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☆ The super-rich are buying more ultra-customized Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Lamborghini sold more than 10,000 vehicles last year for the first time ever and Ferrari had a more than 17% increase in revenue. But customers purchasing Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys have an even wider array of infinitely customizable paint colors and interior materials, to start with, than carmakers offer for less expensive brands. If the customer has a favorite shirt, for example, the car paint could be matched to the fabric color. At Dixon’s Rolls-Royce dealership three quarters of the roughly 90 cars sold each year include some degree of custom options, she said. While she and Rolls-Royce’s design team can provide guidance, in the end, the choices have to be the customer’s.

Persons: Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, ”, Stephan Winkelmann, Lewis Hamilton, Altrata, Royce Cullinan, Javier Gonzalez Lastra, “, ” Gonzalez Lastra, Pietro Frigerio, Kellyn Dixon, Dixon, Bugatti Chiron, Bugatti, Chiron, Lamborghini’s Winkelmann Organizations: California CNN, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Royce, CNN, Ferrari’s, Tema, Volkswagen, Ford, Art Basel Miami Beach, Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Bugatti Bugatti Locations: Irvine, California, Newport Beach , California, Irvine , California, Goodwood

☆ The 15 most expensive U.S. neighborhoods per square foot—No. 1 is 2,000% higher than average
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The cost per square foot in South of Market — also known as SoMa — is $5,415. Just over 120 miles away is Northwest Auburn, California, the second-highest priced U.S. neighborhood at $4,416 per square foot. The Old Town neighborhood of the beachside California town of Carpinteria comes in third in the rankings, with a cost per square foot of $4,129. In contrast, the Homewood North neighborhood in Pittsburgh ranks last amongst the 20,000 neighborhoods examined for the study, with homes costing $29 per square foot. The rankings are based on average price per square foot data for U.S. homes using Homes.com listing data.

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☆ NBA player Josh Giddey won’t face charges following investigation into alleged relationship with a minor
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Jacob Lev | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey won’t face charges in California following an investigation into whether the 21-year-old was in a relationship with a minor, police announced. Investigators have been “unable to corroborate any criminal activity” connected to Giddey, the Newport Beach Police Department announced on Wednesday. CNN has reached out to the NBA and the Thunder for comment but did not immediately hear back. In November, police opened an investigation after information began circulating online involving an alleged relationship between Giddey and a female minor. Giddey was asked in November about social media posts suggesting a relationship, to which he said, “I understand the question obviously, but there’s no further comment right now.

Persons: Josh Giddey won’t, Giddey, “, Mark Daigneault, CNN’s Wayne Sterling Organizations: CNN, Oklahoma City Thunder, Newport Beach Police Department, Wednesday, NBA, Thunder, Jazz Locations: California, Giddey, Newport Beach, Salt Lake City , Utah

☆ A pickleball star offers tips for improving your game. The 22-year-old pro athlete says the sport isn't just for old people.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Pickleball is a great all-ages sport that can be athletic and competitive, too. Train like a pickleball pro by working your core and balance with planks and single-leg squats. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can play pickleball at all ages and fitness levelsTodd, who entered the pro tennis circuit at age 14, said she first got into pickleball in late 2021 while spending time with, you guessed it, her grandparents. Adding core and balance exercises to your workouts can give you a boost on the pickleball court.

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☆ 'The O.C.' star Adam Brody got so 'bored' with the show that the writers gave Seth a marijuana addiction to 'explain his lethargy on-screen'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

star Adam Brody became so disinterested in the show by season three that the writers gave his character, Seth Cohen, a weed addiction to explain the actor's lack of enthusiasm on-screen. AdvertisementAdam Brody as Seth Cohen on season one of "The O.C." According to the oral history book, Schwartz and the actors didn't have the same energy and interest that they brought to season one. AdvertisementAdam Brody as Seth Cohen on season three, episode 13 of "The O.C." In the book, Schwartz said that Brody was so disengaged during season three that he delivered a performance with less energy, which was uncharacteristic of Seth.

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☆ Chris Pine was rejected for the role of Ryan Atwood on 'The O.C.' because he had 'really bad' acne, says casting director
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-28 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chris Pine auditioned for the role of Ryan Atwood on Fox's teen drama "The O.C." Casting director Patrick Rush said Pine was "really good" but had "really bad skin problems." "It was at that point where it looked insurmountable," Rush said. "We saw Chris Pine, who was really good," Patrick Rush said in the book "Welcome to the O.C. "I hate saying this, but it's the truth: Chris Pine was at the age where he was experiencing really bad skin problems," Rush continued.

Persons: Chris Pine, Ryan Atwood, Patrick Rush, Pine, Rush, —, Alan Sepinwall, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Chris Pine's, Ben McKenzie, Garrett Hedlund, D.J, Cotrona, Schwartz, Ed Norton Organizations: Service, Fox Locations: Pine, Hollywood, Chino , California, Newport Beach, Orange County

REUTERS/Lori Shepler/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 27 (Reuters) - U.S. bond giant Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) said on Monday it expects the next few years to provide the best opportunities for private credit investors since the global financial crisis. "As private credit investors, this is the environment we’ve been waiting for," portfolio managers at PIMCO said in a note. In particular, PIMCO expects the lower liquidity environment to create opportunities for private credit investors in specialty finance - collateral-based loans to consumers and small businesses - as well as in senior corporate loans and commercial real estate. Within specialty finance, the asset manager singled out residential mortgage credit, solar and home improvement lending, equipment finance and aircraft leasing. PIMCO said it expects opportunities for private credit to provide such financing not just directly to borrowers, but also to banks and non-bank lenders.

Persons: Lori Shepler, PIMCO, Matt Tracy, Davide Barbuscia, Nick Zieminski Organizations: REUTERS, Pacific Investment Management Company, Thomson Locations: Newport Beach , California

☆ Louis Oliver Gropp Dies at 88; Led Shelter Magazines Through Turmoil
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Penelope Green | More About Penelope Green | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Stephen Drucker, the veteran shelter magazine editor who worked for Mr. Gropp in the 1970s, said by phone: “Lou saw himself as a business head. It was the only magazine in its category — magazines with circulations between 400,000 and 1 million — to do so. By 1987, however, Mr. Liberman and S.I. They gave her House & Garden instead. Mr. Gropp was typically sanguine.

Persons: Stephen Drucker, Gropp, Lou, ”, Liberman, Newhouse, Condé, Anna Wintour, —, William Shawn, Grace Mirabella, Kazanjian, Calvin Tomkins, “ Alex, Alexander Liberman ”, Elle Décor Organizations: Mr, & Garden, S.I, Vogue, The Locations: British, Newport Beach, Calif, Yorker

☆ Taco Bell, Chipotle, and other chains pay managers as much as $180,000. Here's what it takes to land a high-earning fast-food job.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Since the pandemic, fast-food workers have fled the sector, leaving restaurant chains struggling to find help. But how have fast-food general managers, whose duties range from dealing with fussy customers to inventory management, fared over the years? "While Taco Bell Corporate cannot mandate salaries and wages of franchisees, we offer competitive pay rates and encourage franchisees to do the same," Taco Bell said. The chain said 54% of Taco Bell general managers started as restaurant-level workers. Taco Bell President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Grams began his career as an assistant general manager in Detroit, Michigan.

Persons: —, That's, Taco Bell, Burger, Lynsi Snyder, Nancy Luna, Snyder, Harry, Esther Snyder, Matt Marton, Taco, Mike Grams, Chipotle, Scott Boatwright, Edison Graff, Danny Meyer, Angela Campbell, Campbell, Nordstrom, Jersey Mike's, Sweetgreen, John Wooden Organizations: Service, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Taco Bell, Bell, Taco Bell President, LinkedIn, Shake, GMs, The, Shack, Jersey Mike's, Restaurant Business, UCLA Locations: McDonald's, Irvine , California, Taco, Detroit , Michigan, Chipotle, Newport Beach , California, Canada, France, Germany, Las Vegas , Nevada, Las Vegas, Campbell, The New York, Jersey, Charlotte , North Carolina, Charlotte, Seattle, Arlington , Virginia

☆ See Chipotle's new robots that can crank out nearly 200 burrito bowls an hour
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Chipotle is working with Hyphen, a startup that uses robotics to make up to 180 bowls per hour. The chain is testing an automated kitchen line by Hyphen to prepare digital orders, a $3 billion business for Chipotle. But unlike other tech firms, Hyphen has buy-in from Chipotle, one of the industry's most innovative brands. Chipotle invested in Hyphen in 2022 and started piloting its robotics this year in a lab near the chain's Newport Beach, California, headquarters. Based in San Jose, California, Hyphen recently gave Insider an exclusive first look at how it uses robotics to make up to 180 bowls per hour.

Persons: Chipotle, Brian Niccol, Niccol Organizations: Service, Chipotle Locations: Wall, Silicon, Chipotle, Beach , California, San Jose , California

☆ From taking orders to cutting avocados, AI is solving the labor shortage problem for fast-food chains
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Checkers & Rally'sLast year, Checkers & Rally's became one of the first big chains to implement widespread use of AI-powered voice assistants. Out of the 803 Checkers and Rally's restaurants, voice AI was live in 390 as of August. AdvertisementAdvertisementSoundHound, best known as a music-recognition app, has spent years perfecting its conversational voice AI bots. Sister burger chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's also announced plans to test Presto's AI voice bots this year. Hardee's and Carl's Jr. are also testing voice AI bots by OpenCity.

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☆ Inside the Most Expensive ZIP Code in America
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Jessica Flint | Photography Julie Goldstone For The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The small coastal enclave of Newport Coast, Calif., and its 92657 ZIP Code, located in Newport Beach in Orange County, had the priciest median residential listing price in the U.S. in July 2023, according to data from Realtor.com. ( News Corp , owner of The Wall Street Journal, also operates Realtor.com.) Situated between the Newport Beach community of Corona del Mar and the city of Laguna Beach, Newport Coast is roughly 3 miles wide and long, stretching from the Pacific Ocean northwest up into the hillside. With ample designated open space, Newport Coast has approximately 2,500 homes clustered into several neighborhoods with low to medium density. Many properties are large estates designed with Mediterranean influences and have sweeping views that can stretch from the ocean all the way inland to downtown Los Angeles.

Organizations: News Corp, Street, Corona del Mar Locations: Newport Coast , Calif, Newport Beach, Orange County, U.S, Realtor.com, Corona del, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, Los Angeles

☆ Fact Check-Video of surfers and huge waves predates Storm Hilary
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Video showing surfers amid huge waves dates to at least May 2023 but has been falsely linked to Storm Hilary that hit Los Angeles, California on Aug. 20, 2023. Examples of the video, that shows surfers riding a massive wave, can also be seen on Facebook (here) and (here). The first clip (0:00-0:16) can be seen in the YouTube video from 7:36-7:52. The clip from 0:17-0:23 in the social media video can be seen from 2:13-2:19 in the YouTube video. Video of surfers alongside huge waves dates to at least May 2023.

Persons: Storm Hilary, Hurricane Hillary ”, Hilary, Read Organizations: Facebook, YouTube, Reuters Locations: Los Angeles , California, Newport Beach , California, Hurricane, Mexico's Baja California, Los Angeles

☆ A Late Builder’s Lavish Newport Beach Home Lists for $32 Million
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( E.B. Solomont | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Remember when Marissa Cooper wore fake Chanel on ‘The O.C’?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Before Blair Waldorf wore Oscar de la Renta to her high school prom, Marissa Cooper — the sun-kissed It Girl of “The O.C.,” which turns 20 on August 5 — was wearing Chanel to second period. Some fans have counted that she debuted six different Chanel bags in the first season alone. In an interview with Page Six in 2018, Welker said she resorted to buying fake Chanel bags to keep up appearances. Michael Yarish/Fox/Alamy Stock PhotoToday, the genre of high school TV drama has undergone a sartorial shift. “Those Chanel bags that (Cooper) carried, those weren’t something I could have on my budget,” she reportedly said.

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☆ Reeves Callaway, Maker of Really, Really Fast Cars, Dies at 75
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Neil Genzlinger | More About Neil Genzlinger | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Reeves Callaway, who started out driving fast cars and then focused on creating them, including one that set a speed record of 254.76 miles per hour in 1988, died on July 11 at his home in Newport Beach, Calif. His company, Callaway Cars, said the cause was injuries from a fall. Mr. Callaway and his company were well known in the world of high-performance automobiles custom-made for deep-pocketed clients. Soon the modified cars coming out of his small shop were drawing attention in motor magazines and in speed competitions. A key moment came in the mid-1980s, when Alfa Romeo, the Italian auto company, sought him out.

Persons: Reeves Callaway, Callaway, Alfa Romeo, “, ” Organizations: Callaway, Mr, Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati Locations: Newport Beach, Calif, Old Lyme, Conn, Italian

☆ A Waterfront Newport Beach Home Hits the Market for $74 Million
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Katherine Clarke | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Something Navy's CEO is out as Arielle Charnas' company stops producing clothing, closes stores, and explores a sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-29 | by ( Katie Warren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Its CEO is leaving the company, most employees have either quit or been laid off, and production of new clothing is on hold, several people told Insider. Several people told Insider last year that Charnas was furious with Scanlan for keeping her in the dark about the company's struggles. Arielle Charnas recently said on Instagram that "a lot of changes had to be made" at Something Navy. (The company's founder told Insider that Package Free finally paid them this week after dodging them for a year.) Scanlan's spokesperson told Insider that a sale of Something Navy was on the horizon.

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☆ The Best Men’s Bathing Suits for Swimming and Sunning
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

There’s no shortage of options out there—that’s why we polled a handful of style pros on the best suits to shop. Stretch swim trunksKeep it classic with another favorite of Singh’s: These 6-inch inseam shorts from J.Crew. He considers these Banana Republic swim shorts worthy of water and land, given their zip fly and fade-proof fabric. Fun and flashyLet’s say you’re in the market for a playful bathing suit, something that feels as liberating as a summer Friday. And at $50 a pair, there’s no harm if you want to get a second suit that’s a little less leggy.

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John Barber, who was chair of 1,700-lawyer Lewis Brisbois' employment practice, said as many as 140 lawyers could eventually join the new firm, Barber Ranen. He said about 60 Lewis Brisbois lawyers are slated to join as partners. Los Angeles-founded Lewis Brisbois did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. A 32-lawyer cybersecurity group left Lewis Brisbois to join Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete in several cities in January. Read More:Partner group leaves Lewis Brisbois to launch new law firm44-member Lewis Brisbois cybersecurity team jumps to Constangy firmOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Lawyer being sued, accused of creating fake clients to get loans and gamble '24/7', claims ex-husband manipulated her
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-29 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

A California lawyer allegedly spent $10 million in loans for fake clients to fund a Las Vegas lifestyle for six months. LDR International, the company claiming to have funded the loans, sued Sara Jacqueline King this month. King claims in a new court filing that her ex-husband manipulated her, and forced her to gamble. LDR claims this prevented it from ever knowing for sure whether their loans were actually given to the intended client. King allegedly served as an intermediary in the loan process separate from her law practice, King Reuben, starting when she formed the King Family Lending LLC in February 2020.

☆ I'm a software engineer who struggled with procrastination until I tried 'monk mode' — here's how it saves me up to 3 hours a day
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

2 hours of 'monk mode' at a timeI began by committing to two-hour blocks of monk mode at a time. To prepare for my time in monk mode, I eliminated as many distractions as I could. I was finishing my work day in about six to seven hours instead of working nine to 10 hours. Monk mode can be intense, so it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. Keep track of your progress with monk mode and adjust your approach as necessary.

☆ Lawyer spent over $10 million in loans for fake clients to live in a Las Vegas hotel and gamble '24/7' for six months, lawsuit alleges
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-19 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A California lawyer allegedly spent $10 million in loans for fake clients to fund a Las Vegas lifestyle for six months. LDR International, the company claiming to have funded the loans, sued Sara Jacqueline King this month. LDR claims King provided falsified documents to secure 97 loans in 2022. LDR claims this prevented them from ever knowing for sure whether the loans they thought they were funding were actually given to the intended client. King allegedly served as an intermediary in the loan process separate from her law practice, King Reuben, starting when she formed the King Family Lending LLC in February 2020.

☆ Charles White, USC Great and Heisman-Winning Tailback, Dies at 64
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Charles White , the Southern California tailback who won the Heisman Trophy in 1979, died Wednesday. USC announced the death of White, who is still the Trojans’ career rushing leader with 6,245 yards. The nine-year NFL veteran died of cancer in Newport Beach, Calif., the school said.

☆ CFOs Ponder Their Pricing Power as the Economy Cools
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-09 | by ( Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | Dean Seal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

After a year of significant price increases, companies are trying to figure out how far they can go in 2023. However, pricing experts said, consumers and businesses will likely pull back on discretionary spending and will be less tolerant of price increases as they become mindful of their budgets. The Katy, Texas-based retailer takes an item-by-item approach to price increases. Customers haven’t balked at higher price tags, Ms. Huber said in late October. Still, the company said the aggressive price hikes in 2022 haven’t yet had a significant impact on consumers’ behavior.

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