Burger King Fed Apartment-Hunters With Secret In-Home Restaurant

Imagine you’re on the hunt for a new, affordable apartment in a big, expensive city. You’ve spent all day going from place to place, hoping to find one that even slightly resembles what the rental agent promises. Then you go check out a possible pad, only to find out there is an operational, pop-up Burger King inside.

That’s exactly what happened to home-seekers in Madrid who unwittingly stepped into a “surprise!” marketing campaign for BK Spain’s new home delivery service.

The agency responsible for the stunt tells AdWeek’s AdFreak that it took three days to put together the “Whopper Apartment” in Madrid. A rep says that crew members had to lug the entire restaurant — including a 660 lb. counter — piece by piece up to the third-floor apartment because there was no elevator.

To ensure that enough people showed up, the agency listed the Whopper Apartment for about half of what it would go for no the current rental market. And it worked, with about 800 people calling to make appointments in just five days.

And when they showed up, the tease continued, with a (presumably fake) agent showing them all the apartment’s many fine features before hitting them with the Whopper whammy in the kitchen.

While it makes for an amusing video, and the folks were actually treated to free Burger King food, I can imagine some people were a little sore that this dream listing was just a marketing campaign.

In the end, the apartment did find a new tenant, but at market price and sans the BK counter.

by Chris Morran via Consumerist

Korean Air Exec Resigns After Ordering Crew Member Off The Plane For Serving Nuts Improperly

(Grzegorz Jereczek)

It’s one thing to see your fellow passenger behaving badly on a commercial flight, despite the fact that many travelers are used to flying and therefore should know better than to cause a ruckus. But it’s another thing for an executive of an airline to pitch a fit over (allegedly) improperly served nuts that delayed her flight late last week, prompting her now to resign.

Cho Hyun-ah, the daughter of Korean Air Lines’ chairman Cho Yang-ho as well as the vice president in charge of cabin services at the airline, reportedly ordered the head of the cabin crew off the plane at JFK Airport in New York on Friday, for serving bagged macadamia nuts instead of nuts on a plate, reports the Associated Press.

Cabin crew are supposed to ask first if passengers want nuts, in case they have allergies, and then serve the nuts on a plate and not in a bag.

The executive, whose two siblings are in executive positions as well, resigned today amid criticism from South Korea over her bad behavior appearing to some as another example of the moneyed elite acting out. Korea Air had pointed out earlier that her behavior was part of her job, while apologizing for delaying the flight and inconveniencing passengers.

Korean Air did confirm that the flight was delayed 20 minutes over the nut incident, but said that the decision to deplane the crew member was the flight captain’s choice to make.

Nuts or nothing! Korean Airlines executive delays flight over first-class service spat [Associated Press]

by Mary Beth Quirk via Consumerist

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Dish Deal With CBS Effectively Makes Ad-Skipping DVR Pointless

Yes, after a brief blackout over the weekend, Dish Network and CBS reached a deal that will stop all the nasty back-and-forth talk between the two… at least until the next time. But as part of this arrangement, Dish subscribers who enjoy their ad-skipping AutoHop DVR service will find it significantly less useful.

The AutoHop feature records primetime broadcast network programming and later makes it available for viewing with all of the ads automatically removed.

CBS has been suing Dish over the feature since it was launched, alleging copyright infringement by claiming the satellite service is illegally altering and rebroadcasting its copyrighted content without permission.

Buried in the last paragraph of CBS’s prepared statement is a note that the accord between the two parties ends “all pending litigation between the two companies, including disputes over PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop.”

And then there’s the real kicker, written in TV-industry speak:

“As part of the accord, DISH’s AutoHop commercial-skipping functionality will not be available for CBS Television Network-owned stations and affiliates during the C7 window.”

This means that AutoHop users will have to wait for more than seven days after a CBS broadcast airs before they can enjoy the ad-skipping feature of the DVR.

If you’re the kind of viewer that likes to build up weeks of a recorded show before sitting down for a Big Bang binge, then this won’t have much of an impact on your life. But if you’re a Dish customer who likes to watch Survivor the next day while making dinner, and really loved the ad-skipping feature because it meant you didn’t have to constantly reach for the remote, you’re out of luck.

The CBS agreement goes even further than the deal Dish reached with Disney last spring, which limits the AutoHop ad-skipping feature on ABC shows to three days after broadcast.

This means that the primary lure of AutoHop is effectively neutralized for two of the four broadcast networks. And you can be sure that both FOX and NBC will now demand similar terms when they next renegotiate their deals with Dish.

Unlike the Disney compromise, which gave Dish additional streaming access to the company’s networks, the CBS agreement merely allows Dish to continue carrying CBS and a handful of other channels. Thus, when Dish launches its streaming-only TV service, don’t expect to see your local CBS station — or Showtime — as part of the channel lineup.

[via Ars Technica]

by Chris Morran via Consumerist

Portland Sues To Get Rid Of Uber Just Days After Car Service Arrives In The City

(Darren Sethe)

The city of Portland, OR hasn’t just avoided putting out the welcome mat for ridesharing service Uber, no siree. Portland is so set against the company setting up shop there, that only a few days after Uber opened up for business there, the city is suing to ban it from operating.

The Bureau of Transportation announced on Monday, three days after Uber started operations in the city on Friday, that it had filed a complaint against the San Francisco-grown startup in Multnomah County Circuit Court, reports The Oregonian.

The bureau’s director also issued a cease-and-desist order against Uber, warning drivers that they have until 5 p.m. Thursday to stop picking people up. If they don’t want to go along with that plan, the city said it will move forward civil and criminal penalties, possibly including arrests and impounding drivers’ vehicles.

“I am hereby directing that Uber Technologies Inc…. or any other Uber affiliate entity immediately cease and desist operating within the City of Portland until such time as appropriate permits are obtained and Uber is in full compliance with the requirements of Portland City Code Chapter 16.40,” Transportation Director Leah Treat wrote. “Please alert all Uber-affiliated drivers that they are to cease and desist.”

Uber says that while other services in the city are regulated for the public’s use, Uber isn’t.

“Our main concern is public health and safety, because the state invested in the cities the responsibility to do that,” Mayor Charlie Hales said. “Beyond that, though, is the issue of fairness. Taxi cab companies follow rules on public health and safety. So do hotels and restaurants and construction companies and scores of other service providers. Because everyone agrees: good regulations make for a safer community. Uber disagrees, so we’re seeking a court injunction.”

Under the injunction, the PBOT will issue warnings to Uber drivers and penalties to the company when it documents unpermitted operations in Portland.

Uber vs. Portland: City files lawsuit to brake rideshare company’s local operations [The Oregonian]

by Mary Beth Quirk via Consumerist

Amazon’s “Make An Offer” Option Lets Customers Haggle Over The Price Of Collectible Items

Amazon’s latest attempt to boost sales for collectible items give consumers the ability to bargain over prices with sellers.

While it’s not uncommon for customers to haggle over the price of items at garage sales, most of us wouldn’t dream of walking into a prominent national retailer and asking them to cut the price of an item just because – that is until now. Amazon unveiled a new option that allows customers to bargain over the price of thousands of collectible items sold on the site.

Amazon announced today that it’s working to boost the sales of antiques and collectibles by allowing customers to bargain with sellers through its new “Make an Offer” option.

Officials with Amazon say the new bargaining method is currently available for more than 150,000 items in the categories of sports and entertainment collectibles, collectible coins and fine art.

To begin the haggling process, sellers must first enable the “Make an Offer” feature on their products. When a customer see a product they’d like, but don’t want to pay the listing price, they can select the “Make an Offer” option and enter a new price of their choosing.

That offer is then sent via email to the Amazon seller, who can accept, reject or counter the offer. Negotiations continue through email until a deal is worked out. At that point, a customer can then place the item into their shopping cart at the agreed upon new price and complete their purchase.

Officials with Amazon say in a statement that the new option is a “game changer for Amazon customers looking for great prices on one-of-a-kind items, and for sellers looking to communicate and negotiate directly with customers in an online marketplace environment just like they do normally in their own physical store or gallery.”

While Amazon says “Make an Offer” allows customers “more control and better deals,” the process could prove to be slow and burdensome.

Sellers have three days to respond to an offer made, which means if you’re shopping for holiday gifts at this point, you might be cutting it close.

It’s also unclear if the seller can entertain more than one offer at a time. According to Amazon’s news release, the program is not an auction format and all negotiations are done one on one.

Amazon Unveils ‘Make an Offer’ for Customers to Negotiate Lower Prices [Amazon]

by Ashlee Kieler via Consumerist

December Food And Supplement Recall Roundup – Diet Drugs Are Not Bee Pollen

In our December recall roundup, bodybuilding supplements contain steroids, caramel-filled chocolate bites have peanut butter in them, and fungus-contaminated probiotic powder had a horrible, tragic result. Also, maybe people should reconsider this whole thing where we buy commercial bean sprouts.

Our monthly Recall Roundups have grown so expansive that we’ve had to separate them into two separate posts: one for consumer goods, and one for consumables.

If you have any of these listed items in your pantry, refrigerator, or freezer, first check the varieties and flavors against the ones listed on the recall site or press release, then check expiration date or lot numbers.

When there’s a match, don’t panic! If an item is listed as having undeclared walnuts and you’re not allergic to walnuts, for example, you don’t have to do anything at all. You can keep the item, eat it, not eat it, or return it to the store or the manufacturer for your own peace of mind.

Items that may be contaminated with pathogens or foreign objects are worrisome for everyone, and you should return them to the retail store where you bought them, or contact the company for a refund and further instructions.

DESSERTS AND SNACKS

Safeway Select French Salted Caramel (Fleur De Sel) Ice Cream: Undeclared peanuts. The ice cream is supposed to have caramel cups, but has peanut butter cups instead.

Abdallah Candies Holiday Caramel Bites: Undeclared peanuts. A customer found a peanut butter bite in place of a caramel bite.

Ciao Bella Dark Cocoa Sorbetto: May contain undeclared dairy.

Whole Foods Vegan Pumpkin Pies (Southwestern U.S.): Undeclared walnuts.

Private Selection Denali Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream: May contain undeclared peanuts. Sold at grocery stores in the Kroger family.

STAPLES

Lundberg Eco-Farmed and Organic Brown Rice Flour: Possible Salmonella contamination. Affected flour was sold in 25-pound bulk bags and may have been sold in the bulk foods section of retail stores.

VEGETABLES

Henry’s Farm Soybean Sprouts: Possible Listeria contamination.

BEVERAGES

Wake Up Weasel Instant Coffee – May contain undeclared milk and soy.

PACKAGED FOODS

Open Nature Chile Cheese Enchiladas: Possible Salmonella contamination in the cilantro.

HyVee Mozzarella Cheese Sticks: May contain undeclared soy flour, yellow #5 and yellow #6.

Auntie Anne’s, Nathan’s, City Line, and other brands of frozen pretzel-wrapped hot dogs: Undeclared soy.

CONDIMENTS AND SPICES

Ortega and Las Palmas Taco Seasoning Products and Dinner Kits: Undeclared peanuts or almonds

SUPPLEMENTS

Forever Beautiful Bee Pollen: Contains undeclared drugs that are not approved for use in the United States. Specifically, Sibutramine (Meridia) and Phenolphthalein (a laxative.)

ABC Dophilus Powder: May contain Rhizopus oryzae, a fungus that can cause infections in humans. The FDA says that a Mucormycosis infection traced to this product caused the death of a premature infant in Connecticut. People with weakened immune systems are especially susceptible.

Chaotic Labz Mayhem Dietary Supplement: Contains undeclared corticosteroid and antihistamine drugs, dexamethasone and cyproheptadine.

FISH

Acme 4oz. Smoked Nova Salmon: Possible Listeria contamination. The affected lot was distributed to Giant Food, which has supermarkets in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

PET FOOD

Evo Grain Free Turkey & Chicken Formula Dry Food and Grain Free Ferret Food: They are deficient in vitamins and contain excess minerals.

DAIRY

Various Lacteos Santa Martha cheese products: May contain Listeria monocytogenes.

MEAT

Ranchers Legacy Ground Beef Products: Possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7

by Laura Northrup via Consumerist

Walgreens Pulls Swastika-Patterned Hanukkah Gift Wrap From Stores

(Los Angeles Daily News)

Swastikas in any pattern are terrible. But swastikas — intentional or not — in the pattern of Hanukkah-themed items are even more jaw-droppingly terrible. And that’s exactly what a California customer says she found when she went shopping at Walgreens.

The Los Angeles Daily News reports that a 63-year-old grandmother outside of Los Angeles was shopping for Hanukkah gift wrap when she came across this particular product. “We were wandering around the store and saw the wrapping paper and I looked at it and said, ‘These are swastikas,’ and I just blew it. I didn’t know what to do,” she told the Daily News.

She brought the paper to the attention of the store’s manager, who assured her it would be removed from store shelves not just at his location but nationwide. Walgreens confirmed with the Daily News that they were in the process of removing the gift wrap from all store locations.

The wrapping paper was made by Hallmark and distributed exclusively at Walgreens. A Hallmark representative said that the pattern was unintentional and told the Daily News in a statement, “As soon as we were made aware of the situation, we began taking steps to remove the gift wrap from all store shelves and we will ensure the pattern is not used on any product formats going forward.”

Porter Ranch woman gets Hanukkah ‘swastika’ wrapping paper taken out of Walgreens stores [Los Angeles Daily News via HuffPo]

by Kate Cox via Consumerist

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