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January 01, 2016:
Scarlett rescues Reggie from an intel drop gone wrong
The beautiful gem of the Mediterranean— Monaco.
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"And I want a bunch of towels. Like, the plushest towels you have. Folded into the shape of swans," Reggie says, speaking into the hotel phone. "But… without being so thick that they can't be folded. Yes. Maintain a good ratio of plushiness to folding."
He hangs up without a 'goodbye' and goes to the vanity in the suite, removing a large toiletry kit from his suitcase and laying it out on the countertop. He eyes himself in the mirror with a narrow gaze and fishes for a contact lens case, and the inserts he pops in turn his eyes from muddled yellow-brown to a distinctive shade of emerald.
"You know, for a thousand dollar a night hotel room, you'd think the room service would be better," he comments to Shana, while he fishes for what proves to be some kind of face cream. "I bet they don't even had proper steak au poivre. I didn't see any peppercorns at all. I mean… y'know. By defintion it's not au poivre anymore. It's just overpriced tri-tip."
Reggie doesn't even have pants on, and the scheduled meeting with the mole from the Zhurhani embassy is in less than ten minutes. He seems overwhelmingly unconcerned by this.
"And I want a bunch of towels. Like, the plushest towels you have. Folded into the shape of swans," Reggie says, speaking into the hotel phone. "But… without being so thick that they can't be folded. Yes. Maintain a good ratio of plushiness to folding."
He hangs up without a 'goodbye' and goes to the vanity in the suite, removing a large toiletry kit from his suitcase and laying it out on the countertop. He eyes himself in the mirror with a narrow gaze and fishes for a contact lens case, and the inserts he pops in turn his eyes from muddled yellow-brown to a distinctive shade of emerald.
"You know, for a thousand dollar a night hotel room, you'd think the room service would be better," he comments to Shana, while he fishes for what proves to be some kind of face cream. "I bet they don't even had proper steak au poivre. I didn't see any peppercorns at all. I mean… y'know. By defintion it's not au poivre anymore. It's just overpriced tri-tip."
Reggie doesn't even have pants on, and the scheduled meeting with the mole from the Zhurhani embassy is in less than ten minutes. He seems overwhelmingly unconcerned by this.
Sitting over at the lavish office space provided in the suite, the redhaired intel agent has her back to Reginald and his antics. "God forbid there are no peppercorns…." she murmurs as she switches between three uplinked laptops and their varied displays. "No change in routine at the Embassy. Guard rotations are standard and at the expected intervals. Still working on getting a link to the internal security system. Five minutes." She glances over. "They're going to love your outfit" she remarks dryly.
Reginald busies himself at the vanity and steps into the bathroom to change. Less than a minute later he emerges in a tux that probably cost as much as a small used car, and he looks subtly but radically different than he did at SHIELD headquarters. His skin's a bit paler, and the green tint to his eyes lends him a more European appearance. His beard's been shaved and he even combs his hair differently.
"Right? I mean, c'mon. Lazy bastards," he says, adjusting his cufflinks. He taps the one on his left sleeve twice and speaks into it. "Testing testing, hello Tokyo are you recieve?" he asks, his voice a tinny echo in Scarlett's speaker system.
Scarlett doesn't pay attention to the antics but she appreciates the calm demeanor and well practiced effortless routine.
"Good copy. Don't forget. If you can't get in and get out in fifteen minutes after you make contact, we'll just have to steal Coca-Cola's secret recipe someplace else some other time." Her voice is a calm murmur, that of someone multitasking. Fingers flashing away on the holgraphic keyboards of the high tech SHIELD systems.
"Pfft, I wish it was that cool," Reginald snorts. "This is probably something idiotic like the Prime Minister's granddaughter's class schedule. Stealing the Coca-Cola recipe would actually be, y'know. A challenge. They guard that pretty hardcore."
He adjusts his bowtie and stands in front of Scarlett. "All right dear, I'm off to work. How do I look?" he asks, holdingg his arms out to the side.
Scarlett smirks faintly. She taps a few more keys, swiping displays about. She turns and stands. Reaching up, she straightens and tightens his tie a little. Patting him on the shoulder she smiles. "You look dashing and debonair. Go get'em. Dear." As if their cover here in the room matttered. She winks and turns to drop back into the chair, looking over the various displays from the compound's cameras and the retasked satellite imagery from hundreds of miles over head - with better resolution than the embassy's cameras.
Reggie smirks and snatches up a fancy-looking walking cane, and with a sagger leaves the suite.
The meeting takes place a few minutes later, in a courtyard area off the beaten path. The informant proves to be a weasel-faced little man with a nervous habit, but all seems to be going well…
…right up until four armed men swarm from nowhere on Reggie and the mole. The agent looks almost ready to defend himself but checks his attack at the last minute, opting to surrender with hands aloft.
"I say chaps," he says, in a perfect East London accent. "Rather a bit of a mixup here, I think?" The four gunmen move on him quickly and secure his wrists with zipties, and haul him and the mole off towards an unmarked van behind the service entrance.
A moment later, the sound of a runing engine can be heard over the commlink, and the GPS tracking unit in Reggie's shoe starts beeping. "Click your heels and go home, isn't that the snippet?" he asks, in a bemused tone. He grunts a moment later and the sound of fist striking bone comes across the microphone.
"My wife's going to be /very/ cross with you."
Scarlett monitors his progress, the meeting. But the internal security systems were proving more than up to the task of blocking her access. She could use a full time hacker to assist on operations like this, clearly. She can only watch as they are kidnapped and thrown into the unmarked van and taken off. GPS tracking is valid and stable. But only until they detect the device. She scrambles, grabbing a backpack with gear as she makes for the balcony. Already in her field armor, the redhead pulls her crossbow out to fire up at the roofline. Securing a grapple she clips onto the line and rapidly descends the hotel into the alleyway where a bike is stashed.
Pulling on the high tech helmet, it runs a full biolock check before bringing up a HUD on the inside of the visor that shows the streets and alleyways of Monaco as well as where Reginald's GPS marker currently pings from. Starting the bike she races out of the alley and onto the streets.
"Don't worry Stylus. I'm in pursuit. ETA four minutes at current rate."
"I've got a luverly bunch of coconuts, ~o/ diddle-dee-dee/~o," Reginald sings over the microphone. It creates an oddly surreal contrast as Scarlett revs her bike and tears into traffic amidst a blaring of car horns and screeching brakes.
A van swerves to avoid Scarlett as she crosses into oncoming traffic to pass. "~o/ Here they are, stand-ing in a row!"
"Big ones, small ones, some as big as yer 'ea-" there's another concussive thump and a grunt, and someone snarls "Shut up!" at Reginald.
"Corkin' hell, mate, that hurt," he groans. To his credit, the field agent hasn't broken character despite the kidnapping. "This is sort of a crap job as far as a kidnapping goes," he comments, that bland stream of dialogue never stopping. "I mean— I can see out the window. You didn't even blindfold me. And what are you carrying, CZ-75s with combat grips? Standard issue for Czech secret service. But, you're wearing off-the-rack tactical gear and the old style military boots. So not soldiers. Mercenaries, eh? Retired?"
Another thump of someone hitting Reginald.
"You know," he says, spitting, "I read once that the things that make us the angriest are the things we know to be true."
It wouldn't be an intel mission if it didn't also involve a break-neck speeds chase through peak traffic. Weaving between cars she murmurs, "Singing's not heeeeelpinnng…" she muses. Then the details. She snorts, "Please… is that really what they've got? Amateurs." She scoffs and cuts through an alleyway. It's someone's little garden being Monaco. No such thing as alleys really. Ripping up the turf she cuts back onto another street, finding herself - quite stareotypically - racing through oncoming traffic. Weaving wildly she cuts over to the correct lanes. "I'm one minute out Stylus. Leave some for me, if you please."
There's one more sodden thump and the sound of someone hitting the deck of the van. They've either broken Reginald's jaw or just smacked him hard enough to knock him senseless for a few moments. The steady beep beep beep of his GPS in Scarlett's ear keeps her on course, though, and in mere minutes the van comes to a stop in a scarcely trafficked warehouse district. It's the sort of place nefarious types like to hang out between missions— lots of escape routes, easy to get lost in, and traffic tends to stand out. And lots of places to hide a body.
There's the sound of doors sliding open and chains rattling, then mechanical noises and steel on concrete. Familiar storage sounds.
"We've got him here," a gruff voice says in a distinctly Eastern European accent. "We sure he's the guy?"
There's a pause, then a soft, negative noise. A female voice: "No. But he's certainly not someone in the wrong place, either. There's a bit of cosmetic on his skin and he's too well-heeled to be a common pad. Police, maybe. Possibly INTERPOL. Search him for bugs," the woman says, moving away. There's a sound of roughened clothing and then a low male voice, Reginald's.
"Buy a chap a drink first, eh mate?"
Scarlett is still playing catchup. Cutting across traffic. She veers between buildings as she follows the most direct path to the spot on the projected HUD inside her visor. She murmurs quietly as she closes in, "One minute out, Stylus. Stall them if you can." She jumps a curb and lands on the side walk, cutting through a cafe and out the back walkway, closing in on the location. She cuts the engine and coasts silently up to the building, the back of the truck, stopping some twenty meters short, looking at the situation to get an idea of who's where.
They're mercenaries, but they're short-staffed. One man on guard but he's busier with his phone than doing anything but looking out for a one-woman band coming down the street. It's easy enough for Scarlett to slip out of the vehicle and get close enough for a peek inside the building.
Five men , plus the one guarding the door makes for six. Brawny enough to be steroid junkies, but only two of them have the look of professional soldiers about them. Hired mercenaries and rentathugs. Two of them are busy searching Reggie, who looks like he's gone a few rounds and lost. One eye's starting to swell shut and his head is lolling. Amateur hour, too, because he's sitting in a folding chair with his hands only loosely handcuffed behind him. Three other men are taking a post-operation celebratory drink of beer, and a woman in a charcoal pantsuit and pink blouse is chatting into her phone in polished Italian, standing near a short luxury towncar in muted black.
Scarlett knows better than to take this for granted. But the element of surprise is always a big advantage. She draws her crossbow and takes aim. "Stylus… lower your wrists and spread your legs. Unless you want to be a pincushion." She only waits a moment then fires. Two rapid shots. The first snaps the chain on the cuffs, the bolt streaking between her teammate's legs to imbed in the floor before erupting into a thick cloud of covering smoke to by him some time to get himself to gether. The second strikes the front tire of the car, a small explosion destroying the tire and warping the rim such that driving it at all will be a great challenge. Then she turns, ready to provide covering fire for Stylus to get out.
"You tease," Reggie mumbles. One of the fellows turns and cranes his head towards Reginald.
Reginald smashes his forehead into the fellow's ear the moment he hears the whipcrack of Scarlett's crossbow severing his chains, poleaxing the big man, and then hits the other man in the throat with an efficient straight jab to his adam's apple. The thug gags and his eyes bulge, and Reginald uses him for leverage to swing out of his seat and dash for the cover of the nearest shelving unit.
"That's two," Reginald whispers breathlessly into his cufflink, picking a crowbar silently up off a shelf and hunkering down while the mists fill the room. "North exit's still covered, I think. How's the south? Can I get out that way?"
Scarlett wings one of the other mercs. Well through the calf anyway. It spins him around and down as he cries out in pain, grabbing at the limb. "South's clear, Come toward me. Stay to my right. There's a doorway here. Grab yourself a weapon if you feel like helping out." She keeps a focused if amused tone as she ducks from some return fire.
The best part of using a crossbow is that she doesn't have to hit her target as with a gun. Tapping a selector switch on the side of the weapon, a new tip swings into place on the next bolt. She fires it at the ceiling and a massive flash illuminates the slowly dissipating smoke, making it a huge mass if bright glowing chaos. It goes off behind Stylus letting him make good his exit without blinding him.
Reggie starts running, near blind— but as Scarlett would be able to do as well, he's got the room's layout memorized. It's quite probable he could make his escape completely blindfolded.
One mercenary looms up in the shadows, but with a swing that'd make a lacrosse player proud, Reggie clips him across the jaw with the crowbar and he goes down with a grunt and a sodden thump.
Moments later he dashes from the smoke and into the setting sun, but like a good agent, doesn't dash straight for Scarlett. Instead, he takes a longer route angling away from the building. It's a perfect setup for Scarlett to flank the two mercs who come out with guns in hand and start peppering the rocks around his feet with bullets from their small automatics.
Scarlett taps the switch on her crossbow again and turns to aim at the two men oblivious to her presence. She fires off two more shots, these streak toward them, striking them in the center of their mass, the tips erupting in a jolt of current strong enough to fell a charging Bull Elephant. To anyone watching (and not hiding from the gunfire) the image would be comical given the way their faces contort and grimace before they slup to the ground. "Alright, Mr. Bond, are there any loose ends you care to tie up or shall we make good our escape before this gets any more complicated and messy?"
"I think it's best we scarper, dear," Reginald says into his cufflink. He flicks his kerchief from his breast pocket and unfolds a small alcohol wipe from inside, blotting at his face and wiping at it with a grimace and a small growl of pain. "Be a dear, bring the car around? I'll meet you about… four blocks west, three north?"
And sure enough, he's there when her car rolls around, chest rising and falling as if he's just jogged the near quarter-mile at a fair clip. He pauses a few steps away to adjust his cufflinks and tug on his shirt collar— tie long gone— and smirks roguishly at Scarlett.
"Nicely done, my dear. I know I promised you a trip to the theatre," he remarks, climbing into the passenger side. "But would you be terribly cross if we just stayed in the room? Perhaps Netflix and a bottle of Bollinger?" he says with a twinkle of his eyes— currently mismatched, one green contact lens having been knocked out.
He chuckles weakly and closes his eyes, head bouncing against the headrest as he accepts the momentary security of the car ride.


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Smoking is known to be detrimental to wound healing and has been shown to be a risk factor for complications following calcaneus fracture surgery(1). 51% of patients within the operative arm of this study were smokers. There has been no sub-analysis of the results comparing smokers and non-smokers and I think that this is an important omission because of the high early complication rate. If smokers were excluded from the operative arm of this study how would this influence complication rate and outcome?
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As babies grow, they grow in size too. They don't remain small forever. And when the baby becomes 1, it means it is time to upgrade the baby from sleeping on cribs to a toddler bed.
If you don't want your baby to switch to a toddler bed that fast, then no problem, you can at least choose a toddler bed beforehand, so that it becomes easy to purchase it in the future. Toddler beds come in different sizes, designs, materials, and safety levels.
Therefore, it becomes hard for parents to choose the best toddler bed for their babies. And to solve the problem, I have noted down about some of the ideal toddler beds below, with information to make it easy for the busy parents.
|Key Feature
|DaVinci Kalani
(Top pick)
|Versatile design and Greenguard gold certified.
| Regalo My Cot
(Portable Toddler pick)
|Portable with all-metal frame construction.
|Delta Children Plastic
(Buzzed pick)
|Holds up to 50 lb weight.
|Delta Children Interactive Wood
|Sturdy construction with fun features.
|Dream On Me, Classic
|Aesthetic looking with non-toxic finish
| Dream On Me
(Safety standards pick)
|Perfect crib for limited space.
|Babyletto Hudson
|3 in 1 convertible safe crib.
|Babyletto Modo
|Greenguard gold certified; max weight: 50lbs.
|Graco Benton
|JPMA certified with a 3-adjustable mattress position.
|Delta Childre
|50lbs weight limit; JPMA certified.
|Orbelle Trading
|Cute toddler bed for kids aged 2-5.
Top 11 Best Toddler Bed Reviews
1. DaVinci Kalani – Greenguard gold certified
You can create a healthy sleeping environment for your baby with the DaVinci's Kalani convertible crib. It can be converted into a toddler bed, a daybed, or a full-sized bed, and will save your money and space in the home.
This is the best bed for toddler, as it will provide immense comfort to your baby in every position.
Quality Material:
The sturdy convertible bed is made with 100% durable New Zealand pinewood, which makes it long-lasting. It also comes in different colors. You can assemble it quite easily by following the manual.
It weighs 56 pounds, with 54.4'' L x 35'' W x 41.9'' H dimensions. You can also adjust the mattress position as your baby grow. It comes with a 1-year warranty too.
Safety and Comfort:
The bed is Greenguard gold certified as it has been tested for over 1000 chemicals. There are few brands that offer this certification, and DaVinci is one of them. Moreover, it is lead and phthalate safe and is finished in a multi-step non-toxic painting process.
You can also rest assure with its safety level as it exceeds ASTM international and U.S. CPSC safety standards. So, there is no doubt that this convertible bed is very safe for your toddler.
- Convertible 4-in-1 bed; crib, daybed, toddler bed, and full-sized bed.
- Stylish and durable construction.
- Non-toxic finishes with no phthalate and lead.
- Greenguard gold certified; meets all the U.S CPSC safety standards.
- 1-year limited warranty.
- Might get scratched easily.
- Mattress's setting is not satisfactory.
2. Regalo My Cot – Best toddler bed for 2 year old.
If you want something light-weight, easy, and quick to assemble toddler bed for your kid, then Regalo's My Cot portable toddler bed will be the right choice. You can fold and unfold it in seconds and can make your toddler rest on it whenever they need to.
Quality Material:
It is constructed with an all-steel frame, reinforced canvas bed-liner, and features a washable waterproof nylon matching sheet. It measures 48" L x 24" W x 9" H and weighs 6.25 pounds. The cot can hold toddlers that weigh up to 75 lb. It is mostly ideal for 2-5 years old kids and no doubt, one of the toddler bed for 2 year old.
Safety and Comfort:
The multi-functional cot is quite comfortable and safe for your toddlers. They can sleep or rest on it without any worry, as it comes with a comfortable fitted sheet. The cot is designed with safety and durability in mind.
It folds down to a much less size, so you can take this cot with you wherever you go, whether in a picnic, camping, napping at your grandma's home or traveling anywhere.This toddler bed is JPMAcertified and also meets the standards of ASTM. It comes with a 90-day warranty too.
- Lightweight; folds in seconds for travel/ storage.
- Built with sturdy canvas material and includes a comfortable fitted sheet.
- Affordable and holds up to 75lbs weight.
- Washable; Features waterproof nylon.
- Meets the ASTM safety standards; JPMA certified.
- Warranty period not satisfactory.
- Fitted sheet might not be comfortable.
3. Delta Children – paw patrol toddler bed
A toddler bed featuring your kid's favorite character will make their dream come true. And Delta children's plastic toddler bed fulfills such dreams with their high-quality graphics and stylish construction. It is quite easy to assemble and will give your kid's room an attractive and fun look.
Quality Material:
The toddler bed is built with a durable plastic and high-quality steel frame with two-sides guardrails. This unique toddler bed is ideal for 15 months aged kids or above that.
It has sturdy construction and can hold up to 50 pounds. The colorful headboard and footboard with your kid's favorite character spiderman graphics will help them to spark their imagination. Also, any separately sold standard crib mattress can fit in it.
Safety and Comfort:
The high-quality bed comes with two attached guardrails on both sides, which helps the child to sleep safely. It is pretty easy to climb in and get out of the bed for the kids, as it is quite low to the ground.
Plus, it is certified with JPMA to exceed all the standards of safety set by the ASTM and CPSC. The toddler bed will make your kid comfortable and cozy throughout the night.
- Constructed with all-steel metal and high-quality plastic.
- Designed with spiderman character graphics.
- Safe to use; JPMA-certified.
- Guardrails on both sides included.
- Easy to assemble.
- Graphic stickers may deteriorate.
4. Delta Children's- Fun toddler bed.
Surprise your kid with the colorful and fun Delta Children's wood toddler bed with mickey mouse graphics attached. Easy to assemble, this toddler bed comes with fun and cool features that will be loved by your kids.
Quality Material:
The cute toddler bed is constructed with sturdy wood and has a durable finish with two elevated sides. The footboard of the bed contains date and time spinners, which helps the kid to learn the time and date. Plus, there is also a before to bed checklist, which can be easily wipe-clean.
The bed has a lower to the ground design and is 44.5 pounds in weight. The dimensions of the toddler bed are 53.25'' L X 28.75'' W X 19'' H.
Safety and Comfort:
The elevated sides of the bed will help your kid to sleep safely and prevent them from rolling out. The lower to the ground design makes it easy for the kids to get in and out of the bed by themselves.
This high-quality toddler bed is certified with JPMA and meets all the safety standards set by CPSC and ASTM, which makes it the toddler bed frame. It is ideal for children who are 15 months and above.
- Sturdy wood construction with safe finish.
- Features time and date spinners and before the bed checklist.
- Ideal for kids aged 15 months or above.
- JPMA-certified.
- Features elevated sides for a safe sleeping environment.
- Strong wood smell.
- Expensive.
5. Dream On Me, Classic Design Toddler Bed
Dream On Me toddler bedis classicly built for toddlers and has a quite simple design. You can transform it from a crib to a bed without any hassle. If you are fond of something unpretentious with minimalist design, then you will love this toddler bed.
Quality Material:
The bed is solidly constructed with wood and is available in 7 colors. It is ergonomically designed with arched headboard and footboard and smooth curved beams and rails. Besides this, it sits low to the ground and comes with two side rails.
Standard Dream On Me crib mattresses that are sold separately can fit in it. It weighs 16 pounds and can hold up to 50lbs. You can turn the crib into a full-sized bed as your toddler grows up.
Safety and Comfort:
The two side rails that come with this toddler bed helps to keep your toddler safe. Plus, the center leg makes it quite stable. The bed is designed low to the ground, so getting in and out of the bed becomes very easy for the kids.
It has no lead, phthalates, BPA, or latex and meets all the standards of safety by ASTM and CPSC.
- Built with sturdy wood and has a brilliant finish.
- Hold up to 50 lbs.
- Transition from crib to bed.
- Free of lead, BPA, and latex.
- Simple design with two side rails.
- Difficult to assemble.
6. Dream On Me 4 in 1 Aden Convertible Mini Crib
The best toddler bed list will be incomplete without Dream OnMe's 4 in 1 Aden convertible crib. You can convert the crib to a mini daybed and a twin-sized bed (with or without footboard) too, with ease. It matures with your toddler.
Quality Material:
The crib is durably built with New Zealand pine wood. It features smooth arches with tough spade feet and comes with side rails. The bed has a simple design that fits with any décor. The crib weighs 40lbs and can hold a maximum of 50lbs weight.
The dimensions of the crib are 39'' L X 23'' W X 36'' H. All tools for assembly are included with the crib. Separately sold Dream On Me mattress can fit in it.
Safety and Comfort:
It sits low to the ground, contains better toddler bed rails, and has a non-toxic finish. The safe to use crib was tested by the government to exceed the ASTM and CPSP safety standards. So there is nothing to worry about safety.
Moreover, it features 3-adjustable mattress positions. You can adjust the mattress height at the middle or in the highest height to provide maximum comfort to your kid while sleeping. The crib can be transformed into a daybed and a twin-sized bed, making it more spacious for your kid to sleep and increasing comfort.
- Convertible to daybed and twin-sized bed.
- Features 3-adjustable mattress positions.
- Sturdy; Constructed with pine wood.
- Meets all the safety standards by ASTM and CPSC.
- Holds up to 50 lbs weight.
- Some tools to assemble might be missing.
7. Babyletto Hudson 3-in-1 Convertible Crib with Toddler Bed Conversion Kit
The versatile Babyletto's Hudson 3 in 1 Convertible Crib is the perfect choice for any modern nursery. It comes with an eco-conscious design and an aesthetic look. This crib matures with your baby gracefully as you can convert it into a daybed and toddler bed easily.
Quality Material:
The Hudson convertible crib is constructed with sustainable New Zealand pine wood and includes stylish rounded spindle design, and open modern silhouette. It comes with all the toddler bed conversion kit. The crib has a clean look as the screws cannot be seen thanks to the hidden hardware construction.
It is around 54 pounds in weight and measures 54'' L X 29.8'' W X 35'' H. Hudson offers the crib in different colors, no matter what you choose, the crib will still look beautiful in the nursery.
Safety and Comfort:
It is free from lead and phthalate, as it has a non-toxic multi-process painting and staining finish. Plus, it meets the safety standards set by ASTM international and CPSC. It was also tested for over 10,000 VOCs and chemicals that pollute the indoor air.
Hudson meets the chemical emission standards of UL, which is why it is Greenguard gold certified. It sits low to the ground and features 4mattress positions that can be adjusted to maximize comfort for the kid. It is recommended not to use this crib when your baby starts to climb or attains 35'' height.
- Made with durable New Zealand pine wood.
- Convertible crib.
- Greenguard gold certified.
- 4-adjustable mattress positions.
- Designed low to the floor.
- Set-up takes a lot of time.
- Might get scratched easily.
8. Babyletto Modo 3-in-1 Convertible Crib with Toddler Bed Conversion Kit
Another sleek and modern crib from Babyletto is its Modo Convertible Crib that will look sophisticated in the nursery. The convertible crib grows with your kid in style as you can convert it into a toddler bed(with rails) and a day bed.
Quality Material:
Built with New Zealand pine wood, this Modo crib is sturdy and durable. It has a non-toxic finish and refreshing color and comes with slates in all the sidesand stable feet. The weight of the crib is 54 pounds and the maximum weight it can hold is 50 pounds.
The assembled dimensions of the crib are 53.6'' L x 29.9'' W x 34'' H, and the slat weight is 135lbs. The crib can fit any standard crib mattress sized 51.625'' x 27.25'', not thicker than 6''. It is backed up with a 1-year warranty.
Safety and Comfort:
The sleek-looking crib is not only sturdy but also safe for the baby. It meets all the safety standards set by ASTM international and CPSC. This Modo crib is also Greenguard Gold certified, as it has no lead and phthalates, and has been tested for 360 VOCs and over 10,000 chemicals.
The slates of the crib makes it easy for you to see your sleeping baby from every side. It also comes with a 4-adjustable mattress position that lets you choose the most comfortable mattress position for the baby to sleep.
- 3-in-1 convertible crib to daybed and toddler bed.
- Features 4-adjustable mattress positions.
- Greenguard Gold certified.
- Constructed with sturdy pine wood.
- 1-year warranty.
- Quite expensive.
9. Graco Benton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Graco's Benton 4-in-1 Convertible Crib is designed for long-lasting use and also saves your money. It is a beautiful crib that can be converted into a daybed, toddler bed, and a full-sized bed.So you don't need to buy an extra full-sized for your kid when he/she grows up.
Quality Material:
The modern-looking crib is built with pine wood and is finished in 5 non-toxic colors to match with your nursery decor. It has a simple design with a headboard and a stable full frame. The crib is used for newborn babies, and when the baby reaches 35'' height, then you can convert it into a toddler bed.
It can also be turned into a daybed and full-sized bed when your kid grows up a little more. The weight of the Bendon crib is 41 pounds and the dimensions are 56.7'' Lx 29.8'' W x 43.2'' H. The maximum weight capacity of the daybed and toddler bed is 50lbs.
Safety and Comfort:
The convertible crib is certified from JPMA, and it also meets all the ASTM and CPSC safety standards. So, it certainly can be a good toddler bed option with a safe sleeping environment for your child. Coming to the comfort level, this convertible crib is pretty comfortable for kids.
Moreover, it comes with a 3-adjustable mattress position, which helps to set the mattress height at the middle or at the highest, for the newborn baby.
- Made with sturdy pine wood.
- Features 4-in-1 convertibility.
- 3-adjustable mattress position included.
- JPMA certified.
- Hold up to 50lbs.
- Set-up takes a lot of time.
10. Delta Children Canton Toddler Bed
The high-quality and modern Delta Children's Canton toddler bed comes with a simple transitional design. It can be a perfect toddler bed for kids to shift from a crib to a full-sized bed.
Quality Material:
The beautiful toddler bed is crafted with solid wood and comes with a simple sleigh-style silhouette, which looks aesthetic in a growing kid's room. It sits low to the ground and contains two-sides guardrails. The attractive design of the toddler bed will surely complement your kid's room.
The dimensions of the bed are 29″ W x 56.25″ D x 24.50″ H and it weighs 25.9 pounds. It has a non-toxic dark cherry finish and can hold up to 50lbs.
Safety and Comfort:
Delta Children is known for making high-quality and safe cribs for many years. This toddler bed is also designed by keeping the safety of the children in mind. Certified with JPMA, this Canton toddler bed meets all the ASTM and CPSC safety standards.
It comes with guardrails on both sides, to protect the kid and to keep them safe. Plus, the low to the floor design helps the kids to get in and out of the bed with ease. The bed is quite spacious, so your kid can sleep on it comfortably.
- Crafted with sturdy wood for long-lasting use.
- Transitional style and design.
- Designed low to the ground; Two-sides guardrails included.
- JPMA certified.
- Exceeds all the ASTM and CPSC safety standards.
- The side rails can be short for kids.
- Strong chemical smell.
11. Orbelle Trading Toddler Bed with Soft Tufted Headboard
Looking for an elegant looking toddler bed for your baby princess? Then choose Orbelle Trading's toddler bed, as it is a beautifully-crafted bed and will be the piece of attraction of your kid's bedroom.
Quality Material:
The toddler bed is constructed with solid wood and comes with a sturdy curved grey footboard and headboard, and foam insert. The foam is covered with micro-fiber polyester fabric and contains crystal-shaped inset buttons, which gives the bed a royal look.
You can fit any standard sized crib mattress in it, which is sold separately. The bed weighs 27 pounds and the maximum weight it can hold is 50 pounds.
Safety and Comfort:
It features two side rails for the safety of the kids and includes center legs on both sides, which makes the bed more stable. So, your kids can jump or play on the bed without any worry. It has a smooth finish with no sharp edges.
The recommended age for this toddler bed is 2-5 years old. The toddler bed is quite spacious and comfortable to sleep on. The parents who have purchased this beautiful bed for their kids were quite satisfied with the comfort level it provides.
- Crafted with solid wood with headboard and footboard.
- Royal and modern design.
- Foam insert with crystal-shaped inset buttons included.
- Features safety two-side rails.
- Easy to assemble.
- Short length guardrails.
Final Thoughts
The above list is filled with different toddler beds that have sturdy and safe construction. While investing in any of the best toddler bed for your kid, make sure that it perfectly fits your requirements.
If you want a versatile convertible crib, then I recommend DaVinci's Kalani 4-in-1 Convertible Crib. This crib can be easily converted and will be quite safe for your kid too. And if your kid wants something colorful, then the Delta Children's wood toddler bed with cartoon character graphics will be the best.
No matter what you choose from the list, I hope it will be a great one for you and your little one.


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When the crisis hit the first thing people did was exchange their fiat currency for hard money. No not gold and silver, TOILET PAPER.
So does toilet paper meet all the conditions for a currency? Does it pass the requirements?
First it has to be a store of value. Well yes, it never loses its value.
Second, it has to be divisible. Can't argue this one, it comes in sheets. And you can even separate the 2 ply.
Third, it has to be fungible. And yes again, it is easily exchanged for say a meal. One could argue it's much more fungible than a gold coin which you can't split up.
Finally it's quite flexible. If you go and have 20 rolls in your backpack, theres no limit what you might be able to by with your toilet paper.
It has many uses – you can wrap a sandwich. It's a nest for birds. Girlfriend giving you sass? Hit her in the head with a roll.
Forget special drawing rights and bitcoin, I think this crisis has forced us to stumble upon the solution. Toilet paper can be a global currency (except in thailand and france where they use bum guns and bidets).


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I. Introduction.
Pro se plaintiff Desmond M. Ngomba alleges defendants Melissa Acello, Susan Bunham, Tong Olee, and Resources for Human Development (RHD) have discriminated against him based on his national origin, and violated the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (#1 at 3.) This matter is before the court on defendants' motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. (#16.) Plaintiff has filed an opposition to the motion. (#28.)
According to defendants' counsel, Resources for Human Development, Inc. is incorrectly identified in the complaint as Resources for Human Development RHD. Likewise, Melissa Robert, f/k/a Melissa Aiello, is misidentified in the caption as Melissa Acello and Susan Burnham is improperly named as Susan Bunham. (#17 at 1 n.1.)
II. The Facts.
The factual allegations in the complaint are accepted as true and taken in the light most favorable to plaintiff, the non-moving party. See Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555-56 (2007). Ngomba is a naturalized United States citizen from Cameroon living in Somerville, Massachusetts. (#1 at 1, 3.) Plaintiff contends Tong Olee, the Director of Residential Services at RHD, is "Chinese American" and Melissa Acello, a Cluster Manager at RHD, and Susan Bunham, a Regional Director at RHD, are of "White American origin." Id. at 3. Ngomba formerly worked for RHD at a residential group home in Somerville, Massachusetts. Id. at 4. Plaintiff was terminated from his employment on November 5, 2017. Id. at 4-5.
According to Ngomba, defendants discriminated against him because of his national origin and retaliated against him after he reported workplace safety concerns to his manager. Id. at 5. In plaintiff's view, he was treated differently than his co-workers, whose nationalities are not identified in the complaint. Id. Plaintiff seems to suggest that one of his managers considered him to be a "whistleblower" after plaintiff reported "issues of serious safety" affecting clients in his care. Id.
By way of relief, Ngomba seeks $300,000 in monetary damages resulting from "serious economic hardship and financial loses [sic] of income to properly care for [his] family." Id. at 4-5.
In their motion to dismiss, defendants contend first, plaintiff has failed to exhaust his administrative remedies as required under federal and state law, and second, he has not adequately pled that they denied him leave to which he entitled to under the FMLA. (#17.) In his opposition, plaintiff alleges additional details, and attaches several exhibits, purportedly to provide factual support for his claims. (#28.)
III. The Applicable Law.
A motion to dismiss under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) challenges the viability of a complaint. A court must "accept as true all well-pleaded facts and draw all reasonable inferences therefrom in the pleader's favor." Keach v. Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry. Co. (In re Montreal, Me. & Atl. Ry., Ltd.), 888 F.3d 1, 6 (1st Cir. 2018); Gonzalez v. Vélez, 864 F.3d 45, 50 (1st Cir. 2017). When considering a motion to dismiss, a court "may augment these facts and inferences with data points gleaned from documents incorporated by reference into the complaint, matters of public record, and facts susceptible to judicial notice." Haley v. City of Bos., 657 F.3d 39, 46 (1st Cir. 2011) (citing Banco Santander de P.R. v. Lopez-Stubbe (In re Colonial Mortg. Bankers Corp.), 324 F.3d 12, 15 (1st Cir. 2003)); In re Montreal, 888 F.3d at 7 n.2.
While a pro se complaint is to be liberally construed, see Woods v. Covidien LP, No. 15-30094-MGM, 2016 WL 2733102, at *2 (D. Mass. May 10, 2016), to survive a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, plaintiff must provide "enough facts to state a claim to relief that is plausible on its face." Twombly, 550 U.S. at 570. "A claim has facial plausibility when the plaintiff pleads factual content that allows the court to draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged." Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009) (citing Twombly, 550 U.S. at 556). The First Circuit recently explained:
The plausibility standard requires a court to choreograph a two-step pavane. See A.G. v. Elsevier, Inc., 732 F.3d 77, 80 (1st Cir. 2013). First, the court must "strip away and discard the complaint's conclusory legal allegations." Shay v. Walters, 702 F.3d 76, 82 (1st Cir. 2012). Second, "the court must determine whether the remaining facts allow it 'to draw the reasonable inference that the defendant is liable for the misconduct alleged.'" Doe v. Backpage.com, LLC, 817 F.3d 12, 24 (1st Cir. 2016) (quoting Morales-Cruz v. Univ. of P.R., 676 F.3d 220, 224 (1st Cir. 2012)).In re Montreal, 888 F.3d at 6. After undertaking this exercise, "[d]ismissal is warranted when a complaint's factual averments are 'too meager, vague, or conclusory to remove the possibility of relief from the realm of mere conjecture.'" Id. (quoting SEC v. Tambone, 597 F.3d 436, 442 (1st Cir. 2010) (en banc)).
A complaint must also meet the requirements of Rule 8, which mandates that a complaint contain "a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief." Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(a)(2). In other words, the complaint must include "'enough detail to provide a defendant with fair notice of what the . . . claim is and the grounds upon which it rests.'" Silverstrand Investments. v. AMAG Pharmaceutical., Inc., 707 F.3d 95, 101 (1st Cir. 2013) (quoting Ocasio-Hernandez v. Fortuno-Burset, 640 F.3d 1, 12 (1st Cir. 2011) (alteration in original) (citation and further internal quotation marks omitted)); Barbosa v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, No. CV 14-13439-ADB, 2016 WL 3976555, at *2 (D. Mass. July 22, 2016). This means that the statement of the claim must "'at least set forth minimal facts as to who did what to whom, when, where, and why.'" Calvi v. Knox County, 470 F.3d 422, 430 (1st Cir. 2006) (quoting Educadores Puertorriqueños en Acción v. Hernández, 367 F.3d 61, 68 (1st Cir. 2004)). Although the requirements of Rule 8(a)(2) are minimal, "'minimal requirements are not tantamount to nonexistent requirements.'" Id . (quoting Gooley v. Mobil Oil Corp., 851 F.2d 513, 514 (1st Cir. 1988)).
IV. Discussion.
A. The Federal Claims.
1. The Title VII Claim.
Ngomba appears to be asserting claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII prohibits employers from discriminating "against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual's . . . national origin . . ." 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-2(a)(1). "Title VII is central to the federal policy of prohibiting wrongful discrimination in the Nation's workplaces and in all sectors of economic endeavor." Univ. of Texas Sw. Med. Ctr. v. Nassar, 570 U.S. 338, 342 (2013). The First Circuit has repeatedly held that "a federal court will not entertain employment discrimination claims brought under Title VII unless administrative remedies have first been exhausted." Rodriguez v. United States, 852 F.3d 67, 78 (1st Cir. 2017) (citing Fantini v. Salem State Coll., 557 F.3d 22, 26 (1st Cir. 2009)); see Jorge v. Rumsfeld, 404 F.3d 556, 564 (1st Cir. 2005) (failing to exhaust administrative remedies "effectively bars the courthouse door.").
In order to establish that a Title VII claim has been exhausted, a plaintiff must demonstrate that he timely filed a charge with the EEOC, and that he was in receipt of a right-to-sue letter from the agency. See Jorge, 404 F.3d at 564. A Title VII claim filed before a plaintiff obtains a right-to-sue notice from the EEOC is not exhausted, and so is barred from proceeding in federal court. See Franceschi v. U.S. Dep't of Veterans Affairs, 514 F.3d 81, 85 (1st Cir. 2008) ("Administrative remedies could not be considered to have been exhausted, however, until the EEOC issued Franceschi a right-to-sue letter. See 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)(1)."); Taite v. Bridgewater State Univ., 236 F. Supp. 3d 466, 477-78 (D. Mass. 2017) (finding a litigant bringing federal Title VII discrimination claim did not exhaust her administrative remedies since she did not receive a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC); Goldstein v. Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hosp., Inc., 80 F. Supp. 3d 317, 323-24 (D. Mass. 2015).
In this case, Ngomba has not alleged that he has received a right-to-sue letter issued by the EEOC. Because administrative remedies have not been exhausted, the court does not have jurisdiction over the Title VII claim. Plaintiff's federal discrimination claim will be dismissed, without prejudice, and with leave to refile upon receipt of a right-to-sue letter from the EEOC. See Taite, 236 F. Supp. 3d at 478 (citing Lebron-Rios v. U.S. Marshal Service, 341 F.3d 7, 14 (1st Cir. 2003)) ("[T]his court has repeatedly preferred dismissal without prejudice in analogous circumstances" of failure to exhaust administrative remedies).
2. The FMLA claims.
The FMLA allows qualifying employees to take up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave for specified family and medical reasons. 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601-2654. Under the statute, it is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees for taking such leave by retaliating against them. 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a). Ngomba seems to allege two violations of the FLMA: an interference claim, i.e., he was denied his right to FMLA leave, and a retaliation claim, i.e., he was discharged for trying to exercise his FMLA rights. (#1 at 3, 5.)
a. Interference Claim.
"[T]he FMLA makes it 'unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny the exercise of or the attempt to exercise' such rights. 29 U.S.C. § 2615(a)(1). Under this provision, employees may assert so-called "interference" claims alleging deprivations of their substantive rights." Germanowski v. Harris, 854 F.3d 68, 72 (1st Cir. 2017) (citing Colburn v. Parker Hannifin/Nichols Portland Div., 429 F.3d 325, 331 (1st Cir. 2005)); Chacon v. Brigham & Women's Hosp., 99 F. Supp. 3d 207, 214 (D. Mass. 2015). To establish an FMLA interference claim, Ngomba must allege (1) he was eligible for the FMLA's protections; (2) the FMLA covered his employer; (3) he was entitled to leave under the FMLA; (4) he gave his employer notice of his intention to take leave; and (5) his employer denied his FMLA benefits. See Carrero-Ojeda v. Autoridad de Energia Eléctrica, 755 F.3d 711, 722 n.8 (1st Cir. 2014); Chacon, 99 F. Supp. 3d at 213.
When the complaint does not have "factual allegations, either direct or inferential, respecting each material element necessary to sustain recovery," dismissal for failure to state a claim is proper. Doe v. Town of Wayland, 179 F. Supp. 3d 155, 163 (D. Mass. 2016) (internal citation and quotation marks omitted). Here, the only reference in the complaint to the FMLA is the allegation that someone denied it. (#1 at 3, 5.) Plaintiff claims to have "more than substantial evidences [sic], witnesses and copies of letters/emails." (#1 at 5.) However, if plaintiff wishes to rely on these documents in alleging his claims, they must be incorporated as exhibits into his complaint. See Giragosian v. Ryan, 547 F.3d 59, 65-66 (1st Cir. 2008). Plaintiff's threadbare complaint does not set forth facts sufficient to make out a FMLA interference claim.
The First Circuit has repeatedly cautioned that "[o]rdinarily, a court may not consider any documents that are outside of the complaint, or not expressly incorporated therein... [T]here is a narrow exception for certain documents that the parties agree are authentic and that are central to the plaintiff's claims." Graf v. Hospitality Mut. Ins. Co., 754 F.3d 74, 76 (1st Cir. 2014) (internal citation and quotation marks omitted). That said, "[w]hen . . . a complaint's factual allegations are expressly linked to - and admittedly dependent upon - a document (the authenticity of which is not challenged), that document effectively merges into the pleadings and the trial court can review it in deciding a motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6)." Trans-Spec Truck Service, Inc. v. Caterpillar Inc., 524 F.3d 315, 321 (1st Cir. 2008) (internal citations, quotation marks and alterations omitted), cert. denied, 555 U.S. 995 (2008); Yacubian v. U.S., 750 F.3d 100, 102 (1st Cir. 2014); United Auto., Aerospace, Agr. Implement Workers of America Intern. Union v. Fortuno, 633 F.3d 37, 39 (1st Cir. 2011).
The unverified exhibits in plaintiff's opposition (#28) to defendants' motion to dismiss do not fall within the parameters of this exception and may not be considered. For example, in his opposition, plaintiff appears to have attached an employment schedule, time off requests forms, and several emails, but the source, validity, and relevance of these documents is unknown and unexplained. The documents are not specifically identified in the complaint, nor are they attached as exhibits to the complaint.
b. Retaliation Claim.
The First Circuit has explained that it is permissible for "employees to advance claims under a 'retaliation' theory based on their employers' 'use [of] the taking of FMLA leave as a negative factor in employment actions, such as hiring, promotions or disciplinary actions.' 29 C.F.R. § 825.220(c)." Germanowski, 854 F.3d at 72 (further citation omitted). An employer who terminates an employee for "exercising or attempting to exercise [his] FMLA rights" has committed a retaliatory act. Chacon, 99 F. Supp. 3d at 214. For an FMLA retaliation claim, Ngomba must allege (1) he availed himself of a protected FMLA right; (2) he was "adversely affected by an employment decision;" and (3) "there was a causal connection between [his] protected conduct and the adverse employment action." Germanowski, 854 F.3d at 73 (quoting Orta-Castro v. Merck, Sharp & Dohme Quimica P.R., Inc., 447 F.3d 105, 113-14 (1st Cir. 2006)). He must also allege a retaliatory motive by the employer. See Hodgens v. General Dynamics Corp., 144 F.3d 151, 159-60 (1st Cir. 2017).
Here, plaintiff has not alleged having a serious health condition making him unable to perform the functions of his employment, nor does he allege he needed to take leave to care for a qualified relative. See 29 U.S.C. § 2612 (a)(1)(C) (FMLA protects eligible employees taking leave to care for themselves or a spouse, child, or parent, if those individuals have a serious health condition). Plaintiff does not allege the defendants denied his FMLA claim or were aware of his request for leave. Carrero-Ojeda, 755 F.3d at 719; see Germanowski, 854 F.3d at 73 (holding employee's allegations were insufficient to state a claim for FMLA retaliation when an assertion of FMLA rights does not plausibly appear to have been made). The allegations are inadequate to explain the context in which his FMLA leave was denied, and how it relates to his termination. See Carrero-Ojeda, 755 F.3d at 719-20 (finding a claim could not be pushed across the plausibility threshold when it lacked a connection between the taking of FMLA leave and termination - noting that calling one's discharge retaliatory is a conclusory statement that must be set aside). There are no facts to support a causal connection between Ngomba's supposed attempt to exercise FMLA rights, the denial of those rights, and his termination. Medina-Rivera v. MVM, Inc., 713 F.3d 132, 139 (1st Cir. 2013) ("To succeed on a retaliation claim... the employee must show that the retaliator knew about [his] protected activity—after all, one cannot have been motivated to retaliate by something he was unaware of."). Plaintiff has not alleged the date of his FMLA request or its later denial. Ngomba gives no facts, beyond the timing of his discharge, which would suggest the defendants took his FMLA requests into account in deciding to discharge him. See Carrero-Ojeda, 755 F.3d at 720 (giving "negative comments, complaints, or expressions of reluctance" by superiors about taking FMLA leave as examples that may support a causal inference.). In sum, Ngomba has failed to allege facts sufficient to state a viable FMLA retaliation claim.
B. The State Law Claim.
Ngomba additionally alleges a state-law claim for discrimination under Massachusetts law. See Mass. Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 151B, § 4 ("It shall be an unlawful practice: 1. For an employer, by himself or his agent, because of the race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ... genetic information, pregnancy or a condition related to said pregnancy, ... ancestry or status as a veteran of any individual to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or to discharge from employment such individual or to discriminate against such individual in compensation or in terms, conditions or privileges of employment, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification."). Because the federal claims are being dismissed, the court will not exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the state-law claim. See Freeman v. Town of Hudson, 849 F. Supp. 2d 138, 143 (D. Mass. 2012), aff'd, 714 F.3d 29 (1st Cir. 2013) ("the dismissal of federal claims which form the basis for a district court's original jurisdiction does not automatically divest the court of its supplemental jurisdiction over pendant state-law claims but does require the court to assess pragmatically whether retaining jurisdiction is in the interest of 'fairness, judicial economy, convenience, and comity.'" (quoting Camelio v. Am. Fed'n, 137 F.3d 666, 672 (1st Cir.1998)). Plaintiff may refile the chapter 151B claim in an amended complaint.
The state-law claim differs from the federal claim:
Under chapter 151B, a plaintiff may file a claim in court no sooner than 90 days after the filing of her MCAD complaint, absent written permission from a commissioner, but "not later than three years after the alleged unlawful practice occurred." Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, §§ 5, 9; see Alston v. Massachusetts, 661 F. Supp. 2d 117, 124 (D. Mass. 2009); see also Cuddyer v. Stop & Shop Supermarket Co., 434 Mass. 521, 750 N.E.2d 928, 936 n. 11 (2001) (claims under chapter 151B are "subject to two statutes of limitations," alternatively 300 days and three years). Unlike under Title VII, a plaintiff need not wait for the resolution of the MCAD investigation; the filing of a lawsuit triggers the dismissal of the MCAD complaint if it has not already been resolved by MCAD. Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 9.
V. Conclusion.
For the reasons stated, it is ORDERED that Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (#16) is GRANTED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to plaintiff filing an amended complaint that complies with the law as set out in this Memorandum.
/s/ M. Page Kelley
M. Page Kelley
United States Magistrate Judge March 11, 2019
Goldstein, 80 F. Supp. 3d at 323-24 (footnote omitted); Kern v. Income Research & Mgmt., No. CV 15-14114-LTS, 2017 WL 631188, at *2 n. 1 (D. Mass. Feb. 15, 2017).