TSA to ax worker who left note in bag with sex toy

A Transportation Security Administration baggage screener who left a note saying “Get your freak on girl” inside a woman’s suitcase that contained a sex toy will be fired, the agency said Friday.

The unidentified screener at Newark Liberty International Airport wrote the message on the back of a Notice of Inspection slip that TSA places in bags that require a physical search.

Jill Filipovic, a Manhattan blogger and lawyer, discovered the personal message when she unpacked her bags after arriving in Ireland on Sunday.

She tweeted a photo of the slip and blogged about it Monday: “Total violation of privacy, wildly inappropriate and clearly not ok, but I also just died laughing in my hotel room.”

TSA responded Thursday in a message posted on the agency’s blog:

“TSA has completed its investigation of this matter, and has initiated action to remove the individual from federal service.”

“Like all federal employees,” the agency added, “this Transportation Security Officer is entitled to due process and the protections embodied in the Privacy Act. Pending the completion of the removal action, the employee will not perform any screening duties.”

That’s official federal lingo for: The worker will be fired.

Filipovic, who didn’t respond to an email Friday, later wrote on her blog, Feministe, about the impact: “Lesson learned: Don’t tweet anything you don’t want to appear on The View,” a reference to the television talk show that was one of many places her story was told.

She wrote Wednesday that she feared she always would be known for the tale and that she wanted the story to fade away. She also wrote that she didn’t want the worker fired as a scapegoat.

“The problem with the note,” Filipovic wrote, “is that it’s representative of the bigger privacy intrusions that the U.S. government, through the TSA and other sources, levels every day.”

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Baci Lingerie US Opens LA Warehouse

MIAMI — Baci Lingerie has opened a new Los Angeles-based warehouse in the San Fernando Valley to better serve its customers in the U.S.

The warehouse, which officially opened in October, will serve the entire U.S. for all Black Label, Eyelash, and White Label product orders.

 “With our new L.A. warehouse organized and restructured we are ready to rock and roll,” said Alicia Sinclair, national sales director of Baci Lingerie U.S. “Orders have already begun shipping and anyone who has been waiting on inventory to arrive should contact me immediately to ensure prompt shipment of your order.”

 In addition to its new L.A. warehouse, Baci Lingerie USA is also looking for qualified sales representatives who have existing relationships and experience in the lingerie industry.

 “We are looking to expand our team here in the states,” Sinclair said. “This is a great opportunity for the right individuals. I’m building a strong team and we have immediate openings to fill.”

 To place an order for the Black Label, Eyelash Collection or White Label product email orders@bacibrandusa.com or contact Sinclair at Alicia@bacibrandusa.com or (888) 688- 2224.

Any interested sales representatives who want more information about the open positions are asked to contact Sinclair via email.

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