Did you really tell your congressman? - Off-topic

How many of you guys actually told your congressman to vote no on the SOPA bill?
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iatedeadpeople said:
How many of you guys actually told your congressman to vote no on the SOPA bill?
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I e-mailed both of the NY senators even before XDA has been blacked out. And I tried e-mailing my congresswoman but she claims she doesn't represent my district.

Yeah they are swamped by now with letters,and emails by now
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fieldofdreams said:
Yeah they are swamped by now with letters,and emails by now
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sooo....by now they by now the by now, eh?

Yes. I emailed AND called my NJ congress critters.....
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I've been emailing them b4 blackout multiple times!! And also signed numerous petitions on different sites.. F*ck SOPA!!!!!
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email both senators Dubin and the republican whose name i can't remember
as well as my Representative Schock.

I dont care/ too lazy to write a congress person but I did sign a couple petitions.

yeah, I am telling this.

Did anyone else get a generic response?
Dear Michal,
Thank you for writing to me regarding S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act of 2011. I understand your concerns.
I am a cosponsor of this legislation because I believe that we must protect American intellectual property against foreign websites that infringe upon our rights. By empowering the Attorney General of the United States to go after foreign infringing websites, this legislation becomes a necessary tool to ensure that U.S. companies remain competitive in the world marketplace. I recognize that there are technical concerns with the enforcement of this bill that need to be addressed. I am committed to working with my colleagues in the United States Senate to ensure that this legislation protects the Constitutional rights of Americans and does not stifle lawful free speech or innovation on the internet.
Thank you again for writing to express your concerns, and I hope that you keep in touch with my office regarding future legislation. For more information on this and other important issues, please visit my website at http://gillibrand.senate.gov and sign up for my e-newsletter.
Sincerely,
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
United States Senator
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What bout the NDAA that was passed? I seriously believe this Sopa is just to get our media or. Public off NDAA and now the enemy expatriation act. AMERICA IS CHANGING SERIOUSLY!
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jaszek said:
Did anyone else get a generic response?
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Yes. 3 in fact.
-My life is a shooting range, people never change-

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Rules
#1 - The first rule of Fight Club is, you talk about Fight Club.
#2 - The second rule of Fight Club is, you TALK about Fight Club.
#3 - If someone says stop, goes offline, taps out, the fight is not over. (Never ending fights)
#4 - Many guys to a fight. (Please use Quote)
#5 - Any fight at a time.
#6 - No shirts , no shoes. (Means no spam)
#7 - Fights will go on as long as they have to.
#8 - If this is your first night at Fight Club, you have to fight.
To start a fight just post..
Fight : Topic
FIGHT you will feel better.
Fight: Google +1 closed invitation.
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4silvertooth said:
Fight: Google +1 closed invitation.
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Umm can we have a different topic to fight about??
This one is boring
Yup, I agree fights over, you win.......flawless victory!
dXOntologyXb said:
Yup, I agree fights over, you win.......flawless victory!
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Fight: Google +1 closed invitation.
May be +1 is not worthy, first they orkut than buzz than +1 they r the same I think.
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Fight: Facebook richer (net worth) than Google.(Recent news).
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4silvertooth said:
Fight: Facebook richer (net worth) than Google.(Recent news).
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Fight: No it's not. FB's valuation is flawed, as it doesn't have a proven model of generating revenue. Too much hype over-inflated it's worth.
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Fight: No it's not. FB's valuation is flawed, as it doesn't have a proven model of generating revenue. Too much hype over-inflated it's worth.
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Yes I agree, see all the things Google has given us,Gmail,buzz,orkut,translate,android any many many things more,and what does FB provide... FB is spoiling real social network to e social network.
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4silvertooth said:
Yes I agree, see all the things Google has given us,Gmail,buzz,orkut,translate,android any many many things more,and what does FB provide... FB is spoiling real social network to e social network.
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FIGHT: WTF is Orkut? And buzz sucked.
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FIGHT: WTF is Orkut? And buzz sucked.
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Thank u for the punch. I still check orkut to see how bad its doin. I hope +1 doesn't go that way.
Fight: Google is invading privacy.
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For now, I still see Google as the protector of privacy. Everything they might have is due to automation, so it's not like the employees are seeing much at all or more than any other company does. The real scare would be if there's a security exploit discovered there, not released, and mined by whoever discovers it for personal use or sale. They better take security a little more seriously than Dropbox has recently.
Fight: Google's recent loss in the patent wars will go down in history as the crippling blow that ultimately brought the powerhouse to its knees.
hskf said:
Fight: Google's recent loss in the patent wars will go down in history as the crippling blow that ultimately brought the powerhouse to its knees.
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Well Google decided to not buy some patent for that huge amount of money. And Google is bigger than loosing some patent,it will emerge out even stronger than it is now.
FIGHT: Continues.
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9|11 Never Forget

Just a thank you to all service men and women, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, and all who risk their lives to keep us safe. Also, to the heroes that prevented further destruction on flight 93.
I hope we all take a moment tomorrow to remember those that lost their lives on 9|11.
+1. This should be a sticky.
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never forget
remembered sadly
Amen, brother.
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Never forget, never forgive.
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"9/11 the start of a massacre that's running 10 years strong in 3 countries, it started by terrorist attacking New york to Terrorist attacking Iraq and Afghanistan, Civilian Casualties: NY, USA= 3000, Iraq +Afghanistan =137,000 (just a low estimate), May God be with us all and grant those who suffered due to this tragedy and it's aftereffects patience and hope"
"On 9/11, I'll mourn the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the over 6,000 injuries, the infrastructural carnage and devastation in NYC, and the humiliation of my country, all perpetrated ignorantly in the name of my religion.
On 9/12, I'll mourn the nearly 1,000,000 lives, the 10's of millions of injuries, the infrastructural decimation in 3 countries, and the humiliation of my religion, all perpetrated ignorantly in the name of my country."
Not sure who said either, but I like them both.
On this day of remembrance, my heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of those who lost loved ones on 9/11.
And to those who feel the only way to further their political agenda is through cowardly acts of terror, targeting innocent civilians,
eternal damnation in the fiery pits of hell shall be your reward, not 40 virgins.
lest we forget.
let us dedicate 1 minute of our lives in rememberance to the innovent victims whom have lost their lives
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You are ****ing stupid.
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Get that outta here. We dont need this so calm down or get out.
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trell959 said:
Get that outta here. We dont need this so calm down or get out.
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You know what, you aren't worth it
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westicle said:
trell959 said:
Get that outta here. We dont need this so calm down or get out.
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You know what, you aren't worth it
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All I want to do is keep the peace. Is that so hard for everyone?
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I agree. Let us not forger about ALL the innocent lives that were lost. Here and there. Many more 'there.' And I'm not even talking about people serving our country. 9/11 was terrible, but so has been the response.
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9/11 was terrible, but so has been the response.
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And how could retaliation for such an act of terrorism be anything but terrible ??
Can you morons with your anti-war blinders just go away, just for today, please? This is about remembering those lost a decade ago, not discussing how bad you think the response was, or how the US Government is also terroristic.
Start your own thread about the merits of the altercation in the desert. But please, in this thread, just shut the **** up.
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Even though I was 5 when it happened. I still feel sad.
PS I'm watching the documentary on History Channel
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TravisBean said:
And how could retaliation for such an act of terrorism be anything but terrible ??
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Sorry, but I don't believe that this was somehow justified, or the only response, and I'm not sure how you can justify the response to what was a terrible event in NYC.
Its not about 'being terrible' in terms of a response. Its about going into places we didn't need to go and responding by killing countless numbers of innocent women, children and innocent people as a whole.
You can't justify the response. In any way. 9/11 was terrible. What has happened since has been just as much so.
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I personally find it pretty disgusting that this thread which was clearly intended by the OP to be one of remembrance has turned into an argument. Go and argue in PMs or something.
Nigeldg said:
I personally find it pretty disgusting that this thread which was clearly intended by the OP to be one of remembrance has turned into an argument. Go and argue in PMs or something.
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This is just another example of how the XDA community as a whole has been getting worse and worse. Great intentions by the OP ruined by people more intent on starting controversy.
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You're right. But its hard to ignore what has been going on for the better part of this last decade when you think about 9/11.
A terrible day, without a doubt.
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the government trying to censor the internet

I saw this in the evo 3d forum wanted to spread the word
http://americancensorship.org/
Today, Congress holds hearings on the first American Internet censorship system. This bill can pass. If it does the Internet and free speech will never be the same. Join all of us to stop this bill.
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We don't donation enough cash to politicians to have a voice. But good luck fooling yourself into thinking you do.
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Let me guess you don't vote cause it doesn't help do anything.
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I live in the real world. Give me a few million dollars and I'm sure I can usurp your useless thread about this. The only thing that matters to them is who's donating and how much.
Whether I vote or not has absolutely nothing rinding with what I said.
You think its odd that it took a bunch of Mega corporations to instill doubt in some of them?
Welcome to USA Politics. Enjoy your stay.
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The government shouldn't even be worried about the internet at this point http://newamerica7.com
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Petition to change...

Please read and help in getting 100,000 signatures for petition to change organ donor policy that prevents children under 12 from being considered for a transplant as adults.
Link to petition:
http://wh.gov/lq9O7
Lung Transplant Out of Reach for 10-Year-Old Sarah Murnaghan:
http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=19274359
Sarah Murnaghan of Newtown Square has end-stage cystic fibrosis and has been unable to leave Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for three months, needing a ventilator to breathe, according to an online petition that had drawn more than 17,000 supporters by Monday. Her mother, Janet, said her daughter has only a matter of weeks to live.
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I think you are on the wrong forum dude, this is XDA Developers, not a charity organization. Also, check your facts before you repost stuff like this, as most of the time, these stories aren't true.
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Slender Troll said:
I think you are on the wrong forum dude, this is XDA Developers, not a charity organization. Also, check your facts before you repost stuff like this, as most of the time, these stories aren't true.
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It's on the internet. It has to be true.
Ichigo said:
It's on the internet. It has to be true.
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Of course! Why wouldn't it be?
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Ichigo said:
It's on the internet. It has to be true.
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How are would they put an adult's lung inside a 10 year old girl?
I realize that this is not a charity org site, which is why I'm not asking for monetary donations. All I'm asking for is a couple of minutes out of everyone's busy schedule to just sign a petition that could possibly help the child from my post above or any other child that may face the same situation in the near future.
Besides, the last I checked, this is an off topic forum.
Also for those that feel this is fake...that's why I posted the link to abcnews site. This was also on the news broadcast this afternoon. Check all the news sources online or offline and let me know if you find that this is a scam.
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Partial lung transplant is possible.
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Oh, a petition? Why that will change eeeeeeverything
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Oh, a petition? Why that will change eeeeeeverything
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No one, especially not me, said that it will change everything, but it certainly can. Besides, what a few minutes when it's for a good cause.
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dnanj said:
No one, especially not me, said that it will change everything, but it certainly can. Besides, what a few minutes when it's for a good cause.
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Even when petitions "succeed" they typically do absolutely nothing and the people who sign them go back to their lives feeling like they made a difference. If you really care about something then you need to call or write your representative and encourage others to do the same.
Also for those that are skeptical, the petition to Make Unlocking Cell Phones Legal received 114,322 signatures(including mine) and resulted in an official White House response:
OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE RESPONSE TOMake Unlocking Cell Phones Legal. said:
The White House agrees with the 114,000+ of you who believe that consumers should be able to unlock their cell phones without risking criminal or other penalties. In fact, we believe the same principle should also apply to tablets, which are increasingly similar to smart phones. And if you have paid for your mobile device, and aren't bound by a service agreement or other obligation, you should be able to use it on another network. It's common sense, crucial for protecting consumer choice, and important for ensuring we continue to have the vibrant, competitive wireless market that delivers innovative products and solid service to meet consumers' needs.
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063_XOBX said:
Even when petitions "succeed" they typically do absolutely nothing and the people who sign them go back to their lives feeling like they made a difference. If you really care about something then you need to call or write your representative and encourage others to do the same.
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Agreed...but wouldnt it be nice knowing that you possibly could make a difference?
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dnanj said:
Agreed...but wouldnt it be nice knowing that you possibly could make a difference?
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There's a difference between "possibly" making a difference and "actually" making a difference.
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Slender Troll said:
There's a difference between "possibly" making a difference and "actually" making a difference.
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Absolutely true, but you won't know unless you try.
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dnanj said:
Absolutely true, but you won't know unless you try.
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"Do, or do not. There is no try."
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Slender Troll said:
"Do, or do not. There is no try."
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I stand corrected. :thumbup:
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Charges battery in 30 seconds

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhH6QavHf7VU4Efe5f
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Wow. That's exciting for me. I live next to a charger
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This seems to be pretty dangerous technology. I'm sure that the current flow is absurdly high and therefore becoming a hazardous piece of tech
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lilman355 said:
This seems to be pretty dangerous technology. I'm sure that the current flow is absurdly high and therefore becoming a hazardous piece of tech
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I remember reading about this technology a couple years ago, obviously its gaining more media coverage now. But even so they're saying it will be a few years off. I would think they will cover their bases on the safety aspect considering how sue happy people in the United States can be.
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I remember reading about this technology a couple years ago, obviously its gaining more media coverage now. But even so they're saying it will be a few years off. I would think they will cover their bases on the safety aspect considering how sue happy people in the United States can be.
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People need to be "sue happy" in order to keep the "oh-so-honest" private sector from releasing a bomb to the market.
Everyone complains about lawsuits....until something happens to THEM....Then they''re all for them.
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phillip1953 said:
People need to be "sue happy" in order to keep the "oh-so-honest" private sector from releasing a bomb to the market.
Everyone complains about lawsuits....until something happens to THEM....Then they''re all for them.
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I disagree... And sadly so does most of the world that jokes about how we are here in the states. Seriously.... Think of all the dumbass mistakes people make, then sue someone else just to make a dishonest buck. Look at the chick that burned herself on HOT coffee and sued McDonald's.... Do I really need a sign on my private pool saying keep out? I'm sorry but if you're gonna trespass on private property and drown in my pool, that's just asinine to find the owner responsible. What about the burglar that fell through a kitchen skylight and landed on a knife? He sued the owners of the house.
This is waaaay off topic so I'll apologize in advance but it really is a problem in the states.
p3tr0s said:
I disagree... And sadly so does most of the world that jokes about how we are here in the states. Seriously.... Think of all the dumbass mistakes people make, then sue someone else just to make a dishonest buck. Look at the chick that burned herself on HOT coffee and sued McDonald's.... Do I really need a sign on my private pool saying keep out? I'm sorry but if you're gonna trespass on private property and drown in my pool, that's just asinine to find the owner responsible. What about the burglar that fell through a kitchen skylight and landed on a knife? He sued the owners of the house.
This is waaaay off topic so I'll apologize in advance but it really is a problem in the states.
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You know I recently heard that that incident with the hot coffee is a myth. Then again I heard it on reddit.
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YoungCorruptionV2.0 said:
You know I recently heard that that incident with the hot coffee is a myth. Then again I heard it on reddit.
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Actually, the hot coffee thing happened but McDonald$ big money lawyers made it out to look like the gal it happened to was some sort of fool.
Without the ability to sue, the private sector would be allowed to set loose any product they like without consequence.
I have a "mixture" guaranteed to cure the common cold. Side effects might include death...anyone want to try it?
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p3tr0s said:
I disagree... And sadly so does most of the world that jokes about how we are here in the states. Seriously.... Think of all the dumbass mistakes people make, then sue someone else just to make a dishonest buck. Look at the chick that burned herself on HOT coffee and sued McDonald's.... Do I really need a sign on my private pool saying keep out? I'm sorry but if you're gonna trespass on private property and drown in my pool, that's just asinine to find the owner responsible. What about the burglar that fell through a kitchen skylight and landed on a knife? He sued the owners of the house.
This is waaaay off topic so I'll apologize in advance but it really is a problem in the states.
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If you have Netflix, watch the documentury "Hot Coffee," then get back to us.
But I do agree with you that some lawsuits are just plain nuts.
I 'm of the belief a properly designed charging circuit will pose no danger. That be ing said....
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YoungCorruptionV2.0 said:
You know I recently heard that that incident with the hot coffee is a myth. Then again I heard it on reddit.
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It happened, and the coffee was hotter than coffee was supposed to be (180* - and there had been over 500 complaints during the previous years from the coffee being too hot. She tried to settle for $20k to cover medical costs, and lost wages, they offered her $800. The jury awarded her $2.7 Million and the judge settled on $670k. Way higher than what was requested.

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