Florida hotel abruptly closes, kicks out 100 guests with no refund

April 4, 2021 | Eric

Imagine relaxing on vacation — and then, with no notice, getting kicked out with zero refunds.

That’s a nightmare.  And it happened to around a 100 guests at a Florida hotel — reportedly, because the hotel had been sold earlier that day.  The new owners apparently aren’t going to be in the hospitality business, because they locked the doors and set up security on the driveway to keep people out.  Not very hospitable.

What’s the craziest thing that’s happened to you on vacation?  Because — this would #1 on the list for me.  — [eric]

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4.4.2021 History Of Alternative

April 4, 2021 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Nirvana – About A Girl (Unplugged)
  • Eve 6 – Here’s To The Night
  • Green Day – Welcome To Paradise
  • The Flying Lizards – Money (That’s What I Want)
  • Fall Out Boy – Sugar, We’re Going Down
  • The Jesus And Mary Chain – April Skies
  • Violent Femmes – Blister In The Sun
  • Beastie Boys – Paul Revere
  • Oasis – Live Forever
  • Blondie – Heart Of Glass
  • Cake – The Distance
  • The Lemonheads – It’s A Shame About Ray
  • Gorillaz – Clint Eastwood
  • Dinosaur Jr. – Feel The Pain

Hour 2

  • Rancid – Ruby Soho
  • Seether/Amy Lee – Broken
  • Pearl Jam – Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
  • World Party – Ship Of Fools
  • Nine Inch Nails – Down In It
  • Metric – Help I’m Alive
  • Bush – Glycerine
  • Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You
  • Live – All Over You
  • The Clash – I Fought The Law
  • White Stripes – Blue Orchid
  • The Breeders – Divine Hammer
  • Weezer – Beverly Hills
  • Alphaville – Forever Young


Hour 3

  • R.E.M. – Pop Song 89
  • Nirvana – You Know You’re Right
  • Social Distortion – Bad Luck
  • The Buggles – Video Killed The Radio Star
  • Imagine Dragons – It’s Time
  • Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Happy
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – Scar Tissue
  • Luscious Jackson – Naked Eye
  • Smashing Pumpkins – Zero
  • Gin Blossoms – Til I Hear It From You
  • Alanis Morrisette – Ironic
  • Good Charlotte – Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous
  • New Order – Regret

Hour 4

  • Beastie Boys – Brass Monkey
  • The Pretenders – Brass In Pocket
  • Soundgarden – My Wave
  • Morrissey – The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get
  • Veruca Salt – Seether
  • Lifehouse – Hanging By A Moment
  • Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again
  • Beck – Girl
  • Sponge – Plowed
  • Nirvana – All Apologies
  • A Flock Of Seagulls – Space Age Love Song
  • Blink 182 – The Rock Show
  • The The – This Is The Day

WATCH: Pearl Jam for free.

April 3, 2021 | bphillips

Pearl Jam’s performance at the 2010 Hard Rock Calling Festival in Hyde Park, London is streaming for FREE this weekend.

You Need to Hear This Smashing Pumpkins Remix!

April 2, 2021 | jnettlebeck

A brave soul has taken the angst-infused ‘Bullet with Butterfly Wings’ and turned it into a jaunty, 80s pop track. Give it a listen.

What do you think of this? It’s like if the Pumpkins crossed over into the Depeche Mode universe…which is certainly something. Is this a smash hit or is it trash? Let us know over on our Facebook page.

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Bears Fans Were Not Happy With This April Fool’s Prank

April 2, 2021 | jnettlebeck

This is still a sensitive subject! Brian and Justin couldn’t get the Bears to sell the team so these pranks only make matters worse.

The responses were a bloodbath and rightfully so.

This is not okay! Leave Bears fans alone!

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What’s a Little Thing That Makes You Happy?

April 2, 2021 | jnettlebeck

The last year has been challenging. We’ve found ourselves relying on little acts of kindness throughout the day to better our moods. Sometimes it’s another person that makes us happier, but sometimes it’s something that puts a smile on our face. This kid loves one thing and one thing only and that thing is candy. Watch the face he makes at the mere mention of sweet treats.

What’s a little thing that always brightens your day? Spread the warmth over on our Facebook page.

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What’s Your Party Trick?

April 2, 2021 | jnettlebeck

We’ve all got something we can show off at parties. For some, it’s juggling. For others, they can busted out a mean moonwalk on the dance floor. This man was blessed with two incredible talents that make him a party legend as soon as he walks in the door.

What’s your party trick? Leave a comment over on our Facebook page telling us what it is!

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Tame Impala Will Play “Innerspeaker” in Full for New Livestream

April 1, 2021 | Tim Virgin

Tame Impala are performing their debut Innerspeaker in its entirety for a new Livestream. Innerspeaker Live at the Wave House will be recorded from the West Australian recording studio where Kevin Parker recorded the album in 2009. It will go down on Wednesday, April 21. Make sure you figure out the correct time zone.  Find ticket information at Moment House.

 

 

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What are the top foods that cheer you up?

April 1, 2021 | Tim Virgin

In 2014, Taco Bell added bacon-egg-and-waffle tacos to its breakfast menu, and they only lasted a year.  But they might have been onto something . . .

A new survey asked people to name foods that can instantly cheer you up.  And tacos, bacon, eggs, and waffles ALL made the top five . . .

 

1.  Tacos.  One in three people said eating them instantly puts them in a better mood.

 

2.  Bacon and eggs.

 

3.  Steak.

 

4.  Fried rice.

 

5.  Waffles or pancakes.

 

6.  Mashed potatoes.

 

7.  Mac-and-cheese.

 

8.  Baked potatoes.

 

9.  Cheeseburgers.

 

10.  French fries.  Fried chicken and pizza barely missed the top ten.  (Only 1 in 5 said fresh fruit cheers them up, and just 1 in 7 said the same about vegetables.)

 

The survey also asked for your go-to food when you’re having a bad day, OR a good day.  And for both, the #1 answer was chocolate.

 

(Study Finds)

 

Moby Doc

April 1, 2021 | bphillips

Moby is considered to be among the most important dance music figures of the early 1990s, helping bring the genre to mainstream audiences. And now he’s sharing his stories.

“Moby Doc” will explore the interesting life of Richard Melville Hall as a musician, vegan bakery owner and animal rights activist.

The documentary will be available May 28 in theaters and on digital/VOD.

Watch the trailer here:

Relationship Court: Is This Considered Cheating?

April 1, 2021 | jnettlebeck

There’s a lot to unpack with this Relationship Court. A sick man, a girlfriend looking for revenge, and a grey area in their relationship…to say the least. Here’s what someone sent us:

Where do you stand on this? Give the couple some advice over on our Facebook page!

Need Help Finding a Vaccine? This Is For You

April 1, 2021 | jnettlebeck

If you’re one of the many in Illinois that need help finding a vaccine appointment, a 13-year-old in Evanston is here to serve you. Eli Coustan and a group of volunteers have created ILVaccine that will make the vaccine-hunt a little bit easier to manage.

Coustan noted that he wanted to build the website after he helped his relatives book appointments. He is one of the many unsung heroes of the pandemic.

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What Weird Thing Did Your School Ban?

April 1, 2021 | jnettlebeck

An elite private school in Perth, Australia has banned the mullet, deeming it “unacceptable”. The mullet, after peaking in the 1990s, has been on a roaring resurgence as of late. The school said, ““It is without reservation that the College sets clear requirements that ensure health and safety, as well as setting a high standard for personal presentation. The current trend of growing the hair at the back of the head and/or closely cropping the sides of the head to accentuate the ‘mullet’ style are untidy, non-conventional and not acceptable…”

There is nothing more dangerous than a man with a mullet.

What weird thing did your school ban? Let us know over on our Facebook page!

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Do You Miss Blockbuster?

April 1, 2021 | jnettlebeck

After the release of the Netflix documentary “The Last Blockbuster”, the brand’s final video store, which resides in Bend, Oregon, has soared in popularity. The blue & yellow interior has not only been filled with thousands of videos, but lately, flowers and cards from people who were so moved by the documentary that they wanted to send a gift. It’s ironic that Netflix produced the documentary, as Blockbuster had a chance to buy Netflix many moons ago. Is it fair to say the world would look drastically different had that happened?

Do you miss Blockbuster? Are there any extinct retail offerings that you really wish would make a comeback? Tell us over on our Facebook page!

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Here’s Why You Should Never Go to Sleep on an Argument

April 1, 2021 | jnettlebeck

If you want to live a longer, healthier, happier life, a new study urges you to never go to bed on an argument. Oregon State University found that life’s daily struggles, small ones that add up, can have a severely negative impact on your overall health. Previous studies have discovered how impactful chronic stress can be on human health. The emotional strain can lead to issues like depression and anxiety or physical problems including heart disease and gastrointestinal problems. Unresolved arguments can leave behind “negative residue” that will impact you in the longterm.

What do you do every day to better your mental health? Does sleep play a huge factor in your overall health? Let us know over on our Facebook page.

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Cameo is Now Valued at $1 Billion

April 1, 2021 | jnettlebeck

Who would’ve thought that an app that featured celebrities saying hello to you for various amounts of money would be such a hit. Cameo has been just that, though. The company, founded in 2017, is now valued at $1 billion with some of its top stars being Michael Rapaport, Gilbert Gottfried, and Brian Baumgartener from The Office, who made over $1 million from Cameo last year.

Who have you bought a Cameo from? Head on over to our Facebook page and let us know!

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Your favorite bands predict the upcoming MLB season

March 31, 2021 | jmanley

 

Baseball season is here!  Few sports can affect all the senses quite like it.  The sound of the crowd and the crack of the bat.  The taste of a perfectly grilled hot dog.  The smell of barf coming from 3 rows behind you thanks to the Chad who couldn’t hold his liquor in the Wrigley Field bleachers.  DUDE!  With Opening Day tomorrow, temperatures warming up, and the ability for people to actually go to games, I am REALLY excited for this season.  So are a bunch of your favorite bands.  Check out who Tom from Blink-182, Patrick from Black Keys, and our very own Tim McIlrath of Rise Against think about their favorite team’s chances this year HERE.  Will we finally get an all Chicago World Series?  After everything we’ve been through in the last year we deserve it!!!

 

 

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