Manley’s Mixtape

March 11, 2022 | jmanley

I Like Music, you like music! Here are just a few tunes I’m digging on this week that I think are worth your consideration.

OK, I know this isn’t a music video but I am a Star Wars nerd so this is going on my list!

Black Keys- Wild Child. A return to form for the Black Keys. I love it.

SEB- I’m The Man. This song is most definitely NSFW so be prepared for that, but what a groove!

Foals- 2am. No one blends heavy guitars and dancy riffs better than these guys.

A Day to Remember- Re-Entry. This song features Mark Hoppus and it is an absolute bop.

KennyHoopla- How Will I Rest In Peace If I’m Buried By A Highway? This started auto-playing right after the ADTR song I just posted and I ended up listening to it 3x in a row so it makes the list. New KennyHoopla soon btw.

Mount Kimbie- Blue Train Lines. This song features King Krule, who I think has one of the most interesting voices in music. This is maybe a little too cool for the room, but give it a couple listens and you might end up loving it as much as me.

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PAWS Animal Magnetism is tonight!

March 11, 2022 | jnettlebeck

PAWS Chicago is building no kill communities and tonight at Animal Magnetism you can help too! If you can’t make it, there’s always the silent auction with the link below. PAWS was started in Chicago in 1997 by Paula Fasseas and her daughter Alexis. They wanted to form an organization to help homeless animals in the Chicagoland area and find solutions to end euthanasia. In 2000, PAWS opened the Lurie Spay and Neuter Clinic, then in 2007, PAWS opened its Lincoln Park adoption center located at 1997 N. Clybourn Ave. In 2021, over 4,000 animals were adopted from PAWS, there were over 96,000 volunteer hours, and a  97.7% save rate of incoming animals. Support and save local pooches and kitties! -Ali

https://www.pawschicago.org/events-dog-training/fundraising-events/animal-magnetism

Here’s how to get the most out of your tank with crazy gas prices

March 11, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Gas prices are getting out of control, and if you drive, you’ve definitely felt it in your wallet. The average cost of one gallon of gas jumped 55 cents in one week. Ouch. President Biden said the U.S. will phase out Russian imports by the end of 2022 which could make gas prices go up even more. With all of that, here’s how to get most bang for your buck with every gallon.

Avoid higher speeds and try to use cruise control when possible

Combine shorter trips because warm engines run more efficiently than cold ones

Keep your tires properly inflated

Cut down on the A/C, and keep the windows closed

Don’t accelerate or brake too hard

Lighten your load- don’t get cute with that

Avoid idling

Get your car serviced regularly

More tips here-

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/09/1085426012/gas-prices-saving-tips?fbclid=IwAR1TRTQUacWjnbB8DzsAQRfBH99MzuHg41ssAiHA5trofV0HOjtmWQ-FeBA&utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

Watch! A dude nails it describing every local news station reporting on gas prices

March 11, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Unfortunately, there’s nothing funny about gas prices going up. But this guy nails it in this video when he accurately depicts what happens on every local news station every time gas prices go up. This is exactly how it goes, and that’s why it’s so funny. Fingers crossed we won’t be taking out a second mortgage at the pump for very long. Until prices get lower, you can at least laugh at this…

What you need to know for events this St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

March 11, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Finally! St Patrick’s Day is back this year, and things will kick off this Saturday, March 12th at 10am. The Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 will kick things off by spraying 50 pounds of dye into the river! The nice green color should last for several days. You can watch that along the Chicago River between Columbus Drive and Orleans Street. The river dyeing goes along with the Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade which steps off at 12:15 p.m. The parade begins at Columbus Drive between Balbo and Monroe drives. The parade will have Irish dancers, floats, bagpipers, and marching bands. Bundle up because it’s going to be chilly Saturday, but that’s no excuse, let’s go!!

11 menu items McDonald’s hasn’t brought back

March 11, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Of course, McDonald’s will always have McNuggets and a double quarter pounder with cheese, but what ever happened to the Snack Wrap? There’s more things that you might think that flopped in the end, although some people would love for them to return. Here are some items from America’s favorite restaurant that won’t be coming back… ever. At least at the American locations.

  1. McPizza
  2. Mc Spaghetti
  3. Mighty Wings
  4. The Arch Deluxe
  5. The Snack Warp and Chicken Selects
  6. The Hula Burger
  7. Bagel Breakfast Sandwiches
  8. Breakfast Sauce
  9. McHotDog
  10. Fish McBites
  11. Onion Nuggets

Things only people from Chicago understand

March 10, 2022 | jmanley

Every city and state is known from some specific things, like everyone in Wisconsin eats 3lbs of cheese a day for example, but beneath the obvious stereotypes there are things that you can only know about if you are truly from that place. What are some things that only people from Chicago understand? You know, like ketchup belongs at the bottom of the ocean instead of on a hot dog. Stuff like that.

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Assistant Principal got fired for reading to the kids

March 10, 2022 | jnettlebeck

An assistant principal in Mississippi got fired after reading the book, ‘I Need A New Butt’ to his students. The book, written by New Zealand author Dawn McMillan, is a picture book for ages 6-10. The assistant principal, Toby Price, was told by his boss to read to a group of second graders after a guest reader failed to show up. He grabbed one of his favorite silly books that he knew kids loved and thought nothing of it. Price said he’s never had an issue with it before and many other books that have much more suggestive material in them. It’s uncertain if the complaint came from a parent or a student. In his letter of termination, it read that he was let go for  “unnecessary embarrassment” and cited “a lack of professionalism and impaired judgment.” Whatever that means. Watch his story:

https://www.wlbt.com/2022/03/09/gary-road-elementary-school-assistant-principal-fired-after-reading-childrens-book/

Wow, it didn’t take long for this guy to flip!

March 10, 2022 | jnettlebeck

In this TikTok, we see “BigMommey” get a cup to wet her whistle, but she’s thirsty for something else too! The drive-thru dude that’s helping her. He’s got the softest hands and sweetest smile, can you blame her? Not only doe she make it apparent that she’s into him in 2.2 seconds, she asks him if he’s married. He says, “yes” and then this happens…

@bigmommey

#bigmommey #fyp #bigmanseason🧸💙😮‍💨 #hissmile😊😊😊 #doyoucheat #askingforafriend🤣

♬ original sound – BIG MOMMEY

Look at this- strollers left at a train station await Ukraine mothers

March 10, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Photo journalist, Francesco Malavolta got this snap last week at a train station in Poland. The strollers are gifts for refugee Ukrainian mothers. It’s most likely they didn’t have time to grab a stroller, or weren’t allowed to bring them on, in order to make room for more people on the train. It’s an incredibly difficult time for them, but highlighting the mass outpouring of love from people that want to help is imperative. People, on the whole, are good. Highlight the helpers.

When telling your man you’re pregnant goes wrong

March 10, 2022 | jnettlebeck

This isn’t the normal response from a soon-to-be daddy when you tell him that you’re preggers. He seems… not enthused about the whole thing. He’s upset because apparently, she JUST had a baby three months ago! Doesn’t your body need to heal? Great question. In the end, we can blame Billy Ray Cyrus for his sexy music.

@hendricksonherd

#duet with @billyhubbardofficial @tylerhen33

♬ original sound – BillyHubbardOfficial

Watch a 5 year old play every instrument on a Green Day song

March 9, 2022 | jmanley

Move over Nandy Bushell, there’s a new contender for cutest kid who can play music WAAAAAY better than they should be able to. Say hello to Miles Bonham, who is only 5 years old and already a music prodigy. Here he is, recreating Green Day’s “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” from scratch. He plays, records, and mixes every instrument on the song. AND HE IS FIVE! I was still a novice Lego builder at that age. Seriously, watch this, its really great.

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Whose Karen Is It?

March 9, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Every week we somehow find a Karen that tops the one from the week before. We’re genuinely worried about finding a dumber Karen than this one, because this is an all-timer.

Where is this Karen from? The conversation lives on Facebook!

How women REALLY feel about your salt and pepper beard

March 9, 2022 | jnettlebeck

There’s no need to cover up the fact that you’re getting older, dudes. Here’s the thing, you’re lucky because when a man ages, you’re refined. You become more attractive, hooray for you! There’s no need to worry about those pesky grey hairs that have started to infiltrate your face. Let the grey hairs run free, it’s sexy, OK? #sexy #loveallwomen

@otherkim.k

Just sayin!!😏 #grey #mature #fyp #treatyourself #workfromhome #fitnesstok #CorollaCrossStep #maillady #viral #saltandpepper

♬ original sound – TaraAnnMarie

This is what your upstairs neighbor has been up to…

March 9, 2022 | jnettlebeck

Watch this man /freak of nature crush, tens of empty beers cans with one foot. How did he discover this hidden talent? Who knows, but I’m sure it comes in handy after large parties much to his upstairs neighbor’s dismay. It looks like he’d be great at soccer, lots of foot control there. Check it out!

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