A Massive Bran Flake is For Sale on EBAY in the UK for £163,000.00, Nearly $200,000 USD & It is "Still Crispy"

An Ebay Uk user posted a giant bran flake for sale on eBay for almost $200K in USD. He doesn't know how he will get it to someone undamaged, but it does come in a picture frame, and he claims it is "still crispy."

A Large bran flake; credit: dumplingsisters (on Instagram)

At the time of the publication, the massive bran flake had not been sold on Ebay UK with the "Buy it now" price of £163,000.00, which is nearly $200,000 USD. You can see it below.

Giant Bran Flake on Ebay UK

Ebay.co.uk user "petelightning" has posted a "Giant Bran Flake" on Ebay for £163,000.00, which is nearly $200,000.00 USD.

The Description of the Giant Bran Flake 'Buy It Now' Item 

The author of the listing posted the following of the description:

"This listing is for one gargantuan and uneaten Bran Flake - mounted, framed and undamaged. Still crispy.

I discovered the elephantine edible on a crisp winter morning whilst pouring out my least favourite breakfast cereal (aka ‘torture flakes’) in a vain attempt to wean myself off of Pop Tarts and “be heathy for a change”.

A little tilt of the box was all it took to awaken this mammoth from its slumber, causing it to dislodge and thunder out in what seemed like slow motion before shattering the bowl and embedding itself in the table. 

I’ll never forget that there was a pigeon outside on the fence, which looked disconcerted but not overly concerned. Probably just putting on a brave face.

All in all, I’d say the event took around 5 seconds GMT. Thankfully no-one in the immediate vicinity was physically hurt, but I checked the news later: there was a war, a pandemic, and food and fuel shortages.

The whopping wheat measures approx. 8.6cm x 7.3cm and has a folded edge, which means it’s technically a lot bigger. Scientists have not yet studied the monolithic munch but I am waiting to be contacted about this as I am certain it holds much significance.

If you do wish to transfer custody of the flake I have no idea how I will actually transport it to you undamaged, but I am confident that we will all get through it together. I can promise that, once the transaction is complete, you will never see or hear from me again."

At the time of the publication, the massive bran flake had not been sold on Ebay UK with the "Buy it now" price of £163,000.00, which is nearly $200,000 USD. 

One might wonder, "How will "petelightning" keep the giant bran flake crispy?"

How to Keep Bran Flakes Crispy

To keep bran flakes crispy, it is important to store them properly. Here are some tips:

• Store in an airtight container: Transfer the bran flakes from their original packaging to an airtight container, such as a plastic or glass container with a tight-fitting lid. This will help to prevent moisture from getting in and making the flakes soft and stale.
• Keep away from moisture: Bran flakes should be stored in a dry place, away from any sources of moisture, such as near a sink or a window. Moisture can make the flakes soft and stale.
• Don't mix with other cereals: If you are storing bran flakes along with other cereals, make sure they are not mixed together. Mixing can cause moisture from one cereal to transfer to the others, which can make them all soft and stale.
• Store in a cool place: Bran flakes should be stored in a cool place, away from heat sources, such as near an oven or stove. Heat can cause the flakes to become soft and stale.

By following these tips, you can help to keep your bran flakes crispy and fresh for longer.

Who do you think would buy a massive bran flake and spend this kind of money?  (Share your thoughts in the comments)

T-Mobile is Giving $350 Million in Free Money to Customers from Mass Arbitration; Here's How to Get it

If you were a T-Mobile customer affected by the data breach in August 2021, you could be entitled to your share of the $35 million USD mass arbitration.

T-Mobile Data Breach Mass Arbitration

T-Mobile Customer Data was Exposed in a 2021 Data Breach

In2021, T-Mobile customer data was sold on criminal forums. T-Mobile claims that less than 1,000,000 customer accounts had their PIN #'s fully exposed, and between 40,000,000 to 100,000,000 users had partial account data stolen. (Source: TechCrunch)

"It has been reported that information as sensitive as Social Security numbers, dates of birth and drivers' license numbers were stolen in the breach."

Source: ClassAction.org

Attorneys are working with ClassAction.org to gather information from affected T-Mobile customers in the 2021 data breach. Directions are provided below in How to Participate in the T-Mobile Mass Arbitration.

Who was affected by the T-Mobile data breach?

Approximately 76.6 million U.S. residents that were T-Mobile customers in August 2021 were identified whose information was compromised in the data breach. (Source: TechCrunch)

How much is in the mass arbitration?

T-Mobile announced that $350,000,000 USD will be split among customers and will pay related lawyer fees for administering this mass arbitration, with an additional $150,000,000 to be spent internally "for data security and related technology to upgrade their information security protocols.

T-Mobile info (public domain) ClassAction.org

YouTube: "T-Mobile got hacked — This is what you need to do ASAP!"

                                          YouTube: Liron Segev

How to Participate in the T-Mobile Mass Arbitration

If you choose to sign up for mass arbitration, the law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman will represent you.

Here are the directions:

Step 1. Go here. Then answer the two questions regarding T-Mobile (see screenshot below).

Screenshot of survey for law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman page 1

Step 2. If you answer "Yes" to these questions, it will take you to the next page (see screenshot below) where you provide your contact info. The law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman will also take a fee from your share, which is one-third of your entitled settlement.

Screenshot for law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman page 2

Is it Free to sign up, or is there a Fee?

On the ClassAction.org site, it says:

"It costs nothing to sign up. The attorneys handling the mass arbitration will only get paid if they recover money on your behalf, and their payment will come as a percentage of your award. If they don't win your claim, you don't pay."

"While there are no guarantees, it is possible that those who sign up for the mass arbitration could potentially be entitled to hundreds of dollars."

Reader poll:

Have you been affected by the T-Mobile data breach? (Answer in the comments)

A. Yes, my data was exposed. B. No, I'm not a T-Mobile customer.

Sources

Coldewey, Devin. "T-Mobile will pay out $350M to customers in data breach settlement." TechCrunch. 22 July 2022.

"Legal Investigation: 2021 T-Mobile Data Breach." ClassAction.org Updated June 16, 2022

YouTube: Liron Segev. "T-Mobile got hacked — this is what you need to do ASAP!" Published: 25 August 2021.

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$92 Million TikTok Settlement Payment and Class Action Lawsuit

 

TikTok Settlement Payment

$92 Million TikTok Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

TikTok is facing the clock after an Illinois federal judge approved a $92 Million USD settlement for its users that filed class-action lawsuits. Anyone that filed to join this class action lawsuit before the deadline will receive a TikTok settlement payment.

TikTok Case over Unlawful Collection of Users' Biometric Data

The settlement case information:

In re: TikTok Inc. Consumer Privacy Litigation, Case No. 1:20-cv-04699, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

The Illinois federal judge believes that the proposed $92 million USD settlement payment sufficiently resolves the accusations that TikTok was collecting biometric data unlawfully. 

What will people get who filed claims against TikTok?

TikTok users that filed a claim in this $92 Million USD class action settlement will get an equal share in the settlement cash after administrative fees and costs have been taken out.

Who can file a claim, and when is the deadline and hearing date for the TikTok settlement?

People that qualify are considered "class members" and this includes TikTok users who are residents in the United States that used the TikTok app before September 20, 2021. Any class member that is also an Illinois resident may qualify for an increased amount of settlement payment, by as much as six times the amount of someone that is not an Illinois resident.

The deadline for the settlement payment is March 1, 2022. The final approval for this TikTok settlement payment will take place during the hearing currently scheduled on May 18, 2022.

How will I receive my TikTok cash settlement payment?

If you successfully submitted a claim form by the March 1, 2022 deadline, then you should expect to receive your cash payment via PayPal, Venom, a virtual prepaid card, or by a physical check in the mail. Your preferred payment method was provided on the settlement application.

What was the legal issue with TikTok privacy policies?

The litigation against TikTok involved their privacy policies. The claims were that TikTok unlawfully collected users' biometric and personal data in 2021. 

TikTok asserts that users waived their rights in the agreed-upon terms of service, or privacy policies, and have therefore done nothing wrong.

TikTok Privacy Policy Changed

TikTok agreed to stop collecting users' biometric data, geolocation, and GPS data with their app and storing this data outside the U.S. after the $92 million USD settlement payment from the class action lawsuit. TikTok revised its privacy policies.

TikTok was accused of sharing users' biometric data with the Chinese government, while TikTok denied this was taking place.

The class-action lawsuit is against TikTok and its predecessor app, Musical.ly.