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Apple Spring Event 2016 Had Lots Of Updates

March 21, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from mashable.com)

The Apple Event 2016 gave us so many things:

Apple isn’t abandoning small iPhones just yet. The company just debuted the iPhone SE, a new 4-inch device with a design that largely resembles the iPhone 5S.

iPad Air 2 will be getting a price drop and start at $399 for the 16GB model, instead of the prior price of $499. The drop follows the reveal of the new, smaller iPad Pro.

New version of tvOS, which is available now. The updated Apple TV software adds new voice search, dictation and support for Apple’s Live Photos.

When the Apple Watch first launched a year ago, Apple made a big point of presenting the device as a fashion accessory. On Monday, the company doubled down on that initiative by releasing a series of new bands that offer more options for the style conscious.

Expansion on ResearchKit called CareKit that focuses on the health and care of users. ResearchKit is an app for iPhone that allows people to easily participate in medical research used by doctors and researchers in several fields.

In addition to announcing a new iPhone and iPad Pro, Apple on Monday announced an availability date for iOS 9.3. It will be available later Monday. (READ MORE HERE)

The Apple TV update looks pretty great although I ditched mine for Chromecast long ago this update could have me back in. iPad Pro 9.7 inch does interest me. The pencil looks awesome. The new 4″ iPhone seems a bit like the iPhone 5 but much faster with updated software etc. Lots to go over but nothing that felt like I had to have it right now like many Apple Events past. Perhaps the next update in the Fall will have the iPhone 7 with an endless battery powered by the sun or magical rainbows. – @marconibologna

Queued Up #168

March 21, 2016 | Web Team

1. Tokyo Police Club – Not My Girl
2. Holy White Hounds – Switchblade
3. The Kills – Doing It To Death
4. Kaleo – Way Down We Go
5. Blaqk Audio – Anointed
6. Cage The Elephant – Trouble
7. White Lung – Hungry
8. Lewis Del Mar – Loud(y)
9. Louis The Child feat. K.Flay – It’s Strange (local)
10. Grace Mitchell – Nolo
11. M83 – Do It, Try It
12. Iggy Pop – Gardenia
13. Paper Route – Laugh About It
14. Hozier – Arsonist’s Lullabye

1. Foals – Give It All
2. Dreamers – Drugs
3. Weezer – King Of The World
4. EL VY – Return To The Moon (Queued Up Artist Showcase – 4/17)
5. The Moth & The Flame – Live While I Breathe
6. Barns Courtney – Fire
7. 888 – Critical Mistake
8. Bleached – Wednesday Night Melody
9. Declan Mckenna – Brazil
10. Wild Belle – Throw Down Your Guns (local)
11. Jack Garratt – Worry
12. Silversun Pickups – Circadian Rhythm (Last Dance)
13. New Beat Fund – No Type
14. Lapsley – Hurt Me

3.20.16 – Alt_Backspace

March 21, 2016 | Web Team

1. Radiohead – Just
2. R.E.M. – Pretty Persuasion
3. INXS – The One Thing
4. Manic Street Preachers – Motorcycle Emptiness
5. Depeche Mode – Blasphemous Rumours
6. Silverchair – Tomorrow
7. The Jesus and Mary Chain – Head On
8. Local H – Fritz’s Corner
9. Siouxsie and the Banshees – Hong Kong Garden
10. Sponge – Wax Ecstatic
11. Bow Wow Wow – I Want Candy
12. Nirvana – Drain You
13. Gary Numan – Cars
14. The Stone Roses – I Wanna Be Adored

1. Green Day – Prosthetic Head
2. Talking Heads – Wild Wild Life
3. Billy Idol – Rebel Yell
4. Sonic Youth – Bull In The Heather
5. ABC – The Look Of Love
6. Bjork – Big Time Sensuality
7. Material Issue – Valerie Loves Me
8. Soft Cell – Tainted Love/ Where Did Our Love Go
9. The Church – Under The Milky Way
10. Better Than Ezra – In The Blood
11. Psychedelic Furs – Pretty In Pink
12. Smashing Pumpkins – Muzzle

10 things to know about Twitter on its 10th anniversary

March 21, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from venturebeat.com)

Twitter is celebrating 10 years of existence today. Despite the constant criticism and concerns about its future, the short-messaging social media phenomenon certainly has a lot to celebrate. (READ MORE HERE)

Are you like me going “how is twitter 10 years old??” I mean seriously. I’m now trying to both figure out what I did before twitter and wondering what I’ve done with my life for 10 years. I know one thing, I have actually made friends and started relationships on twitter. It has also helped me learn to write better and even do my job on radio with more word economy. I will say it has been one of my favorite of all the social media apps. I still feel awkward when someone talks about twitter posts IRL. Mostly out of shock but then also I’m just really awkward. – @marconibologna

Lollapalooza 2016 rumored headliners: Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LCD Soundsystem (??)

March 21, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from consequenceofsound.net)

Lollapalooza turns 25 years old this summer, and quite the celebration is planned.Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and LCD Soundsystem will each headline a day of the festival (??READ MORE HERE??)

If the rumors are true this could be another amazing lineup. – @marconibologna

How to watch Apple’s iPhone SE spring event

March 21, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from mashable.com)

Apple’s latest unveilings are just around the corner, which means it’s time to start preparing to follow along live.

All of the updates are set to kick off at 12 p.m. CT when CEO Tim Cook will take the stage. For those not able to follow along live from Cupertino, Apple will be live streaming the event on its website so you don’t have to miss a second. (READ MORE HERE)

I’m always excited with anything new when it comes to Apple. Though I doubt they are going to announce a new battery or an update that would allow you to go from an instagram link on twitter directly to the instagram app instead of sending you to the web url, but maybe I’m wrong. Either way it’s 1 of 2 times a year that everyone will be using Safari. (because that’s the only way to see the event live stream) 😬 👍 @marconibologna

Sip Scratch Score: Lauren and Kevin

March 19, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Is THIS the greatest job on the planet??

March 18, 2016 | <3 Lauren

World Of Beer is looking for three interns to go to beer festivals around the country. It pays $12 thousand, for 4 months of work, traveling and drinking beer! More HERE

Whereas our 101WKQX internship offers no money, you get to clean the (terrifying) breakroom refrigerator, and hand wash Lou’s spandex batman suit.

He likes extra starch FYI.

Seriously, if you want to be a 101WKQX intern and can receive college credit for it, email Lindsay HERE)

NOT READY – BRING YOUR KID TO WORK

March 18, 2016 | Marconi🍕

Adam LaRoche decides to retire when the White Sox ask him to bring his 14 year old son to work less. Concert announcements are pending. “The Kev” takes on Lou (Brian and Lou, Lou) in Cubs VS Sox and much more…

An Irish Pub on O’Wheels

March 17, 2016 | Lou

Irish cabinet maker, John Walsh, came up with the idea of building tiny, portable pubs you can rent or buy. Not super cheap, but might be worth it for a day with a pub in your backyard. More on the tiny pubs HERE.

The Shebeen…

Gripe all you want on social media, Chicago not bringing back ‘I voted’ stickers

March 16, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(chicagotribune.com)

Chicagoans may have taken to social media to complain about not getting “I voted” stickers after casting their ballots in Tuesday’s primary, but that isn’t doing much to sway city election officials.(READ MORE HERE)

Who knew so many people only voted just to get a sticker to show everyone else they voted. Are these the same people who post a gym selfie every time they step on a dreadmill to burn a calorie? IDK, but if you’re voting so you can brag or shame someone you’re doing it wrong. I do however like when people post photos that they voted to encourage others to do so. If that’s the reason you want a sticker then I have a solution!! Thanks to the glorious internet YOU TOO CAN OWN AN ‘I VOTED TODAY’ STICKER!! You could even pass them out at the polls if you want!! GET YOUR STICKERS HERE!! – @marconibologna

Bear Hula

March 16, 2016 | Web Team

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Chicago Finally Gets A Win Against Minnesota…

March 16, 2016 | <3 Lauren

So what if it wasn’t on the field? The brand new stadium in downtown Minneapolis the Minnesota Vikings just dropped $1.1 billion into is located on…. CHICAGO AVENUE!!

The Vikings want to rename the street “Vikings Way,” but their proposal was rejected Monday night at City Hall by the Minneapolis Planning Commission. Who are probably Bears fans 😀

More HERE

How Not to Ask Jennifer Lawrence to a Formal

March 16, 2016 | Lou

Remember that time Jennifer Lawrence went to a Formal with some stranger in Florida and was never seen again?

Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg Return for Indiana Jones 5 in Summer 2019

March 15, 2016 | Marconi🍕

(from gizmodo.com)

Indy is coming back. Disney just announced that Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford will return to one of their most famous franchises as Indiana Jones 5 opens on July 19, 2019. (READ MORE HERE) I’m just hoping Harrison Ford doesn’t decide to do the spelunking scenes himself in this one. It’s far more dangerous than it looks. Jame Franco lost an arm doing his in that movie 127 hours (the spelunking trip gone horribly wrong). We don’t really need another Indiana Jones movie but if Harrison Ford wants to break stuff with a giant whip AGAIN who are we to stand in the way of his dreams?? Not me I bet he whips real hard. – @marconibologna

Queued Up #167

March 15, 2016 | Web Team

1. Barns Courtney – Fire
2. The Moth & The Flame – Live While I Breathe
3. Bleached – Wednesday Night Melody
4. The Unlikely Candidate – Your Love Could Start A War
5. CHVRCHES – Clearest Blue
6. 888 – Critical Mistake
7. Declan Mckenna – Brazil
8. POP ETC – What Am I Becoming
9. New Beat Fund – No Type
10. Twin Peaks – Walk To The One You Love (local)
11. BØRNS – 10,000 Emerald Pools
12. EL VY – Need A Friend
13. Run River North – Run Or Hide
14. Flogging Molly – The Hand Of John L. Sullivan

1. SWMRS – Figuring It Out
2. Grace Mitchell – Nolo
3. Blaqk Audio – Anointed
4. Miike Snow – The Heart Of Me
5. Highly Suspect – Bloodfeather
6. M83 – Do It, Try It
7. Kaleo – Way Down We Go
8. HXLT – Sick (local)
9. Lewis Del Mar – Loud(y)
10. Death Cab For Cutie – Good Help (Is So Hard To Find)
11. The Dandy Warhols – You Are Killing Me
12. The Kills – Doing It To Death
13. Holy White Hounds – Switchblade
14. Iggy Pop – Sunday

3.13.16 – Alt_Backspace

March 15, 2016 | Web Team

1.U2 – The Fly
2. World Party – Ship Of Fools
3. The Smiths – Panic
4. New Order – Love Vigilantes
5. Big Audio Dynamite – Rush
6. Pixies – Here Comes Your Man
7. The Cranberries – Salvation
8. Rancid – Salvation
9. Sinead O’Conner – Mandinka
10. A Flock Of Seagulls – I Ran (So Far Away)
11. Superdrag – Sucked Out
12. Stabbing Westward – What Do I Have To Do
13. Lo Fidelity All Stars – Battle Flag
14. Everclear – Heartspark Dollarsign
15. The Pogues – If I Should Fall From Grace With God

1. 311 – Don’t Stay Home
2. The Waterboys – Whole Of The Moon
3. The Alarm – The Stand
4. Portishead – Sour Times
5. R.E.M. – Fall On Me
6. The Cure – Love Cats
7. The Undertones – Teenage Kicks
8. Local H – Eddie Vedder
9. Pearl Jam – State Of Love and Trust
10. Squeeze – Tempted
11. They Might Be Giants – Ana Ng
12. Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
13. Smashing Pumpkins – Drown
14. Flogging Molly – Salty Dog

“Sausage Party” – Official Red Band Trailer

March 15, 2016 | Lou

The first trailer for Seth Rogen’s “Sausage Party” is out. Heads up, just because it’s animated doesn’t mean it’s clean. This is super NOT SAFE FOR WORK… And probably some people.

-Lou