Tiffany’s Is Trolling Everyone With ‘Everyday Objects’ That Cost A Fortune

November 8, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from dailydot.com)

No one shops at Tiffany & Co. expecting to find a reasonably-priced gift. The company is known for its high-end diamond engagement rings, necklaces, cuff links, and other items. It’s website even has a “Price is no object” section. But a new line turns basic items that are usually cheap into ridiculous symbols of wealth. Tiffany’s is calling the line ‘Everyday Objects.’

A sterling silver ball of yarn runs $9,000.(MORE HERE)

Tiffany & Co has launched a new line called “everyday objects” which includes a range of items like paper cups and tin cans. The objects are made of materials like sterling silver and gold and come with laughable price tag. The Jewelry company seems to be trolling customers with their $1000 paper clip bookmark and $95 paper cup. Social Media seems to be baffled by the collection, asking why anyone would pay $1000 for a tin can or $9000 for a ball of yarn.

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Get The Chills From Music? You Have A Unique Brain, According To Science

November 8, 2017 | Eric

Imagine yourself the last time you were in a concert crowd.  You’re witnessing your favorite band making music live, and suddenly they build to the bridge of a much loved song….

Do you get goosebumps?

If you answered yes, you aren’t just into the music.  Your brain might actually be wired differently than others.

A study from the University of Southern California scanned the brains of those who identified having these reactions.  They found that “people who experienced chills had a higher volume of neurological fibers which link their auditory cortex to the part of the brain that processes emotions.”  Read more here, from this article on Independent.

In short, they think this step one towards using music as a medicine for those who have trouble controlling their emotions.  That’s awesome.  —- [eric]

Great gift for a Nirvana fan

November 8, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from altpress.com)

A new wave of Pop! Rocks are here, and the newest collection features three incredible figures of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. Needless to say, they’re pretty incredible.

Read more: Courtney Love, Frances Bean Cobain fight to keep Kurt Cobain death photos private (MORE HERE)

The vinyl figures will feature Cobain in his recognizable brown and green shirt:

[Photo by: Funko.com]

Plus, FYE will have an exclusive version of Cobain shown in a tan sweater with a guitar:

[Photo by: Funko.com]

And Hot Topic will have an exclusive version of Cobain in his black sweater:

(MORE HERE)

 

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‘Father’ of Ballpark Nachos Dies

November 8, 2017 | Marconi🍕

Frank Liberto, the inventor of baseball stadium nachos (consisting of tortilla chips, jalapenos, and nacho cheese) has died aged 84 in San Antonio, according to My San Antonio.

While Liberto can’t be credited with creating nachos altogether (that dish dates back to the 1940s), the ballpark concession version of the dish was his signature. He started rolling the dish out in 1976 — the recipe’s linchpin was the slightly liquid cheese sauce, which, when coupled with special dispensing equipment, allowed it to be dispensed quickly for a ballpark setting. (MORE HERE)

Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!’s Guillermo, the 2017 Fiesta Flambeau Parade’s Official Grand Marshal, took some time out before the evening event to visit Ricos Products to eat the world famous Ricos

Throwback Ricos Commercial. Ricos Throwback Commercial starring Rico, Nacho and Pepe.

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Foo Fighters Presale Info

November 8, 2017 | Lou

The Foo Fighters are returning to Wrigley Field on July, 29th, 2018. You can get in on an early WKQX ticket hook up Thursday (11/9/17) from 10am -10pm. Heads up, just because the WKQX presale goes until 10pm doesn’t mean tickets will last that long. One they’re gone, they’re gone.

Here’s everything you need to know…

 

Link:  www.cubs.com/foo

Password:  wkqxfoo

Presale Window:  Thursday 11/9 from 10am to 10pm (or until presale is sold out)

 

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Twitter’s 280-Character Era Begins; Now There’s Twice The Room To Rant

November 7, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from deadline.com)

Twitter doubled its 140-character limit to allow for freer expression (and less time editing tweets to meet the sparer character count).

Product manager Aliza Rosen said Twitter worried that lifting those constraints would litter timelines with excessively long, rambling, tweets, so it conducted a test in September to see what would happen if people had more room to write. After a few days of pushing the limits, people returned to restraint.

“We saw when people needed to use more than 140 characters, they Tweeted more easily and more often,” Rosen wrote in a blog post, announcing the new character limit. “But importantly, people Tweeted below 140 most of the time and the brevity of Twitter remained.” (MORE HERE)

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Wrigley Field, November 2017: Unrecognizable

November 7, 2017 | Eric

Thanks to a flyover from WGN-TV this morning (which includes a video clip), we can see that Wrigley Field has once again been shredded in the name of progress.

Namely, they will be working on a number of exclusive clubs, replacing grandstand seats, and expanded concession areas.  Some will open next season, some will come our way in 2019.

For the record — they did the same thing last offseason, built new infrastructure, and then appear to have TORN IT ALL DOWN AGAIN to continue The 1060 Project.

Wow.  — [eric]

[📷: WGN-TV]

FAN-MADE LEGO RICK AND MORTY SHORT MAKES YOU WANT MORE

November 7, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from nerdist.com)
We’re often blown away by the awesome things fans do to let their nerd flags fly. General fandom is one thing, but being inspired to create something in honor of that thing you love is some next level stuff! And it’s particularly great when two fandoms collide like this fan-made LEGO Rick and Morty intro. (MORE HERE)

Even though the video is just under a minute long, it has us wanting to seeing something like this for real in an future episode of the show. An entire dimension being made of LEGO is exactly the sort of thing that’s perfect for the world of Rick and Morty, and I’m surprised the show hasn’t done something similar yet. They had time to do a cob universe after all.

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A Gorgeous Line of Amazing Shelves Built Into the Hollowed Bodies of Recycled Acoustic Guitars

November 7, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from laughingsquid.com)

Colorado artisan Randy Rollheiser has created an absolutely gorgeous line of wall hanging shelves that are built directly into the hollowed out bodies of recycled acoustic guitars, guitar cases and even recycled violins. All of these items are handmade and available through the aRRTstudios Etsy store. (MORE HERE)

 

I believe my shop offers some truly unique items that you will not find anywhere else!. Everything is handmade by me and I stand behind my craft whole heartedly. Every transaction has a satisfaction guarantee! I welcome and appreciate any questions, comments, complaints or concerns.

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This Forgotten ‘Flintstones’ Theme Park Is Full Of Creepy Nostalgia

November 7, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from distractify.com)

Forgotten Places Photography is a Facebook page that specializes in captivating photos of abandoned locations, turning them into modern-day relics, and they managed to snap a few photos of this cool forgotten park at night.

This old-school roadside attraction based on the popular series ‘Flinstones’ situated between Williams, Arizona and the Grand Canyon. (MORE HERE)

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28,000 people sign petition to replace Kevin Spacey with Kevin James on ‘House of Cards’

November 7, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from nme.com)

“I think Kevin James can elevate ‘House of Cards’ to a globally adored franchise”.

A petition to replace Kevin Spacey with Kevin James on House of Cards has attracted thousands of signatures.

Last week, it was announced that the Netflix show would be ending after its upcoming sixth season, amid scores of sexual harassment allegations being levelled at Spacey, who portrays the villainous Frank Underwood.

(MORE HERE)

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Revisit “The Oregon Trail” with New School, Old School Games

November 7, 2017 | Eric

Disclaimer:  in no way am I being compensated for pointing out a reboot of The Oregon Trail.

Unless you consider awesomeness as currency.  Then, yes….I’m totally raking in the cash.  Play the game here, which now doesn’t seem so pessimistic now as a tourism guide for Travel Oregon.

Enjoy a pseudo-trip back to your childhood through this modern take on the story, which includes such decisions as how much craft beer or kombucha to stock up on.  It’s tough to travel in the 21st Century, amiright?

Or…better yet…go authentic and play the original version here. — [eric]

 

Want Terry Crews’ Face on Your Debit Card?

November 7, 2017 | Lou

Darrell Kennedy want Wells Fargo to prin Terry Crews’ face on her new debit card to reminder her not to spend money. The bank would only do it if she could get Terry to sign off on it.

Terry, being awesome, did it.

Mashable has more HERE.

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White Sox Unveil Talking Bobblehead Of Hawk Harrelson

November 6, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from cbschicago.com)

As part of celebrating the storied career of broadcaster Ken “Hawk” Harrelson at SoxFest 2018, the White Sox have unveiled a one-of-a-kind talking bobblehead to honor him.

The bobblehead is a tribute to the time Harrelson graced the cover of Sports Illustrated on Sept. 2, 1968 in a powder blue leisure suit, earning the description, “the boulevardier of the American League,” from the magazine. Harrelson’s look includes an oversized cream-colored cowboy hat and signature sunglasses. (MORE HERE)

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If Disney buys 21st Century Fox, X-Men could join the Avengers in a moive?!

November 6, 2017 | Kevin

In a potential monster showbiz deal worth billions, Disney is in prelminary talks to purchase 21st Century Fox’s movie and TV studios, this would include cable channels like FX Network. The most alarming a part of this deal is that it could bring the Marvel superhero characters of X-Men currently owned by 21st Century Fox into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is maintained by Disney who has Marvel under their mousey umbrella. So the fan reaction at just idea of seeing X-Men teaming up with the Avengers has made comic book movie fans lose their minds.

It would be really odd to think the usually family-friendly Disney would also get FOX’s franchise animated shows like ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Family Guy’ as well.

This potential arrangement would not give Disney control over the FOX national TV network, Fox News Channel, and local FOX affiliates like our local, WFLD. Considering that Disney already owns the national network ABC and America’s antitrust laws are pretty complicated so this could not be an easy to complete.

This could also see Disney acquire the rights to Deadpool and the Fantastic Four from the Marvel Comics.

And as with most things in the last few decades of entertainment, THE SIMPSONS DID IT! Yes, this potential deal was predicted on an episode of the FOX TV show.

CNBC broke the big bucks blockbuster story earlier today.

 

Will Ferrell reveals potential plot for ‘Step Brothers’ sequel

November 6, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from nme.com)

This sounds epic…

Will Ferrell has revealed that he has come up with a potential idea for a Step Brothers sequel, but it’s a long way from seeing the light of day.

The actor, who starred in the 2008 cult comedy with John C.Reilly, revealed how how he discussed the prospect with director Adam McKay before they got sidetracked.

(MORE HERE)

Watch the trailer for the original STEP BROTHERS

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VIDEO: LCD Soundsystem once played a Sex Club in Ibiza

November 6, 2017 | Kevin

 

LCD Soundsystem are in full flight after returning from the dance rock grave recently with a headlining set at Lollapalooza in 2016 and a new praised album ‘American Dream’ and the James Murphy-led collective settle in tonight for hip-shaking three-night residency at the Aragon. The band is easily one of the most beloved in all of alternative, but sometimes you got to go through some weird out-there concerts to pack in big rooms like arenas and fill out parks for festival topping sets. Such is the case in this video from VICELAND with LCD’s keyboardist Nancy Whang who shared this demented NSFW work story on the show ‘Party Legends’.

It’s quite enjoyable to see Nancy’s r-rated tale punctuated by these animated elements sharing how odd it was to perform to 30 people inside an ‘Ibiza sex club’ right after all your gear gets lost on your flight. So you mix champagne and whiskey, and things get even weirder.

101WKQX brings our annual 3-day party to the Aragon with THE NIGHTS WE STOLE CHRISTMAS 

Buy or Win your tickets: 101WKQX.COM/STOLE

NIGHT 1: Rise Against, Papa Roach, and Night Riots on Thursday November 30th

NIGHT 2: Foster the Peple, Cold War Kids, and Sir Sly on Friday December 1st

NIGHT 3: Queens of the Stone Age, Run the Jewels, and Biffy Clyro on Saturday December 2nd. (SOLD OUT)

 

 

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