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Telling a whopper? Lawsuits claim Burger King, other fast food chains use misleading ads

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits.Burger King is the latest company in the crosshairs. In August, a federal judge in Florida refused to dismiss a class action lawsuit that claims Burger King’s ads overstate the amount of meat in its Whopper burger and other sandwiches.But Burger King is far from the only one. Perkins Coie, a law firm that tracks class action suits, said 214 were filed against food and beverage companies in 2022 and 101 were filed in the first six months of this year. That’s a huge increase from 2010, when just 45 were filed.Pooja Nair, who represents food and beverage companies as a partner with the Beverly Hills, California-based law firm Ervin Cohen and Jessup, said waves of class action lawsuits started hitting federal courts a few years ago. Regular fast food cons...

Pac-12 becomes Pac-2 after Cal, Stanford departures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Pac-12 becomes Pac-2 after Cal, Stanford departuresThe Atlantic Coast Conference voted Friday to add Stanford, California and SMU to the league next year, providing a landing spot for two more schools from the disintegrating Pac-12 and creating a fourth super conference in major college sports.The additions make the ACC the latest power conference to expand its membership and footprint westward. Starting in August 2024, the league with Tobacco Road roots in North Carolina will increase its number of football schools to 17 and 18 in most other sports, with Notre Dame remaining a football independent.“We are thrilled to welcome three world-class institutions to the ACC, and we look forward to having them compete as part of our amazing league,” ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips said in a statement. Some viewers might miss NCAA football on KTLA Notre Dame is currently the westernmost ACC school in South Bend, Indiana, with Louisville the farthest west among football members.But now, like&...

Three California Lottery players become instant millionaires from scratcher games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Three California Lottery players are starting the Labor Day weekend with more money in their bank accounts after winning a combined total of $4 million from scratcher tickets.Two of the winners purchased their winning scratcher tickets in Los Angeles County, according to a news release.Varoujan Minasian, who won $1 million after playing the Xtreme Multiplier scratcher game, purchased the scratcher ticket at Fry’s Hollywood Shell in Los Angeles. Three California Lottery players become instant millionaires from Powerball ticket, scratcher games Martin Canas also won $1 million after playing the Xtreme Multiplier game after purchasing the ticket at House Liquor Store in Bell Gardens.In Northern California, Miguel Palominos Contreras won $2 million after playing the Instant Prize Crossword game.The winning ticket was purchased at Moa’s Service Center in Alameda County. Two Mega Millions tickets worth $650K sold in Southern California The store that sold the $2 million lottery prize ...

Elevating Wellness to Celestial Heights: World-Renowned Shaman Gabriel and Aura Gods Transform Louis Vuitton’s Pacific Chill into a Spiritual Oasis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

The Symphony of Luxury and Consciousness: A New Paradigm EmergesIn a world where the allure of material opulence often eclipses the quest for inner harmony, a seismic shift unfolded at Louis Vuitton’s Pacific Chill event. The energy healing portion, orchestrated by Gabriel, a shaman whose reputation has crossed international borders, the event transcended its luxurious façade to become a sanctuary for spiritual awakening. Gabriel, celebrated as “The Los Angeles-based Energy Healer with the Hands of God,” didn’t merely add a touch of spirituality to the event; he transformed it into an ethereal realm where quantum healing met opulent grandeur.The Event: Not Just a Fragrance Launch, but a Wellness RevolutionLouis Vuitton’s Pacific Chill was far more than a fragrance launch. It was a clarion call to a wellness revolution that is sweeping not just California but the world. Nestled in a secluded Malibu estate, the event offered a smorgasbord of holistic acti...

Korber Enterprises Partners With the Chicago Comb Company to Address Children’s Haircut Anxiety

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Little Health Ambassadors, a children’s book franchise by clinician-turned-author Ken Korber, has partnered with the Chicago Comb Company to create two children’s books to help alleviate children’s anxiety about the journey to their first haircut.Toddler and pre-school children actively resisting haircuts is a familiar problem encountered by parents, which could be amplified if the child has sensory issues or is on the autistic spectrum. They may become upset before or during a haircut, and they may cry, scream, or struggle, making it hard for the barber or hairdresser to cut their hair.To help address this, Korber authored two books for children aged 3 to 6, titled Grace Helps Marvin the Moose and Grace Helps Molly the Moose, which are aimed at boys and girls, respectively. Illustrated by Jaime Buckley, the books depict both Marvin and Molly encountering problems due to their long hair, such as running into objects due to not being able to see well. Grace, the protagonist of ...

How Artie Terra is using erotic art to change negative perceptions of the human body

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Artie Terra, founder of Super Apple Pie ArtPhotographer: Micheal SchmidtArtie Terra, a California based artist is sharing her journey as an artist and how she aims to inspire people to express their true selves and change the negative perceptions around self expression.Growing up as an introvert, Terra felt as though she always struggled to take her artistry down a career path, but during the COVID19 lockdowns while she was at home Terra had the realization that people often take a career path that they have been taught is what will give them a true sense of accomplishment and happiness. At that time, Terra founded her own art gallery known as Super Apple PIe Art.Terra now puts a focus on creating erotic artworks ranging from paintings, sculptures, miniatures and accessories. She says this became one of the focuses of her artwork as she wants to bring to light the negative perceptions people have on the human anatomy specifically around the genital areas. As many people struggle to ...

Meet Tamara Taylor: The Beauty & Fashion Industries’ Ultimate Deal Closer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Hailed as  ‘thee mastermind,’ Tamara Taylor, is a Chicago native with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami. With a vivacious and curious personality, and never quite finding her niche, she explored various career opportunities in different cities upon graduating. One specifically was a position as a Sales, Profit, and Operations Management Coach in southern California. It was during this time that Tamara refined her skills by helping organizational units implement operationally efficient processes to reach their performance goals. Having a life changing experience that sparked her boycott of working in Corporate America, after a serendipitously meeting with a celebrated creative who could benefit from her unique skill set, it was inevitable for the young visionary to switch lanes to entrepreneurship. Tamara soon founded Mastermind MGMT, an elite management company with a diverse roster that represents some of the most sought after artists...

Gayla Goehl: The Visionary Mentor Empowering Hollywood’s Young Rising Stars

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Gayla Goehl, the highly regarded acting instructor and private on-camera acting coach, has solidified herself as the go-to expert for LA and NYC’s young working actors. Thousands aspiring to build professional careers in Hollywood have been empowered to achieve the highest levels of mastery in feature films, television, commercials, and voice-overs with her time-proven approach.Goehl has been shaping careers for her budding actors as the Director of the prestigious Gary Spatz’s “The Playground”, A Young Actor’s Conservatory for Film & TV in Los Angeles for 17 years. She teaches 11 acting classes per week for young adults, teens, preteens, and children looking to hone their craft on top film and television sets.Goehl’s classes have continued to gain popularity and consistently sell out due to her positive, enjoyable, and empathetic approach to training. Drawing from her extensive knowledge and experience both in front of and behind the camera and as ...

The Apollo Tattoo Studio is Inking a Legacy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

How this Artist is Developing a Vision for the Future of Body ArtIn the heart of Santa Monica, California, a revolution brews.Blue Mason is an award-winning tattoo artist and a master with ink. Since 2007, he has been honing his craft; and now he offers a huge repertoire of designs, from realism to geometric to minimalistic designs and much more. Now he prepares to rebrand his company, Los Angeles Tattoo Shop, with a new luxury initiative, The Apollo Tattoo Studio, which is in the process of launching – and it’s already poised to become the height of artistry and redefine the very essence of body art.Tattoos, once considered the insignia of rebels and outsiders, have morphed into a widely accepted form of self-expression. But as the industry grows, there’s an emerging gap between the commonplace and the extraordinary. The Apollo Tattoo Studio seeks to fill that void, and to elevate tattooing from mere ink on skin to an experience of luxury and artistic brilliance.A Visio...

Pump.co, The Fastest Way to Save 60% on AWS Spend, Breaks into the Cloud Market

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:52:40 GMT

Pump.co is excited to announce the official launch of its cost-saving platform, which is designed to help small businesses optimize and save big on their cloud infrastructure. Cloud spend is one of the leading expenses for tech companies, amounting to $600 billion in global costs, and while larger companies might be able to shoulder the burden, smaller businesses are often unexpectedly overwhelmed by the growing expense as they don’t have the same capital and resources to focus on optimization as their bigger competitors. This resource gap pushed Pump into action with its Groupon-adjacent model, which helps businesses save up to 60% on their cloud operations.The company’s “Groupon-style” model is Pump’s biggest draw. When a client joins the platform, their business gains access to higher discounts and savings. Their AWS account or organization benefits from group buying power and economies of scale, and collective billing leverages the purchasing power of the entire collective, resu...