The owner of a pizza shop in Barberton, Ohio, is making waves for a billboard that some believed to be poking fun at human trafficking.
While the subject is no laughing matter, Jeremy Clemetson, owner of East of Chicago Pizza store, is known around the area for his tongue in cheek signs.
“We’ve had ‘Legalize marinara,’ and ‘Our pizza is deep as potholes,’ ‘Free box with every pizza,'” he revealed to CNN.
But the most recent billboard, which read: “fat people are harder to kidnap,” caused discord among locals.
A bakery delivered 53 cakes for each Republican senator yesterday with a pretty clear cut message, and let’s just say it was not sugar coated.
The idea began with a GoFundMe organized by a Colin Bishopp, with the goal of sending out all 53 Republican senators a sweet gift.
“Republicans in the US Senate refuse to allow witnesses in President Trump’s impeachment trial, so let’s deliver them John Bolton’s testimony on a cake. Maybe that will make the truth easier for them to swallow,” the GoFundMe states.
And in just two days, the fundraiser raised $6,724 of its $7,000 goal, just enough to team up the New York-based bakery, with Butter & Scotch, to get the cakes baked and decorated.
The first few cakes were posted, with some of the messages reading:
“You’re in the room where it happens. Let Bolton testify.”
“Hope this makes the truth easier to swallow. Let Bolton testify.”
“This trial is half-baked without witnesses. Let Bolton testify.”
If you haven’t heard of “Veganuary” it is a growing trend where one strictly adheres to the vegan diet for an entire month which means zero meat or dairy.
And while that all sounds well and good for the new year— your body may not respond so well to such a quick transition in regards to solely vegetables if that’s not your norm.
According to consultant dietitian Ro Huntriss – if one gradually steps up to a vegan diet it can be less dangerous and more beneficial as opposed to just taking the plunge into all-veggie-eating-all-the-time.
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Ro shared with LADbible the following:
“If you plan to switch to a vegan diet, there are nutritional considerations to think about before you switch, as otherwise your health could be compromised.”
“For example, some people are quick to cut meat and fish out of their diet, but they do not replace the protein. We need protein for muscle growth and repair, so to maintain your strength it is important this is replaced.
“Protein is an obvious one, but other nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, omega-3, iodine and selenium are examples of nutrients that could be deficient in a vegan diet without proper planning, which could compromise your health.”
A company based in Chicago is currently recalling 2,020 pounds of raw ground beef that was shipped out to nine states, according to federal health officials.
The beef is currently being recalled due to possible contamination with thin pliable plastic.
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The department revealed the following were subject to the recall:
One-pound vacuum-packed package containing lot code “0060,” case code “11402” along with a use or freeze by date of “01/31/2020” on the product label.
The products were produced on January 6 and shipped out to locations in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, FSIS said.
As of late, there have been zero confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions.
A young 23-year-old began to feel very ill in the summer of 2016 after wrapping up a shift at a German metal-fitting company and took himself to the hospital when he could not stop vomiting and barely could stand up.
Then, at age 26, he fell into a coma and suffered severe brain damage but the cause was identified much later as mercury poisoning.
Doctors then realized that the man had been ingesting lead acetate and mercury for years but no one was sure how he could come in contact with the toxin. That is, until two other co-workers fell ill in the exact same way.
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The case came together in 2018 after one colleague at the company, ARI Armaturen, noticed a white powder on the bread during his lunch break.
Later, video surveillance were installed at the workplace which captured the suspect, Klaus O, 57, placing the substance on his colleagues’ sandwiches.
Klaus had been working at the factory for 38 years and was convicted of attempted murder as well as bodily injury in march in three cases after two other colleagues suffered kidney damage.
One Danish restaurant is taking things way too far if you ask me and creating…..ahem….Kiwi pizza.
No, no — it’s not a dessert pizza, it’s your average pizza with sauce, mozzarella, maybe some ham and oh yea — FREAKIN’ KIWI.
Posted by Reddit user re1313, while the ham-pineapple debate is still happening, I think we can all put aside our differences and unite when we look at this photo because this, THIS —- this is truly an abomination.
Just last fall, the chain got rid of the menu item but after receiving over 1,000 complaints on social media in just a few short week, the team at Panera along with Phyllis Smith (The Office star) brought it back.
Current salaries for general managers at Taco Bell’s company-owned stores range from $50,000 to $80,000, a spokeswoman confirmed.
In addition, Taco Bell also said effective Jan. 1, 2020, workers in all its corporate-owned restaurants will get at least 24 hours of paid sick time a year.
If you are a dire hard fan of the Cholula hot sauce, you could be eligible for free hot sauce for THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
You read that right.
Cholula is giving away one fan a lifetime supply of hot sauce but in order to qualify, you have to sacrifice a part of your body.
Your skin, to be exact.
The popular hot sauce brand will partner with celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez, part-owner of Daredevil Tattoo in New York City, to set off the spiciest giveaway yet.
On Wednesday, January 22, fans will be given the opportunity to receive one of five exclusive (and free) tattoos inspired by Cholula.
Those who go through with actually getting said tattoos will be entered into a contest for free Cholula for life.
“We are excited to kick off our new partnership with Aarón in such a permanent way,” Maura Mottolese, CEO of The Cholula Food Company, shared in a press release. “Together we have some of the most passionate fans in the world, and we’re thrilled to show that we’re just as committed to them.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration along with White Castle have announced a recall of a select group of White Castle frozen sandwich products due to listeria concerns.
This voluntary recall includes six-pack cheeseburgers, hamburgers, jalapeño cheeseburgers, and 16-pack hamburgers and cheeseburgers with expiration dates between August 4 and August 17.
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And for those customers who did purchase the now-recalled White Castle sandwiches should absolutely dispose of the products or return them to the store they were purchased at for a full refund.
If you believe you have consumed the affected products, please consult a medical professional.
A dad in California was disgusted to open an Amazon delivery for his daughter after finding a shocking surprise in the box.
The photographer revealed the mishap on his Twitter last month. In the post, the dad revealed that his daughter had allegedly been sent the new waffle maker by her grandmother.
“Wow, my mom sent my daughter a new waffle maker from @amazon and they sent us a used one with the FOOD STILL IN IT. Disgusting,” McCarthy posted to Twitter.
Amazon’s Help Team then responded to McCarthy’s tweet, apologizing for the ordeal and wanting to know more.
“We’re sorry to see the condition this item arrived in. It’s certainly not the experience we strive for!” the Help Team tweeted out. “So a member of our team to take a closer look at this, please ask your mom to sign in and provide all the order details here.”
Always on the go and never have time to chill wine and/or beer for your Tinder date?
Introducing JUNO!
Juno is a reverse microwave and will chill your beverage in just a short few minutes.
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The idea has been successfully crowdfunded and revealed at the CES technology conference where creators revealed it can cool a can of beer or a bottle of wine in just minutes.
It uses thermoelectric technology, which sucks heat away from your drink.
Sounds too good to be true? Check it out for yourself, here.
A quick stop at the doctor’s office with cold or flu symptoms may get you a prescription but caregivers also believe in certain foods you may not be aware help support a healthy immune system.
While oranges and grapefruits are the stars of the Vitamin C Show, there are plenty of other choices when it comes to nourishing your body.
Just one cup of strawberries or raw broccoli can give you almost 100% of your daily Vitamin C intake while a medium-sized red bell pepper contains almost double the daily value.
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“I’m a medical doctor and I prescribe medicine, but I always like to take the natural approach whenever possible, and food is medicine,” shared Dr. Gena Lewis of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
In addition to the aforementioned pieces of fruit and veggies, garlic as well as olive oil contain anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties which help fight off infection.
Bone broths also contain a more concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals and amino acids which strengthen your immune system — prepping your body to beat whatever sickness comes your way.
One Japanese man invested $1.8 million on a massive tuna fish at a New Year’s auction at Tokyo’s fish market this past week.
Self-described as the “Tuna King,” Kiyoshi Kimura runs the restaurant chain Sushi Zanmai and paid 193 million yen (about $1.8 million) for a 608-pound bluefin tuna.
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And that, is #goals my friends. And/or a lotta soosh!
In just three days time, KFC’s vegan burger sold out and starting this week — it is coming back to stay.
The Quorn-based vegan “chicken” burger will be available in every single restaurant nationwide from 2 January 2020 and will boast all 11 herbs and spices, minus the chicken.
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While they mayo and lettuce will stay the same, the chicken will be replaced with a vegan version.
The pseudo-burger originally had a month-long trial that took place this past summer which racked up 500 percent more sales than the normal chicken burger.
Well, what are you waiting for? You better get in line now before they sell out!
When Katelynn Hardee, who is a ripe 5-years-old, found out that some families struggled to pay of their children’s lunch balances at school, she wanted to do what she could.
The little girl first recognized the issue when she overheard another student’s mom mention she was having trouble paying for something.
“She’s very inquisitive,” Karina Hardee, Katelynn’s mother, shared with FOX 5.
“So she started asking me a bunch of questions and I tried to answer as best as I could without too much for a 5-year-old, and just explained to her that some people aren’t as fortunate as us.”
Katelynn then decided how she could fill a need:
“I can give money to the lunch people so they’ll have money,” she said.
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And after hosting lemonade stands in the summer, she felt she could organize another stand but with hot cocoa and cookies instead.
She baked the cookies and made the cocoa herself, setting up shop for three whole hours.
On Monday, Katelynn’s mom turned to the school to see if and how she could donate the money.
“I just left a note saying my daughter held a hot cocoa fundraiser over the weekend and would love to donate the money to any of the negative accounts,” Karina Hardee said.
The money raised ended up paying off the lunch balances for 123 students.
“So they can lunch and snack,” Katelynn shared.
Later, Katelyn’s generosity was celebrated with an award presented to her at school.
Taco Bell is set to open its doors in Sydney, Australia, for the first time in over 20 years with one customer winning a year’s worth of tacos.
Anyone want to come with me to Australia this week? Anyone?! ANYONE?!!
The franchise had been in Sydney twice prior to the 1980s and 90s but both stores ended up closing not too long after.
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In addition, the first 62 fans in line will receive an exclusive T-shirt to honor the brand’s first restaurant opening in California aaaall the way back in 1962.
Over the next five years, the restaurant will roll out 40 additional restaurants across New South Wales as well as ACT.
