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health1 month ago•502 min saved

David Protein Bars Under Fresh Legal Fire Over Calorie and Fat Claims

A class-action lawsuit claims David’s protein bars misstate nutrition facts, pointing to an accredited lab that found each bar contains 263–275 calories (versus the label’s 150) and 11.76–13.52 g of fat (versus 2–2.5 g). The suit alleges FDA regulation violations and misleading advertising; David’s co-founder Peter Rahal maintains the labeling complies with FDA standards and notes the use of Epogee’s fat substitute (EPG). The case follows prior antitrust disputes related to EPG, even as the brand expands its product line.

via The Cut|

#calories #david #health

art-and-culture2 years ago•6 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Protection of Michelangelo's David: A Debate on Freedom of Expression"

The director of Florence's Galleria dell’Accademia, Cecilie Hollberg, has been fighting to protect the dignity of Michelangelo's David from being exploited for commercial gain, winning court cases and damages against unauthorized use of the statue's image. This has raised questions about the balance between protecting cultural heritage and freedom of artistic expression, as well as the impact on intellectual property rights and the public domain. Italy's cultural heritage code, which extends copyright protection to museums in perpetuity, has sparked debate and legal challenges, with implications for the reproduction and licensing of artworks.

via The Associated Press|

#art-and-culture #copyright #cultural-heritage

reality-tv2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tragic Twist: 90 Day Fiancé's Sheila Faces Heartbreak as Mother Dies After Meeting David"

In a heartbreaking turn of events on '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days', Sheila's mother unexpectedly passed away just one day after meeting David. The accident occurred when her mother fell down the unstable stairs in her home. Sheila had to stay with her mother's body for 24 hours as per Filipino customs, leaving David feeling overwhelmed and out of place. Sheila struggled to balance her grief and her relationship with David, expressing concern about meeting his expectations during this difficult time.

via Entertainment Tonight|

#90-day-fiance #david #family-tragedy

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Conners' Spinoff: A New Chapter for Darlene, Ben, and David"

ABC's hit comedy series, The Conners, which was originally intended to be a short-lived show, has been renewed for a sixth and potentially final season. However, there are discussions about a spinoff that would focus on Darlene, Ben, and David, with Sara Gilbert and Jay R. Ferguson taking the lead roles. The spinoff would explore the dynamics of a blended family as David tries to be more involved in his children's lives. The return of Johnny Galecki's character, David Healy, would be crucial to the spinoff's success, and the show may introduce a new significant other for David or bring back Juliette Lewis's character.

via TVLine|

#ben #darlene #david

arts-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Fired Principal Visits Michelangelo's David in Florence and is Impressed.

Hope Carrasquilla, a US principal who was forced to resign after parents complained about an art lesson showing Michelangelo's David, visited the masterpiece at Florence's Accademia Galleria. The museum director invited her and her family to see the statue, which depicts an entirely naked David, the Biblical figure who kills the giant Goliath. Carrasquilla said she was impressed by the gallery and that there was nothing wrong with the human body. She was asked to resign from the Tallahassee Classical School in Florida last month after less than a year on the job.

via BBC|

#accademia-galleria #art-education #arts-and-culture

art-and-culture3 years ago•3 min saved

Controversy over Michelangelo's David sparks debate on artistic taste and censorship.

The Florence museum housing Michelangelo’s David has invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit after complaints about a lesson featuring the statue forced the principal to resign. The board of the Tallahassee Classical School pressured Principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign last week after an image of the David was shown to a sixth-grade art class. The incredulous Italian response highlighted how the U.S. culture wars are often perceived in Europe, where despite a rise in right-wing sentiment and governance, the Renaissance and its masterpieces, even its naked ones, are generally free of controversy.

via OregonLive|

#art-and-culture #david #education

arts-and-culture3 years ago•2 min saved

"Florida Parents Controversy Over 'David' Sculpture Display"

Officials in Italy have defended Michelangelo's "David" sculpture after a Florida charter school principal resigned following complaints that students were exposed to pornography during a Renaissance art lesson featuring the nude masterpiece. The director of Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia invited the school's principal, board, parents, and students to visit the museum where "David" resides to see the "purity" of the famous 16th-century marble sculpture. The outrage in Italy underscores a deep difference between conservatives in the U.S. and Europe, where nude Renaissance masterpieces are not generally considered controversial.

via Axios|

#art #arts-and-culture #controversy

art-and-culture3 years ago•3 min saved

Controversial Lesson on Michelangelo's David Leads to Florida Principal's Firing and Italian Invitation.

A Florida charter school principal was forced to resign after parents complained about a photo of Michelangelo's "David" shown to a sixth-grade art class. The controversy prompted a Florence museum to invite the school's parents and students to view the statue in person, while the city's mayor invited the principal to visit. The incident highlights how the U.S. culture wars are perceived in Europe, where Renaissance masterpieces, even the naked ones, are generally free of controversy. The school has a policy requiring parents to be notified in advance about "controversial" topics being taught.

via The Associated Press|

#art-and-culture #david #education