This morning the Fort Fido crew met up with Abbie for her Assessment. She is a super cute and spunky, five month old, twenty-four pound, Border Collie Mixed Breed. We escorted Abbie to the Medium Roll, knowing it would be the perfect fit for her. Although she is small, she has Border Collie in her, making her energy filled and quite tough. Once she entered the Play Area, Abbie was interested in exploring it, and seemingly eager to be introduced to some canines. We had her meet with Edna and Louis right away... As expected, due to her disposition and age, Abbie was very submissive, yet met with the other canines in a decent manner. Play is the name of this young dogs game! After some quick sniffs, Abbie, had Edna and Louis whipped up into a frenzy of play and "chase me" games, too fun! Abbie is most welcome here at The Fort. We believe that she can get a lot out of Dog Daycare, and will continue to thrive here. Nicely done Abbie, let's continue to hone those social skills!
Carlos struck again with another rad piece of artwork! This time he captured Bounce, who had been staying with us for Overnight Boarding last week. Way to go Carlos, thank you!
Please Checkout our latest upload, where David discusses one of our most favorite canine products, Musher's Secret.
It isn't, but I think Musher's Secret's slogan should be "Strong enough for a Cat, Made for a Dog" hahaha!
The Belgian Malinois: The dog the White House didn't use on fence-jumping intruder I'm shocked they didn't "let 'em rip".
KLM's Sherlock Dog is an adorable lie Yup, yesterday's awesome video is just an ad campaign, sad but true lol.
Dog sings along with banjo Now here's a real genuine Beagle Video haha.
Hilarious Photos Capture the Complex Emotions of the Wet Dog This was most definitely the best thing I found today, take a look, it's totally hilarious.
Puppy goes viral in Bud's anti-drunk driving ad Good message but dang, that dog had to really hold it!
"Dog Noodles" are now available for dogs in Japan For now, I'm gonna pass on these for Gibson... He doesn't use chopsticks very well.
Practice pet owner etiquette: Keep Fido in check at area dog parks Sometimes it feels like folks don't do this nearly enough.
To our YouTube Channel. In this video, David talks about the awesome and ever-so-popular "Antlers", or, "Antler Dog Chews". Check it out!
Also, my favorite thing about the Antler Chews, is that they don't stink or stain the carpet... Just don't step on one in the middle of the night lol!
In other news, I just stumbled upon this absolutely outstanding YouTube video. It is of a Beagle that works for an airline, returning lost items to customers. This is a must watch little video that is truly wonderful.
One of Fort Fido's newest employees, Carlos, is learning a lot here and has been doing a great job so far. When he applied for the job, he put "Drawing & Animation" as one of his special skills, on his application... He was not kidding! Behold this most entertaining and awesome piece he just drew, titled, "First and Last Day On The Job". All of our jaws dropped here at The Fort when we saw this one, outstanding! Keep up the good work Carlos, and thanks for the artwork.
Please welcome Otto to The Fort! He is a rascally looking, two year old, thirty-one pound, tan/ multi-colored, Bichon Frise/Rat Terrier/ Border Collie Mixed Breed. Otto strolled into the lobby this morning with his nose to the ground, curious about our place, and ready for his assessment day. After entering the Medium Roll Play Area, Otto got straight to introductions, meeting with the pack healthily. He's a fun-loving canine that has pretty darn good dog-communication skills. Most awesomely, Otto began to play within minutes of his arrival, he "got down" with the likes of Lucky and Cayenne, among several others. Otto shall prove to be a great addition to Fort Fido, because he is a kindly dog that enjoys being with the pack. We most definitely look forward to his return.
Out there in the "Dog World". Found today, enjoy!
Can The Placebo Effect help your dog's Separation Anxiety?
Teach an Old Dog new tricks!
Here's one of Blue doing what she does best... Taking on the whole pack in a game of wrestle-play lol!
Two great ones of Reilly and Theodore, these two "bash brothers" can really get to playing fast and furiously, but it's all in good fun of course.
Last but not least, this is a shot of two of our youngest Big Rollers having a good time, Douglas and Hailey.
Saturday's Harbor Hounds event was a great success with stunning weather! The Fort crew met a ton of neat dogs and chatted with many nice folks. Our raffle was also quite successful, the winner of the goodie-filled Fort Fido basket was, Penelope Barrow. Way to go!
This morning we welcomed Snow & Kelly to the Fort.
Snow is a 20 week old, 13 pound, Blue Merle Sheltie. Kelly is a 20 week old, 16 pound, Black & White Sheltie. They joined the small pack this morning, and had a great time. They enjoyed mingling with the other members of the pack. They both had a great first day, and are welcome back anytime. We hope to see them again soon.
If you are out and about this Saturday, please join us for the Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday's 12th Annual Harbor Hounds Dog Walk. This fun-filled event benefits the Prison Pet Partnership Program, and several other charities supported by the Rotary Club. Fort Fido will have it's booth setup, at the semi-new, and most beautiful, Donkey Creek Park. Stop in and say hello! The walk spans a long stretch of the Harbor, from Donkey Creek Park to Skansie Brother's Park. The event is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can register online or in person. There is a lot of Dog-goodies and swag to collect, as well as several cool events to see. The Fort will be raffling off an awesome basket per usual, so be sure to purchase a ticket, all proceeds of our raffle benefit the Humane Society of Pierce County.
This morning we assessed the handsome Chili. He is a three year old, eleven pound, apricot/white colored, Toy Poodle. Chili wasn't quite sure what to think of The Fort at first... He followed us up to the Little Roll play area and entered without a hitch. After exploring his new surroundings for a bit, Chili met a few of the Small dog pack members. He sniffed and greeted them properly, seemingly comfortable with the situation. Over the course of the morning, more little dogs showed up, and Chili became a part of the twelve-dog-pack. Although we didn't see much play out of Chili today, we wouldn't be surprised if that changes after a few visits... Especially given some time and consistency. All in all, Chili is one nice and good looking canine, he is most definitely welcome to hangout here at Fort Fido anytime. Nice first day Chili-man, ya did just fine!
P.S. Anyone remember the cartoon character "Chilly Willy" lol? I sure do, he used to crack me up back in the day!
Some entertaining dog-links found today, enjoy!
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Get a load of Xu, pronounced "Sue". She is a energetic, three month old, about 20 pound, copper colored, Golden Retriever. This striking golden gal leaped into the Fort Fido lobby, ready for a morning full of excitement. A young canine, Xu is here to get out some energy and learn how to socialize properly. She is the perfect age to start Dog Daycare! As expected, Xu got to playing and socializing with the Medium Roll Pack, within minutes of her arrival. She enjoyed romping around in the play area with Lucky, Ruby, and several others. Puppies sure do great here at The Fort, and we love having them... They get in early, learn the ropes quickly, and thrive, growing into well-versed adult dogs. Xu, we are looking forward to helping you hone your canine communication skills and watching you grow. We'll see you around soon, welcome!
Here are a few snippets of Xu in action, enjoy.
This morning we welcomed two new members to the Fort Fido pack. First up is Mishka, she is a 1 year old, 55 pound, Siberian Husky. She came in ready for the action, and played with anyone who was up for it.
Next up we have Pushkin, he is a 4 year old, 45 pound, Akita/Chow Chow mix. He did great for his first day, and enjoyed mingling with the pack.
They are both welcome back anytime. We look forward to seeing Mishka and Pushkin again soon.
This morning The Fort welcomed the clever, Riley, in for his assessment. He is a two year old, about 10 pound, white colored, Miniature Poodle and Terrier Mixed Breed. This sharp looking and wiry little fella, headed upstairs with us, to try the Little Roll Play Area on for size. Once therein, Riley met up with the polite Buzzette, followed by introductions to the "Papillion Twins". As the morning progressed and the Little Roll's pack grew in size, Riley continued his care-free contentment. Having pretty good canine communication skills, Riley met with the other dogs easily and readily socialized with them. He is particularly fond of "chase games", which are a perfect activity for him here. First rate job today Riley! You are welcome at Fort Fido.
Meet Josephine! She is a nine year old, twenty-five pound, cream colored, brown freckled, French Bulldog. Josephine came in bright and early this morning, more than ready for her assessment day at The Fort. Once she got into our Medium Roll play area, she was quick to explore it, curious to meet some other canines. As time passed and the pack grew, Josephine greeted the other dogs, meeting with them in a healthy fashion. It's pretty obvious that she has played with a few dogs in her day. The social Josephine acted cool, calm, and collected here at Fort Fido, and really seemed to enjoy herself. For a more mature dog, she did quite well, getting in a fair amount of playtime. Josephine is most welcome anytime and we'd love to see her again soon.
Here are three little clips of Miss Josephine in action. It's funny, like many of our French Bulldog friends, Josephine, does some hilarious "jumps"... I think they are her way of initiating play, cute stuff.
As school begins and fall approaches, The Fort becomes busier and busier. With that said, I'd like to take a moment to note a few things about our payment system. Please be aware that being paid for in advance allows you to get the best rate, and makes for much more timely transitions, while dropping off or picking up your dog.
We do are best to accommodate you when you arrive, however, as you all know, sometimes we just "get slammed", with a lobby full of canines and customers lol. We apologize in advance, for if we are ever unable to help you at a given moment. The safety of our Fort Fido pack, is at all times, our number one priority. Thank you for understanding and bearing with us!
-Payment is due at the time of service.
-Keep in mind our very easy and fair cancelation policy.
-Pick up your pet on time, don't bother getting caught up in the "One Dollar Per Minute" late fee. If you know you are going to be late, just call us before 7:30 PM and have your pet do a last minute overnight stay. It is cheaper and much better for all of us involved.
-Yes, cancelation is easy, call us at 253-460-0299 or email us at info@fortfido.com to do so.
-To get the best rate, pay for and schedule your daycare days on a weekly basis, being sure to pay for "your next week", on the evening of your last paid day.
-Many folks have a very set schedule and pay for the month. Paying for the month doesn't save them any money, however, it makes things convenient for all and is easy to do. If your schedule allows it, we highly recommend paying for the month. Also, you are never charged a drop-in-rate on the first of the month.
-To get the very best rate, take advantage of our half day. Which is five hours of daycare anytime and any day for just $20. When you arrive, check your time and confirm it with us, noting that, if you are over the five hour mark, you will be charged a drop-in-rate. Being on time for the five hour mark is your responsibly.
-Got a hectic schedule? Sick and tired of constantly switching days around at The Fort, and making separate payments all of the time? Don't like getting charged for drop-in-rates? If you answered, yes, to any or all of these questions, then "The Package Deal" is for you. It allows you the freedom and flexibility to drop off your canine companion for daycare, at anytime, on any day, without being charged a drop-in-rate, and without the need to schedule or cancel days. When we see the "whites of your eyes" we take one of your days out. It is as easy as that and it works out beautifully.
-Do not worry about us being full... We are not at this time. In the event that a play area, or our whole facility looks as though it will be full, we will let you all know ahead of time. Before you show up and are denied. We will especially let our "Package Deal People" know right away, but again, this is not the case at this time. We currently have availability for all dogs for Daycare and Overnight Boarding.
-At this time, we accept all forms of payment, minus American Express.
-Feel good about brining your dog to Fort Fido, remembering that they are safe, and getting the most out of their stay with the pack.
Happy Labor Day! I hope that everyone's weekend was just as good as today is. Keep on relaxing, make sure to have lots of fun today (just like these doggies are), and enjoy the weather (while it lasts)!


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Streamlight announced it has added a new model to its PolyTac® line of tactical lights to include an enhanced, dual-fuel version. The new light, the PolyTac® X, features 600 lumens and offers the versatility of a rechargeable battery option.
LUCID Optics, manufacturer of the best value line of optics on the market, is proud to offer multiple-sized QD 30mm Mounts for 2018.
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West: Zimbabwe another chance for development
Published:Saturday | July 22, 2017 | 12:00 AM
HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC):
Head coach Graeme West is expecting another tough series when the West Indies Under-19s square off against their Zimbabwe counterparts in three Youth One-Day Internationals starting here today.
The Young Windies are fresh from a 3-2 series win over South Africa U19s last week after pulling off a dramatic two-run victory in Wednesday's decisive fifth game in Durban.
West said that more significant than winning was the chance for the Caribbean lads to continue their build-up towards next January's Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand.
"Zimbabwe have played a lot of cricket. They've been very active in the last six months," the Englishman told CMC Sports.
"They've played in South Africa, and once they play against us, I think they're off to Australia, so they will be very tough opponents in their conditions.
"It will be another test, but more important, another opportunity for the guys to play three more international games of cricket and continue their education."
Played brilliantly
The Windies side showed plenty promise on the tour of South Africa, where they played brilliantly at key moments of the series.
Kirstan Kallicharan and Keagan Simmons both shone with centuries, while Bhaskar Yadram struck two half-centuries in compiling 205 runs to clinch the Man-of-the-Series honour.
While there were few standouts in the bowling area, West applauded the team effort, where everyone was forced to contribute on pitches that offered precious little for the Windies talented front-line spinners.
"Looking at them (pitches), it was very difficult to work out, initially, how they were going to play because they actually looked quite green but firm," West explained.
"There was some carry and pace for the quick bowlers early on. [There was] very little for the spinners - very little assistance in all five games, so it [wasn't] easy for spinners to really impose themselves on the matches."
Conditions here are expected to be different from those in South Africa, posing new challenges for both the batting and bowling units.
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Whistleblowers who report securities law violations are entitled to a reward if the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) or any other government entity recovers funds as a result of the whistleblower's information.
The financial overhaul law, known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act, contains provisions that create SEC and CFTC whistleblower reward programs. The new SEC whistleblower program is much broader than a predecessor SEC whistleblower program, which just covered insider trading violations. Now whistleblowers who report securities law violations – from insider trading to money laundering to violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act — will receive a reward if the SEC and any other government authorities recover more than $1 million based on that information. The Dodd-Frank law establishes a similar whistleblower reward program for the CFTC.
Here are the main aspects of the new whistleblower programs as provided in the financial overhaul law:
Whistleblower rewards: 10 percent to 30 percent of the monies the SEC, CFTC and other prosecuting authorities collect based on the whistleblower's information if more than $1 million is collected. The law says certain factors will be considered to determine the whistleblower's reward:
The significance of the information provided.
The assistance provided by the whistleblower and the whistleblower's attorney.
The "programmatic interest" of the SEC "in deterring violations of the securities law."
Job protection: The law specifically states that employers may not fire, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, or discriminate against a whistleblower. Whistleblowers who suffer from employment retaliation may sue for reinstatement, back pay and any other damages that occurred.
Confidentiality: Whistleblowers may report fraud anonymously, as long as they have retained a lawyer to represent them. In some cases, their identities may remain unknown even to the SEC and the CFTC until the time comes for the payment of a reward. This is the strongest confidentially provision available out of any of the federal whistleblower programs, including "qui tam" cases under the False Claims Act and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower program. See "Can the SEC Be Trusted to Protect a Whistleblower's Identity?" written by Phillips & Cohen partner Erika A. Kelton.
The SEC has issued regulations for the SEC whistleblower reward program, and the CFTC's whistleblower regulations are also available.
If you are aware of any securities or tax law violations and would like to discuss the SEC, CFTC or IRS whistleblower programs, please contact us.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Violations
Whistleblowers could receive sizeable rewards through the Securities and Exchange Commission's whistleblower reward program for providing the government with information about violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
The FCPA prohibits U.S. companies and individuals from paying money or any other sort of inducement to a foreign official to influence a decision or action affecting that company's business.
The SEC and the Department of Justice, which jointly enforce the anti-bribery law, recently have become much more aggressive about pursing foreign bribery cases. Corporations have paid huge sums to settle FCPA cases. Siemens Corp. set a record when it paid $800 million to settle an FCPA case. Whistleblowers are entitled to 10 percent to 30 percent of the amount recovered in FCPA cases, which means they could be rewarded with millions of dollars, depending on the settlement amount.
Congress passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in 1977, partially as a result of two separate cases against Northrop Corp. and Phillips Petroleum brought by one of Phillips & Cohen's founding partners and his public interest law firm that exposed the use of corporate funds to pay bribes in foreign countries.
For more details about the FCPA's anti-bribery provisions, see the SEC's "Layperson's Guide" to the FCPA.
If you would like to discuss your potential case involving an FCPA violation or other securities law violations, Please click here.
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£20,000 Compensation after Forklift Truck Accident at Work
Melanie Burden
Solicitor, Head of Serious Injury Claims
An Accident at Work Claim Case Study - Client Situation
Mr T was working as an agency worker driving a forklift truck when he suffered injuries to his head, back and knee.
He was using a 360 Excavator Machine to carry a load of heavy metal sheeting, but as he was trying to turn and manoeuvre, it overturned and rolled over, and he was tipped out of the truck through the window.
Mr T had asked for a plan for the operation before driving but none was provided, even though the area he had to manoeuvre in was very narrow and it was dangerously situated at the edge of a deep shaft. There was also no banksman there to guide him through his manoeuvre.
Our client needed a period of time off work following the accident, as he suffered back and knee pain for several months and struggled with his mobility.
Despite his pain, he was determined to get back to work, but he suffered psychological problems including flashbacks and memories of the accident. In fact, he had thought he was going to die when the truck overturned, as he only narrowly avoided being thrown into a very deep shaft that could have killed him.
He did try some self-help which a friend recommended and tried to climb back onto a truck to tackle his fears. He also tried going back into the same line of work but found that he couldn't cope.
Mr T started worrying about his future employment as he had planned to carry on with this work until retirement.
He got in touch with our expert Personal Injury Solicitors for a free claims assessment, and after listening to his story, we felt he had a strong claim for compensation, and we agreed to take on his case on a No Win, No Fee basis.
We investigated the cause of the accident at work and found that it had been caused by not having a safe system of work in place. Specific failures included:
Not planning the lifting operation
Not sharing a plan with our client
Inadequate training and supervision
Asking our client to carry a load heavier than the maximum weight for the machinery
Not displaying the load of the weight on the machine
Not having somebody to guide our client while manoeuvring the truck in a narrow space
The company on the site our client was working for denied liability (fault) for the accident, so we had to fight hard to raise our allegations of negligence against them.
We pressed for disclosure of all the relevant documents, including the lifting operation plan and information about the weight of the load, which when pressed they admitted they did not have. This eventually led to them admitting liability, but they then tried to argue that Mr T was equally responsible.
They suggested he was 50% to blame for the accident because of his level of seniority and experience and that he should have known better and not completed the manoeuvre in the circumstances.
We fought on as we believed this wasn't fair and that they were fully to blame for the accident, so we issued Court proceedings against the Defendant.
We arranged for Mr T to have medical assessments by an Orthopaedic Surgeon and a Consultant Psychiatrist, so they could report on both the physical and psychological symptoms he was experiencing. These independent experts each prepared medical reports detailing his injuries and how they affected his life.
The Orthopaedic Surgeon was of the opinion that Mr T had suffered the injuries he described to his back and knee, but on reviewing X-rays and scans, he noted that our client was also suffering from degenerative changes, and that the accident had made his symptoms worse for an estimated period of two years.
The Psychiatrist diagnosed that our client had suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for the first 12 months after the accident and that he had been left with anxiety and some persisting symptoms. He recommended that Mr T would benefit from a course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Treatment (CBT) to aid his recovery.
Although Mr T needed some care and support from his wife and family, he was fortunately able to find alternative work in the hospitality injury, which he could fit around his pain and symptoms.
Using the evidence we had gathered, including the medical reports, we determined how much compensation Mr T should claim and started negotiating a settlement with the other side.
Our valuation of his claim reflected many factors, including his physical injuries, his psychological symptoms and the cost of having the recommended programme of treatment and some loss of earnings.
After negotiations with the other side, Mr T was awarded £20,000 in compensation for his accident at work. The amount of compensation the case settled for reflected the medical expert opinion that although our client was already suffering from pain before the accident and would have gone on to suffer the pain in the future, the accident had brought this forward by up to two years.
The most important outcome for the client was that he was able to get his psychological symptoms diagnosed and secure compensation to enable him to have treatment, such as CBT.
For free legal advice call our Personal Injury Solicitors
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FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW to broadcast Live from ESPN
Nationally Syndicated Sports Talk to air live from downtown Fayetteville Studios
Fuquay-Varina, NC – The nationally syndicated sports talk show FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW will broadcast live from the studios of ESPN Radio 1230 in downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, November 1 from 9 - 10 a.m. This will be the first live broadcast of FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW before the show goes back to broadcasting live next year and the first live broadcast of the show since the CIAA Tournament back in March.
"I am excited about the opportunity to broadcast FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW live from ESPN Radio in Fayetteville," said Donal Ware, founder and CEO of DWCommunications, LLC, parent company of the show and the show's host. "The folks at ESPN Fayetteville have been tremendously supportive of the show in bringing it on ESPN Fayetteville and to the people of this great city and certainly this is one of our strongest affiliates."
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW is the only nationally syndicated sports talk show which places major emphasis on HBCU (Historically Black College and University) Sports. The show airs weekly on 30 radio stations around the country, including ESPN Radio 1230 Saturdays from 9 - 10 a.m. The show has broadcast live from the last two Super Bowls and NBA All-Star Weekends, and last three CIAA Tournaments. Guests of the show have included Tony Dungy, Serena Williams, Michael Strahan, Stephen A. Smith, Jim Brown and former Fayetteville State University star and NBA player Darrell Armstrong.
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Sat, Jun 30th, 2018 6:00:00 pm - Truck, tractor, and ATV pulls at the Shade Gap Area Fire Company with Interstate Truck & Tractor Pullers!! Gates open at 2PM, food stands open at 4PM, event starts at 6PM. $12 admission for 12 & up, no charge for those under 12. The fire company will be operating food stands with hamburgers, hot dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches. NOTE: This is a pulling event only, no drag races.


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Andrew Wright and I were lucky enough to be Jay Malyon's guests this Saturday morning, and even luckier to get into some pretty excellent topwater striper action. I've never done this on a lake before, although it's similar to what I've seen in the Gulf several times while out on my raft platform.
Basically, the striped bass chase shad and blueback herring (this year apparently threadfin numbers are way up and herring numbers down), eventually forcing the baitball against the glass ceiling of the surface. When that happens the bait erupts out of the water in a churn that you can see from quite a distance away, especially with binoculars. It's run-and-gun fishing that will wear out a trolling motor in a hurry, but man is it fun while it lasts.


Vintage French Louis XV Server/ Sideboard/Buffet, 1940's. Nice French styling on this Vintage Louis XV server. Lots of storage with three storage compartments including interior shelves. Dates from 1940's and is Oak. DIMENSIONS: Width: 96 Inches Height: 31 1/2 Inches Depth: 23 1/2 Inches. The item "Vintage French Louis XV Server/ Sideboard/Buffet, 1940's" is in sale since Saturday, February 23, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Sideboards & Buffets\1900-1950". The seller is "thegatz" and is located in Saint Michaels, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.


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This is the Blouse I am wearing. Comes in one other color and two prints. I was going for Ted Baker Blue. Pair the pink one with the Polka Dot or Floral Pencil Skirt from yesterday.
I have a weakness for stripes. I like that these are indecisive – a little vertical, a little horizontal. Pair with the floral pencil or yellow flair skirt from yesterday's post.
I love the color of this one … cherry. Double down on ruffles and pair with yesterday's khaki skirt or go a little more classic and pair with the polka dot pencil.
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The Murray Spartans scored seven runs in the fifth inning on Wednesday to come from behind and defeat the Tooele Buffaloes 12-10 in softball action at Salt Lake Community College.
With the bases loaded and nobody out, the Tooele fielders did not throw out runners on second or third base on a ball hit in the infield, and Murray took advantage as the base runners kept moving after one run scored. The Lady Buffs threw it home but the runner was safe for a second run scored on the at-bat. That started the rally with Tooele leading 10-7.
A passed ball and two base hits later, the game was tied at 10. Finally, the final hit was a triple that scored two runs, and the game was called after the at-bat because of darkness.
Nelson said she's happy with the team's offensive output and for putting themselves in a position to win the game despite the late collapse.
The Lady Buffs built the lead to 10-5, which was highlighted by a solo home run from senior catcher Kit Olney in the top of the fifth inning. She blasted it opposite field over the rightfield wall for Tooele's final run.
Olney went 2-for-3 in the game with 3 RBIs. The Lady Buffs got started right away with a big first inning. They scored six runs in that first inning and kept the Spartans off the board until the bottom of the second inning.
The Spartans scored four runs in the second inning and one in the third inning to top the first of their two rallies on the day. As Nelson mentioned, most of the Spartans' runs came from errors defensively by the Lady Buffs.
Junior pitcher Lauren Frailey suffered an injury before the game and did not start. Nelson said she still needs to be seen by the doctor so the extent of the injury is still uncertain. The Lady Buffs next play Friday at Riverton. These two schools last played against one another since March 11, 2011. Riverton won that game 5-2 in Tooele.
Following that matchup, the Lady Buffs head to St. George on March 15 to play five games in three days.


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Esta semana sugerimos-lhe a leitura do livro "Movies & Mental Illness - Using Films to Understand Psychopathology", da autoria de Danny Wedding e Ryan M. Niemiec.
Segundo os autores, um filme pode ser uma ajuda preciosa na aprendizagem sobre a doença mental e a psicopatologia, para estudantes de psicologia, psiquiatria, medicina, enfermagem, etc. Desta ideia, surgiu este livro que utiliza exemplos de filmes bastante conhecidos do público para explicar várias psicopatologias.
Cada capítulo deste livro usa um caso de estudo, juntamente com sinopses e discussões sobre filmes específicos. Com esta informação, os autores pretendem explicar e ensinar as psicopatologias mais importantes.
"In their masterful and entertaining yet thoroughly well-referenced and academic book, Wedding and Niemiec painstakingly provide detailed descriptions of numerous films, with critical thinking questions, references, and fictional patient evaluations … and in doing so succeed in highlighting cinema as an effective modality for teaching psychopathology and for intellectually challenging students on psychiatric differential diagnosis and treatment.
The authors use DSM-5 to arrange their table of contents of 16 chapters. Indeed, the reader can effectively use this book to learn the DSM-5. It is an amazing accomplishment that, for even relatively obscure diagnoses, the authors have ready a diversified portfolio of relevant movies.
The 8 appendices are thought-provoking [and] include a sample course syllabus that could serve as an outline to create a successful course to educate students on mental illness, differential diagnosis, and treatment options.
I highly recommend this book to educators, mental health care clinicians, and students."
"Movies and Mental Illness, 4th Edition by Danny Wedding and Ryan Niemiec is an extraordinary resource for any educators wishing to illustrate complex mental health issues using the popular medium of film. The writing is clear and enjoyable to read. Although the book is specifically designed for an undergraduate psychology course and even includes a sample syllabus, it can readily be applied to graduate medical education. The book is also a helpful resource for clinicians looking to use film in individual or group patient meetings to encourage discussion and reflection. Movies and Mental Illness, 4th Edition is a welcome addition to any clinician or teacher wanting to use film as an engaging supplement for education."


ESPN radio in Atlanta is reporting the Cavaliers are close to sending Shaquille O'Neal to the Hawks in a sign-and-trade for Marvin Williams.
I know it has been reported as a possibility for quite a while now, but now it looks like this deal may actually happen.
Good deal for both sides!
Good deal for Cavs happy for them.
it's cause he loves playing the game.
you're only young once :) think about it.
The Hawks can contend with shaq. Even though the team flamed out in the second round, they are still just gonna get better with guys like Smith and Horford improving, and finally a true center for them in Shaq. Should be good to watch.
Cavs are getting the 7th or 8th seed!!!!
I like it for both clubs.
Although I really see Shaq being moved by the deadline to a contender.
Great deal for both sides. Marvin will have a fair shot to sign and of the Cavs can sign a big man, they will be looking good for the future.
I don't think the Cavs will do anything, though, no playoffs.
Honestly, I'm are the Cavs still relevant?
God I hope this happens for the Cavs sake.
Really don't want this to happen as a Hawks fan.
Fair trade for both teams, not enough for cavs to make the playoffs, or the hawks to make it out of the second round.
Thanks dude. People are just haters because it's the Hawks.
There quick to say Knicks is playoff bound and Bulls are contenders. But the #3 East team this past season adds Shaq and they can't contend? Haters.
good point, but would he come off the bench or would he start? josh smith to sf. al horford to pf?
no...cavs will be winning 30-35 games and getting a lottery pick.
I still think the Hawks should keep Marvin Williams.
The Hawks are about to be legit next year. I wouldn't be all that surprised to see them make a run to the conference finals.
The Hawks aren't any better than they were last year. I don't think Shaq really helps them jump any hurdles. They're the 4-5th best team in the East. I actually think, even despite their lack of size, that they are better off with Marvin.
But this would be great for Cleveland.
from Brian Windhurst on Twitter --- #Cavs & Hawks have talked but there's no sign-and-trade w/Shaq coming. Doesn't sound like either party is very interested now.
Great deal for cavs. Not so sure about Atlanta though.
Yeah we got spanked in the 2nd round, but nobody ever says we were the youngest team to make the 2nd round last year, and will only improve.
Shaq doesn't need to play alot. We are a 50+ win team without him. He is for 2 things, ticket sells and D Howard. It isn't like we can win our division. Just get to the playoffs and bring out Shaq.
Bibby or Teague/Joe/Evans/Smith/Horford with Jamal and Shaq off the bench.
Don't mind it for either team.
It does look like this deal is dead.
I don't know what to believe, because we don't even have to trade Marvin for Shaq. We can sign Shaq with the MLE.
The thing is, rumors said Joe contacted Shaq about joining the team, so I don't know if the teams even want this.


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The Varieties of State Rulemaking Experience and the Consequences for Substantive and Proecdural Fairness
Report of the 2005 Forum for State Appellate Court Judges, The Roscoe Pound Institute
Professor Mullenix begins her paper by discussing the relative obscurity of rulemaking scholarship in general, what she calls an "untended garden of the legal landscape," and in particular, the lack of study of state court rulemaking. Her paper surveys state rulemaking models, and she finds that the state rulemaking landscape is incredibly varied, complex, colorful, and untidy.
She first examines the well-known federal rulemaking model, which has three distinguishing characteristics: rulemaking authority is delegated by Congress to the federal judiciary; it is shared with Congress, which has the authority to promulgate rules; and it is limited by statute. She looks at the Rules Enabling Act, and the limitations it sets on rulemaking, which has inspired a spirited debate concerning the substance/procedure distinction.
The paper then discusses how Federal Rules are implemented through the use of rules advisory committees and briefly comments on the consequences of open-rulemaking on the federal rule promulgation process since the late 1980s. This discussion of federal rulemaking provides a background for the models of rulemaking that many states have adopted as part of their organic law.The next section attempts to compare and categorize state rulemaking models.
As Professor Mullenix shows, most states have adopted variations of the federal rulemaking model of delegated, limited, and shared rulemaking authority, and that almost all states have imposed limitations on the judiciary's rulemaking authority through either direct adoption of the Rules Enabling Act language, or by similar restrictions on the rulemaking power of the courts.
She then describes other state rulemaking models: where rulemaking is vested in the legislature; where rulemaking is a function of the inherent powers of the state courts that do not share power with the legislature; and states without formal authorization or structures, in which rulemaking is accomplished through other auspices. Professor Mullenix discusses the composition of rulemaking groups in various states with descriptions of the mechanisms for professional or public participation in the rulemaking process. She examines the open rulemaking environment and the notice and comment periods in various states such as Arizona, Mississippi, and Washington.
Professor Mullenix concludes her paper by noting some common similarities among the states in their rulemaking processes, such as the vesting of rulemaking authority in the judiciary but at the same time including means for which this power is shared with the legislature. She notes the wide variation among the states in the way they form their rulemaking committees or groups and offers some ways in which the states differ from the federal government, especially when it comes to the enacting of statutes designed to ensure open rulemaking and other transparency provisions.
Finally, she observes that judges, practicing attorneys, jurists, and academics are best situated to understand the reality of local rulemaking and the consequences of any particular state's rulemaking model on state substantive and procedural rights, and she argues that the new transparency and participation provisions have both enhanced and inhibited rulemaking.
Linda S Mullenix, The Varieties of State Rulemaking Experience and the Consequences for Substantive and Proecdural Fairness, Report of the 2005 Forum for State Appellate Court Judges, The Roscoe Pound Institute (April 1, 2005). View Online


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Above: Arturo Chácon-Cruz as Alfredo and as Plácido Domingo as Germont>br/>
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"I used to love playing under tough situations when the team was under pressure. Adversities brought out the best in me. I guess it came from having to be the main batsman for Hyderabad since a young age", he said.
"I was used to taking up more responsibility when the team was struggling. More than the technique and the skill set, I think the ability to come good in pressure situations was my biggest strength as a batsman," said Laxman, whose sudden decision to quit the game triggered speculation of a strained relationship with his captain M S Dhoni.
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"It doesn't matter what kind of shots you play to get those runs and whether it is pleasing to the eye. All that is the by-product of what you're trying to achieve for the team.
I thank the Almighty for the talent to please the eyes of those who watch me bat. But my only aim when I went out to bat was to get runs for the team", he explained.


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07/17- We enjoyed the view, the cleanliness and the quiet. All the amenities were available if wished. "Fantastic". It was our best vacation ever.
05/17- Wow! This cabin was inviting, amazing and beautifully decorated. Very cozy and spacious. Great escape for relaxation and tranquility. We enjoyed the open layout which allowed easy mingling while preparing meals. We will be back in the Fall! Professional, knowledgeable and courteous staff.Thanks for your patience in helping me to choose the perfect cabin for our holiday getaway.
04/17- I enjoyed the wonderful mountain views and the location. The cabin was very spacious and had a nice layout. Great company!!
12/16- We loved the spaciousness of the cabin, the views, the wonderful and plentiful porches and the careful attention to detail in an effort to meet the guests' needs. It's so clean, so well thought out. Even if you're there for just a few days, you'll wish you could extend it and just live there. Escape to Blue Ridge staff are attentive and care about their guests. They offer great communication about the cabin and anything you need to know about it, as well as follow up and any assistance you might need. We've stayed with them twice now and wouldn't hesitate to ask for another ETBR rental in the future. Can't say enough good things about ETBR!!!
11/16- The layout of the home was ideal for our group. Everyone had their "own space". The decks are spectacular.
I have dealt with a number of companies through the years when reserving locations for my family and friends, but I have never had one that was as accommodating and helpful as yours. Whenever I had a concern or question, it was handled promptly. Your personnel started and ended a wonderful vacation for my family. Nothing was too trivial for them to address. THANK YOU!! I have highly recommended your company to family and friends. We look forward to dealing with you in the future.
10/16- Beautiful home with fantastic views of the mountains. This home has everything you could possibly want. Escape to Blue Ridge is wonderful and the staff is the most friendly and professional. Inquiries and emails are answered urgently and efficiently. We won't use any other company!
10/16- My family and I enjoyed everything about this home - especially the view. Like many of those who wrote in the guest book, we also didn't want to leave. The many porches and levels offered everyone time and space together and space apart if desired. I found everyone I spoke with to be extremely helpful and courteous. Even before we got to the cabin, I felt we had made friends with those we spoke with. I appreciate all the help we received in making last week such a wonderful week for our family to be together.
09/16- The view from the back deck was our favorite spot. It's a very well-kept and spacious cabin.
07/16- All of the furnishings and fixtures were very nice and in good condition. Nice views and private without being in the middle of nowhere.
06/16- It was perfect. You never know what you are going to get until you actually see the space for yourself, but this completely exceeded any expectation. Your team was wonderful!!! So easy to work with, any question I had I felt comfortable calling and asking. From day one your team made this experience a memorable one. I definitely plan on returning and I am more than happy to share with others about my stay and your company. Sincerely thank you for everything.
04/16- Beautiful home. Great view of sunset. Loved the porches even though our week was too cold to use them. Amenities were great.
03/16- The outdoor seating...there were decks on all levels with ample seating. Perfect cabin. I have booked through your company many times and I've always been pleased. Great staff!
01/16- I have stayed at many of Escape to Blue Ridge cabins. This one was purfect...tucked away just as I like it.. You all always take care of me. And even when it's me and a bunch of harley girls..you all are the best.
01/16- Amazing cabin, great location, with tons of privacy. Very cozy. Excellent customer service, from start to end.
12/15- Everything was great. Will be back!
12/15- The home was amazing. The floor plan was perfect for our party of 8. We loved the location, gated community and mountain views. The decor was so nice and cozy. We loved the deck and fireplaces throughout.
11/15- Wonderful fireplace on deck. Great kitchen! Great company!! Will be back!
10/15- Loved Owls Nest! The home was lovely inside and out. We especially enjoyed the view and all of the outdoor areas, screened in porch, deck, outdoor fireplace and hot tub.
10/15- The views, the kitchen, and the high-end, yet cozy furnishings were our favorite features. Very professional, housekeepers are fabulous! Initial rep was great in helping me choose just what I was looking for, having never been to Blue Ridge before. Rates for best views and average amount of space are a little pricey, but I was willing to pay for a great, first-time experience.
09/15- Loved the BR situation. Three bedrooms, each with its own bath and each one on a separate floor. Kitchen was lovely and well equipped. Loved the porches on all levels, some open, some screened. Great setting!! Second time I have rented from you. Staff has always been extremely courteous and helpful. I have recommended you to several of my friends.
09/15- The outside fireplace was very enjoyable. It brought the whole family together for some special bonding. We had stayed in many many cabins in Blue Ridge Ellijay and Blairsville. This is by far the best cabins in the area and will return to this one! I have states onany cabins located in Blueridge, Ellijay and Blairsville and The Owls Nest cabin is by far the very best. We will certainly rent this cabin again.
08/15- The location and the quiet. Every thing was good communication and just as expected.
08/15- The spaciousness. It is truly a cabin of porches and decks, with wonderful views and all the comforts. We mostly ate out, but could easily have made great meals in the place, as it had everything we could need or want. We have rented a number of times from "Escape to Blue Ridge", and this cabin was our favorite. Would easily recommend it to anyone.
08/15- It was the perfect stay for our family. Cabin was great!! Kitchen was well stocked! The many decks were beautiful and relaxing. Great cabin we look forward to coming back to. Company is great and responsive.
07/15- Setup, layout, view, surroundings, kitchen, plenty of TV's, seclusion in gated drive, cleanliness, all amenities working.
Sorry my crazy kids damaged the blind in middle bedroom.
07/15- Well laid out with a lot of usable space. Nicely appointed and well equipped. Very quiet area with a great view of the mountains.
12/14- OUR FAVORITE FEATURES WERE the wrap around porch and screened rooms; beautiful kitchen; comfortable bed and amazing views!
11/14- The location was fabulous - the porches so inviting (although it was too cold for long sits. The beds were very comfortable! Kitchen was nicely set up (more wine glasses perhaps).
09/14- House was great. Loved it. Setting was very nice. Home was beautiful.
09/14- Loved the floorplan! There were only 2 of us, so we didn't use the upstairs bedroom or basement, but the potential for comfort and privacy of a larger crowd is here. I enjoy a screened porch and the Owls Nest has 2 of them...also a large wrap around porch...enjoyed staying dry during the evening rain and watching the clouds over the mountains.
08/14- Owls Nest was in a beautiful location that was convenient to get to. It was decorated very nicely, and was very comfortable . The view was beautiful!
08/14- The views were beautiful. It was very quiet and the house was extremely nice.
Fantastic cabin. Escape to Blue Ridge was very helpful. Great website and cabin selection.
11/14- Beautiful home and very clean. Loved the various separate living spaces and porches--plenty of room to gather or find a little solitude. Terrific setting.


The check arrived a couple days after I spoke with the agent and it was postmarked Dec. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: My lay understanding is that RVs have 12 volt systems and solar panels that can operate with RV systems can be 12 volt panels, 24 volt panels, 36 volts or perhaps even 48 volt panels but that 24 volt panels and above must be used with a solar controller that can reduce the voltage to the 12 volts used by RV systems. These are the pull-thru sites with concrete pads and full hookups. Some sites such as the one we were in 42 could accommodate the largest of rigs. There would have been room for another vehicle as well.
Then I walked from the back of the RV to the front, to see if I would be able to comfortably and safely step over and around everything as well as being able to access the corners of each panel in order to tilt them.
They also make a 30 amp model. In my most recent post I promised an upcoming article about a DIY inverter installation. I called Good Sam for some suggestions or help. When we bought our new RV it was for us a sizable expenditure. I had no history in this RV. How much money could they save sending a letter to me with something less than 1st class postage? There would have been room for another vehicle as well.


Which M.2 slots on the board are shared & which one is direct?
There is the manual, and it says which M.2 slots are shared with SATA or the last x4 slot. There are three m.2 slots, so if you just guess, you have a 1/3 chance of picking the one that isn't being shared! Althought if you don't fill the last x4 slots, you now have a 2/3 chance, and if you use no SATA ports then you have a 100% chance!
This is very true, so far, aside from sequential speeds on three RAIDed high speed NVMe drives through the M.2 slots, nothing really has been bottlenecked.


Combine the artichokes, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and paprika in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Note: Tahini, a flavorful paste made of ground sesame seeds, packs healthy monounsaturated fats.


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Dance, edm, Latest Releases, Progressive house, Protocol Recordings
Nicky Romero Goes Up Against Trilane, Kokaholla and Quarterback on Track 'Bittersweet'
By christopher steward
Nicky Romero has recently experimented with incorporating diverse musical influences into his electronic productions, but now he delivers his iconic sound with new track "Bittersweet" in collaboration with Trilane, Kokaholla, featuring vocals by Quarterback. "Bittersweet" incorporates a goosebump-inducing blend of rising melodies and bouncing basslines, complemented by heartfelt vocals from the lead singer of Electric Sex Panther. Longtime fans of Nicky will be brought back to the veteran producer's earlier hits, like the iconic "Legacy" with Krewella and his #1 "I Could Be the One" with Avicii, while new listeners are graced with the magic of a true progressive gem. "Bittersweet" follows a string of successful and unique tracks for Nicky, "Be Somebody" with Steve Aoki and Kiiara, "Paradise" with Deniz Koyu, "Me On You" with Taio Cruz, "Where We Would Be" with ROZES, and a remix of Afrojack's "One More Time." He's now welcomed the Swedish duo Trilane and Canadian musician Kokaholla to Protocol Recordings' ever-evolving roster. Keep an eye out for what this music mogul has up his sleeve next!
Nicky Romero has quickly progressed from a young musical prodigy to one of the most prolific names in modern dance music. Romero's resume is an impressive and lengthy string of hits, encompassing classic originals and collaborations with artists including Avicii, Calvin Harris, NERVO, ZEDD and more. From a producing standpoint, he has worked for a wide range of notable pop artists, including Rihanna's "Right Now", David Guetta's "Bang My Head" ft. Sia, and Britney Spears's "It Should Be Easy" ft. will.i.am. He is not only a talented DJ and producer, but also the label head of Protocol Recordings and a mentor to the up-and-coming artists whose careers he helps to cultivate. Under Romero's guiding touch, Protocol has evolved into a wildly popular series of live events as well as a radio show that attracts more than 40 million listeners every week from 100 countries. Nicky and the Protocol crew just wrapped up their massive showcase at this year's ADE, where Martin Garrix made a surprise performance. Protocol has taken a well-deserved place at the top of the electronic music scene, and they're only going up from here.
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Pixel Phones Have The Update For Newest Android OS
Posted by yourtech On April 8, 2019
The latest version of the Android OS is now available in beta form. The catch is, you've got to own a Google Pixel phone to use it at this point. The rest of Google's massive user base will get to see Android Q later this year. In an unusual move, the company limited access to their latest work in progress to Pixel owners, including those still using the Pixel 1 (which is technically no longer supported by the company).
The latest version of the OS introduces a variety of advancements.
Here are a few you'll be impressed with:
Better split-screen support - Note that this also specifically improves enhanced support for foldable screens, which appear to figure heavily in Google's long-term plans. That's good news for some phone manufacturers. If you own a Galaxy Fold, for example, when Q is released for your device, the change will have a big impact.
Improved Privacy and Permission Features - Any time you see a popup driven by an app seeking permission to access a portion of your data (location data, for example), you'll see three options:
Allow All The Time
Allow Only While The App Is In Use
Improved Security - On the privacy front, Android Q does not allow apps to launch any activity while in the background, which means that malicious apps can't do anything nefarious without user input.
Big Improvements To The Share Menu - One of the most persistent user complaints about previous versions of Android has been the OS's sub-par share menu. It's getting a major overhaul that makes it more intuitive and includes an option for developers to publish "Sharing Shortcuts" which should make the menu even more useful.
Do you own a Pixel? If so, check out the new features and start playing around with them today!
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Joe Dante has endorsed a crowdsourcing campaign to raise $50,000 towards production costs on Nick Basile's [pictured] thriler.
Dark takes place in New York City during the 2003 blackout as a disturbed young woman becomes stranded in a Brooklyn loft.
Whitney Able and Alexandra Breckenridge are attached to star and Elias wrote the screenplay.
"I've always been attracted to projects by young filmmakers who are trying to do something within their means," said Dante, who serves as executive producer.


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Acne Mask Class Action Lawsuit
Neutrogena has been hit with a class action lawsuit for falsely advertising the Visibly Clear® Light Therapy Acne Mask, a device that was recalled after it was linked to vision loss and blindness.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with vision loss or blindness, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Class Action Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Neutrogena Acne Mask Linked to Blindness
The Neutrogena Visibly Clear® Light Therapy Acne Mask is an at-home treatment for mild to moderate acne. Unfortunately, it was recalled in July 2019 because it may cause permanent vision loss or blindness — especially in people with pre-existing eye problems, or take medications that increase sensitivity to light.
What is the Risk of Eye Injuries?
In a recall posted by health officials in Australia, experts warned about retinal damage that could lead to vision impairment or blindness.
Experts also warned about the risk of eye pain, eye discomfort, eye irritation, tearing, blinding, blurring of vision, seeing spots/flashes and other changes in vision (for example vision color).
Neutrogena Acne Mask Class Action Lawsuit
In November 2018, a class action lawsuit (PDF) accused Johnson & Johnson of falsely advertising the Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask as having only "30 daily treatments," when it really had enough battery to provide more treatments.
The mask is programmed to provide 30 once-daily treatments for 10 minutes each, for a total of 300 minutes of power. After the maximum number of treatments is reached, the battery is programmed to stop working.
However, the lawsuit claims that the battery actually has enough power to provide more treatment sessions if it is not programmed to stop:
"By restricting the number of treatment sessions, Defendant is able to maximize its profits by inducing consumers to throw away their Activators, despite still having enough to charge to provide additional treatment sessions, in order for consumers to buy additional Activators."
The lawsuit was filed on November 27, 2018 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California — In RE: Rebecca Correia v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. — 2:18-cv-09918.
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is nationally recognized as a class action law firm, but we are not currently filing a Neutrogena Acne Mask class action lawsuit. Instead, we are filing individual lawsuits for people who used this product and suffered severe side effects, such as:
Retinal damage
Seeing spots or flashes
Vision changes (blurriness, peripheral vision, color, etc.)
About Class Actions
The class action lawsuit that was filed for the Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask is seeking refunds for everyone who bought the product based on false advertisements — NOT compensation for people with severe eye injuries.
Class actions are useful when a lot of people have a relatively minor legal claim, such as when they buy a product based on false advertising. In these cases, it makes sense for consumers to join together to seek refunds and financial compensation for the product.
Why Our Law Firm is Filing Individual Lawsuits as Opposed to a Class Action
Class actions can have major disadvantages for individuals who have suffered serious injuries from a defective medical device. For example, members of a class action must share the payout. The payout may not cover an individual's medical expenses or permanent injuries. This is why many people with injuries file individual lawsuits.
Do I have an Acne Mask Class Action Lawsuit?
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