The tequila never arrived in Pennsylvania. Here's what happened. The logistics company that worked for Santo hired a trucking company to move the tequila from Texas to Pennsylvania.But then that trucking company outsourced the job to two other trucking companies who then hired drivers. The problem is those second trucking companies were fake with phony letterheads, email addresses, and phone numbers to appear legitimate. It's a bit of a tractor trailer shell game called double brokering and it happens more ...

Loss Incident - Two truckloads of Santo Tequila, equivalent to 24,000 bottles, were lost [1][2] - The trucks were "appropriated" with unknown whereabouts, not a hijacking involving driver safety [1] - The lost tequila originated from western Mexico, passed through US-Mexico border customs in Laredo, Texas, and was intended for the Santo Tequila Warehouse in Lansdale [3] Supply Chain & Logistics - The tequila was trucked from its distillery and bottling location in western Mexico to Laredo, Texas [3] - The tequila was then loaded onto two semi-trucks destined for a warehouse in Lansdale [3]

If you've never before heard of the National Vaccine Court, you're hardly alone. It sits inconspicuously a few hundred yards from the White House and stands as a model of effective public policy, balancing the societal good of widespread vaccination with rare individual harm. Founded in the 1980s, the court has with little fanfare paid out billions of dollars to Americans who have claimed injury after getting a vaccine.Today, with vaccine skepticism rising and given voice in the highest ranks of government, ...

Cargo Theft Incident - Two truckloads of Santo tequila, valued at over $1 million, were stolen due to sophisticated supply chain infiltration [1] - The theft involved 24,000 bottles of tequila [3] - The tequila was stolen after being trucked from Mexico to Laredo, Texas, and then being loaded onto two semi-trucks destined for Pennsylvania [3] Modus Operandi - The trucking company hired by the logistics company outsourced the job to fake trucking companies with phony credentials [8] - The criminals used a "double brokering" scheme to buy time and steal the tequila [9] - The thieves manipulated the GPS to make it appear the tequila was en route to its destination [9][10] - The drivers were unaware they were participating in a crime, believing they were delivering to a legitimate location [16] Impact and Recovery - The theft impacted Santo Spirits' business, causing them to lose product and potentially lay off employees [11][12] - 11,000 bottles of the stolen tequila were recovered in a warehouse in southeast LA [26] - The second truck of tequila and the thieves were never found [26] Industry Trends and Law Enforcement - US businesses lost over $230 million in goods to physical heists and online schemes last year [13] - Cargo theft by remotely redirecting cargo has increased by 1,200% in the last four years [18] - The LAPD recovered $42.8 million worth of stolen goods in 2024 alone [25]

Film Industry & Production - Rob Reiner, known for directing iconic films like "When Harry Met Sally" and "The Princess Bride," revisits his first film, "This Is Spinal Tap," with a sequel 41 years later [1] - "This Is Spinal Tap," a mockumentary about a fictional British rock band, initially faced challenges in securing funding due to its improvised nature and lack of a traditional script [1][4] - The original film became a cult classic, credited with popularizing the mockumentary genre and influencing numerous TV shows [10] - The success of "This Is Spinal Tap" relied heavily on the improvisational talents of Christopher Guest, Michael McKeon, and Harry Shearer, who wrote and performed the songs [7] Sequel & Creative Process - The sequel involves Reiner, reprising his role as filmmaker Marty Deberie, tracking down the band members after a 15-year hiatus [19] - The new film includes cameos from notable musicians like Elton John and Paul McCartney [21] - Reiner emphasizes the collaborative and improvisational nature of the film, highlighting the "snadling" (a made-up word for creative interaction) between the actors [20][21] - Reiner acknowledges the high expectations and risks associated with sequels, expressing uncertainty about its success [22][23] Rob Reiner's Career & Influences - Reiner's early career included a significant role as Meathead in "All in the Family," which lasted eight years and became the number one show in the country [1] - Norman Lear played a crucial role in Reiner's career, recognizing his comedic talent and supporting his directorial debut [13] - Reiner's father, Carl Reiner, a famous actor, writer, and director, significantly influenced his career, with a joke idea at age 16 providing validation [11][14]

Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs - The US Court of Federal Claims operates a vaccine court, compensating individuals injured by vaccines for 35 years [2] - The program aims to ensure drug companies continue manufacturing vaccines while compensating those rarely injured [3] - The COVID vaccines are not included in the vaccine injury table and fall under the countermeasures program [4][5] - The countermeasures program has stricter requirements, no right to counsel or appeal, limited damages, and a one-year statute of limitations [6] - Approximately 14,000 claims related to COVID vaccinations have been filed under the countermeasures program, with less than 1% compensated and about 5,000 denied [6][7] Potential Changes and Impacts - Many believe the COVID vaccine should be included in the vaccine court program [7] - Inclusion requires the vaccine to be a recommended childhood vaccine, Congress to pass an excise tax, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to add COVID to the vaccine injury table [8] - The Secretary of Health and Human Services would follow the CDC's recommendations regarding transferring COVID vaccines to the vaccine court program [9] - Transferring unresolved COVID cases could overwhelm the vaccine court without additional special masters [9][10] Concerns and Benefits - Concerns exist that including COVID vaccines in the program could increase vaccine skepticism [11] - The program aims to compensate those with adverse reactions without lengthy litigation, ensuring continued vaccine availability [12] - Vaccines have significantly reduced deaths from preventable illnesses [13]

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60 Minutes overtime. My story this week is about the making of Spinal Tap 2. If any of you saw Spinal Tap One way back and thought it was funny, then you're going to think this one is hilarious.Tap water. Tap water. Look at the shape.Too perfect. But what's inside is some kind of special water. Says it says artisan.It's tap water. It's about the band getting back together, the fake band. We went to New Orleans to shoot the band when they finally get together to do their concert.The three actors wrote all th ...

Project Overview - The project is a book about the making of Spinal Tap, a mockumentary film [1] - The book's title is "It's a fine line between stupid and clever, the making of Spinal Tap" [1] - The book has a unique two-sided format [2][3] Content Details - One side of the book contains factual information written by Rob Reiner and the actors Christopher Guest, Michael McKan, and Harry Shearer [3] - The other side presents a fictional history of the band, written by the fictional characters Marty Deberie and David St Hubbins [3] Authorship - Factual side is written by Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKan, and Harry Shearer [3] - Fictional side is written by Marty Deberie and David St Hubbins [3]

for those who've suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury and are paralyzed. There's rarely encouraging news, which is why what's happening in early clinical trials in a research lab in Loausanne, Switzerland, is so remarkable. A renowned French neuroscientist Gregoire Cortine and Swiss neurosurgeon Dr.. Joseen Block have implanted a small stimulation device on the spine of paralyzed patients helping them once again stand up and walk. What's even more surprising is their newest innovation which uses an impla ...