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Interesting read on divorce statistics

Revealing Divorce Statistics In 2024 Most people have heard that half of all marriages end in divorce, but is there more to the story? These divorce statistics shed more light on when and how marriages come to an end in the United States. Read on to find out the truth about who is dissolving their marriages.

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Opinion: Restricting and monitoring social media won’t protect kids — here’s what will | CNN Restricting and monitoring kids’ access to social media — as two new acts, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act would do — won’t protect children, but active mediation and other supportive measures will, write Michal Luria and Aliya Bhatia.

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Some good information and tips for divorced parents on video calls with your children.

Call my office if you need help with divorce, child custody and visitation, paternity or any other family law needs.

Co-Parenting Experts' Picks: Top Games for Family Video Calls Co-parenting experts share top virtual games to play on family video calls for all ages & by the age of the children. Includes list of top free & paid games.

Please pray for the George County Sheriffs Officed and more particularly for the family and friends of Deputy Jeremy Malone EOW: January 4, 2023

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Hundreds of Mississippians are jailed for mental illness every year. 5 takeaways from our reporting so far It is very uncommon for people going through that process to be held in jail without criminal charges for days or weeks – except in Mississippi. In 2023, Mississippi Today and ProPublica investigated the practice of jailing people solely on the basis of possible mental illness while they wait for ...

Sorry folks tried getting back today but got chills etc this evening. Going to have to let this thing fun its course I guess. Be out tomorrow again at least until noon and from the look I just got it may be Friday maybe. I am so very sorry, please get a flu shot

We are reviewing the following cases with co-counsel. If you, a family member or someone you know may have a case please contact us and we can arrange a free review of the case.

ACETAMINOPHEN

We are investigating cases of autism or ADHD in children born to women who took the painkiller acetaminophen while pregnant, also looking at cases of autism or ADHD in children treated with acetaminophen during the first 18 months of life.

CPAP DEVICES

People who developed health issues after using Philip CPAP and BiPAP sleep apnea machines and ventilators may be eligible to file a lawsuit

DEFECTIVE TIRES

A defective tire can lead to blowouts, tread separation, and other serious and potentially life-threatening problems

FIREFIGHTING FOAM

Firefighting Foam We are investigating personal injury cases where people have been exposed to firefighting foam containing highly toxic PFAS chemicals. The product is Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), which is linked to cancer and other health risks. Have your case evaluated.

Widespread use of PFAS chemicals has left 99% of the human population with some level of PFAS in their bloodstream. Even small amounts of PFAS in the body can have serious health implications, including liver damage, cancer, low birth weight and decreased fertility amongst ng other risks.

PFAS-containing firefighting foam, or AFFF, is highly effective in fighting the most dangerous and difficult fires, such as those caused by liquid fuels – jet fuel, gas tanks, oil tankers, and offshore platforms, to name a few. Yet, after being used to put out fires, the toxic foam seeps into the ground, tainting the water used by surrounding communities and cities for drinking water.
To make the water safe for people to drink, cities and municipalities with high levels of PFAS chemicals must use a different and more costly way of filtering the water than most local water treatment facilities. Many communities affected by PFAS contamination cannot afford these upgrades. It would be unfair to pass those costs on to consumers instead of companies profiting billions of dollars from manufacturing PFAS.

TALCUM POWDER

Use of talcum powder for feminine hygiene has been linked to ovarian cancer. As many as 2,200 cases are diagnosed each year

HAIR RELAXERS

We are HAVING lawsuits REVIEWED on behalf of women who regularly used hair relaxers and developed uterine cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or breast cancer after years of using hair relaxers.

KRATOM

What is Kratom?
Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is an herbal leaf from tropical trees in Southeast Asia. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Kratom is commonly used to self-treat pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression, opioid use disorder and opioid withdrawal.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates 1.7 million Americans aged 12 and older used Kratom in 2021.

Side effects of Kratom use
In some cases, clinicians reported seeing patients with a wide range of serious adverse effects including seizures, psychiatric, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and respiratory problems and even death.

PARAQUAT (Gramoxone)
-Not used in Roundup-

Exposure to the popular industrial w**d killer Paraquat has been linked to the development of Parkinson’s Disease. PARAQUAT has been banned in 32 Countries and US Farmers use 8 million pounds of it every year (not a lawsuit against farmers).

Since paraquat is highly restricted now, most people at risk for exposure are those who apply, mix, or load the w**d killer, including:
* Farmers and farmworkers
* Agriculture workers
* Crop dusters
* Herbicide applicators
* Chemical mixers
* Tank fillers

The office is closed today. I apologize but Da vid and I both have the flu I believe ( I was negative for Covid). I began feeling better and hoped to be in tomorrow’s but I have aches and chills again so I am 🙏🏻 ng it will go away again but do not believe I should be around others. Please email [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] and we will respond although response may be delayed

Mississippi jailed more than 800 people awaiting psychiatric treatment in a year. Just one jail meets state standards. Counties are allowed to hold people awaiting court-ordered psychiatric treatment in jails only if the facilities meet safety and health standards, but there’s no funding to help them comply and no penalties if they don’t.

Largest ever blue marlin caught in Gulf near Mississippi

Scott “Scooter” Anderson, Jr. of Houston, Texas got this giant blue marlin that weighed 1,145.60 pounds and was over 14 feet long.

I have had a influx of construction cases lately. It is amazing how many unlicensed contractors there are building homes, remodeling homes etc., Please check on licenses, you can do that at the Mississippi Board of Contractors website. Below is the lastest list of disciplinary procedures. If you are a supplier to contractors you really should check their license, if you do business with an unlicensed contractor and provided lumber, brick etc to a construction site you cannot put a lien on that property if you are not paid. The law now specifically gives you the right to requests a copy of their license and they must provide it.

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THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO EXPOSURE TO AFFF OR PFAS EXPOSURE, IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN EXPOSED AND SUFFERED ONE OF THESE ILLNESSES HAVE THEM CALL, THE CALL COSTS NOTHING AND YOU WILL NOT PAY ANY LEGAL FEES OR EXPENSES UNLESS THERE IS A RECOVERY ON YOUR BEHALF. IF YOU USE THESE PRODUCTS NOW, SEE BELOW FOR RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO AVOID OR REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE.

This foam was used in public and in industrial settings to fight fires. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of man-made chemical compounds found in a wide range of consumer products such as nonstick products, polishes, waxes, paints and cleaning products. Two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctane acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), may be present in firefighting aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) solutions.

We are investigating the following injuries that have been linked to AFFF or PFAS exposure:

Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Bladder Cancer
Breast Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Colon Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Leukemia
Liver Cancer
Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Any exposure to firefighting foam, wearing firefighting turn out gear, or drinking PFAS polluted water can be enough to cause these injuries. We are happy to answer any of your questions or discuss other injuries that could be caused by AFFF or PFAS exposure.

While almost everyone has PFAS in their blood through exposure to water, dust and everyday products that contain the chemicals, firefighters may have greater contact with PFAS than any other group of workers. In addition to using — and often getting doused with — AFFF, it has become clear in recent years that the clothing that was supposed to protect them while fighting fires, known as turnout gear, is also saturated with PFAS.

Protection against exposure
PFAS/PFOA/PFOS may be orally ingested, absorbed through the skin or inhaled through exposure in the atmosphere. Personnel at departments that use firefighting AFFFs with PFAS/PFOA/PFOS should practice the following controls to stay safe from exposure:

1. Replace older AFFF stocks with fluorine-free foam solutions.
2. Contain and manage AFFF and water runoff.
3. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) whenever handling AFFF.
4. Properly remove and bag contaminated PPE prior to transporting.
5. Use cleaning wipes on your face, neck and hands immediately after exposure.
6. Clean contaminated PPE and SCBA before its next use.
7. Shower within one hour of returning to the station or home.

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The Administrative Office of Courts is seeking bilingual speakers willing to train to become credentialed court interpreters. An Ethics and Skill Building Seminar will be held Aug. 3-4 at the Gartin Justice Building, 450 High Street in Jackson. The seminar registration deadline is July 24. Advance registration is required. The $125 registration fee includes the seminar and a box lunch both days. The registration form is at this link: https://courts.ms.gov/aoc/courtinterpreter/forms/Ethics and Skill Building Registration Form.pdf.

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Law Office of Dustin N Thomas - Pascagoula, MS Specialties: DUI / BUI Criminal Law Construction Cases Divorce Family law Child Custody Wills and Estates Former Law Enforcement Officer, Former Prosecutor, City Prosecutor and Assistant District Attorney. Representing Criminal Defendants for 25 yea Established in 2009. Law Office of Dustin N. Thoma...

PFAS
PFAS are special chemicals that can be found in certain things, like firefighting foam. Firefighting foam is a special kind of foam that firefighters use to put out big fires, especially ones that involve oil or fuel. It's really good at stopping fires because it can quickly cover the flames and smother them.

Now, the problem with firefighting foam is that it contains PFAS. PFAS are chemicals that can be harmful to our health and the environment. When firefighters use the foam, it can get into the soil, water, and even our drinking water sources. This can be a problem because PFAS can stay in the environment for a long time and build up over time.

When people or animals drink water that has PFAS in it, it can affect their bodies. It can make them sick or cause other health problems. Scientists are still studying PFAS to understand exactly how they can impact our health, but it's better to be safe and avoid them if possible.

To keep people safe, scientists and firefighters are working on finding safer alternatives to firefighting foam that don't contain PFAS. They are also trying to clean up areas that have been affected by PFAS contamination.

So, in summary, PFAS are special chemicals that can be found in firefighting foam. Firefighting foam is used to put out big fires, but it can also be harmful to our health and the environment because it contains PFAS. Scientists and firefighters are working to find safer alternatives to the foam to protect people and the environment.

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Heavy song, it’s real.

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ARRESTED FOR DUI? My office number is 228-696-8881, you can call it or send a text message to the same number.

1. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! It can be very costly and can have a prolonged negative impact on your life. If you have a commercial drivers license, a DUI could mean the end of your career.

2. In 2017 the Mississippi legislature passed a new law regarding DUI and revised the punishments. Prior to 2017,, the number of DUI’s one was convicted of in a five year period determined the penalties and if a DUI was a felony or misdemeanor. We still have DUI punishments that escalate with each DUI a person is convicted of. HOWEVER, beginning in 2017 a fourth (4th) DUI in your lifetime will be charged as a felony for which you can go to prison.

3. There is a process to have one DUI expunged from your record, call us for details 228-696-8881.

4. You need an experienced lawyer to help guide you through the process considering your own unique circumstances. Dustin Thomas is a former police officer, Assistant District Attorney and City Court Prosecutor with over 18 years experience prosecuting DUI cases in municipal courts in Gautier and Pascagoula.

FEES:
DUI 1st Offense $3000
(Commercial License, $3500)

DUI 2nd Offense $3500
Commercial License, $4000)

DUI 3rd (Felony) $5000

DUI 4th $5500 Minimum Fee.

CALL ME IF YOU ARE ARRESTED FOR DUI. I will walk through the process with you as it can be overwhelming to walk through alone.

I am a member of the National College for DUI defense and have been for some time.

Jackson County, Mississippi Government is gearing up for their annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day! Please, take a look at the flyer attached to this post for all the details.

The Office is closed for Presidents Day. The courthouse is closed also. We will reopen tomorrow at 8 AM. If you are off work, enjoy your day. If you are attending parades be safe, If you had to work today, thank you for what you do, in some way it moves us all forward.

ATTENTION PARENTS OF INFANTS BE AWARE

Toddler's death prompts new warning for a popular baby stroller | CNN Business The Consumer Product Safety Commission reiterated its warning about the hazards of some popular Baby Trend-brand strollers and sharply criticized the stroller manufacturer for issuing "a clearly inaccurate statement" about the safety of its products and the agency's position on them.

Latest Supreme Court-related ruling overturning gun regulations worries domestic violence survivor advocates | CNN Politics Advocates for domestic violence survivors are worried that a controversial federal court ruling striking down a gun control measure will discourage victims from coming forward.