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When a hungry Portland, OR resident named Steve Huckins ordered a pizza, he expected a Pizza Hut delivery person to show up at his door, not two Portland police officers with the pizza in hand. The couple had ordered their dinner, and found themselves waiting longer than expected. They decided to call the Pizza Hut to tell them that they never received their order. "So [my wife] goes, 'well we didn't get the pizza,' so [the manager] says, 'well we'll make one and I'll hand deliver it and give it to you for half price," said Steve Huckins. Just as the couple sat down to eat the replacement pizza, there was a knock at the door. Huckins answered, and found two Portland police officers standing on his doorstep, with the original pie in hand. The officers explained that the pizza delivery pe...

Retail juggernaut Walmart has allegedly blamed comedian and actor Tracy Morgan for the serious injuries he received when one of Walmart's truck drivers crashed into his limousine van, because Morgan was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. According to the legal documents, the actor's injuries were "caused, in whole or in part, by plaintiffs' failure to properly wear an appropriate available seat belt restraint device," and that the actor and his entourage had "acted unreasonably and in disregard of [their] own best interests." The monolithic retailer has reportedly not only refused to comment on whether or not it's laying any blame on the driver, but has even gone so far as to refuse to acknowledge whether Kevin Roper -- the truck driver -- was in fact a Walmart employee, noting the possi...

The characters of the Star Wars film series are all iconic for one reason or another: Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, Princess Leia's hair, and Chewbacca's growl come to mind. And when it comes to villain Darth Vader's characterization, perhaps what is even more widely known than his mask and cape is the sound of his mechanical breathing. That sound is something that Lucasfilm, the company run by Star Wars creator George Lucas, protects from infringement thanks to the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This type of trademark is referred to as a non-visual mark or "soundmark" by the USPTO. Like a trademark, the soundmark is also used to protect intellectual property from infringement. The USPTO showed off the application for Vader's signature breathing, filed in 2008, on its Twitter...

There are many reasons why you may want to find a local expert dermatologist to help you with your skin care routine. One of the most common reasons for someone seeking out advanced skin care treatments has to do with fear of developing or having confirmed cases of skin cancer. If you have skin cancer or you are considered high risk for developing it down the line, you will want to be extra careful with your skin and what you put on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOq3cEtVw2s A dermatologist can help you protect your skin from damage from every product sand items such as soaps, detergents, lotions, makeup, and more. If you come to them with a product and are wondering, are these ingredients safe for me to use, they can help you determine the answer based on your unique skin care needs....

A new report from the Boston University CTE Center provides what could be damning evidence in the ongoing case of the National Football League (NFL) versus many of its former players. According to the report, 76 out of the 79 brains of deceased former players dissected by Boston University scientists showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, more commonly referred to as CTE. CTE has had many names over the years, but the most apt for the condition is likely "punch drunk." As detailed in a study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine titled Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: A Potential Late Effect of Sport-Related Concussive and Subconcussive Head Trauma, CTE is caused by repeated trauma to the brain, concussive or subconcussive. The term "punch drunk" refers to the tra...

A dentist from Williamston, North Carolina recently had his license revoked after over-sedation ultimately led to a patient's death, reported the South Carolina newspaper The State. The N.C. Board of Dental Examiners announced that Zachary J. Harrison will not be allowed to practice for a period of one to 10 years. Before performing a dental procedure on 71-year-old James T. Williams, Harrison gave his patient 10 milligrams of Midazolam, a drug used for sedation. However, the board found that Harrison failed to take into account a number of critical factors before administering sedation, including the patient's age, weight and medical history. They also found that he did not gradually increase the dose of Midazolam, which is a requirement in North Carolina. It was not until over 20 minut...

Recently, 21-year-old pop sensation Ariana Grande has been plagued by rumors. Just as quickly as she shot to fame, so have rumors developed regarding her alleged diva-like behavior and bad attitude. This time, instead of leaving a hopeful fan disgruntled, she may have lost a member of her entourage because of her antics. Celebrity news outlet Page Six reported that Grande's life coach, whose job it was to keep the songstress balanced, focused, and healthy, reportedly quit months ago due to her bad attitude. According to a close source, Isaac Calpito just couldn't take it anymore. He also claimed that all the rumors regarding Grande's poor behavior are indeed true. “There is a fine line in the world of "celebrities" between the roles of a coach and image consultant. The "difficult" characte...

China and India have long been the epicenters of cheap, rapid production for companies in the industrialized world looking to keep costs down. According to a new report from the digital newspaper The Establishment Post, however, both countries are quickly losing their grip over the globalized manufacturing sector, with Vietnam looking increasingly attractive to foreign investors and multinational corporations. The last five years have seen a growing number of companies move their manufacturing from the Middle Kingdom into Vietnam. The move has been so pronounced that manufacturing has boomed, and now accounts for 25% of Vietnam's economy. Cooling Chinese Economy, ASEAN Boom Play a Big Role The loss of manufacturing is particularly noticeable for China. Vietnam offers far more competitiv...

While banks are still the leader in providing outside capital for small businesses, there have always been alternative forms of loan capital available, including credit unions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), merchant cash advances, equipment leasing, and factoring products. This segment of the market has always been small compared to the $700 billion in small business bank credit assets. But Forbes discovered that since the onset of the financial crisis, and particularly during the economic recovery, there has been significant growth in innovative, online alternative funding for small businesses. There has been a 175% growth in the outstanding portfolio balance of online lenders each year, compared to a 3% decline in the traditional banking sector. As they grow, t...

A bizarre car theft saga played out in an auto repair shop in Bainbridge Island, WA last week, when a woman allegedly took another person's car from a local auto repair shop and tried to pay the bill for its repairs with counterfeit money. Oddly, that's the most normal thing about the case. According to employees at the shop on Olympic Drive, Cristina Javon Chavez, 38, walked into the lobby on Wednesday and took a pair of car keys from the counter. An employee stopped her when she tried to leave, at which point she claimed she was picking up a car for the owner, a 25-year-old Bainbridge Island woman. When Chavez claimed the owner of the 1998 Nissan Maxima was her daughter, the employee pointed out that she didn't look old enough to be the owner's mother. Allegedly, Chavez then tried to...