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Cracking the Code: How Greg Verderosa Manipulates Social Media Algorithms for Success

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

In the bustling online landscape, manipulating cryptic social media algorithms to orchestrate success is an art few can conquer. Greg Verderosa is an entrepreneur extraordinaire who has not only mastered this art but leveraged it to build an impressive empire. Emerging as a trailblazer, Verderosa dropped out of college and, despite numerous hurdles, cultivated a path of prosperity inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. His journey has been marked by the immense growth of more than 15 million real followers for his clients in under a year. Through his strategic maneuvering of algorithmic trends, he has ensured that his content is viewed billions of times.One of Verderosa’s groundbreaking accomplishments was his decision to utilize Instagram niche page networks for brand growth and monetization. This early adoption allowed him to amass a staggering network of over two million followers, demonstrating the influence and reach of his brands. His ventures have not on...

CHIHUO, North America’s largest Asian restaurants discovery platform, to kick off fourth annual summit “2023 Taste of Asia” with world-class food connoisseurs and investors

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

The largest Asian food and beverage industry conference in North America, “2023 Taste of Asia,” backed by renowned restaurants discovery platform and incubator CHIHUO, is returning to San Jose, California, for the fourth year in a row on August 27th.CHIHUO, literally meaning “food squad” in Chinese, was launched by former international student Amy Duan on social media while she was pursuing a master’s degree in digital media management at the University of Southern California over a decade ago. The idea was to spotlight authentic Asian cuisines in Greater Los Angeles that cater to the needs of local Chinese expats, and the platform has since expanded to cover most metropolitan regions across North America, including New York, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Seattle, garnering over a million followers on WeChat.“I noticed a significant discrepancy between local crowd-sourced reviews and recommendations sites, such as Yelp, versus what Chinese expats were actually looking for...

NBA Vet Tony Snell “Working Out” Possible Comeback W/ The Golden State Warriors Amidst Autism Diagnosis

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

According to Sports Influencer Shams Charania, NBA Veteran Tony Snell is working out with the Golden Warriors, and the timing couldn’t be any more appropriate as Snell has been lending his off-season time to bring awareness to Autism amidst developing The Tony Snell Foundation.In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of inclusivity and diversity in various aspects of society, including professional sports. The potential signing of Tony Snell, who has been diagnosed as autistic, by the Golden State Warriors or any other NBA team would be a significant and positive step in promoting inclusivity and breaking down barriers for individuals with autism.Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals in different ways. While it can present challenges in certain areas, such as communication and social interactions, it does not define a person’s abilities or limit their potential for success. By providing opportunities for individuals wit...

Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf across the globe

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

By David Brunat | Associated PressBARCELONA, Spain — Climate activists have spraypainted a superyacht, blocked private jets from taking off and plugged holes in golf courses this summer as part of an intensifying campaign against the emissions-spewing lifestyles of the ultrawealthy.Climate activism has intensified in the past few years as the planet warms to dangerous levels, igniting more extreme heat, floods, storms and wildfires around the world. Tactics have been getting more radical, with some protesters gluing themselves to roads, disrupting high-profile sporting events like golf and tennis and even splashing famous pieces of artwork with paint or soup.They’re now turning their attention to the wealthy, after long targeting some of the world’s most profitable companies – oil and gas conglomerates, banks and insurance firms that continue to invest in fossil fuels.“We do not point the finger at the people but at their lifestyle, the injustice it represents,R...

Silicon Valley’s first Mormon temple location has been chosen

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has picked the location for Silicon Valley’s first-ever Mormon temple.The church identified 771 West Fremont Ave. in Sunnyvale as the site for what is likely to become a major religious landmark in the South Bay city, according to a press release published on Monday. The address is already home to an existing Mormon chapel, which is where LDS members meet on a weekly basis. Temples, on the other hand, are where important rituals like baptisms and marriages occur and are known for sometimes incorporating unique architectural styles.Oakland is currently home to the only Bay Area Mormon temple and was dedicated in 1964. Monday’s press release said the Sunnyvale temple will be single-story and about 30,000 square feet, which is about a third of the size of the church’s Oakland location.The church’s leadership, overseen by its 98-year-old President  Russell M. Nelson, announced plans for the South Bay temple back in ...

VTA gets ‘in formation’ by adding 30 percent more service for Beyonce’s Levi’s Stadium show

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is ready to get in formation with more trains running ahead of Beyonce’s visit to Levi’s Stadium this week.VTA will add 30 percent more capacity for light rail service to and from Wednesday’s Renaissance World Tour stop, which marks Beyonce’s fifth visit to Santa Clara.The additional light rail service to the stadium starts at 4:30 p.m. and transportation officials said extra bus service will be “on standby” if needed. VTA will run light rail trains until all passengers have departed from the Great America light rail station.VTA said in a press release last week that they are in communication with both BART and Caltrain staff to “ensure riders are not left stranded” after throngs of concertgoers leaving Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour last month struggled to make their connections.Last month, 23,400 fans took light rail to and from Levi’s Stadium for the first night of Swift̵...

49ers WR Aiyuk sheds light on how Trey Lance is taking trade to Cowboys

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Brandon Aiyuk, in yet another example of his maturation into a marquee 49er, is not sulking.Yes, Trey Lance was one of his closest friends on the 49ers. Yes, it’s jarring to see Lance traded after just two seasons with the 49ers, and to the NFC rival Dallas Cowboys, no less.“But I understand how it goes,” AIyuk said Monday. “And I understand the competitor he is. So he wants to compete and show who he is to himself and to the world.”Aiyuk was with Lance after Friday’s trade went down, and again Sunday. So how is Lance, who’s yet to speak on the trade that sent a fourth-round draft pick to the 49ers in exchange for  Lance?“Some weight was lifted off him, it looked like to me. I think he’s in a good spot,” Aiyuk responded.San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) looks on from the bench in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., ...

In-N-Out stabbing suspect identified and arrested

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

(KRON) -- The suspect in a stabbing that occurred Friday night at an In-N-Out location near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara has been identified by the Santa Clara Police Department. Multiple individuals were detained in connection to the incident which occurred at 11:12 p.m. Friday at the In-N-Out location at 3001 Mission College Blvd. Family disturbance leaves father dead, SJPD investigating as homicide Among those detained was Gage Anthony Bryand, 27, of Tracy. After receiving video footage of the incident from the public, officers and detectives were able to identify Bryand as the suspect in the stabbing of two victims, police said.At the time of this determination, Bryand was already in custody in Santa Clara County Main Jail.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

San Leandro car fire ignites small grass fire

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

(KRON) -- A car fire in San Leandro ignited a small grass fire Monday afternoon, which has since been put out, the Alameda County Fire Department confirmed. Firefighters were called to the 10000 block of Bigge Street at around 2:33 p.m. In-N-Out stabbing suspect identified and arrested When they arrived, they observed three cars on fire. The fire spread to nearby vegetation, igniting the grass. The blaze was extinguished but one car is partially on railroad tracks in the area.Railroad officials are on the scene trying to deal with the car. The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to Alameda County FD. No injuries were reported.

Officer fired for shooting and killing Sean Monterrosa has termination overturned

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:31:40 GMT

(BCN) -- The officer who was fired for shooting and killing a man during George Floyd protests in Vallejo in 2020 could be getting his job back after prevailing in arbitration. Michael Rains, attorney for the Vallejo Police Officers' Association, said that "several credible sources" have told him that Detective Jarrett Tonn's termination has been overturned in arbitration. Tonn was dismissed from the Vallejo force after he shot Sean Monterrosa, 22, of San Francisco, outside of a Walgreens store on Redwood Street during the early morning hours of June 2, 2020. The Vallejo Police Department has not commented on whether Tonn will return. Tonn and two other officers were responding to alleged reports of looting at the store in an unmarked pickup truck. Body camera footage shows Tonn, who is seated in the backseat of the vehicle, stick an AR-15-style assault rifle in between the two officers and fire five times through the windshield at Monterrosa as the police vehicle approache...