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- Beware Of Missing Pet Scams: Everyday thousands pet owners lose their fur babies. They escape or somehow go missing. A scam in Seattle has been unveiled and now pet owners are being warned about it. In one case, pet owner Justin Hills lost kitty Little Wayne Shorter and Hills then got a call from someone claiming to be with the Seattle Animal Shelter. They had all the info about Hills and Little Wayne and told Hills that the cat was injured and they’d need money to treat him. They gave Venmo info for the emotional Hills to send the cash. That was the red flag. No shelter would ask for that except for in person. The Seattle Animal Shelter says if you lose your pet contact all area shelters and rescues but do not give personal info or banking info to anyone on the phone or by text. Always do that in person. The suspect in the scam has been arrested.
- Netflix has ordered a new reality competition series inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The series, The Golden Ticket, will combine elements of strategy, adventure, and social dynamics, as contestants seek to gain entry to a “retro-futuristic” chocolate factory (via a golden ticket, of course) and then try to make it through all the challenges they will encounter. There’s an open casting call going on now! (see link below) The show will be the first project inspired by the world of Willy Wonka since Netflix acquired the Roald Dahl intellectual property in 2021. “We are thrilled to bring the magic of The Chocolate Factory to life like never before,” said Jeff Gaspin, vp of unscripted at Netflix. “This one-of-a-kind reality competition blends adventure, strategy and social dynamics, creating an experience that is as captivating as it is unpredictable. For the first time, a lucky few won’t just have to imagine the experience — they’ll get to step inside the factory and live it.” apply here: CAST IT REACH
- Needle Phobic People Getting Inked Under Anesthesia: The NY Post says more and more people are opting for tattoos under general anesthesia. Medical professionals caution against the practice, citing the potential for infections and allergic reactions. Some warn that it may not be worth the health risks involved. The paper says celebrities want tattoos under anesthesia because it stops them from squirming and feeling pain. Some men are able to get entire back tattoos in one session. Once they are under anesthesia, four tattoo artists ink their backs
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