Costco samples may return soon

June 4, 2020 | jnettlebeck

If you have been to Costco recently you may notice the lack of samples.

The company quickly stopped handing out samples after the pandemic broke out, but now they say samples could be back as early as next month!

This news comes with some mixed reviews…

Costco says they will have to change how they will be handing out samples to help practice social distancing.

What’s important here though is that SAMPLES ARE BACK!!!

AMC Theatres has ‘substantial doubt’ that they will remain open after pandemic

June 4, 2020 | jnettlebeck

With the closing of all movie theatres across the country due to the coronavirus, one of the biggest theatre chains doubts that they will be able to recover after things clear up.

AMC Theatres has said they have ‘substantial doubt’ that they will be able to remain in business.

With on demand options, theatres were already taking a hit. Now it seems like they will not survive.

Is this the end of going to the movies??

Ben & Jerry’s calls for the dismantling of white supremacy

June 4, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Ben & Jerry’s, which is loved by all ice cream eaters, is a huge supporter and advocator of civil rights in the United States and across the world.

They have made flavors of ice cream in support of movements, and are vocal supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement as well.

This is their latest statement following the murder of George Floyd.

Keep on fighting the good fight B&J, also keep making that delicious ice cream!

Jennifer Aniston is auctioning off a nude portrait to raise money for coronavirus testing

June 4, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Jennifer Aniston posted on her instagram that a nude portrait of herself is being included in an auction for charity.

They are raising funds to help provide COVID-19 testing in areas that are underprivileged.

What an awesome prize for such an awesome cause!

What’s your love language??

June 3, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Apparently there are literal love languages out there, not like French or Italian, but literal love languages!

There are five different types of love languages, and once you know yours it might make it easier to find someone compatible with your needs.

Find out what your love language is by taking this quiz here.

Lady goes viral after she fakes boarding up a business for a photo op

June 3, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Want to see someone be a complete piece of garbage?

This lady took someone’s drill to pose ass if she was helping to board up looted stores after protests in LA.

THEN she rides off in her Mercedes never to be seen again.

Almost as bad is the insta boyfriend who just follows her around to take pics of her.

Disgusting! Plain gross!

 

Former homeless family gives back during pandemic

June 3, 2020 | jnettlebeck

If you’ve ever thought about giving back to your community, then you can take away a good lesson from this awesome family from Oklahoma City.

They were once homeless, but they found their way out, now they help others who struggle without a home to call their own.

So what are you waiting for! Get out there and help a cause that means something to you!

This family is just pure amazing!

Did you know that there are people out there with a sneeze fetish?

June 3, 2020 | jnettlebeck

There is someone out there for everyone, apparently for these people it’s specifically someone with the sniffles!

You know what… whatever gets you out of bed in the morning am I right!

Sneeze away people!

Blackout Tuesday

June 1, 2020 | JVO

On Tuesday June 2, we’re disconnecting from the web and social media to support BLACKOUT TUESDAY.

We stand with the Black community against racism, injustice and inequity.

Brian, Ali, Justin, Lauren, Tim, Jon, Eric and Kevin

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Flint Michigan Sheriff puts down baton and joins protestors

June 1, 2020 | jnettlebeck

This may be the best response any police officer has had with protestors this weekend.

A sheriff in Flint Michigan addressed protestors and eventually began marching with them.

What a great response!!

Shout out to that sheriff!

CTA transit is mostly suspended today

June 1, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Due to the looting that took place on Sunday it looks like all CTA transportation, both trains and busses, will not be operating around the downtown area.

Access to the Loop is limited to residents and employees of businesses located in the area.

There is no time given as to when travel near and around down town will be available again.

Follow the CTA twitter for all updates and changes to their travel schedules.

American breaks record for fastest mile while wearing blue jeans

June 1, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Johnny Gregorek is a successful mid distance runner in America and on Saturday he made history.

He ran the world’s fastest mile… wait for it… while wearing blue jeans.

 

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People are asking what kind of training I have done in jeans for the #BlueJeanMile. The answer is simple…all-out 100m sprints. Why? They build confidence and I don’t feel like doing anything else!⁣ ⁣ Thank you all so much for your support so far. I really can’t say it enough. This has been an incredible few weeks. The generosity and kindness you all have shown has raised over $10,000 for NAMI!! You have given support and raised awareness for so many who are suffering from mental illness and their caretakers. Take some time to show appreciation for yourself. You rock! ⁣ ⁣ Now I’ll hold up my end of the bargain!! Remember to tune in to my Instagram live on May 30 at 6 PM EST. It’s gonna be a blast ✈️ #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters

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Gregorek broadcast the run to over 1,800 people via Instagram Live and raised $31,000 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness after losing his brother last year, who struggles with mental illness.

He finished the mile in 4:06.25, which is faster than most people in regular running clothes, so, props dude.

An absolutely amazing record to hold!

Recap of weekend’s George Floyd protests in Chicago

June 1, 2020 | jnettlebeck

Protests sparked around the country in response to the George Flyod killing by police in Minneapolis last week.

Here is what happened in Chicago.

Thanks to our friends over at WGN for all of the amazing coverage of this weekends occurrences.

More to come as more information comes in.

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