Mysterious surge in $100 bills

February 27, 2019 | JVO

CNBC reports that there has been a “mysterious surge in $100 bills” around the world.

Currently, there are more than 12 billion US $100 bills in circulation, double the number from a decade ago; and $100 bills now outnumber $1 bills.

General consensus among economists seems to be that the influx is due to the global hoarding of money. However, history also says that high-denomination currency is preferred by criminals.
DataTrek Research co-founder Nicholas Colas says the surge has nothing to do with the US economy. He points out that, while there is indication it “is an enabler of corruption,” the number of $100 bills overseas began rising following the Gulf War and US invasion of Afghanistan as a replacement to local currencies was need to stabilize the region.

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Chris Cornells Wife visits Congress

February 27, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

Vickey Cornell, widow of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, visited Congress to address the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force to share the story of her husband’s death.

She discussed his death to bring up a larger issue, the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Telling the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force, “The part that hurts most is Chris’ death was not inevitable, there were no demons that took over. Chris had a brain disease and a doctor who unfortunately, like many, was not properly trained or educated on addiction.”

She emphasized the dilemma of healthcare professionals overprescribing addictive medications stating, “We must integrate addiction treatment into our health care system—no more false narratives about the need to hit rock bottom, no more secret societies, no more shame—we must educate health care providers on how to treat addiction and best support recovery.”

Later she posted on Instagram about the experience with a tribute to her late husband.

 

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I’m so honored to have been invited to Capitol Hill to speak about the impact of addiction on our family, share our heartache and advocate on behalf of a comprehensive solution to integrate addiction into mainstream medicine. Thank you @RepAnnieKuster and @RepBrianFitz and on behalf of my late husband and our family we thank you for all your efforts. We are deeply heartened by the achievements of the past two sessions of Congress. America thanks you for these bipartisan and bicameral efforts. My @chriscornellofficial I know you have that big infectious smile on your face and we feel your love and warmth, every single day. You are always with us. We are always with you…. I will fight this until the end for you, for our babies and 21 million reasons ….. I love you. WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!! #chriscornellforever #legendsneverdie

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A mega trailer for a mega story

February 27, 2019 | wALT

Actor Topher Grace (Eric from That 70s Show) has long been a huge Star Wars fan.  In fact, he did his own 85 minute edit of the prequal triolgy.  Now, he has cut together a 5 minute trailer for the entire 10 movie Star Wars canon.  This truly is a mega Star Wars trailer.

Netflix changed the ending of The Notebook, why?!

February 27, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

WARNING- CONTAINS SPOILERS.
(Well if you haven’t seen The Notebook)

So Netflix UK decided to change the ending of The Notebook and cut out the highly emotional ending.

If you don’t know about The Notebook and what it’s about, check out it’s IMDB page. The movie has been out since 2004, watch it already.

Now for spoilers, the ending was supposed to be where Noah and Allie die in each other’s arms after she finally remembers her devoted husband. But instead of this ending, they changed it to where he promises to return and complete his story the following day, along with a less satisfying shot of birds flying over a lake.

People weren’t too happy about it, a lot took to Twitter to ask why the change.

But seriously Netflix UK, why change the ending everyone is fully prepared to cry for?

Funeral ‘resurrection’ has twitter pointing out its flaws.

February 27, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

Have you ever seen someone resurrected at a funeral? Well now here’s your chance.

I guess this Pastor, Alph Lukau, was able to bring this man back to life. Or he at least he wants us to think he brought this man back to life, but Twitter users did their thing and questioned the ‘resurrections’ authenticity.

Of course with the sceptics, it brought alone some jokes and a possible new challenge for 2019.

Are you going to participate in the resurrection challenge?

Eat and sleep at the original ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ gas station.

February 26, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

Thinking about your next vacation? Consider driving out to the gas station where ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ was filmed!

The Gas Station from the original 1974 film, is now a restaurant that serves up barbecue and sells all sorts of merchandise for horror movie buffs.

“We actually have a gas pump that every once in a while we take out…the Coca-Cola machine that’s exactly the one from the movie, we take out,” Manager Ben Hughes told KVUE.

The building has been refurbished and had opened to the public in 2016.

“If you’re a fan of the movie to begin with, then coming out and actually getting to be in a place where it was, it really heightens it for you,” Hughes said.

They even have a replica of the van from the movie parked outside, same make, model, year, and color!

Plus you can also have the chance to stay the night there! Behind the building, they built 4 mini-cabins so visitors can get the full effect. Along with campsites that you can reserve on their site as well.

And no, they won’t come out to scare you.

“We want to make sure that everybody that comes out has a good time and not just freakin’ out or anything like that,” Hughes said.

So far this has become a big hit! It may be spooking but they’re very welcoming to all visitors.

Brian for mayor, the one true candidate for Chicago.

February 26, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

We know there are many candidates to choose from when voting for mayor, but the only one that matters is Brian.

He’s one with Chicago and its history.

Brian proves that he’s a man of Chicago. #MayoralAF

He’s trustworthy and has free shirts. Who doesn’t want free shirts?

Most importantly, he is a man of the people.

Remember, Vote Brian for Mayor!

‘Gremlins’ set to return as a new series on a streaming service

February 25, 2019 | Kevin

Today Variety reported that Warner Media will revive 80’s horror comedy creatures ‘Gremlins’ as animated series on the company’s upcoming streaming service. Let’s just hope Gizmo is back being an adorable Rambo blowing up Gremlins.

You can’t feed them after midnight, but soon you can stream them anytime you want.

‘Gremlins’ was released in 1984 by Steven Speilberg’s Amblin and Warner Bros. Studios to big success at the box office. Both Warner and Amblin will produce the new animated show with Tze Chun is attached to write and executive produce. Chun has worked on TV series ‘Once Upon a Time’ and ‘Gotham’.

Director Joe Dante returned for the sequel ‘Gremlins 2: The New Batch’ in 1990, with less fanfare and a mixed reaction from fans and critics. The sequel has since grown to have a big cult following inspiring satirical spoofs like this one from Key & Peel.

Check out a recording from one of Green Day’s first shows.

February 25, 2019 | Eric

A performance of Green Day has surfaced, (and thanks to RockSound for helping me find it).  It’s a 1989 performance from a small club in the Bay Area of California, during an opening stint for Killdozer.  First off all, THAT HAIR.  Second of all, is it just me or was Tre Cool really….raw on this?  Third of all, stop reading and just hit play.  It’s a pretty damn good recording for being pulled from cassette.  Enjoy some live Green Day from one of their first shows!  — [eric]

[📷 : Julia Simone Paul]

Queued Up #320 Playlist – 2.24.19

February 25, 2019 | wALT

#320         2.24.19

Hour 1

  1. Bring Me The Horizon – Medicine
  2. Slothrust – Double Down
  3. Big Data – Unglued
  4. Weezer – Take On Me
  5. Shaed – Trampoline (Queued Up Artist Showcase 2/24)
  6. The Drums – Body Chemistry
  7. Allan Rayman – Rose
  8. The Interrupters – Gave You Everything
  9. Dennis Lloyd – Never Go Back
  10. Bob Mould – Sunshine Rock
  11. Sego – Shame
  12. Wild Belle – Mockingbird (Local)
  13. I Don’t Know How But They Found Me – Choke
  14. Matt Maeson – Cringe
  15. Gary Clark Jr. – Pearl Cadillac

Hour 2

  1. YUNGBLUD & Halsey – 11 Minutes
  2. Liily – Toro
  3. Twin XL – Friends
  4. Grandson – Apologize (Queued Up Artist Showcase 3/12)
  5. The Glorious Sons – S.O.S.
  6. Jungle – Heavy, California
  7. X Ambassadors – Boom
  8. Cayucas – Jessica WJ
  9. Sharon Van Etten – Seventeen
  10. Lil Peep & Ilovemakonnen – I’ve Been Waiting feat. Fall Out Boy
  11. Simple Creatures – Drug
  12. Bad Suns – One Magic Moment
  13. Smith & Thell – Forgive Me Friend
  14. Bob Moses – Nothing But You
  15. Mini Mansions – GummyBear

A man mic’d up his 4-year-old at hockey practice

February 25, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

Jeremy Repuke decided to mic up his 4-year-old son Mason for hockey practice after he started to wonder what his son saying out there on the ice.

As it turns out, there’s a lot.

People love Mason for his ‘pure’ reactions and thoughts that came out while he was at practice.

It’s no wonder this video has gone viral, keep practicing little buddy!

A Fyre Festival spoof with Jerry from Parks and Rec.

February 25, 2019 | kimberlykaczmarek

So if you’ve seen the Netflix documentary of Fyre Festival, you’ve seen the scene where Andy dick talks about being prepared to ‘suck someone’s dick’.

Well, Jim O’Heir aka Jerry/Larry/Terry/Gary Gergich, did a spoof rendition of it for The Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Aubrey Plaza hosted The Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23rd, and while the NBC series ended in 2015, it appears actor Jim O’Heir has no problem settling back into his “Jerry” personality to help out an old costar.

Jerry/Larry/Terry/Gary Gergich is truly the man you can rely on to get things done.

Lucky Charms-flavored beer? It’s a thing.

February 24, 2019 | Eric

There apparently exists a beer that tastes like Lucky Charms.  And the world will never be the same.

Virginia-based Smartmouth Brewing made an IPA with toasted marshmallows and fruity Calypso hops….and it’s “Saturday Morning” name is meant to invoke memories of “PJs on, cartoons playing, and your favorite cereal in hand,” according to a profile from Delish.  Only, you know…now with an ABV of 6.6 in your adult years.

If you are hoping to try it, better invoke the luck of the Irish — it’s a limited edition run for St. Patrick’s Day.

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While our Alternative IPA “Q Street” doesn’t flavor profile to any breakfast cereals, the Saaz and Cascade hops blend into a spicy, citrus brew.  “Q Street” is the February 2019 Beer Of The Month at the flagship, Church Street Brewing.  Head to the brewery for specials on tap and 4-packs to go for $8.  — [eric]

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….you’re still here?  Well, good.  Here’s a Rick & Morty bonus that seemed really appropriate:

2.24.19 Alt_Backspace

February 24, 2019 | bphillips

Hour 1

  • Oasis – Live Forever
  • The Alarm – The Stand
  • Stereo MC’s – Connected
  • U2 – The Fly
  • The Clash – Lost In The Supermarket
  • Veruca Salt – Seether
  • Better Than Ezra – In The Blood
  • Depeche Mode – Never Let Me Down Again
  • Stone Temple Pilots – Trippin’ On A Hole In A Paper Heart
  • Fun Lovin’ Criminals – Scooby Snacks
  • Alice In Chains – No Excuses
  • The Smiths – This Charming Man

Hour 2

  • Social Distortion – Ball And Chain
  • Talking Heads – And She Was
  • Pavement – Cut Your Hair
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers – Aeroplane
  • The English Beat -Save It For Later
  • 311 – Down
  • Siouxsie And The Banshees – Kiss Them For Me
  • Silverchair – Tomorrow
  • The Cure – High
  • The Afghan Whigs – Gentlemen
  • Weezer – Surf Wax America
  • Echo And The Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar
  • Soul Coughing – Circles

Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters drummers are working on…something.

February 23, 2019 | Eric

So there’s definitely not a lot of quantity here, but considering the pedigree of Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters, the quality of this project is enough to get me excited.  Joined by Buzz Osborne of the Melvins, these very (very) short clips tease the formation of a new project.  Where it goes from here, who knows?  We’ll keep an eye on it.  — [eric]

[📷: Zach Spangler]

 

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