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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Cocktail for a Cause': Order This Off The Maybourne Beverly Hills Menu, Proceeds Go to LGBTQ+ Human Rights
'Cocktail for a Cause': Order This Off The Maybourne Beverly Hills Menu, Proceeds Go to LGBTQ+ Human Rights originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Kicking off an impassioned 'cheers' to Pride Month, The Maybourne Beverly Hills is serving up drinks that play a special role in the summer season. With each strawberry basil margarita ordered, money is donated to the Human Rights Campaign, a charity that empowers LGBTQ+ in the heart of Los Angeles, The Maybourne Hotel Beverly Hills is celebrating its inclusion of any and all guests ready to experience Californian luxury. All throughout the month of June, a portion of the proceeds from this Pride-themed cocktail will go directly to the charity, which works to provide fearless lives for marginalized people 'I wanted to create a cocktail that leans into the seasonal summer ingredients, and you can never go wrong with strawberries,' says Paul Zahn, cocktail connoisseur at this recipe from Zahn to recreate at home:1.5 oz. Cincoro Blanco Tequila.075 oz. Lime Juice0.5 oz. Agave0.5 oz. Orange LiqueurBasilMuddled strawberriesMuddle strawberries, basil with lime juice and agave. Add liqueur and tequila. Shake. Double strain and garnish with a strawberry Maybourne Beverly Hills, which celebrates European charm with Californian flair, is an iconic centerpiece for the opulent neighborhood of Beverly Hills, known for its renowned shopping and celebrity sightings. Experience the views of The Terrace or have lunch at legendary NYC spot Dante, now open for its West Coast debut. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bazooka Charlie' honored in Moline with sculpture
World War II veteran Charles 'Bazooka Charlie' Carpenter was honored Wednesday with the unveiling of a sculpture at Moline High School. Created by local artist David Zahn, the sculpture was modeled after the cover photo of the 'Bazooka Charlie' book. As the sculpture goes down it depicts a plane flying over a French countryside. 'Trying to keep this representational of him and then still having some creativity was what I was trying to balance.' said Zahn. Zahn told Our Quad Cities News that has been sculpting for 34 years and he loves to make things with a purpose. 'Each project is part of my artistic journey.' He added. Zahn taught art at Moline high school for over 20 years. The sculpture has a creed underneath it that Carpenter wrote when he was 17. 'I have resolved to exert all my efforts toward being a nobler and stronger fellow. A gentleman, a scholar, a friend, and a real man/person. To the best of my ability, I will ever strive to self-control, self-improvement, freedom, wisdom, courage, generosity, truth, and true nobility before gods & men. I will be better.' The unveiling also included an overview of Carpenter's life presented by the authors of 'Bazooka Charlie: The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer' James P. Busha and Carol Carpenter Apacki. Carol Carpenter Apacki is the daughter of 'Bazooka Charlie' and told Our Quad Cities News 'My dad would never have dreamed of this. It's a thrill for me, I feel like I'm riding on the wings of my dad today.' Students were invited to write their own creeds in honor of Charles Carpenter. His daughter says that inspiration was something that has really touched her. Charles Carpenter was a history teacher at moline high school before World War II. Apacki Carpenter told Our Quad Cities News her dad never spoke about the war to her. 'He came back from the war pretty shattered.' When he returned, he was diagnosed with terminal illness and was told he only had a year to live. His daughter says he lived happily for 25 more years after that. 'He had a happy and successful life, he became a teacher again and he was highly respected.' She said her dad never spoke about his father and grew up without him. That was the reason that he wrote the creed, in order to be a better example. Apacki Carpenter described her father as very charismatic, an athlete, a practical joker, a singer, and a teacher. 'He was the father to me that he never had.' She added. In addition to the unveiling, the authors also held a book signing and Q and A session. The event was an opportunity for the community to learn about a local veteran and his legacy. Author James P. Busha helped piece together the story of Charles Carpenter using all of the documents, pictures, news articles and more that were kept by the family. He told Our Quad Cities News writing the book was a dream come true. He describes the book as an 'incredible journey.' 'Bazooka Charlie' was born in rural Illinois and grew up in Reynolds Illinois. He is most known for destroying armored vehicles in World War II with bazookas equipped to his L-4 Grasshopper aircraft. He named the aircraft 'Rosie the Rocketer.' Busha described Charles Carpenter as a prolific writer and history scholar. 'When he left college he wrote in his diary that he's going to set out, change the world, and become a teacher, and he did.' Busha told Our Quad Cities News. Busha has interviewed veterans for over 25 years, interviewing over 350 from World War II. 'They've always been my heroes.' He told Our Quad Cities News. He was shocked that there had been no documentation about Carpenters life prior to the book. In 2016 when he was contacted by Apacki Carpenter to write the book and was left speechless. 'She told me his name, and I couldn't speak because I thought that history was lost and I really think she though I hung up on her.' He described the Carpenter family as humble and without need for spotlight. Busha spent over two years researching and looking through documents to uncover the story. After the book was finished, Charles Carpenter's plane 'Rosie the Rocketer' was found in a museum in Austria, brought back to the United States in 2019, and restored. The plane is even able to fly again. Busha says seeing it fly seemed too good to be true. 'It's truly what I term the last surviving American Veteran to return home.' When he witnessed the plane, he says something special happened. 'Suddenly a bald eagle appeared overhead, and I want to say that was Charles Carpenter.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Big Biscuit Celebrates Oklahoma Expansion With New Restaurant Opening
The brand's largest franchisee opens its seventh location OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2025 / / -- Oklahoma City, grab your forks! The Big Biscuit®, a modern All-American breakfast and lunch franchise concept known for its classic comfort food served with genuine hometown hospitality, is officially open at 6406 N. May Ave. in Country Club Corner. The highly anticipated opening marks Steve Zahn's seventh Big Biscuit restaurant since 2020. Zahn is the largest franchisee of The Big Biscuit and brings more than 30 years of multi-unit restaurant operator experience to the table. Zahn plans to open four more Big Biscuit restaurants in the Oklahoma market in the coming years. As an Oklahoma resident, Zahn is committed to supporting the local communities he serves. In 2023, Zahn launched the brand's first Stuff The Bus initiative, a donation drive that collects and distributes new school supplies to public schools for students in need, setting them up for a successful school year. Due to the positive impact, Stuff The Bus became a brand-wide effort in 2024, leading to hundreds of school supplies donated to over 20 school districts. Beyond Stuff The Bus, Zahn's commitment to community support extends to partnerships with public schools throughout Oklahoma. He also collected children's pajamas during the 2024 holiday season through the brand-wide initiative, Pajama Jam. Through these community-centric efforts, Zahn continues to make a lasting impact on the communities he serves, one biscuit at a time. 'We are very fortunate to have Steve as a part of The Big Biscuit brand. His passion for growth and commitment to our mission ensures that more communities can experience our quality comfort foods and genuine hometown hospitality. Steve and his team of operators exemplify what The Big Biscuit looks for in a franchisee,' said Chad Offerdahl, President and Co-CEO for The Big Biscuit®. Guests can enjoy the full Big Biscuit menu including the restaurant's award-winning Biscuits and Gravy, Country Fried Steak & Eggs, plate-sized buttermilk pancakes, French toasts, and the Guest-favorite, the Yard Bird–hand-breaded fried chicken sandwiched between a biscuit and topped with a heaping ladle of housemade sausage gravy. Lunch includes the infamous Brunch Burger stacked high with hash browns, over-easy egg, chopped bacon, and served on a toasted brioche bun, the 'Almost Famous'–24-hour brined and hand-breaded fried chicken selections, and more. 'Oklahoma has embraced The Big Biscuit with open arms, and we're proud to provide hometown hospitality to the community daily. It's not just about the food—it's about bringing people together and making a positive impact. Our growth has been exciting, thanks to the Guests who have welcomed us to their neighborhoods as a business and friends. We're honored to have received awards like Best Breakfast in TulsaWorld, TulsaPeople A-List, and TulsaKids Family Favorites, and are looking forward to making a big impact in the Oklahoma City community,' said Steve Zahn, franchisee of The Big Biscuit. 'Steve's passion for The Big Biscuit and his dedication to the community and our Guests aligns perfectly with what we seek in franchisees,' said Chad Offerdahl, President & Co-CEO for The Big Biscuit. 'We are committed to sustainable growth with the right franchisees, and Steve has been an exceptional example.' The opening of 64th and May marks The Big Biscuits' 29th location across four states. To learn more about The Big Biscuit, visit Want to franchise with The Big Biscuit? Explore franchising opportunities at About The Big Biscuit® The Big Biscuit is a breakfast and lunch concept serving impossibly generous portions of classic American comfort foods and genuine hometown hospitality. Founded in 2000, The Big Biscuit is celebrating 25 years of BIG success with 29 locations across Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Opening its first franchise location in 2020, the brand boasts a strategic growth plan committed to a sustainable and holistic approach. The Big Biscuit has received notice including being named by Franchise Times as a 'Top Breakout Brand,' winning 'Best Breakfast' in dozens of regional publications, and being shortlisted in the Global Franchise Awards. The Big Biscuit is committed to adding value to their guests and communities one biscuit at a time. The brand works to engage the communities it serves through various initiatives that fit its philanthropic pillars of food insecurity, community, and public education. For Guests, The Big Biscuit offers seasonal limited-time offerings, regularly refreshes core menus, and builds loyalty by activating Guests across generations in playful ways through school partnerships, generous giveaways, and leveraging hyper-local influential partnerships. Follow The Big Biscuit on social media: Facebook @BigBiscuitRestaurant, Instagram @ and TikTok @eatbigbiscuit. For more information, visit Ink Link Marketing
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
From groceries to toys: tariffs hit your wallet, but may be dialed down
MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Tuesday was the first day that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump against the country's three biggest trading partners were implemented. On day one, the impact of the 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, along with the 20 percent tariffs on goods from China, is not yet known. However, what is certain, according to a wide variety of people, including the president himself, is that the tariffs will result in consumers having to pay more for many items they buy. More Local News That's one reason why the Trump Administration is already indicating that it may scale back some tariffs as early as Wednesday. The higher prices would be across a wide range of goods. Paul Johnson, the executive director of Fordham University's Gabelli Center for Global Security Analysis, said that that range will be very wide, indeed. 'You won't see it right away,' Johnson said in an interview, 'but over the next four months, virtually everything you touch will have gone up in price.' He said that the tariffs would have to be paid by importers, which are the companies that buy the goods from abroad. 'No importer is going to eat the tariff,' Johnson said. 'They 're going to raise prices, by definition.' He said that simple economics means that prices will rise. For example, 63 percent of all vegetables sold in the U.S. are imported from Mexico. With the 25 percent tariff, it means that an avocado that had been $3.00 will cost $3.75. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The current rate of tariffs will cost each U.S. household about $2,000 more every year, according to the Yale Budget Lab. That impact is most likely to be felt over time, according to analysts. That means that between now and the end of the year, families may very well feel a financial pinch. That fact was evident at a location that's currently preparing for the year's end — the holiday season — in a big way: the Toy Fair at the Jacob Javits Center. It's one of the world's largest displays of new and innovative toys. The 20 percent tariff on goods from China had people at the fair keeping a close eye on the international trade situation. That's because the overwhelming majority of toys and their components are Chinese manufactured, as James Zahn, editor-in-chief of The Toy Book, the industry's trade publication, observed. Trump's speech to Congress will offer divided nation an accounting of turbulent first weeks 'It can be anywhere from 75 to 85 percent,' said Zahn. He added that while the tariff on Chinese goods is 20 percent, that doesn't necessarily mean that the higher cost of the goods for each consumer will be quite as high. 'Maybe the manufacturer eats a little bit,' Zahn said. 'Maybe a retailer eats a little bit. If there's a distributor, they might take a little bit. But whatever is left over is getting passed along to the consumer.' That same process of spreading the tariff cost out will presumably be the case for Mexican and Canadian tariffs, as well. It's one reason why consumers like Efrain Montes, who'd just gone shopping on Tuesday afternoon are adopting a wait-and-see approach. 'We'll see how it's going to be,' he said. 'Right now, it's hard to tell.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Early pre-orders, rose bouquets make Valentine's Day successful at Shreveport flower shop
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Flower Power is a local brick and mortar florist and flower delivery in Shreveport. The flower shop has been on Youree Drive since 2007 and the business manager, Heather Zahn says she has stepped in since 2013 to help her mother who is the owner. Zahn says this Valentine's Day has been a success and it has been a big year for roses. 'We've had a massive influx in pre-orders, so instead of people waiting the day of, we had, people started ordering last week but it started really heavy on Monday. And so, our delivery spots believe it or not filled up by yesterday evening,' said Zahn. Because of the magnitude, Flower Power was not able to deliver same day, rather people were able to pick up orders until an extended shopping period of 6pm. Zahn spoke of the service that comes by buying from a local florist. 'Louisiana, we have to have a license to be able to do what we do. And so, we order in all of our flowers fresh. I have designers on staff that know exactly how to process and extend the longevity of the flowers that you get from us, so your flowers are going to last probably a good two weeks when they come from us because we get them direct from the farm,' said Zahn. Zahn says Flower Power gets their flowers from places like Ecuador and California. For increasing the longevity of your flowers Zahn said: Always make sure that your water is clean Don't put the flowers under a direct air source Make sure all your stems are fully immersed in water Zahn says people have just been happier and coming in to celebrate the holiday. 'We're seeing more men come in and actually shopping instead of just saying just send something, you know I don't care what it is. they're actually being thoughtful. They're bringing in their own cards. They're picking out the flowers, picking out the rose colors so they're actually taking the time so ladies they're really thinking about them.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
