur’ which reaches out to the reader and touches the innermost recesses of his heart. It beats all attempts at fiction writing.”
P. 20 – Excerpt: “As Dufficy was speaking, I could not help but think that in life there are obviously those who having a small profile engage in petty blue collar crime yet receive much attention. And then there are those who having a larger profile have no shame plundering millions of dollars in white collar crime. Yet, they manage through connections and the law to remain out of detention.

I further considered that regardless of the level of crime, common criminals share the same tools of the trade to break into somebody’s property and steal value – Blue collar criminals hammer and ax through doors and walls while white collar gangsters hammer and ax though documents and agreements.

In the end all criminals share a common objective. They all attempt to bag their haul in silence hoping that silence will somehow serve to squash the sin.

P. 50 – Excerpt: “Apparently the First American senior vice president for claims had endorsed that public company policy. In a letter addressed to me, dated March 24th 1998, James J. Dufficy had stated that his company had no duty vis-à-vis the public to do the ‘correct’ thing.”

P. 123 – Excerpt: “Then we prayed as we still do now, that some day before it is too late the Judge and lawyers such as Berman, will, like Bartimeus, turn away from the blinding law and its bitter fruits towards God and the Spirit and say: “Master, Lord Judge of all, we want to see…”!

P. 141 – Excerpt: “I hope that through this book, through the American Congress and through the court of public opinion, the lawlessness of a few will end up serving the best interests of the many.”

P. 176 – Excerpt: “We grasped that in the light of God we can question the dark actions of man, but through the dark actions of man we cannot question the light of God.”

P. 197 – Excerpt: Yet through God’s grace, we had refused to jump from a bridge. We had refused to yield to the devils of despair so hard at work at the anvils of evil.

With the book about to be widely distributed, I am more than ever hopeful and prayerful that sweet fruit will be harvested by many from an otherwise arid experience.

Good Reading, God bless us ALL!!! May His Justice come to pass...