The Barry and Joe Show: Recent Episodes
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In 2021, Hamish Anderson released the single “Morning Light” that marked some firsts in Hamish’s career - first time co-producing with David Davis (Miguel, The War on Drugs, Lauren Ruth Ward), and first time recording remotely (in a pandemic!). The song was praised by Under The Radar as a “timeless mix of influences that Anderson revives with fresh energy,” and as “punchy, bombastic and uplifting with just a pinch of washed-out psychedelia” by American Songwriter.
He follows in 2022 with “Everything Starts Again” – a great mantra for the New Year. An evolution from his signature blues/rock sound, Hamish delves into indie pop/rock beats with a nod towards influences of Badfinger, The Pretenders and Pete Townshend. It showcases the deft guitar skills and musical prowess of an artist that All Things Go aptly states “clearly knows the path from nostalgia to the future.” The new single “Everything Starts Again” is now available on all streaming platforms.
Writer/Filmmaker David Avallone is on with us today! Here are his creds:
As Writer.... BATWHEELS, ELVIRA IN HORRORLAND, SAVAGE TALES, ELVIRA MEETS VINCENT PRICE, SHAPE OF ELVIRA, BETTIE PAGE, for Dynamite Comics. KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER , SHAKESPEARE UNBOUND for Monstrous Publishing. ZORRO: SWORDS OF BLOOD and WARLORD OF MARS/CARSON OF VENUS for American Mythology. DRAWING BLOOD and RADICALLY REARRANGED RONIN RAGDOLLS, co-created with Kevin Eastman, for Kevin Eastman Studios.
As Filmmaker... 33 year veteran of all departments. Recently edited Richard Elfman's feature film HIPSTERS, GANGSTERS, ALIENS & GEEKS, and documentaries BLACK JACK and WITH ONE TIED HAND. Produced and edited SUCH GOOD PEOPLE, TRU LOVED.
davidavallonefreelance.com
Kyle Hollingsworth is best known for playing in The String Cheese Incident. He sings and plays electric piano, Hammond organ, clavinet, synthesizer and accordion. The String Cheese Incident is a jam band from Crested Butte and Telluride, Colorado, formed in 1993.
Melody Federer’s music is at once enigmatic and candidly charming. Texas-born with a nomadic soul, she honed her craft in New York, Paris, Los Angeles and Nashville and now lives in Seattle, where she continues to gain recognition as an up-and-coming talent in the world of Indie and Alt music.A noted solo artist as well as an accomplished writer for various musicians, her style is genre agnostic, and her stage presence is effortlessly versatile. She can capture a room with just her voice and guitar or with a full band, and she holds her own standing in as a guest with legends of the industry.Her talent has taken her around the globe to historic venues and buzzing clubs, having performed at the Musee D’ Orsay in Paris, Paris Fashion Week, The Royal Hall in London, New York City’s Harvard Club and Zinc Club, The Basement in Nashville, and The Morrocan lounge and The Saban in Los Angeles. She’s played numerous other shows and festivals in major North American and European cities and a large portion of her past solo tracks have been, and are currently being featured on multiple SiriusXM channels as well as tastemaker radio stations like WXPN and KUCI.Melody has worked with a vast range of musicians, from major pop artists P!nk and Hilary Duff, to electroclash producers Plastik Funk and Gazzo. She’s written R&B tracks for Kelly Rowland, traditional folk-rock tunes for Jacob Whitesides, and crafted alongside titans of the jazz world like Michael Buble and the legendary Burt Bacharach.Her penchant for word play and her emotional, memorable, and passionate toplines have put her in the songwriting room with the likes of GRAMMY Award Winners Emory Dobyn, Mike Pool, Daniel Tashian and GRAMMY Nominees Scott Chesak, Billy Mann, Chad Carlson, and Roget Chahayed.Coming off recent successes with collaborators Plastik Funk, Telykast, and SAMATHA, Federer has been preparing new solo material as a follow up to her 2017 debut album Where The Dogwoods Bloom. Throughout 2019, she released a number of singles including “The Song’s Gone Wrong,” “Someday,” “Midwest,” and “How’s Heaven Today?” for a series dubbed the #SinglesClub.Her sophomore full-length album finds her evolving once again drawing sonic comparisons to artists like Jenny Lewis, Blonde Redhead, Sharon Van Etten and Neko Case. Her album " Chapters From the Fairytale" is slated for a Septemeber 2023 release with the next single out August 18th .
Iranian-American artists NIYAZ will be performing at UCLA's Royce Hall (10745 Dickson Court, Los Angeles, CA 90095) on Saturday, August 19th.
They are performing their internationally-revered immersive multimedia event, The Fourth Light which combines ethereal music featuring vocals by acclaimed vocalist Azam Ali accompanied by JUNO Award-nominee Loga Ramin Torkian. A synthesis or intersection of music, art, and light, the Fourth Light has been hailed by NPR, Huffington Post, and Classical Voice among others and they're finally bringing it to the LA area. Check out the video here to get a taste of what that evening has in store: https://youtu.be/gAFKr8-UaKY
Visually stunning and musically expansive and mind-blowing, The Fourth Light is a testament to the power of art in transcending boundaries and connecting people from different backgrounds.
https://www.niyazmusic.com/
The phrase, “Ava, you are a lot,” has been a familiar refrain in the life of Alaska singer-songwriter Ava Earl. Uttered with loving amusement by her parents, mild frustration by more than one teacher, and joyful admiration by a few key mentors, this notion of “being a lot” is at the heart of her latest studio album, fittingly titled, Too Much. Earl is currently a junior at Northwestern University, located just outside of Chicago, where she’s channeling her near boundless energy into a packed schedule of academics, athletics, and of course, music. Her studies include political science, critical theory, and creative writing. Before and after class, she’s also racking up some serious mileage as a member of the school’s NCAA Division-I cross country running and track teams. Somewhere in there, she also writes music. How does she make it all work? “Really, I think this is just the way I’m wired,” she says. “I’ve been balancing school, running, and music since I was about ten. The stakes are obviously higher now—and I definitely get stressed at times, but running and music have always been my two biggest loves, so taking both of these things to a higher level makes me incredibly happy.” Last fall, Earl was one of seven Northwestern runners who helped the team qualify for the cross-country national meet. It was the first time the team made it to nationals in 20 years. That’s the kind of success Earl hopes to mirror with Too Much. “I honestly do see a lot of similarities in this trajectory,” she explains. “We made it to nationals because we put in the work, we had the support of our coaches, families, and friends, and we believed in our potential. I feel that exact way about my music right now.” Having opened for the likes of Maggie Rogers while still in high school and releasing four albums by the time she was 18, Earl has already solidified herself in the Americana scene as an emerging artist. She made a big step up in 2021 with her album The Roses, produced by GRAMMY-nominated JT Nero. Well received by Americana UK, Holler, and American Songwriter, several songs were featured on Spotify editorial playlists, with “Mountain Song” amassing more than 100,000 streams. Too Much continues on this path. Produced by JUNO-winner Zachariah Hickman and recorded at Great North Sound Society in Maine, the album champions a new sound––one that breaks away from previous recordings while staying close to Earl’s unique writing style. Rooted in lyrical rock, there are tracks that evoke the pop sounds of Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Gracie Abrams, while others hint at Americana artists Phoebe Bridgers, Elliott Smith, and Laura Marling. Thematically, the album takes us through Earl’s journey of early adulthood, including the concept of being “too much.” “Women are often told or made to feel like we are too much,” Earl says. “We are too much for our surroundings, too much for our peers, too much for our own good. We are supposed to wait our turn, couch our ideas in questions, and just be small. That’s never worked out for me. From a young age, I have been labeled ‘too much’ and I know from experience, I couldn’t be less if I tried. This album works through those feelings of being too much—both for others and sometimes for myself.” The title track, “Too Much,” tackles this duality head-on. Written in the aftermath of COVID shutdowns and her experience of sudden and permanent single-sided deafness, the deceivingly upbeat tune confronts her hearing loss anxieties, which are purely internal, as well as her romantic insecurities, which are far more external. In “Ears Bleed” the concept of “too much” turns wholly inward. “After going deaf in my right ear, I was left with emotions that took months to unravel, sort, and explain. Six months in, I thought I had come to a semblance of peace when this song tumbled out of me, surprising me with a pain that was still so palpable,” she says. Songs about being too much for others tend to have more bite. That’s certainly the case with “Better Than,” and “The Things You Said,” where Earl works through old feelings of being too eager and too earnest, labels that she says used to make her feel embarrassed, but today she wears with pride. “I am too much, and I don’t think that will change,” she states. “But I do hope that this album can show other women and girls like me that being too much is actually a wonderful thing.”
West Virginia-born songwriter Christian Lopez caught the attention of major Nashville talent-spotters while in his late teens. Starting with 2014's EP “Pilot”, he released a series of albums that earned him an audience despite diverging from the contemporary country mainstream. A native of Martinsburg, Lopez started taking piano lessons at five but was first strongly drawn to music when he was nine, during a family trip to a dude ranch in South Dakota that featured a Western-style band. He took up the guitar, fronting an AC/DC-inspired outfit in high school, but switched to country when his father bought him compilation albums by Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Johnny Cash. "It was then that I realized that meaning and message could matter in music," he has said. Fronting the Christian Lopez Band, which took cues from the Avett Brothers and the roots music of his home state, Lopez traveled to Nashville and caught the attention of producer Dave Cobb, who steered him in the direction of modern country songwriting without losing the distinctive mix of influences that had shaped the young performer.Lopez signed to the Blaster label and released his debut album, the Cobb-helmed Onward, in 2015 at age 19. That landed Lopez on the 2016 season lineup of Mountain Stage, the West Virginia Public Radio program with a national reach, and on the radar of the large All Eyes Media agency. A track from Onward, "Will I See You Again," notched more than one million digital plays largely without benefit of radio airplay or major publicity. For his second Blaster album, Red Arrow, Lopez worked with producer Marshall Altman. One track, "Still on Its Feet," featured Vince Gill on guitar, and top session fiddler Stuart Duncan appeared as well. Red Arrow was released in the fall of 2017 in both CD and LP formats as well as online. Lopez's tour dates for early 2018 included venues in college towns including Tuscaloosa and Auburn, Alabama.Lopez released a series of digital singles in 2020, beginning with "Sip of Mine," then running through "Who You Really Are,” "Sick of Me," and "Tanglin." Eventually leading to the release of his 3rd full length album release, “The Other Side” in 2021, working along side producer, Robert Adam Stevenson; who also co-produced Lopez's latest release "Magdalena" alongside Christian himself. -James Manheim
Baba Jenkins’ goal is to inject music into your soul. Uplifting heartbreaking the raw emotions and reality of life. Alternative, Rock, R&B, Blues, Soul, and Country; the net of influences is cast wide.
"We all share a common interest and that is to make music that WE CAN FEEL. We believe if we can feel it, you can feel it. Some of our music carries a strong message, some of it is just fun. We hope you like it."
https://babajenkins.com/
CJ Barcus joins us from The Chester Copper Pot. More: https://www.instagram.com/thechestercopperpot/
Sandy Bailey’s sound has often been compared to a spectrum of acts, including Norah Jones, Patsy Cline, Susan Tedeschi, and Patti Smith - yet she possesses a sound all her own. Her latest recording, Daughter of Abraham, will be released summer of 2023 on Red Parlor Records. The upcoming ten-song collection, expertly produced by Bailey, showcases her signature sound, but with a bolder, more idiosyncratic attention to detail. Incorporating elements of gospel blues, soul, and classic Americana, the depth of her songwriting stems from her life and identity as a biracial woman and single mother who abandoned a Pentecostal upbringing in favor of a life of art-making and rock and roll.
The artist, Sandy Bailey, is discovered in each profound, candid tune. Her influences are on display from track to track. The first radio single “I Ain’t Your Honey” is a declarative groover with a soulfully lilting vocal, stating clearly the boundaries of a relationship. “Get The Message Through” shows Bailey’s Americana roots. Her straight-forward vocal approach in the vein of Emmylou Harris is a warm reminder of 1970s folk-rock with a modern lyrical bent.
The compelling title track is the story of an enslaved black man in 1859 walking north to freedom by starlight in the dark cover of night. “He almost forgot about the holes in his shoes when his stomach started growling,” she sings. The song is one of hope and survival, played to perfection with upright bass, subtle use of a baritone ukulele, a hauntingly reverberant piano, and electric slide guitar. “Light of the day, my inner flame/I am weary, guide my way,” Bailey reflects on her own self-doubt, and inspired by Abraham, sings her way through her troubles.
Her gospel influence comes through on “Bottles of Emptiness” with Hammond organ taking the lead, while Bailey’s production chops shine on “Like You Loved Me”. The outro lifts into the stratosphere with a Thom Yorke-style vocal and swirling rock instrumentation.
The new recording includes performances by acclaimed musicians; guitarist Ryan Hommel (Amos Lee), bassist and engineer Marc Seedorf (Dinosaur JR, Lou Barlow), and drummer Don McAulay (The Rolling Stones, Neil Young) as well as neighbors, parents, coworkers, and even Bailey’s kids. It’s an alluringly moody, genre-defying album, alternating in tone between the laid-back cool of Bonnie Raitt and the no-fucks-given fire of Joni Mitchell, tempered with moments of genuine, heartbreaking vulnerability. Daughter of Abraham is the sound of a woman living her life.
My Sister, My Brother debuted in 2020 with their self-titled debut EP. Shortly after release the World was sadly brought to a halt by an unavoidable two-year global pandemic. The artists reunited as soon as travel bans were lifted and began creating new music. After a week of hunkering down at McConnell’s Silent Desert Studio, they emerged with a collection of seven new songs entitled My Sister, My Brother II. The pair’s hopes for My Sister, My Brother II are rooted in creating art that takes on a deeper, more human mission both for themselves and for anyone who hears the songs. My Sister, My Brother II is due September 29, 2023.
L.A. indie musician and touring bassist for Claud, Goblynne (they/them) releases debut album Hot! : ( - an art-pop record about the delicious, insane horrors of trying to be a girl - TODAY!
In 2021, Goblynne (né Molly Kirschenbaum) won the Hollywood Encore Producers’ Award for their one-person show Hot! : (. Using songs from their performance to create the album, Hot! : ( explores the tenacity of performative femininity, even for those who reject it. “As a nonbinary person, I have often felt like femininity was something I either chose to engage with or was forced to engage with,” Kirschenbaum says. “I ended up creating this character in my head that this project was about, this person who embodies all the aspects of Western American beauty, blonde, blue-eyed, but a little tortured, a little haunted, and decided to try to free them from their body with this album.”
For Kirschenbaum, that meant turning their multi-instrumental, vocal, and sound mixing skills into art pop so shiny it doubles as a mirror. Kirschenbaum, alongside co-producer Adam Rochelle, crafted a smart pop landscape a la Caroline Polachek.
Canadian R&B, Soul, and Neo-Soul artist, Aphrose, (Joanna Mohammed) is a stunningly expansive vocalist and creative lyricist who honours the origins of the genres through her expertly created, and historically informed sound. With vocal dexterity that would impress her musical heroines, Aphrose's dazzling, 1970's hued sound transports listeners to a time when Soul music went beyond a musical category and into a feeling, while incorporating the Soulful sounds of today. Raised in Scarborough in a Trinidadian household by parents who owned a record store in Toronto's West end, Aphrose gravitated to the music of Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson, eventually wrapping their influences into a sound all her own. Her truly explosive vocal talent has led the artist to performing background vocals for Daniel Caesar, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Jessie Reyez, and Charlotte Day Wilson, and after hearing her song on CBC Radio, the opening spot on Chantal Kreviazuk & Raine Maida's Moon vs. Sun tour, invited by Kreviazuk herself. Featured in Exclaim!, on CBC Music's First Play, and reviewed on Earmilk, Aphrose's music and talent has firmly placed her on a steep incline to becoming one of Canada's leading Soul artists.
The Texas-bred Colorado-based artists Bonnie & Taylor Sims have released the twangy earworm “Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” the first single off their forthcoming self-titled album Bonnie & Taylor Sims due out on September 15. Bonnie and Taylor have almost done it all. They are RIAA Certified Gold recording artists, have seen breakaway global success with their song “I See Red” which has over 250 Million streams with their project Everybody Loves an Outlaw, had a major label deal with Columbia, have toured the world, and graced the stages of major festivals. Amidst this wave of newfound success Bonnie and Taylor never lost touch with the thing that was most important to them: writing songs and making music with each other. With the shift the world took during the pandemic came the need for the duo to go down a different path and change directions artistically.
Jamie has been a working musician for close to 15 years and this collection of songs came from the weight of navigating a career as a creative, especially under the limitations of the pandemic, that left her feeling exhausted and burnt out on the fickleness of the music industry.
In January 2023, when travel restrictions had eased, McDell returned home to New Zealand, taking the opportunity to connect with family and travel across the ditch (the Tasman Sea) to record some new tracks.
Heartless Bastards, fresh off last year's tour, supporting such acts as Willie Nelson, Flaming Lips, and CAAMP. The critically acclaimed outfit is back on the road this summer. Combining psychedelic, folk, blues, and good ol' rock n' roll, Heartless Bastards, led by singer/ songwriter Erika Wennerstrom, look forward to captivating audiences as they have from their first release in 2005, through their most recent, "A Beautiful Life."
Inspired by Joan Jett, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and more, Heartless Bastards are a guaranteed cure for what ails you.
Wildlife biologist, bird watcher, beekeeper, and booze maker Kevin Bock is on explaining the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, why bees are now classified as fish (the California Endangered Species Act), and mead making fun.
Chase Shumway joins us to disucuss the recent rules that have taken effect over at Twitch. Also we're going to cover these new 5g TV stations popping up. And the new game: Starfield (NOT on PS4/5)
Patrick Davis is thrilled to to share his first new solo music since 2014’s Red White & Blue Jeans. Davis has spent two decades leaving his mark onstage, on record, and in the writing room. He's been a critically-acclaimed solo artist. A road warrior. An organizer of music festivals like Songwriters in Paradise. Most importantly, Davis has established himself as a prolific songwriter, penning tunes not only for his own albums, but also for icons like Guy Clark and Jimmy Buffett. "Six String Dreams" is the story of musicians everywhere. Written alongside Sadler Vaden — longtime guitarist for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit — and rooted in a 1970s-worthy soul groove, the song pays tribute to blue-collar troubadours who make their living beneath the stage lights.
https://www.songwritersinparadise.com/
Julio G from We Can Be Heroes Comics has all the details on Saturday's Comics and Cocktails in Canoga Park at the Elk's Lodge, and B. Earl stops by. He writes Daredevil and Echo with Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas.
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Mercy Music is a three-piece rock band from Las Vegas, NV, USA. New full-length album coming Summer 2023.
The title of their upcoming album (What You Stand To Lose) refers to the many monumental changes in vocalist and guitarist Brendan Scholz personal life since it was “flipped upside down" between this album and their last (2020’s Nothing in the Dark), “What You Stand To Lose is about coming face to face with one of your worst fears, learning from the experience, and hoping you come out the other side a better person,” he says.
Over the course of these 11 tracks the band (Brendan, who penned all the songs; bassist Jarred Cooper; and drummer Rye Martin) find inspiration in the fact that nothing should be taken for granted, no time should be wasted, and there is everything in the world to lose by not collectively fighting hard enough to succeed. They mostly sound downright happy so long as you don’t listen too closely to the lyrics. Jarred adds, “When people listen to our new album, I want them to feel happy, sad, inspired, and depressed. Then I want them to feel happy again. That last part is critically important.”
When all is said and done, Brendan, Jarred, and Rye are just good people who care a whole lot about the people who depend on them – all three of them are devoted fathers, the latter two to very young children – and they also care a whole lot about the people who turn to Mercy Music for solace.
Jeffrey Donovan & Mark Prudeaux join us on the program today. The Guitar & Whiskey Club is a hard rock band based in Los Angeles, California that performs their own brand of original, high energy songs.
Founded in 2016 by lead guitarist, Jeffrey Donovan, The Guitar & Whiskey Club (also known as GWC) solidified their presence as a compelling rock group with a penchant for the edgier side of Rock and Roll. The group has already supported some heavies on the scene, including LA Guns, Accept, Vince Neil, The Iron Maidens, Geoff Tate, Dokken and Jack Russell's Great White, and this list continues to grow.
With legendary venues now under their belt, including The Whisky A Go-Go, The Canyon Club in Los Angeles and The House of Blues in Anaheim, GWC is quickly becoming a house favorite with their energetic stage show and solid rock and roll vibe, whether playing their brand of triple distilled hard rock, or the occasional cover favorite. Regardless of the venue, they always deliver an engaging show with fans that continue returning to support their music.
2019 saw The Guitar & Whiskey Club added to Music Connection Magazine‘s HOT 100 Live and Unsigned Bands listing, as well as winning Best Rock Band at the Ventura County Music Awards, with their music being hailed as a celebration of classic hard rock.
Perhaps their proudest accomplishment to date is the feedback and tremendous support that they continue to receive from fans and industry professionals alike, touting them as one of the hardest-working, most professional - and most fun - rock groups around!
https://guitarandwhiskeyclub.com/calendar.html
https://tommykaelin.com/dreams/
Tommy Kaelin is a drummer and songwriter/singer best known for being in the band The Hatters. They
were signed to Atlantic Records in the 1990’s, put out three albums and had a couple of songs on
regular radio play throughout the US. There are a few songs with the full Hatters line up on Dreams. He also played in Vince Welnick of The Grateful Dead’s solo project for four years until his death in 2006. There are also songs with a couple of musicians from that band as well.
Dreams made it to #5 on the Relix/Jambands Radio Chart and was on it for two months. Most of the
songs on Dreams have been played on multiple radio stations throughout the US.
Genre: Modern Rock, Album Rock, Jam Band.
Other notable artists on this album are:
• Buddy Cage on pedal steel guitar of The New Riders of the Purple Sage and Bob Dylan.
• Tree Adams on lead vocals and guitar of Dagnasterpus, The Tree Adams Band and The Hatters. He’s
also a composer and producer of many TV and movie soundtracks including NCIS: New Orleans.
• Multi Grammy winner, Billy Jay Stein, on keyboards of Jon Batiste, Linda Eder, The Hatters and many
other projects.
• Grammy winner, Jon Kaplan, on bass guitar of The Hatters, and many other projects.
• Jason Crosby on strings and brass of Jackson Browne’s band, Phil Lesh & Friends and many others.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsiDOckuCAf/
At the Canoga Park Elks Lodge on June 17th!
20925 Osborne St, Canoga Park, CA 91304
Yes! Our show starts at 1pm till 8pm! Yes there is booze! What else would you expect from the team that came up with 2GUYS1BOX!
Over 30 vendors, $5 admission and free parking! Food and Raffles!
Join us! June 17th
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Andy Frasco & The U.N. have long been the high-flying DIY renegades of the touring scene known and loved for their kaleidoscopic musical fusion and one-of-a-kind onstage audacity. Now celebrating their longevity, the band is shaking things up with L’Optimist (Fun Machine Records/Soundly), as its title suggests, Frasco’s most hopeful and enthusiastic collection thus far. A testament to Frasco’s wide-ranging influences and boundless energy, his band’s sixth released studio album sees the magnetic frontman continuing to chart his path of self-exploration and personal discovery through increasingly introspective lyricism and musical adventure. Songs like “Everything Bagel (Feat. Artikal Sound System)” and the deeply moving “Iowa Moon” touch on matters of the heart and mental health, emotional struggle and the sheer vulnerability of the human experience, all relayed through a wildly eclectic approach navigating funk, jazz, surf rock, blues, swing, gospel, reggae, exotica, and more with horn-blasted positivity and soulful power.
Andy Frasco & the U.N. are recognized for their heavy tour schedule and D.I.Y. work ethic. The band has toured the U.S. numerous times over, as well as Europe, and China, performing at festivals such as Wakarusa, Electric Forest Festival, Sacred Rose Festival, Yonder Mountain String Band's Harvest Festival, String Cheese Incident's Festival at Horning's Hideout, Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival, Zwarte Cross Festival, Paaspop, Koningsmiddag Festival, Geuzenpop Festival, and the Tucher Jazz & Blues Festival.
Andy just announced his new album and shared the first song from the record called 'You Do You' with an accompanying video that is absolutely stellar. Says Andy, "With everything that's going on in this country right now surrounding LGBTQIA+ rights and the government not letting people be themselves, this was my call to arms and a way of adding another voice to the fight. "You Do You" is a song about being unapologetically yourself at all times, even if some don’t agree. This is what we should always be fighting for."
"You Do You" is out now.
https://www.andyfrasco.com/
Endorsed by The Cash Family, The Mighty Cash Cats Show covers all six decades of the Johnny Cash’s music including smash hits like “Walk The Line”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Ring of Fire”, “A Boy Named Sue”, “Sunday Morning Coming Down”, “Ghost Riders In the Sky”, and Johnny’s haunting epitaph, “Hurt.”
During the Show you will hear fun Johnny and June duets like “Jackson”, plus the band’s soaring three-part harmonies on Johnny’s Gospel tunes like, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.” And, of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Johnny Cash Show without the Mighty Cash Cats playing train songs like “Orange Blossom Special”, and prison tunes like “I Got Stripes” and “Cocaine Blues.” And more…
The Mighty Cash Cats have toured in the USA, including residencies in Las Vegas, Europe, Ireland, UK, France and Israel.
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) announces the return of its Pooch Parade! The 2023 Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo takes place on Sunday, August 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1575 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura. The public is encouraged to come and play with adoptable dogs of all breeds and sizes and bring their pets dressed up as the superhero of their choice.
“We’re thrilled to return to Ventura Harbor Village for the Pooch Parade,” says C.A.R.L. Executive Director Sharon L. Clark. “The pandemic halted our activities for the past four years, but we are ready to bring this fun, family-friendly event back to the community this summer.”
This year’s theme is “Superheroes,” and attendees are welcome to dress up their dogs and cats as their favorite fictional comic book character like “Superman,” “Blade,” or “Wonder Woman” or “Captain America” for a costume contest. The event will also feature a DJ, vendors, an agility course, arts and crafts, a silent auction to benefit C.A.R.L. and more.
Members of the press are encouraged to cover the 2023 Pooch Parade on the day of the event at Ventura Harbor Village. Members of the C.A.R.L. leadership team are available to provide interviews at the Pooch Parade. Members of the press can also shoot a story at our location in Santa Paula by contacting us at the information in this news release.
C.A.R.L. is located in Ventura County, California and primarily serves Ventura County dogs. Because of our lifetime commitment to our dogs, we have a preference to place dogs locally so we are available to them if needed. We rely on donations and do not receive government, state or city funding. We operate almost entirely by volunteers.
About C.A.R.L.
Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all breed, no-kill dog rescue and adoption organization. Since 1996, C.A.R.L. has rescued and placed thousands of unwanted, sick, abandoned and homeless dogs. Dogs in our adoption program are placed in pre-screened, loving and secure homes. We make a lifetime commitment to all of our dogs.
A foundation man, Paul Biderman, joins us for a chat. If you're into cats, fats, and snacks... tune in. Abetalipoproteinemia is an inherited disorder that affects less than 200 people. It's an ultra rare disease that impairs the normal absorption of fats and certain vitamins from the diet. Many of the signs and symptoms of abetalipoproteinemia result from a severe shortage (deficiency) of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, E, and K). There are approximately 100 to 120 cases worldwide. Donations go towards research for treatments, patient care and other essential expenses in bringing light to this, and other rare diseases.
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RagDolls dig deep into the soul of America’s greatest rock and roll band. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, then it is blatantly clear that these women capture the essence of Aerosmith out of a love for the music and its energy. Their ultimate goal: to leave audiences feeling like they’ve experienced the real thing. Soaring over the solid bedrock laid down by the band, Susie Major channels Steven Tyler’s bluesy tone and vocal acrobatics with soul and dynamics, while Ali Handal recreates Joe Perry’s signature leads with stunning accuracy and style. Supported by Masha McSorley steadily keeping the groove going on rhythm guitar, Tara Rae holding the bottom strong on bass and Marisa Testa driving the band mercilessly on drums. RagDolls has painstakingly crafted a live experience that matches Aerosmith’s look, sound and energy with no holds barred. Aerosmith has been one of the world’s leading rock bands for decades. From the early days of rock anthems like Dream On, Walk This Way, and Sweet Emotion to the MTV era hits such as I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, Janie’s Got a Gun, Cryin’ and Love in an Elevator, Aerosmith has dominated the airwaves and stages all over the globe. Come and get your wings with RagDolls. Ragdolls-band.com
Last Planet drops their third 2023 single. Ethereal, ambient “Seaglass” builds on the dark mood of Oakland-based Last Planet's last release, “Whiskey Breath," and establishes their trance-inducing modern alt-rock vibe. “Seaglass” is about longingly clinging to love or an emotional high when you feel it slipping away. The vocal melody flows through the atmospheric soundscape, like ocean waves over seaglass, seducing the listener and conveying the yearning for the fading emotional high to linger. After a year in the studio, Last Planet will be hitting northern California stages playing well-known venues, county fairs, and beloved dive bars. They look forward to connecting with their fans and making new ones. More information at lastplanetband.com and @lastplanetband.
Boffo the Bear is a household name in the 21st Century after having a huge career in show business spanning a number of decades no one really knows for sure since he's been in EVERYTHING you can think of, knows ANYONE you can name, and knows the answer to EVERYTHING...er, at least he thinks he does. After a life time being on camera, behind a microphone and signing autographs, Boffo has decided to settle down by taking complete control and starting his own talk show with celebrity interviews, game shows, and special segments that gives everyone something to enjoy on The Boffo the Bear Show....except his producer whom he underpays but is happy to be here.
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Ventura County, CA based Alt. Reggae band Singular Nature was formed by the trio of multi-instrumentalists / vocalists. Taylor " Hefty Chieftain" Griese, Kristofero Morales, and Georgy Sweiden and has matured into a versatile powerhouse ensemble consisting of drummer Dave Goldberg and bassist Matt Villa. Their unique brand of Reggae features influences of blues, rock, ska, soulful jazz, and world music.
Attention! It's a Bro-Down! Paul's a music business guy. We'll speak on: KSAN, Quality Control & vinyl records, Neil Young, Atlantic Records in the 90s, and stories about Phil Collins, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Greatful Dead. His new album "Swept Away" is out and we'll play "We're going for a ride"
Paul Wexler, is the founding member/singer/songwriter/keyboardist of Wexwax, an eclectic musical collective blending Alternative Rock, Blues, Americana, R&B and Psychedelia. He’s also
a renowned music producer and the son of legendary music producer/A&R/record man Jerry Wexler, who coined the phrase “Rhythm and Blues, and with Ahmet and Nesuhi Ertegun, helped form Atlantic Records into one of the major labels in the music industry.
As a music producer, Paul Wexler has had a storied career that includes producing and working in the studio with some of the biggest names such as The Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, James Brown, The B52s, Grace Jones, The Go-Go’s, Tin Huey, The Fleshtones, The Weirdos, The Mutants and others. He executive produced the Grateful Dead compilation “What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been: The Best of the Grateful Dead” which sold 20 million+ albums, as well as worked on projects for Bob Dylan, Allen Toussaint, Dire Straits and more.
Paul’s early immersion in the roots and branches of R&B, Country, Jazz and Rock’n’Roll was a gift from his father that keeps giving and is reflected in Wexwax’s diverse sound. After years of honing their sound, Wexwax has now recorded Swept Away, their debut album. Recorded at 25th Street Studios in Oakland with master engineer Gabriel Shepard helming the board (Taj Mahal, The Kronos Quartet) Swept Away is an ambitious work that fully embraces the band’s multifaceted live shows.
The musicians on Swept Away hail from California, New York and North Carolina and have played with The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Spector, Robert Plant, Dan Hicks, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Dennis Leary. For the past eight years, Wexwax has been performing in NYC. Although Paul is now living in the Bay Area, he frequently returns to NYC to gig.
New Wexwax Alt/Indie/Rock Piano/Americana single “We’re Going For A Ride” from the album Swept Away has been gaining international attention – charting Top 25 on global digital charts.
White Rabbit! The internet and things of that nature with Chase Shumway chaseshumway.com
Christian Lopez is an artist who puts all of his eggs in one basket. The devoted singer songwriter spent the last year and a half in a tiny New Mexican town called, Magdalena, writing and recording in a small adobe casita, on a mission to conjure the purest sounds and songs from the deepest depths of himself. With the help of producer, Robert Adam Stevenson, who also produced Lopez’s last project “The Other Side” (2021), Christian delivers a new full length album laced with perspective, honesty, and a need for meaning. Lopez’s work was interrupted in April 2022 when his little brother tragically overdosed on fentanyl in his hometown of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Heartbroken but somehow more awoken, Lopez has managed to gain the gift of “nothing to lose “.. “Magdalena”, his 4th full-length album, is the representation of Lopez’s constantly altering state, with the common thread being his signature acoustic guitar playing, soaring vocals, and songs that focus less on a hook and more about hooking you to a feeling. You could say Christian Lopez has come a long way since his 2014 debut with producer Dave Cobb, but now age 27, he feels as though he’s just getting started.
Joseph is an American folk band from Portland, Oregon made up of three sisters: Natalie Closner Schepman, and twins Allison Closner and Meegan Closner. Their first album, Native Dreamer Kin, was self-released in early 2014. New album ‘The Sun’ out April 28 ✨ “The Sun” & “Nervous System” songs and videos out now!!
Let's catch up with Matt Braaten! Matt received his Master of Fine Arts from California State University, Los Angeles and his Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College, where he studied English and Theatre Arts. He is a member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). He has performed in theatrical productions, commercials, films, web series, sitcoms, and hour-long series. He also studied at The Groundlings and is a graduate of The Second City Training Center (Los Angeles).
Matt has directed sketch comedies, short plays, readings, showcases, one-acts and full-length plays including two student-written plays at GCC as well as music directing the 2016 GCC production Elephant’s Graveyard. In addition, he has written full-length and one-act plays, scripts for film, television and new media, and articles for publications including the New York Times. His virtual play COVID Buddies premiered in 2020 as part of Greenhouse Theatre Project’s fall season. As a composer, musician and vocalist, Matt has written and performed for stage and screen. He has recorded albums as a member of several groups and in 2013 he released his solo album “Walk in the Sun.” Matt teaches Theatre Arts at GCC, Voice/Performance at Pasadena City College, and he continues to write and perform.
Regina Ferguson is an artist based in Topanga Canyon, California, “she magically blends rock and roll with western music to create a distinct and original sound”. (LA Weekly)
Regina is no stranger to the stage, her music career took off in Charleston, South Carolina before she made the bold move to Los Angeles to work with some of the best talent in the industry. She’s quickly making a name for herself in the thriving country and Americana music scenes of Los Angeles. Her musical style has continued to evolve, and fans eagerly await her debut album, Fortune, which is set to release this fall.
Fortune was recorded at Infinitespin Studio in Los Angeles with producer Matt Linesch. The entire album was recorded on a Studer 24-track tape machine, fully analog with no digital editing. “It is the nostalgia of the old sound and the upbeat story-telling style that no music lover can resist”. (LA Weekly)
Regina’s raw, powerful vocals cut straight through the tape and her ability to write music worthy of her world class session players cannot be overlooked. Tracking live with the band in the studio gives her music a pulse that can only be achieved in this organic manner. Among others, Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes) and Brett Simons (Chicago) laid the foundation with Aaron Embry on piano and organ, as well as other various instruments and Ben Peeler on pedal steel and lap guitars, both of whom currently tour with Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers.
You can catch Regina fronting her five piece band in Los Angeles as she plans to tour her new album this Fall.
Helen's Bay is a Los Angeles band performing alternative and rock music. The band was founded in 2019 by Josh Aarons (lead guitar and vocals), Alex Lenz (drums), Lex Di'Amore (rhythm guitar). "Gold Painted Roses" out now on all streaming platforms!
Dramatic spike in California's air pollution. Netflix delays password-sharing crackdown rollout. Company proposes LA-SF night train
California residents get extension to file taxes, and those who lost money from crypto get break too. Metrolink, Amtrak resume DTLA to San Diego service. Netflix's ‘Love Is Blind’ Livestream Failure
For two decades now, Greensky Bluegrass have been building an empire, brick by brick. They are widely known for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule, but that is only the tip of the complex tale of the five musicians that make up Greensky Bluegrass: Anders Beck [dobro], Michael Arlen Bont [banjo], Dave Bruzza [guitar], Mike Devol [upright bass], and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin]. The five are connected through a deep bond, just as they are seasoned road warriors, they’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs, personal and collective highlights, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. These are real people having real experiences. As with traditional bluegrass, they write about their own contemporary day-to-day happenings, emotions, and experiences in the modern world.
Police are on the hunt for the people behind a “dime and dash” theft in northeast Philadelphia. At around 6 a.m. Thursday, thieves broke into an unmarked trailer left in a Walmart parking lot, the Philadelphia Police Department told CNN, and made off with about 2 million dimes. The trailer was carrying an estimated $750,000 in dimes, and the thieves were able to steal approximately $200,000 worth of the load, police said. Dimes were scattered across the parking lot and the main road nearby. The driver had picked up the coins at the US Mint in Philadelphia and was headed for Florida, according to CNN affiliate WPVI-TV. He left the trailer in the parking lot and went home to get some sleep before the next leg of his journey, the station reported. No arrests have been made at this time, police said. Officials are searching for men in black clothing and gray hoodies, a white Chrysler 300 with tinted windows and a dark-colored pickup truck in connection with the theft. Delta Air Lines reports record bookings for summer travel. The European Space Agency has sent a spacecraft to explore Jupiter and three of its largest and most intriguing moons. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission, or Juice, launched Friday at 8:14 a.m. ET aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The spacecraft separated from the Ariane 5 rocket 28 minutes after launch, and ESA received a signal from Juice about an hour after liftoff, confirming that Earth-based mission control is able to “talk” to the vehicle. “We have #AcquisitionOfSignal from #ESAJuice! The spacecraft has said its first words from its new home in space, captured by our New Norcia ground station in Western Australia. @ESA_Juice, we hear you loud and clear,” read a post from ESA operations’ Twitter account. Over the course of the next 17 days, Juice will deploy its solar arrays, antennas and other instruments, followed by three months of testing and preparing the instruments.
U.S. intel agencies may change how to monitor social media after leaked documents. Juul agrees to $462 million settlement after being accused of targeting teens. Shortage of iconic Sriracha hot sauce impacts local restaurants.
A.I. uses old recordings to transform audiobooks, CalHFA pauses Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program for first-time home buyers, 3 Mysterious purple jellyfish-like creatures spotted along the Southern California coast.
Themed dining makes a comeback in Los Angeles restaurants. How to stay safe when you encounter a rattlesnake. Inglewood transit connector forcing local businesses out.
Dollar stores squeezing out grocery stores and leading to creation of food deserts, study finds. In March, advocacy group the Institute for Local Self-Reliance published a study that found that dollar stores are pulling sales away from local grocery stores in predominantly rural, low-income Black and Latino neighborhoods, leading some areas to become food deserts. Now communities across the country are fighting back. Why customer service ratings are getting worse. Long hold times and the inability to get a real person on the other end of the phone are becoming more prevalent when it comes to customer service. Community comes together to clean up Isla Vista following Deltopia aftermath
Santa Barbara County Supervisors call special meeting to address so-called “renovictions”. A family in Orange County was able to get their bike back thanks to the Apple AirTag. Mosquito, gnat explosion expected after months of rain. EW!
Today we're having a Bro-down with Phil & Julio from Blockfest. Blockfest will take place ON Devonshire St., between De Soto Ave. and Variel Ave., and will include two city blocks of 150+ vendors selling their wares, a carnival, live DJ, a cocktail lounge, famous show cars, and LIVE professional wrestling! Info: https://www.chatsworthchamber.com/blockfest/
Investigators said the founder of the financial aid nonprofit Frank used inflated user data to convince JP Morgan to acquire the company. Batmobile raid saga comes to a stunning conclusion as San Mateo Co. releases confidential report, The raid by San Mateo County Sheriff's investigators at an Indiana garage that builds "Batmobiles" should never have happened. LA Metro sees reduction in crime amid classical music pilot program. New statistics show that the music, as well as extra lighting and patrols, has seemingly worked to curb crime. According to Metro, calls for help have dropped by 75% and crime has dropped by 20%.
A special election will be held Tuesday in the Los Angeles' City Council's Sixth District, to replace former Council President Nury Martinez. The Writers Guild of America authorized a strike vote amid labor negotiations. The last strike lasted 100 days. AI technology can plan your itinerary for a trip almost anywhere in the world – but how reliable is it?
Queen Mary reopens for tours after three year hiatus due to COVID pandemic. Jake Reiner reports from Long Beach, where the beloved Queen Mary finally reopened its doors to the public on Saturday after a three year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Wet year or dry, fire season will take its toll in California. Cal Fire says there could be a boomerang effect from the wet weather when green, grassy hills finally turn dry this summer. In Santa Barbara, with a new mission statement the Earl Warren Showgrounds looks for new ideas and events in the future.
Fake job listings are a growing problem in the labor market. L.A. Mayor Bass announces Skid Row housing preservation and rehabilitation plans. 3 It's time for Dodger Baseball!
About Bluphoria:
Now based in Nashville, Bluphoria formed in 2019 after Reign moved to Eugene to study film at the University of Oregon. During his sophomore year, Reign met Dakota Landrum (20-year-old rhythm guitarist and background vocalist), another University of Oregon student, "the only other black guy in the area,” at a party they were both attending. Rex Wolf (22-year-old bassist and background vocalist), a music major at the University of Oregon, and Reign met shortly after through Instagram and the band released their debut EP Alone in June 2020, and double A-side Landfills & Bottlecaps (featuring the songs “Something More” and “Conscientious Debauchery”) that November. By chance, an EDGEOUT Records intern was at one of the band's famed house shows which ultimately led to the band signing to EDGEOUT / UME / UMG in January of 2021. It was around then that the band found themselves misaligned with their original drummer which led to Dani Janae (21-years-old) joining as the band’s new drummer and only female member. In January 2022, the group drove across the country from Oregon to Tennessee to record their debut album (out May 5th) with GRAMMY award-winning producer Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Fleetwood Mac) at East Iris Studios in Berry Hill, as well as at Needham’s personal Nashville Studio. They have subsequently signed for representation to Glastry Management, who also represent the Rolling Stones and up-and-coming English singer-songwriter Daisy Clark.
New government research shows that higher counts of pollen are starting earlier and lasting longer, making allergy season a lot worse. Humans will achieve immortality by 2030. California lawmakers approved the nation’s first penalty for price gouging at the pump.
Supply chain issues are causing a nationwide Girl Scout Cookie shortage. Jensen's Foods in Blue Jay has reopened after a historic storm forced its closure earlier this year. Just days after closing on a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, the winner of the largest Powerball jackpot in history has purchased another luxury home to the tune of about $4 million.
New Grants for public art in Santa Barbara. The ticket sales giant is facing a new class-action lawsuit from Taylor Swift fans who accuse the company of fraud and price fixing. A massive 542-foot guitar -- actually, back-to-back guitars -- will be much more than a sign in front of the Hard Rock Hotel on the Strip. It will be a hotel tower with 600 rooms and a 48,234 square-foot casino.
NWS confirms tornado did touch down in Montebello. Michelin star LA restaurants added. Fake food deliveries turning into crime? New warning about scammers posing as delivery workers.
Spring is here but tree trimming season is still a ways away. Strawberry industry holding steady despite statewide damage to farm fields. Bill that would let Oregonians pump own gas passes state House. The vote passed 47-10 and now heads to the Oregon Senate. If it passes there, it would go to the governor to sign it into law. The bill wouldn't mean a complete change over to self-serve, but would institute some of both methods at gas stations.
The San Diego City Attorney's Office sued automakers Hyundai and Kia Friday for allegedly failing to equip their vehicles with sufficient anti-theft technology, which the city says contributed to a recent uptick in car thefts throughout San Diego. The city alleges Hyundai and Kia cars are not equipped with immobilizer technology, ensuring cars cannot be started without their keys. The city's lawsuit covers the period stretching from 2011 to 2021 when it claims other carmakers adopted the safety feature while Hyundai and Kia "failed to keep up with the times." The man who's trying to raise funds to re-install the Bay Bridge lights explains some of the issues that led to them being shut off and what it will take to get them back. Skittles could soon be banned in California as part of a crackdown on chemicals.
New research from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America listed Wichita, Kansas, Dallas, Texas and Scranton, Pennsylvania as the most challenging places to live if you struggle with a pollen allergy. Colleges across the U.S. are warning of a new drinking trend called “borg”. Here's more on how school officials at the University of Massachusetts Amherst blame the Gen-Z drink of choice for at least 28 ambulance transports at one recent student event. The Public Employment Relations Board rejected the Los Angeles Unified School District's request to stop a potential strike by members of the SEIU Local 99, but the board may still potentially review the case.
We're throwing out the news and talking about our favorite St Patrick's Day stories. And my Garden Party is happening!
An explosion of potholes! It's the only way to describe it as these latest storms continue adding them, seemingly faster, than they can be fixed. SeaWorld San Diego's newest attraction - Arctic Rescue - is almost ready for the public. New 'SudShare' app is helping some people do their laundry while turning into a side job for others.
E-scooters' future in San Francisco uncertain as permit period nears end, A California court on Monday ruled in favor of ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft, stating that the companies can continue to treat employees like independent contractors, upholding the voter-approved Proposition 22. As we plan to welcome spring, it's "hello" to darker mornings and lighter evenings. However, those changes are said to come at a cost.
Oregon bill seeks to boost state's tree canopy in an effort to fight climate change. The bill would create a grant program to fund tree planting programs in communities that lack tree canopy. Parks and Wildlife says the building of a Topgolf facility in Timnath would affect bats and bald eagles. The adventure for Raven the cat has ended as she is cozy in her Alabama home again.
In Lincoln County, Tennessee, a black fungus called ‘Whiskey Fungus’ is coating homes, street signs, and more. The residue is being fueled by the vapors from the six barrel houses of one of the most popular whiskey brands in the world, Jack Daniel’s. Now, some residents are suing the company, which plans on pushing ahead with their warehouse expansions. The Golden State ranks at the top of the list for horse lovers galloping past Texas, Florida, Kentucky and New York. Sausalito is set to become the latest Bay Area city to face a lawsuit from housing advocates over its proposed housing plan.
Washington cracks down on fraudulent nurse diplomas, Some Oakland A's players give their opinion of Las Vegas, Fiesta plans announced for 2023 along with a new mercado site in Santa Barbara
LA Metro launches Ambassador program. The hundreds of new Ambassadors on the LA Metro are meant to help with passenger safety and other services. California expected to oust Walgreens after company restricts access to abortion pill. Former “Boy Meets World” star Ben Savage announced that he is running for Congress in California’s 30th Congressional District.
More than a week after a devastating storm that blanketed the San Bernardino Mountains, residents face concerns like not being able to go to work or have their streets plowed. Health authorities say that a Charlotte County man became ill after using unfiltered tap water in a Neti pot. Blossom the goose lived on a pond at a cemetery in Iowa with her mate, Bud. When Bud died, the cemetary staff saw Blossom's grief and decided to help, in the form of a personal ad.
A stretch of the 5 Freeway in Orange County has officially been dedicated to legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda. The Tommy Lasorda Memorial Highway passes through Fullerton, between Lincoln Avenue and Ball Road. Investigators looking for 3 suspects after Hidden Hills mansion party shooting. It happened just before 11:30 p.m. Investigators said a young woman was shot in the shoulder. She is expected to make a full recovery. Across the nation, pet ownership is skyrocketing, leading to an increased demand in veterinarians which is currently experiencing a shortage. Some vet offices have been forced to turn pet owners away due to a severe lack of staffing and resources.
We're tossing out the news today because we have a guest on the program! Please welcome, Indie Folk artist, Governor Tom!
LOS ANGELES, CA. February 21, 2023—Governor Tom, a pseudonym of actor/writer/musician Tom Wood, has announced his debut show, “TWO Badass-Singer-Songwriter STUDS, Two Guitars, One Microphone.” The show will be at Jeweled Universe, 1017 Mission Street, South Pasadena, 91030 on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 626-399-0066 or 818-421-1993. Tom, who spent his childhood in South Pasadena, and his teenage years in Pasadena, is returning to his roots for his debut performance, sharing the stage with popular indie folk artist, Dana Cooper. “Dana is earning a lot of accolades with his latest CD tour, and I’ve got a stack of new, original music to share,” Tom says. “Like my first time skateboarding down Camino Del Sol at 13, or soloing at Ambassador Auditorium as a Blair Highschooler, this show is gonna be memorable.”
Governor Tom is a musical character created by Tom for a self-penned television project showcasing new music. His dynamic, indie folk, genre-bending style weaves truthiness and wit with unapologetic, heartfelt poignancy. His melodic explorations travel paths and byways like those of Andrew Bird, Leonard Cohen, and Sting. His first two singles, “A Man with a Hat” and “Living Wild,” landed on Riot Radio’s The Indie Hour Jazz Playlist, broadcasting from Durham College in Ontario, Canada. Following the show in March, Tom will release his final single, “Public Eye,” before releasing his debut EP this spring. Creating music has been “an organic experience, and I believe that’s part of its charm.”
Performing is not new to Tom. In his youth, he performed in neighborhood garage shows and later in countless professional musicals and revues. He then dove into a full-time acting career, known worldwide for his performances in The Fugitive, U.S. Marshals, Apollo 13, Ulee’s Gold, and Under Siege. After taking a hiatus from the high demands of the acting profession, he shifted his focus back to music while raising his four sons. In 2020, he began dedicating his time to performing at open mic nights and refining his melodies, lyrics, and style.
The show at Jeweled Universe is the beginning of a busy year for Tom. Thick in completing final mixes for his EP, Tom’s excited to find new roads to explore musically and share his music publicly. “It’s ideal to live with work and family creatively in balance. As a singer-songwriter, I can speak from my heart, assured of my intent.” Tom is now achieving his most revered goal: to write, create from a blank page, and share the results with the world. “A stage, a live audience, laughter, focus, pathos…nothing beats performing live. I’m grateful.”
The social media giant TikTok is the latest front in rising tensions between the U.S. and China. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another close call. A Mesa Airlines flight crew was forced to abruptly change course and halt a landing at California's Hollywood Burbank Airport when a Skywest Airlines flight was cleared for takeoff on the same runway. A growing number of young workers are choosing to focus on self-care at the start of each work week.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear President Biden's proposal to forgive $400 billion in federal student loan debt. Challengers in six Republican-led states say it's an abuse of power that bypassed Congress. A federal judge in Texas is set to rule on a lawsuit seeking to restrict access to a drug widely used for medication abortions. The decision could be the most consequential ruling on abortion since Dobbs and undermine the FDA approval process. The Department of Energy’s low-confidence assessment that Covid-19 most likely originated from a laboratory leak in China is still a minority view within the intelligence community. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs pushed back when asked about the reported assessment.
Comic strip "Dilbert" has been dropped from major newspapers following racist comments made by creator Scott Adams. On a live YouTube stream, Adams urged white people to "get the hell away from Black people" and labeled Black people as a "hate group." Many newspapers, including The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, have announced they will no longer carry his comic strip. Facing a torrent of anger and calls for a federal investigation over sky high natural gas bills SoCal Gas announced a $10 million fund to help residents customers and another $1 million to help small restaurant owners. However, some are already saying the gesture is too little, too late. Midwest City man says AT&T broke sprinkler 2 years ago
Police in Vermont say DNA evidence from a discarded cigarette helped solve a 1971 murder. The federal government set to end pandemic-era payments, and nearly 30 million Americans across the country will have to experience a significant cut in their monthly food stamp benefits.Cineworld, the bankrupt owner of Regal Cinemas, said Friday that shareholders may lose all their money regardless of any recovery plan for the company.
OC attorney accused of stealing $10 million to fund lavish Vegas lifestyle. Don Lemon to return to 'CNN This Morning' after training following comments on Nikki Haley's age. Woman shares harrowing tale of survival after falling 200 feet off cliffside.
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. A Newport Beach attorney stands accused of living the high life in a Las Vegas casino for six months, spending and gambling away more than $10 million of other people's money.
One man's quest to get the use and sale of all balloons is nearing success, as he says they bring more harm to the environment than they do good. Anchor Don Lemon returned to work after he receives formal training for his comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on “CNN This Morning,” network CEO Chris Licht said in an email to employees. “I sat down with Don and had a frank and meaningful conversation,” Licht wrote in a memo. “He has agreed to participate in formal training, as well as continuing to listen and learn. We take this situation very seriously,” CNN Business reported.
Worthington Ford, know for owner Cal Worthington and his wild commercials, will close at the end of the month after the family announced its last dealership had been sold. Kentucky lawmakers consider drag show ban. The pending state bill would place strict restrictions on drag performances and other "adult oriented businesses."
Comedian Troy Hawke brightens pedestrians' days on the streets of London and New York with simple acts of kindness. A woman who fell 200 feet down a cliffside in the San Gabriel Mountains, broke her neck and then had to walk to her rescuers is sharing her story.
Today on the show please welcome Marketing and Promotions Director of our favorite radio station in So Cal, and also holding down mornings with Nic Harcourt, please welcome Jet! Microsoft announced this week that it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its software and search engine Bing as Google raced to announce similar plans. Catalytic converter theft in the Las Vegas valley put the bite on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile early last week. A real life battle hit the parking lot outside of Medieval Times in Buena Park, where employees went on strike Sunday.
Catalytic converter theft in the Las Vegas valley put the bite on the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile early last week. J. Brett Blanton, a key official at the U.S. Capitol, is facing questions for the first time from lawmakers about a damning inspector general's report that accused him of misusing government property, wasting taxpayer dollars and impersonating law enforcement. A real life battle hit the parking lot outside of Medieval Times in Buena Park, where employees went on strike Sunday.
Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors removes questions about menstruation from participation forms. A New Jersey restaurant that's planning on banning children under the age of 10 is receiving both support and criticism on social media. There is a growing debate in the Hispanic and Latino communities about using the term “LatinX” as a gender-neutral identifier.
From the star-studded ads to Rihanna’s incredible halftime performance while pregnant, we've got the top entertainment moments from the Super Bowl. Microsoft announced this week that it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its software and search engine Bing as Google raced to announce similar plans. Disney could soon be losing control over a piece of its Magic Kingdom.
Kansas City Wins Second Title With Patrick Mahomes!
Patrick Mahomes engineered a late drive, including a 26-yard scramble, to set up a short kick for Harrison Butker with 11 seconds left.
We're wrapping up the week with Music Aficionado Byron Gonzales! Bad Bunny captions on the Grammys had some drama, how much is too much edibles? AMC is charging more for certain tickets, and the old dead lady that was actually alive!
A former San Diego television anchor, Sandra Maas is suing local KUSI saying she was paid far less than her male counterpart. An 82-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at a nursing home on Long Island, New York, was found breathing at a funeral home hours later. You already own it, so why not make money on it? Here are some ways people in Southern California are using their homes to make a little cash on the side.
America's largest movie chain announced that the prices of a ticket will now be based on seat location: Seats in the front will be cheaper while those in the middle will cost more. The three-tier ticket pricing initiative, called Sightline at AMC, will roll out at all of its roughly 1,000 movie theaters by the end of the year. A man in Singapore is suing a woman who friend-zoned him for over two million dollars claiming the rejection caused him “sustained trauma” leading to a dip in his earning capacity. While recent rain has been good for Southern California, the Colorado river is still reeling from the effects of a 23-year mega drought, and climate scientists say Lake Mead and Lake Powell may not fully refill for decades. Now, a multi-state battle about what to do with the dwindling water supply is gearing up.
A South Bay leader is heading to Sacramento to bring forth legislation that repeals cruising. Officials say 24-year-old Davion Irvin, the man accused of stealing two emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo, was arrested near a transit train station. Zoo officials say Irvin is also likely linked to other incidents and tampering. California officials are considering a plan to make flag football a girls’ high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.
A polar vortex has descended over the Northeast, bringing sub-zero wind chills from New York to Maine. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man from rough waters moments after the yacht he'd been on capsized, and later found it was the same man who was accused of leaving a dead fish at the "Goonies" house. Doctors are sounding the alarm when it comes to marijuana edibles as too many people are ending up in the hospital because they underestimated the potency of pot.
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Missing monkeys returned to Dallas zoo, the most recent episode in a series of potentially criminal incidents there. Actress Andrea Riseborough will keep her surprise best actress Oscar nomination following an internal investigation, the CEO for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday. It's no secret that Southern California housing is not cheap. But how many jobs do you need to afford rent? Real estate website Zillow crunched the numbers -- and they are startling.
It’s no secret that after years of remote work, many employees are more than a little reluctant to return to offices. That’s prompted some employers and commercial landlords to stir a little fun into the mix. Egg Shortage Effects on the Central Coast. Tom Brady announces retirement. The legendary NFL quarterback announced his (second) retirement on social media.
Elaine White is seeking help after dozens of men have arrived at her Plano home believing they'd paid for sex or drugs online. The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department has a new price for a controversial $1.7 million public restroom at a park in the city’s Noe Valley neighborhood. The twinkling LED lights of the Bay Bridge will be turned off in March and their future revival depends on getting large donations.
From rubbing mud on plates to using fake temporary paper tags, police say these tricks are designed to avoid paying tickets, cheat toll technology, or to commit serious crimes, all without getting caught. The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year topping $200 a night. The discovery of a 4,000 year-old mummy in Egypt is captivating archaeologists. The mummy, is the oldest non-royal mummified person ever discovered in Egypt.
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Honda says all Acura EV sales will be ‘100 percent online,’ starting with ZDX
The performance and luxury brand will start taking reservations for the ZDX and ZDX Type S later this year. And while customers can make all of their purchasing decisions online, dealers will remain part of the process.
Rick and Morty will continue, but without Justin Roiland
Adult Swim and High on Life developer Squanch Games have parted ways with the Rick and Morty co-creator, who is facing two felony charges for domestic violence.
Now Lyft will charge extra if you make drivers wait
Lyft will start charging you wait time fees if you make a driver wait more than two minutes after their arrival.
Microsoft Edge will soon let you split two tabs in a single window
The useful split-screen feature lets you compare two tabs side by side in a single browser window.
Amazon launches a $5 monthly subscription for unlimited prescription medications
The RxPass subscription is exclusive to Prime members and includes generic medications for over 80 common health conditions.
Amazon is closing its AmazonSmile charity platform
The e-commerce giant claims its ‘ability to have an impact was often spread too thin.’
Tesla’s new $3.6 billion Nevada investment includes a ‘high-volume’ Semi factory
The company is also planning a new battery cell factory and wants to hire more employees.
A hand-drawn map with a red letter X purportedly showing the location of a buried stash of precious jewelry looted by Nazis from a blown-up bank vault has sparked a modern-day treasure hunt in a tiny Dutch village more than three quarters of a century later. After months of exploring a possible sale of the Los Angeles Angels franchise, owner Arte Moreno has announced that he instead plans on continuing ownership into the foreseeable future. A portion of the Pacific Ocean along Torrey Pines near San Diego turned pink Friday morning during the first phase of a science experiment, according to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.
M&M's puts 'indefinite pause' on woke candies following backlash. Los Angeles residents are now required to compost their food scraps as a new law aimed at reducing organic waste takes effect. A "robot" lawyer powered by artificial intelligence will be the first of its kind to help a defendant fight a traffic ticket in court next month.
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Thirty-nine Regal movie theaters, including three in Los Angeles and Orange counties, will close as the chain's parent company goes through bankruptcy. Instagram is making some changes aimed at helping users, especially teens, manage how much time they spend on the app. Two victims of Jennifer Shah’s nationwide telemarketing scheme are speaking out.
A routine delivery took a frightening turn for an Amazon driver after he fell 13 feet into a septic tank on the job. Spotify latest tech name to cut jobs, axes 6% of workforce There are questions surrounding a multi-billion dollar deal involving Tesla stock.
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Los Angeles County has captured more than 33 billion gallons of storm water from recent SoCal storms, enough to provide more than 800,000 people enough water for a whole year. A large pine tree that appeared to be partially uprooted was leaning heavily on power lines in the Sierra Madre area Monday and threatening some homes. With its year-round summer like weather, various beaches and iconic landmarks, California can be the ideal place to live — if you can afford it. An October report from Forbes ranked the “best” California cities people should live in during the new year based on key factors, such as a city’s median home price, personal income per capita, and the rates of unemployment and crime. California cities that made the list:
1 Sacramento
2 San Diego
3 San Francisco
4 Los Angeles
5 San Jose
6 Vallejo
7 Oxnard
8 Modesto
9 Fresno
10 Bakersfield
Sacramento was considered the “best” California city to live in, because it’s a “family-friendly” area with reasonable cost of living and residents have access to quality education, the report said.
Los Angeles has already banned most gas appliances in new constructions but federal regulators are now debating whether gas stoves are making people sick. The FAA and NTSB are investigating how an American airlines flight apparently cut across the runway at JFK airport just as a Delta airlines flight was starting its take-off roll. Congress is on the verge of a political showdown after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned lawmakers that the U.S. is projected to reach its debt limit tomorrow.
There are signs that rental home prices, which have been skyrocketing this past year, may now be easing. Nationally, the rate of increase is slowing, but in some areas, rental prices are actually dropping. Experts believe renters should take advantage of the softening rental market and negotiate breaks or discounts. The Colorado lottery allocates revenue generated from ticket sales for Powerball, Mega Millions and other games to fund parks, trails and recreation projects across the state. A new year-round horror experience is coming to Las Vegas as Universal Studios plans to become a part of the Area 15 expansion, bringing a new and immersive terror experience to the area.
Get ready, pączki and vodka-lovers – Pączki Day Vodka is back and expected to sell out faster than ever. This year's batch of the ultra-unique, limited-edition alcoholic spirit, made with fresh raspberry pączki from Hamtramck's New Palace Bakery, will go on sale soon. Europe's largest deposit of rare earths - which are used from mobile phones to missiles - has been found in Sweden. A highly contagious and lethal strain of bird flu has killed millions of wild and farmed birdlife in the past year. As global infections show little sign of slowing down, scientists, wildlife protectors and legislators are looking for new solutions to a global pandemic.
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Beverage giants Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo Inc are under preliminary investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over potential price discrimination in the soft drink market. Popular West Coast chain In-N-Out Burger is continuing to move east, announcing Tuesday that it plans to open restaurants in Tennessee by 2026. A recently discovered comet will soon make an appearance in the night sky for the first time in 50,000 years. Mint Mobile. Providing premium wireless service on the nation’s largest 5G network, but for way less than what big wireless companies charge. Here’s a resolution you’re gonna wanna keep: from now until January 15th, you'll get 3 months FREE when you buy any 3-month plan. But this offer won’t be around much longer so…don't drop the ball. Mint Mobile. Premium Wireless for 15 bucks a month. Switch to Mint Mobile and stop spending so much on your wireless plan. Use our referral link to get $15 in renewal credit. http://fbuy.me/tHV6_
After months of uncertainty and feeling left in the dark, many former Twitter employees impacted by a mass layoff in early November began receiving their severance offers over the weekend. But some are frustrated by the offer and the conditions attached to it. The severance offer promises one month’s pay in exchange for agreeing to various terms, including a non-disparagement agreement and waiving the right to take any legal action against the company, according to Lisa Bloom, a lawyer representing dozens of former Twitter employees affected by the layoffs. Many were dissatisfied by the offer, according to public posts and attorneys representing ex-employees, saying it falls short of the “3 months of severance” that new owner Elon Musk had previously promised would be provided. Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a pace that would fully mend the hole over Antarctica in about 43 years, a new United Nations report says. Four Corners, Florida, an area just a few miles to the south and west of Orlando, was found to have the highest lightning strike density of anywhere in the entire U.S. this year, according to Vaisala’s annual report on the weather phenomenon. The analysis found that Four Corners had a lightning density of 474 lightning strikes per square kilometer in 2022. The closest areas to Four Corners in terms of lightning density were Greensburg, Louisiana, and Ariel, Mississippi.
Each state’s lightning capital:
(Strikes per square km.)
Alabama Mobile 225
Alaska NE of Lime Village 3
Arizona Paradise 110
Arkansas Amy 229
California Desert Center 52
Colorado Bethune 58
Connecticut Windsor 38
Delaware Seaford 66
Florida Four Corners 474
Georgia Homeland 316
Hawaii Hana 10
Idaho Clayton 31
Illinois Divernon Township 233
Indiana Mt. Vernon 124
Iowa Arthur 86
Kansas Howard 161
Kentucky Blackford 260
Louisiana Greensburg 387
Maine Shapleigh 16
Maryland East Riverdale 167
Massachusetts Phillipston 22
Michigan Rosebush 113
Minnesota Fort Ripley 115
Mississippi Ariel 376
Missouri Frederickstown 194
Montana Forsyth 100
Nebraska Broken Bow 102
Nevada Searchlight 54
New Hampshire Waterville Valley 20
New Jersey Wayne/Paterson 39
New Mexico Jal 97
New York Seneca Knolls 63
North Carolina Kannapolis 111
North Dakota Oberon 118
Ohio Willow Wood 153
Oklahoma Mulhall 302
Oregon Flora 24
Pennsylvania Quarryville 76
Rhode Island Bristol 18
South Carolina St. George 193
South Dakota Midland 141
Tennessee Camden 147
Texas Wesley Grove 262
Utah Modena 43
Vermont Danby 17
Virginia Patrick Springs 169
Washington Turk 29
West Virginia Mount Olive 133
Wisconsin Farmington 111
Wyoming Newcastle 65
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A historic space mission that took off from Cornwall has ended in bitter disappointment after a rocket carrying the first satellites launched from British soil failed to reach orbit and was lost. Homeowners in Calvert County, Maryland, are fighting water bills in the thousands of dollars that many thought were a mistake before they learned they actually owed the money. The last part of Quebec's runaway herd of Holsteins were captured and returned home Saturday, said the local union for agricultural producers, UPA Mauricie. The herd of more than 20 dairy cows had been on the run since July, when they were spooked by a summer thunderstorm on a dairy farm near Saint-Barnabé, close to Trois-Rivières, Que. Since then, they had been contentedly grazing wherever they liked — and wreaking havoc on farmers' fields nearby. Mint Mobile. Providing premium wireless service on the nation’s largest 5G network, but for way less than what big wireless companies charge. Here’s a resolution you’re gonna wanna keep: from now until January 15th, you'll get 3 months FREE when you buy any 3-month plan. But this offer won’t be around much longer so…don't drop the ball. Mint Mobile. Premium Wireless for 15 bucks a month. Switch to Mint Mobile and stop spending so much on your wireless plan. Use our referral link to get $15 in renewal credit.
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Elon Musk has secured a world record for the largest loss of personal fortune in history, Guinness World Records claimed Friday. In a blog post, the global organization, which keeps track of a huge variety of records, cited Forbes’ estimate that Musk had lost around $182 billion since November 2021 but noted that other sources indicate the figure is closer to $200 billion. While the true figure is unclear, Musk’s losses appear to easily surpass those of the previous record-holder, Japanese tech investor Masayoshi Son, who lost $58.6 billion in 2000. Forbes reported that that Musk’s net worth dropped from a peak of $320 billion in November 2021 to $137 billion on Tuesday. The magazine attributed Musk’s steep decline in net worth to shares of Tesla, of which Musk is CEO and the largest shareholder, falling by 65%. Forbes reported that the drop occurred almost entirely after Musk announced his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in April. Musk sold $7 billion worth of Tesla stock as he was trying to finance his deal to buy the social media company and another $4 billion in November. He sold another $3.58 billion worth of stock last month, bringing his total sell-off to more than $23 billion since April. Musk lost his status as the world’s wealthiest person as a result of Tesla’s collapsing shares, being surpassed by French fashion and cosmetics magnate Bernard Arnault. A group of avid Celine Dion fans gathered outside of Rolling Stone headquarters in Midtown Manhattan on Friday, protesting the magazine for excluding the five-time Grammy Award-winning diva from its “200 Greatest Singers of All Time” list. Video shared online shows protesters chanting and singing songs outside the headquarters, carrying signs with messages including “How could you forget Celine?” and “Rolling Stone, you’ve hit an iceberg,” KTLA sister station WJW reports. The list, which was released on New Year’s Day, has caused plenty of social media uproar over its placement or exclusion of big industry names, most notably Dion.
Rolling Stone kicked off the list with a disclaimer that “this is the Greatest Singers list, not the Greatest Voices List.” Previously, farmers were only allowed to use authorised parts and service facilities rather than cheaper independent repair options. Deere and Co. is one of the world's largest makers farming equipment. Consumer groups have for years been calling on companies to allow their customers to be able to fix everything from smartphones to tractors. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Deere & Co. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Sunday. Mint Mobile. Providing premium wireless service on the nation’s largest 5G network, but for way less than what big wireless companies charge. Here’s a resolution you’re gonna wanna keep: from now until January 15th, you'll get 3 months FREE when you buy any 3-month plan. But this offer won’t be around much longer so…don't drop the ball. Mint Mobile. Premium Wireless for 15 bucks a month. Switch to Mint Mobile and stop spending so much on your wireless plan. Use our referral link to get $15 in renewal credit. http://fbuy.me/tHV6_
What does it mean to be “middle class” anymore? The definition can be confusing — and it changes depending on where you live and how many people are in your household. In a study published in 2022, Pew Research Center defined “middle-income” adults as “adults in 2021 with an annual household income that was two-thirds to double the national median income in 2020, after incomes have been adjusted for household size.” Pew explains that a middle income equals an annual household income of $52,000 to $156,000 for a family of three, based on 2020 dollars. These numbers are obviously not adjusted for inflation since then. Adjusted for inflation, using this CPI inflation calculator, annual household income to be classified as middle class would start around $60,000. In Lake Katwe, Uganda, A 2-year-old boy in Uganda was swallowed by a hippo and then spit back out after a witness pelted the animal with stones, according to police. Police said the attack happened in April but it wasn’t reported by officers until Monday. Officials said the 2-year-old boy was identified as Iga Paul. Police said Iga was playing at his home when the hippo grabbed him by “the head and swallowed half of his body.” Police credited a nearby witness, Chrispas Bagonza, with saving the boy after he threw stones at the hippo and scared it, causing it to release the 2-year-old from its mouth. Officials said Iga was rushed to a clinic and then taken to a hospital for further treatment. They said the boy recovered fully after receiving a vaccine for rabies. Authorities said the hippo traveled about 800 meters from Lake Edward. They said this is the first time a hippo strayed out of Lake Edward and attacked a young child. According to National Geographic, hippos’ deadly strength makes them one of Africa’s most dangerous animals. It is estimated that as many as 500 to 3,000 humans die from hippo attacks each year. Although hippos are vegetarian, National Geographic said they can be aggressive when they sense danger. Beer sales have long been a gauge of the economy. It takes a lot for beer lovers to abandon their brews.
But now with inflation near a 40 year high and the cost of brewing a beer (raw materials, shipping cost, etc.) on the rise, breweries are being forced to raise the prices of their products and increasingly consumers are buying less beer. In spite of concerns over an economy plagued with supply chain disruptions and rising personnel costs, beer had appeared to be amazingly “recession-resistant” post-pandemic, but now that might be changing. Mint Mobile. Providing premium wireless service on the nation’s largest 5G network, but for way less than what big wireless companies charge. Here’s a resolution you’re gonna wanna keep: from now until January 15th, you'll get 3 months FREE when you buy any 3-month plan. But this offer won’t be around much longer so…don't drop the ball. Mint Mobile. Premium Wireless for 15 bucks a month. Switch to Mint Mobile and stop spending so much on your wireless plan. Use our referral link to get $15 in renewal credit. http://fbuy.me/tHV6_
An unexpected website crash at Universal Studios Hollywood put a damper on the theme park’s plans to welcome annual passholders to secure a reservation to visit the theme park’s new Super Nintendo World. Reservations were set to be opened to Universal’s annual passholders to book in advance of the new theme park’s official opening on Feb. 17. But while many theme park fans waited to secure their reservation, they found they were unable to get past into the virtual wait list. The park is holding a soft opening for the expansive new land themed after the eponymous video game company and its most famous cast of characters. While the general public can visit the new section of the park on Feb. 17 passholders will have extra time to visit from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11.
New York Times essay says you should mate with short people to save the planet. A guest essay for the New York Times insisted that being short is “better” for the future to the amusement of several Twitter users on Sunday and Monday.
Great Salt Lake will disappear in 5 years without massive 'emergency rescue,' scientists say
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The world’s first vaccine for honeybees has been approved for use by the US government, raising hopes of a new weapon against diseases that routinely ravage colonies that are relied upon for food pollination. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted a conditional license for a vaccine created by Dalan Animal Health, a US biotech company, to help protect honeybees from American foulbrood disease. The vaccine, which will initially be available to commercial beekeepers, aims to curb foulbrood, a serious disease caused by the bacterium Paenibacillus larvae that can weaken and kill hives. There is currently no cure for the disease, which in parts of the US has been found in a quarter of hives, requiring beekeepers to destroy and burn any infected colonies and administer antibiotics to prevent further spread. When a successful Las Vegas company known for its entertainment and adult-themed shows looks to expand, one might think of New York City, Los Angeles, London or Paris. But just like the mind-bending absurdity of some of its acts — it chose the tiny town of Nipton, California, to expand — population 15 (or 20 depending on who you ask). Spiegelworld, the company that produces Absinthe at Caesars Palace, the Atomic Saloon Show at The Venetian, and OPM at Cosmopolitan has confirmed it is the buyer of Nipton, which is located in San Bernardino County’s Ivanpah Valley roughly 12 miles southeast of Primm, Nevada. More than three years ago, Twitter prohibited political and issue-based ads amid broader concerns that politicians could pay to target social media users with false or misleading information. Now, under its new owner Elon Musk, the company is easing that ban, in a move that could provide Twitter a much-needed sales boost at a time when Musk is urgently searching for new revenue streams. But it comes with some risks: the policy change could expose users to threats the company has previously said it may not be able to address, including spreading AI-created deep fakes and other sophisticated attempts to manipulate the platform. Mint Mobile. Providing premium wireless service on the nation’s largest 5G network, but for way less than what big wireless companies charge. Here’s a resolution you’re gonna wanna keep: from now until January 15th, you'll get 3 months FREE when you buy any 3-month plan. But this offer won’t be around much longer so…don't drop the ball. Mint Mobile. Premium Wireless for 15 bucks a month. Switch to Mint Mobile and stop spending so much on your wireless plan. Use our referral link to get $15 in renewal credit. http://fbuy.me/tHV6_
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Before the start of 2023, Twitter CEO Elon Musk made several cuts and changes to the platform and staff since his takeover. Some of these changes are now allegedly causing a literal stink. Twitter’s remaining employees are having to bring their own toilet paper to the platform’s San Francisco headquarters, according to the New York Times. Along with firing janitors at Twitter’s New York City offices, according to the Times, Musk has attempted to cut costs across the company. Measures included not paying rent in San Francisco, which has led to Twitter being sued for not paying $136,260 in rent money, according to CBS News. Musk has also limited the number of floors used by Twitter in San Francisco from four to two, the Times reported. The newspaper also said Twitter will close its Seattle offices as it faces eviction. Twitter Seattle employees were previously demanded to work from home despite Musk’s in-person work directive, according to the Seattle Times. Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken off the field in an ambulance Monday night after suffering an injury while tackling Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. In the aftermath of the terrifying event, fans showed their support for Hamlin by donating to a toy drive he set up in 2020. Desktop GPU Sales Hit 20-Year Low. The industry shipped around 6.9 million standalone graphics boards for desktop PCs — including the best graphics cards for gaming — and a similar number of discrete GPUs for notebooks in the third quarter. In total, AMD, Intel, and Nvidia shipped around 14 million standalone graphics processors for desktops and laptops, down 42% year-over-year based on data.
Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of Pasadena today as the 134th Rose Parade Presented by Honda ushers in the new year. A new pilot program could solve two climate-related issues in the Golden State. The California Department of Water Resources is funding a $20 million pilot program to install solar panels over water supply canals in the state. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a number of bills into law that will go into effect at the start of the new year. In 2023, changes are coming to laws governing traffic, official holidays, the workplace and more.
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DOT to probe Southwest cancellations that stranded flyers, Two Georgia men who spent 25 years in prison were freed last week after their murder convictions were overturned when podcasters and their attorneys unearthed new evidence proving their innocence. If you have ever visited a ski town and contemplated not leaving, a new study from Realtor.com shows that fantasy could turn into a reality. They released a study detailing 14 lesser-known ski towns with affordable home prices. One of those affordable ski towns is in California: Mount Shasta, which is about 30 minutes away from the Mountain Shasta Ski Park in Northern California. The median price for homes near the resort is $405,000, according to the website, which is well below the average home price in California, especially for residences near Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Rutland, Vermont: Median home price – $255,000
Ellicottville, New York: Median home price – $247,900
Kingfield, Maine: Median home price – $274,900
Lincoln, New Hampshire: Median home price – $372,450
Tannersville, New York: Median home price – $399,000
Hurley, Wisconsin: Median home price – $114,700
Mankato, Minnesota: Median home price – $289,450
Boyne City, Michigan: Median home price – $357,450
Mount Shasta, California: Median home price – $405,000
La Pine, Oregon: Median home price – $470,400
Sandy, Oregon: Median home price – $499,900
Anaconda, Montana: Median home price – $300,000
Kellogg, Idaho: Median home price – $305,000
Ruidoso, New Mexico: Median home price – $365,000
A historic winter storm has tangled holiday travel and brought dangerous conditions to a big chunk of the United States, but no airline has struggled more to navigate the Christmas holiday rush than Southwest Airlines. Insect protein producer Ynsect plans to construct a large-scale farm project beginning in late 2023. The new facility will expand the company’s sustainable, carbon-negative production capabilities that convert Molitor and Buffalo mealworms into fertilizer for plants, oils for consumption by pets and livestock, and protein for humans. “Mealworm protein is the only one in the world available on the market that can combine not only performance and health, but also natural origin and sustainability,” said Antoine Hubert, chief executive officer of Ynsect. “Insect protein is more sustainable and will open a new mode of food development that is efficient, nutritious and capable of positively impacting the food chain at multiple points.” Ynsect’s project marks the company’s second US facility, following the opening of its Nebraska site in March 2022, and its fifth globally, with two locations in France and another in The Netherlands. A teenager has been arrested for allegedly issuing fake parking tickets near the beach in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Police Department said. Damian Vela, a 19-year-old Watsonville resident, was arrested around 4 p.m. last Thursday when police say he admitted to the crime but denied receiving any payments. The scam citations had a QR code that led potential victims to a website for payment. As of Friday afternoon, it is unclear how many fake citations were issued or how many victims paid the “bogus citations,” police said. At the time of Vela’s arrest, police also searched his vehicle and found evidence used in the scam. Vela was booked into jail for “unlawful use of a computer system and attempted fraud.”
P-22, the famous mountain lion who roamed the Hollywood Hills for more than a decade, have been transported to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. What happens next, however, is unclear.They are in dialogue with Native communities, including multiple Chumash and Tongva Tribes, to help navigate this unprecedented situation. Tribes are proposing P-22 be buried at Griffith Park, his home since 2012 after he crossed two major freeways from the western Santa Monica Mountains. Anyone getting paid for their goods and services through apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, or platforms like Etsy and Airbnb, just got a reprieve from the IRS. Majority of the nation’s ‘happiest’ cities are in California: Reviewing federal and local government data across 13 metrics based on personal finances, well-being, and quality of life, SmartAsset ranked nearly 165 of the nation’s largest cities to find where Americans are happiest. California dominated the list with 17 cities among the top 50 – six landed in the top 10. Most are in either the Bay Area and around Los Angeles.
Sunnyvale (1)Fremont (4)
Roseville (7)San Jose (8)
Santa Clarita (9)Irvine (10)
Huntington Beach (11)San Francisco (14)
Hayward (17)Glendale (21)
Santa Rosa (25)Fullerton (27)
San Diego (31)Oakland (32)
Corona (44)Chula Vista (45)
Sacramento (50)
It could be the end of the red dusty line for NASA’s InSight lander, which has fallen silent after four years on Mars. InSight landed on Mars in 2018 and was the first spacecraft to document a marsquake. It detected more than 1,300 marsquakes with its French-built seismometer, including several caused by meteoroid strikes. The most recent marsquake sensed by InSight, earlier this year, left the ground shaking for at least six hours, according to NASA. While many people are taking time off for the holidays, suspected criminals have not pressed pause on targeting the electric grid. A new federal law enforcement memo warns of three suspected arsons at energy facilities in Hawaii. Uber Eats is the latest company to share its yearly summary detailing the most popular takeout trends, delivery combos and unique delivery requests it received this year. For 2022’s most popular takeout trends, Uber Eats shared that people preferred non-alcoholic drinks more than alcoholic, didn’t want ranch dressing as much compared to previous years, and saw a spike in convenience store orders for Klondike’s Choco Taco ice cream, which was discontinued earlier this year.
The most popular delivery combo in the U.S.
Burrito + Cheese
French Fries + Salt
Cheeseburger + Diced Onions
Chicken Sandwich + Fries
Breakfast Sandwich + American Cheese
Soup + Bread
Pancakes + Sausage
Pizza + Mozzarella
Salad + Balsamic Vinaigrette
Quesadilla + Sour Cream
Forecasters are calling for large King Tide surf to hit the Orange County coast this week. The larger than average waves are expected to arrive Wednesday with the largest tides reaching over 7 feet by Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service says the surf will be at its highest between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. The big surf is expected to impact several areas along the Orange County coast, including the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach and Sunset Beach. Crumbl Cookies, a Utah-based franchise of cookie bakeries, has violated child labor regulations in six states, affecting 46 minor-aged workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A federal investigation into the child labor violations found that 11 operators in six states allowed young employees, “many 14 and 15 years of age,” to work more than the law permits or in “hazardous or prohibited occupations,” a press release states. The affluent city of Santa Barbara is known as the American Riviera. Its sprawling south-facing beaches are dotted with luxury hotels and its hills to the north are home to some of the world’s most famous people. It’s also one of the most popular destinations for tourists from neighboring cities who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and relax in one of the most beautiful places in America. So as a major tourist hub that has an economy that relies heavily on hospitality, why is a budget pizza chain one of the most recommended restaurants in the city? It all started on the social media site Reddit.---- There are subreddits dedicated to cities, one of which is /r/SantaBarbara. The idea of a city subreddit is, in its purest form, a place for locals to discuss the day-to-day events of the city, squabble over decisions made by city politicians, complain about the cost of rent or just reminisce about the “good ol’ days” before the city was ruined by this or that.---- Well because anyone can post in these subreddits, there’s also a heavy dose of non-locals asking residents for advice on how to spend their time and money in the city. With a city as popular as Santa Barbara, posts by tourists asking locals to essentially plan their trips for them were becoming an annoyance.---The Milpas corridor in Santa Barbara is one of the city’s less affluent neighborhoods, with working class residents and a large grouping of the city’s fast food locations. It’s a far cry from the Montecito, Hope Ranch and Mesa neighborhoods. It was meant to be an absurdist idea: an outsider looking for a fancy night out with their friend or significant other is encouraged to visit a pizza shop known for $5 pre-cooked pizzas in a lower-income neighborhood. But the inside joke caught on like wildfire. So if you’re looking for a recommendation of where to eat on a night out in Santa Barbara, and you don’t feel like doing any of the research yourself, ask a local. The only answer is Little Caesars on Milpas.
The November elections saw Californians continue to embrace progressive leadership, but voters in one of the state’s most populous counties are so frustrated with this political direction that they voted to consider seceding and forming their own state. An advisory ballot proposal approved in San Bernardino County — home to 2.2 million people — directs local officials to study the possibility of secession. The razor-thin margin of victory is the latest sign of political unrest and economic distress in California. As housing and living costs remain unaffordable for many living in Los Angeles, new data shows plenty of residents are migrating to more affordable locales. A new SmartAsset study shows the migration trend to more affordable cities has created a series of “boomtowns” across America. These cities saw the largest increase in population, income and available housing over a five-year period from 2016-2021. Three Southern California cities in particular saw the largest growth. Christmas songs have taken over the airways, at least until New Year’s Eve, if not longer. The “most wonderful time of the year” often results in people singing along to their favorite Christmas songs, whether it’s a classic hit like “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway or the divisive fan-favorite song “All I want for Christmas” by Mariah Carey. A study from Verizon Specials determined which Christmas song was the most searched for in each state. Researchers determined the ranking using Semrush, an online marketing platform, to determine the top 10 Christmas songs with the most search volume and Google Trends data.
In the airline business, there are two cost factors the airlines can never control: fuel and labor. And as technology improves — and pilot salaries increase — there's been a controversial move lately by the industry to try to amend what's known as part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. That's the federal air regulation that requires air carriers to have two pilots in the cockpit at all times. The airlines have been quietly lobbying that the single-pilot approach would quickly solve the staffing problem caused by the pilot shortage and that technology has vastly improved to allow for safe operation of a single-pilot flight. An 18-year-old college student has been elected to serve as mayor of a small east Arkansas city, becoming one of the youngest people to serve as a city’s top leader in the U.S. Jaylen Smith, was elected mayor of Earle in Tuesday’s runoff election, winning 235 to 183. The Times Guild, a union representing a variety of employees at the New York Times, staged a one-day walkout as part of a high-profile contract bargaining process in which the union and the newspaper’s management have been unable to come to agreement on issues such as compensation, remote work and health care. The union asked readers to avoid interacting with Times content on that day — including avoiding the Times’ mega-popular word game, Wordle. For Wordle players, skipping a day could mean breaking their winning streak, a sacrifice some were willing to make. “Read local news. Listen to public radio. Pull out a cookbook. Break your Wordle streak,” the Guild tweeted.
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Web searches for gas, cats, and remote work opportunities top Google’s Year in Search recap list for Los Angeles. The search engine company compiled data from the L.A. region to give residents a glimpse into the most searched-for web inquiries on the website. With high gas prices throughout the year, L.A. residents searched for “gas prices near me” twice as much compared to last year. The Google search topped this year’s top 10 trending “near me” searches for the L.A. region this year as well. Elon Musk says he is taking legal action against the holder of a Twitter account that tracks his private jet, arguing it put his son at risk. The @ElonJet account, which has more than half a million followers, was suspended on Wednesday. Its owner Jack Sweeney, 20, used publicly available flight-tracking information to tweet every time Mr Musk's jet took off and landed. FTX CEO John J. Ray is leaning on a team that he’s grown to know over years of bankruptcy restructurings, and the company is paying them millions for the work that they’re doing to unpack FTX’s tangled morass of accounts and shoddy records. Ray and his top team are not like typical employees who work directly for the company. Instead, like bankers and lawyers who are working on the bankruptcy proceedings, the new leadership team is professional independent contractors. That means, among other things, that they get paid immediately, before any FTX investors receive recompense for their losses. According to court filings, the new FTX CEO will collect $1,300 hourly plus “reasonable expenses” for his work. That works out to an annualized $2.6 million, assuming Ray works a standard 40-hour workweek for 50 weeks over a year, allowing for two weeks of unpaid vacation.
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Disneyland guests won’t be able to venture into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye for quite some time. The beloved Indiana Jones ride will be closed beginning on Jan. 9 for an extended refurbishment, according to the Disneyland website. The resort hasn’t provided a specific reopening date for the ride but announced that it will reopen in spring 2023. McDonald’s is spreading some cheer with daily app deals this holiday season, including $0.50 double cheeseburgers. It’s part of the fast food chain’s “SZN of Sharing” promotion. The deals are only available for customers who order through the McDonald’s app.The $0.50 double cheeseburgers will be on Dec. 22 and 23, among other deals throughout the month. “SZN of Sharing” deals will continue through Christmas. A fleet of portable standing desks. Three kegerator beer dispensers. Two pedal-powered Rock the Bike phone recharging stations. A decorative planter of the @ symbol measuring over six feet tall. These items – and more – are among the memorabilia to be auctioned off from Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters next month, according to a listing on BidSpotter.
In San Pablo, residents could face fines for violating a city ordinance, prohibiting cars, boats, trailers, or motorcycles from parking on front or side yards or in areas impacting the public’s right of way. For the third time this year, commercial fishing season for dungeness crab has been delayed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, this time through at least the end of the year. The decision to delay the beginning of commercial dungeness crab season was spurred due to the risk and dangers of humpback whales becoming entangled in fishing lines. Downtown San Diego residents said they've seen a major uptick of rats in recent months. Show sponsored by The Tiffany Granath Podcast! Advice Radio for Relationships, Life, Sex and everything else. The Queen is BACK. Subscribe to The Tiffany Granath show where you get your podcasts. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-granath/id1345366059
Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff. Work from home? Nope. Live at work? Oh yes! Earlier this year, Philadelphia brand ironically launched their first plant-based cream cheese alternative in the U.K. Well, I’m happy to say that Philadelphia dairy-free cream cheese has come home, and is now available in the U.S. However, it’s quite different from the version across the pond. The packaging looks similar, but the shmear on the inside has a recipe all its own. During the holidays, delivery drivers work as hard as Santa’s elves to get packages distributed on time. This December, Amazon users can not only thank their drivers personally but also tip while doing so. Show sponsored by The Tiffany Granath Podcast! Advice Radio for Relationships, Life, Sex and everything else. The Queen is BACK. Subscribe to The Tiffany Granath show where you get your podcasts. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-granath/id1345366059
Facebook owner Meta to remove news from its platform if Congress passes media bill. Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc threatened to remove news from its platform if the U.S. Congress passes a proposal aimed at making it easier for news organizations to negotiate collectively with companies like Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook. Lawmakers are considering adding the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act to a must-pass annual defense bill as way to help the struggling local news industry TGI Friday's 'mozzarella sticks' contain no mozzarella, lawsuit against manufacturer claims. A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that a potential nationwide class action lawsuit can proceed against the makers of "TGI Friday's Mozzarella Snack Sticks," but not against the restaurant chain that shares the same name. PepsiCo is eliminating hundreds of corporate jobs in North America, according to the Wall Street Journal. The layoffs will affect employees of its food and beverage businesses in Chicago; Plano, Texas and Purchase, New York, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter and a company memo. PepsiCo’s portfolio includes Gatorade drinks, Frito-Lay snacks and Quaker Oats foods.Today's show brought to you by Marley's Monsters: Creator of the popular "UNpaper Towels". Eco-Friendly & Reusable Home Goods for home, baby and bath, proudly handmade in Eugene Oregon. Shop sustainably, visit marleysmonsters.com
The janitors who clean the offices of Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco, walked off the job early Monday morning. Hertz will pay $168 million to settle 364 claims related to the company falsely reporting rental cars as stolen. These cases sometimes resulted in people being arrested and even imprisoned. Road trips come and go, but lovers of the open road can rejoice this holiday season. Super 8 by Wyndham, one of the world's largest economy hotel brands and trusted roadside companion, is launching a limited-edition candle collection, Scents of the Open Road, featuring eight scented candles that smell — collectively — like a road trip. Today's show brought to you by Marley's Monsters: Creator of the popular "UNpaper Towels". Eco-Friendly & Reusable Home Goods for home, baby and bath, proudly handmade in Eugene Oregon. Shop sustainably, visit marleysmonsters.com
HLN Gutted by CNN Layoffs. CNN is breaking news — but not in the way it usually does. The Warner Bros. Discovery-backed outlet it cutting into many of its operations in a bid to save money, which will result in a smaller employee base and less original programming, the result of broader cost controls that have continued at the parent company since it merged Discovery Communications with WarnerMedia. Some of the moves include ending one of the nation’s longest-running morning programs and paring back on the number of non-staff contributors utilized on air. As a record amount of Los Angeles residents continue moving out of the state, a new Redfin study shows they’re flocking to two particular cities the most. Droves of people migrated out of California during the pandemic, heading for more affordable locales. The places seeing the largest exoduses were coastal cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, Washington D.C. and more, according to Redfin. Hellmann’s Wants You to Put Mayo in Your Eggnog This Holiday Season. Yes, egg is only the third ingredient in Hellmann's mayonnaise, behind oil and water. However, America's best-selling mayo still believes that's plenty of egg to give you a perfectly acceptable nog — and it's created its own mayo-nog to prove it. Working in collaboration with mixologist Cody Goldstein (of hospitality company Muddling Memories), Hellmann's created the Frozen Mayo-nog & Snickerdoodle Mayo Cookie, billed as "an unexpected new cocktail and dessert pairing" and said to be "inspired by the classic holiday tradition of milk and cookies." Today's show brought to you by Marley's Monsters: Creator of the popular "UNpaper Towels". Eco-Friendly & Reusable Home Goods for home, baby and bath, proudly handmade in Eugene Oregon. Shop sustainably, visit marleysmonsters.com
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is taking a stand against the popular social media app TikTok. The governor signed an executive order last week that bans the use of the app for state government agencies, employees and contractors on state devices. That means those using state-owned or licensed devices cannot download the TikTok app or visit the website. Your state quarter could be worth a lot more than just 25 cents. The U.S. Mint State Quarters were created from 1999 to 2008, with coins for five states released each year. Those coins have one of three markings — “D,” “P” or “S” — which signifies where they were minted. Silver-proof coins, which are made of 90% silver, change in value depending on the current price of silver, according to Nationwide Coin & Bullion Reserve. Supervisors in San Francisco held a heated debate last week over whether to give city police the ability to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations, with both sides accusing the other of reckless fearmongering. Today's show brought to you by Marley's Monsters: Creator of the popular "UNpaper Towels". Eco-Friendly & Reusable Home Goods for home, baby and bath, proudly handmade in Eugene Oregon. Shop sustainably, visit marleysmonsters.com
Elon Musk has lost half of the top 100 advertisers on Twitter in less than a month after the billionaire took office, the study revealed. According to Media Matters in America, 50 of the top 100 advertisers have spent nearly $2 billion on the platform since 2020, and more than $750 million on advertising in 2022 alone. The Biden administration slammed Donald Trump days after the former president had a dinner at his members-only Mar-a-Lago club with Kanye West and white supremacist Nick Fuentes, two controversial figures who have made a number of anti-semitic statements in recent weeks and months.Two organizations that work to combat homelessness in the Los Angeles-area were awarded $5 million grants for their missions. LA Family Housing and PATH Los Angeles were chosen as recipients of the grants, which were awarded to them by the Bezos Day One Families Fund. The Day One Fund is an initiative by billionaire entrepreneur and tech magnate Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, visit them in Torrance California at 3914 Sepulveda. https://www.instagram.com/dudleysrecords/
Thanksgiving often serves up a feast of new family movies at the box office, but the Walt Disney Co.’s animated offering “ Strange World ” fizzled with audiences out of the gates. The production, which carried a reported $180 million budget, grossed just $18.6 million in ticket sales in its first five days and $11.9 million over the weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. Taylor Swift ticket trouble prompts Senate hearing. ticketmaster can’t seem to shake off the bad blood it’s spurned between Taylor Swift fans following the fiasco over the singer’s Eras tour. Now, the case is getting attention on Capitol Hill. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) announced she and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) will hold a hearing to examine the lack of competition in the ticketing industry. This comes after Swifties expressed their frustrations over the site’s delays and errors while trying to gain entry to the tour’s presale. A Disney Youtuber solved a 15-year-old riddle hidden inside Disneyland, thanks to his subscribers. Chris Provost, who runs the Provost Park Pass YouTube channel, explained the mystery behind the hidden message and why it hadn’t been solved in over a decade. Show sponsored by "CUZ I HAVE TO" PODCAST. when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER & JASON FRIDAY. CUZ I HAVE TO delves into the lives of people daring to pursue their passions. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cuz-i-have-to-when-living-your-dream-is-the-only/id1537358849
Delivery service DoorDash is laying off 1,250 corporate workers as part of a continued cost-cutting effort, driven by tapering growth and overhiring. As the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are polished off and the calendar flips over to December, the Christmas season is about to be in full swing. If you’re looking for a winter getaway (minus the snow) and hoping to stay in a quaint town out of a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, you won’t have to drive too far. Tripstodiscover.com, a website that provides trip planning suggestions and resources, released a list of the 21 best small towns to visit for Christmas, and only one California town made the list. Can you guess which city? A Florida woman is suing Kraft for $5 million, saying Velveeta microwave mac and cheese takes longer to make than advertised. Show sponsored by "CUZ I HAVE TO" PODCAST. when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER & JASON FRIDAY. CUZ I HAVE TO delves into the lives of people daring to pursue their passions. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cuz-i-have-to-when-living-your-dream-is-the-only/id1537358849
The Supreme Court will hear a dispute over a dog toy that got whiskey maker Jack Daniel's barking mad. The company that makes Jack Daniel's had filed a lawsuit over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey's signature bottle, and had asked the justices to hear its case against the manufacturer of the plastic Bad Spaniels toy. A number of major companies from the makers of Campbell Soup to outdoor brand Patagonia and jeans maker Levi Strauss have urged the justices to take what they say is an important case for trademark law. Evidence of cooking 780,000 years ago rewrites human history. A new study shows that early humans were cooking much further back in history than previously thought. Nutrients required for brain growth may have come from cooked fish. A Village in French Alps demolishes its ski lift because there's no snow left. The ski site was originally built in 1964 to help kids from the village learn how to ski somewhere close to home before they tackled more challenging trails all around the Alps. Here's that fish https://people.com/pets/giant-goldfish-caught-weighting-67-lbs/ Show sponsored by "CUZ I HAVE TO" PODCAST. when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER & JASON FRIDAY. CUZ I HAVE TO delves into the lives of people daring to pursue their passions. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cuz-i-have-to-when-living-your-dream-is-the-only/id1537358849
Man finds $4.8 million check for Haribo, calls them cheap for rewarding him with candy. A German man was returning from visiting his mother when he found a piece of paper on the ground at a Frankfurt rail station. Upon reading it, he discovered that it wasn’t any old piece of litter, but a check for Haribo. When contacted Haribo about his discovery. A lawyer asked him if he could destroy the check and send photographic proof, which he reportedly did. A few days later, he received a box containing Haribo treats. Most Californians don’t expect to see anything like a white Christmas, but this year, even a damp Christmas is looking unlikely. An update to the Climate Prediction Center’s official winter forecast shows a hot and dry season ahead for much of the Golden State. It's all La Nina's Fault. The Food and Drug Administration announced it has cleared a lab-grown meat product as safe for human consumption for the first time. Show sponsored by "CUZ I HAVE TO" PODCAST. when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER & JASON FRIDAY. CUZ I HAVE TO delves into the lives of people daring to pursue their passions. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cuz-i-have-to-when-living-your-dream-is-the-only/id1537358849
Bob Iger, one of the most successful CEOs in the history of The Walt Disney Company, is returning to once again run the media empire. It’s a shocking development at Hollywood’s biggest company. Bob Chapek, who replaced Iger in 2020 as CEO, is stepping down immediately. America faces a possible rail strike in two weeks after largest union rejects labor deal, Whether you're getting a head start on your December shopping or you're just looking to snag that holiday dress at a discounted price, Cyber Monday deals will let you deck out your closet, your beauty cabinet, and your home while also helping you save money. But be careful when shopping online... Show sponsored by "CUZ I HAVE TO" PODCAST. when living your dream is the only option - with JULIE SLATER & JASON FRIDAY. CUZ I HAVE TO delves into the lives of people daring to pursue their passions. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cuz-i-have-to-when-living-your-dream-is-the-only/id1537358849
Many Americans are set to fly this week. As travelers will be going from airport to airport, most will say some airports are better than others. But which airport is the best? Whole Foods has put a temporary stop to purchasing lobster from Maine, following the Marine Stewardship Council’s decision to suspend its sustainability certification for the Gulf of Maine fishery. With Thanksgiving in the rearview, Christmas is now roughly a month away. That means in just a few short weeks, Santa Claus is coming to town. Can’t wait to see where Santa and his reindeer are on Christmas Eve? With a little help from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), you can track Santa on his journey around the world. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, visit them in Torrance California at 3914 Sepulveda. https://www.instagram.com/dudleysrecords/
It turns out – according to Google’s data – not everyone is planning to make the same types of recipes. The company identified regional specialties, and created a map with the most uniquely searched type of stuffing (or dressing, if that’s what you call it) in each state. While Texans are searching for cornbread dressing, New Yorkers are looking for sausage stuffing recipes, and people in Washington state are looking for stuffing with apples. Meanwhile, Oklahoma residents are looking for “red Jello stuffing.” IRS says your tax refund may be smaller this year. The IRS acknowledged that there were still 3.7 million unprocessed individual returns it received in 2022 as of Nov. 11, as well as 900,000 unprocessed Forms 1040-X for amended tax returns. While shoppers across the U.S. consider the Friday after Thanksgiving Black Friday, plumbers call it “Brown Friday.” Sounds gross, right? Well, it is, but not for the reasons you would expect. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, visit them in Torrance California at 3914 Sepulveda. https://www.instagram.com/dudleysrecords/
Tom Brady, Other Celebrities Named In Crypto Lawsuit Claiming ‘Fraudulent Scheme’, Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores, Alaska of all places has become the go to destination for new small farms. but that rise is sowing controversy. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, visit them in Torrance California at 3914 Sepulveda. https://www.instagram.com/dudleysrecords/
The United Nations released a report in mid-July that predicted November 15 would be the “Day of Eight Billion,” marking a “milestone in human development.” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urges Americans to wait on making big-ticket purchases ahead of the holiday shopping season amid growing concerns of a possible economic recession. An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread through chicken and turkey flocks in 46 states since it was first detected in Indiana. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, visit them in Torrance California at 3914 Sepulveda. https://www.instagram.com/dudleysrecords/
Ticketmaster crashes as millions of Taylor Swift fans try to buy tickets to her world tour. A mother and daughter found themselves next in line in the virtual queue until they were suddenly behind 2,000 other people. Adding to the chaos, some tickets were reselling for $45,000. Scissor Sisters sign catalogue deal in bid to bring their classics to 'new audiences'. The 'Take Your Mama' group - comprising Jake Shears, Babydaddy, Ana Matronic and Del Marquis - have inked a catalogue deal for their entire collection with the arm of Warner Music Group. Babydaddy - whose real name is Scott Hoffman - said: “The Scissor Sisters’ songs still connect with so many fans all over the world, and we’re so excited to have found a home with the worldwide acclaim of Warner Chappell Music. Nov. 24 won’t just be Thanksgiving Day. It will be “Hanks Giving” day in Pittsburgh. Tom Hanks is taking over local station WYEP (91.3-FM) on Thanksgiving with a full day of music he’s hand-picked. Hanks has become “an honorary Pittsburgher,” according to the station, for portraying Fred Rogers in 2019’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” and also shooting his forthcoming film, “A Man Called Otto,” there. “A Man Called Otto” is being released on another holiday: Christmas Day. Show sponsored by Dudleys Records Vintage Vinyl. More than just a vast array of records, they also have tons of CDs Cassettes, Band shirts and merch. Shop online, visit them in Torrance California at 3914 Sepulveda. https://www.instagram.com/dudleysrecords/
Disneyland announces new theming for Tarzan’s treehouse. Disneyland’s Tarzan’s treehouse will be re-themed to pay homage to its original theming, The Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, the park announced on last week. Wendy’s iconic Frosty gets a twist for the holidays. The iconic Wendy’s Frosty is getting a holiday makeover: for the first time ever, the chain is offering a Peppermint Frosty. Airbnb no longer requires guests to do certain cleaning chores, aims to make rental prices clearer. Airbnb guests won’t have to do strenuous cleaning chores during checkout as the company aims to revamp its pricing strategies and the guest checkout experience. Show sponsored by The Tiffany Granath Podcast! Advice Radio for Relationships, Life, Sex and everything else. The Queen is BACK. Subscribe to The Tiffany Granath show where you get your podcasts. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-granath/id1345366059
Glenn A. Gordon is our guest this time, find him at gordoncreativegroup.com The Biggest art sale in history as (the late) Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s collection fetches $1.5bn. Works by Georges Seurat, Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Gustav Klimt each sell for more than $100m. Elon Musk scraps Twitter’s work from home policy. New owner emails staff to say he will personally vet any circumstances that require remote working, and Adidas will continue to sell Kanye West's shoe designs without the Yeezy name. Adidas ended its sneaker partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, last month after the musician’s anti-Semitic tirade. But Adidas will continue to sell the lucrative sneaker and apparel line, stripped of the Yeezy name and branding. Show sponsored by The Tiffany Granath Podcast! Advice Radio for Relationships, Life, Sex and everything else. The Queen is BACK. Subscribe to The Tiffany Granath show where you get your podcasts. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-granath/id1345366059
Sam Shinazzi is our guest tonight! Find Sam's music at https://samshinazzi.com Florida traveler stuffed gun into a raw chicken and tried to bring it on the plane, TSA says. Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce. Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees last week. The mobile app Ibotta is giving away a free Thanksgiving dinner to users. This is the third year that the rebate app has done a Thanksgiving dinner promotion, which gives users 100% cash back on the classic staples, including a Butterball Turkey, Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes, Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, McCormick Gravy Mix and Kuner’s Green Beans. Ibotta says they’ve fed nearly 9 million Americans over the past two years and this year the promotion is even more important since inflation has pushed turkey prices up nearly 19 percent! The Tiffany Granath Podcast! Advice Radio for Relationships, Life, Sex and everything else. The Queen is BACK. Subscribe to The Tiffany Granath show where you get your podcasts. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-granath/id1345366059
Glen Phillips joins us so we throw out the news and talk about science, social media, culture and philosophy and of course music. Glen Phillips has a new record out, In the six years since his last solo album Swallowed by the New (2016), Phillips has navigated grief in his post-divorce outing to finding love again reflected on "There Is So Much Here". This new collection of songs documents a shift of perspective from dealing with loss to an appreciation of life. Glen is currently on tour in support of There Is So Much Here through the end of the year and into 2023.
NOV 16 / MILWAUKEE, WI @ Colectivo Coffee on Prospect
NOV 17 / CHICAGO, IL @ City Winery Chicago
NOV 18 / ANN ARBOR, MI @ The Ark
NOV 20 / GRAND RAPIDS, MI @ The Listening Room
DEC 7 / VENICE, CA @ The Venice West
JAN 12 / NASHVILLE, TN @ City Winery
JAN 13 / DECATUR, GA @ Eddie’s Attic
JAN 14-15 / SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL @ 30A Songwriters Festival
JAN 21 / BOSTON, MA @ City Winery
A popular rooster is missing from an N.J. animal sanctuary and may have been stolen, farm says. A popular rooster that attracts visitors from all over to a South Jersey animal sanctuary has been missing since Tuesday and his farm is offering a reward for his safe return. Dolly Parton has been awarded $100 million from Jeff Bezos to give to charities of her choice. Bezos selected Parton as the 2022 recipient of his Courage and Charities Award, as an individual who “leads with her heart.” Get paid $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days. Show sponsored by The Tiffany Granath Podcast! Advice Radio for Relationships, Life, Sex and everything else. The Queen is BACK. Subscribe to The Tiffany Granath show where you get your podcasts. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiffany-granath/id1345366059
Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John R. Tyson was arrested early Sunday morning after becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in the wrong home. Tyson is the second prominent C-suite food executive to be arrested in Washington County over the last two months. Beyond Meat Chief Operating Officer Doug Ramsey — a former Tyson executive himself — was arrested in September for allegedly biting a man’s nose. Beyond Meat suspended and then fired Ramsey. 55 students may have to retake their SATs after they were lost from a UPS truck. The El Paso Independent School District said that the loss affected students who took the test on October 27 on campus. Staff were able to recover all but 55 of the tests. It was tough in Philadelphia with the Phillies and Union both losing their shot at championships. But, one man lifted spirits and brought people in the city together. Alexander Tominsky was on an epic quest to give Philadelphia something to celebrate, but he said he felt relieved to be done with the challenge. “My body is ready to repair,” he said. Show Sponsored By Funkhouser Farms. Pure, Raw, Premium Honey, harvested from local Ventura County California honeybees, Now available! With TWO delicious flavors: Lemon Honey and Avocado Honey. U-S-Only shipping, Visit FunkhouserFarms.com
Ami Nassim is with us today! Kasey Funderburg, who resigned as University of Tennessee sports reporter and Vol Network sideline reporter, apologized for "offensive language" she used online when she was in high school. She called them "unacceptable" and "ignorant" in a statement. Amber Heard deletes her Twitter account after ex Elon Musk takes over. After Elon Musk acquired Twitter and took charge as CEO after finalizing a $44 billion takeover, many Hollywood celebrities along with Amber Heard deleted her Twitter account. Recently, she lost her defamation trial against ex-husband Johnny Depp. After which, she was supposed to pay $10.35 million to Johnny. CBS, Moonves must pay $30.5 million for insider trading. The New York attorney general’s office has said the network’s executives conspired with a Los Angeles police captain to conceal sexual assault allegations against Les Moonves. Show Sponsored By Funkhouser Farms. Pure, Raw, Premium Honey, harvested from local Ventura County California honeybees, Now available! With TWO delicious flavors: Lemon Honey and Avocado Honey. U-S-Only shipping, Visit FunkhouserFarms.com
Our guest today is the general sales manager for UCLA Sports and the Rose Bowl, Damon Dukakis. Miles of brittle, uprooted almond trees lay dead on their sides on parched farmland in Coalinga, California, as an intensifying drought, new restrictions and skyrocketing water prices are forcing farmers to sacrifice their crops. With the city on track to run out of water by mid- to late November, officials turned to the increasingly expensive open market to make up the difference. They finalized a purchase from a California public irrigation district last week. The city’s price tag for life’s most basic necessity was roughly $1.1 million dollars. The same amount of water used to cost $114,000. Michigan State University is suspending four of its football players after they appeared to be part of a group that attacked a University of Michigan football player following a game. It must be a strange experience to act as a real-life person who's actually in the room watching you shoot scenes, but it sounds like Daniel Radcliffe had a good time regardless. The former Harry Potter star plays comedy musician Weird Al Yankovich in the parody biopic Weird: The Al Yankovich Story now on Roku, and the man himself was apparently on set most days. But as Radcliffe tells Jimmy Fallon, Weird Al only really had one bit of feedback for him. Show brought to you by: Funkhouser Farms. Pure, Raw, Premium Honey, harvested from local Ventura County California honeybees, Now available! With TWO delicious flavors: Lemon Honey and Avocado Honey. U-S-Only shipping, Visit FunkhouserFarms.com
CNBC cancels ‘The News with Shepard Smith’ to refocus on business news. CNBC will replace Smith’s primetime show with markets coverage until a new live show focusing on business news launches in 2023. Twitter was sued over Elon Musk's plan to lay off about half of its workforce on Friday, citing a class-action lawsuit filed in a San Francisco federal court. King Tut’s tomb still has secrets to reveal 100 years after its discovery. Show Sponsored By Funkhouser Farms. Pure, Raw, Premium Honey, harvested from local Ventura County California honeybees, Now available! With TWO delicious flavors: Lemon Honey and Avocado Honey. U-S-Only shipping, Visit FunkhouserFarms.com
In the final days and weeks of Arizona’s midterm elections, the major Republican and Democratic hopefuls have embarked on strikingly different approaches. Whereas Republicans are running as a unified slate, branding themselves as a single ticket, Democrats are running more of an every-candidate-for-themselves playbook. In Arizona, Kari Lake Leads United GOP Slate, While Democrats Go It Alone. After a stroke and an uneven debate against his rival, Mehmet Oz, John Fetterman is leaning into his health challenges, to cheering crowds, as he campaigns for Senate in Pennsylvania. House race is a toss-up in California's redrawn 47th district. If Republicans want to gain control of the House of Representatives, a district like California's 47th is one they'll need to flip. Representative Katie Porter, a Democratic star who's charmed fans with her whiteboards in hearings, could lose her California seat. Show Sponsored By Funkhouser Farms. Pure, Raw, Premium Honey, harvested from local Ventura County California honeybees, Now available! With TWO delicious flavors: Lemon Honey and Avocado Honey. U-S-Only shipping, Visit FunkhouserFarms.com
Twitter CEO and finance chief have left the company’s San Francisco headquarters and will not be returning, sources said. Vijaya Gadde, the head of legal policy, trust and safety, was also fired. Musk had until last Friday to complete his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter or face a court battle with the company. The billionaire tweeted “the bird is freed” in an apparent reference to the takeover being completed. A baby was born at Karol G concert in Fresno. The baby is incredibly healthy and beautiful! Her mommy is too… and I’m speechless! Happy, blessed, and grateful for these incredible experiences that God adds to my life. Here I am! Always loyal to your loyalty. Ready or not, here it comes: the time to turn back your clocks an hour is right around the corner. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 6. But did you know? It’s possible this is one of the last times clocks fall back. On March 15, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make daylight saving time a year-round thing. To become law, the bill would next have to pass in the U.S. House of Representatives and then onto Pres. Joe Biden’s desk for approval.
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Las Vegas, with history of casino implosions, has big demolitions coming. It’s too early to say whether the buildings will be torn down Vegas-style — setting off fireworks as onlookers cheer an implosion. But collectively, the current and planned teardowns are a reminder that property owners have often had no qualms about toppling old real estate to build something new in Southern Nevada, an ever-competitive, always-expanding market. Meta shares tumbled 24% on Thursday to its lowest level in nearly four years following an earnings report that one Wall Street analyst described as a "train wreck." Ontario has legislation that now makes it mandatory for companies with more than 25 people to tell employees how they’re monitoring them and why.
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San Franciscans flushed with anger over $1.7m public toilet. The current plan is projected to cost $1.7 million, including $300,000 for architecture and engineering fees and $150,000 for construction management fees. Only $750,000 of the $1.7 million is for actual construction costs. Even if approved, the toilet may not be completed until 2025 due to the long planning process. San Francisco is also in the throes of a trash can conundrum as it seeks to put new bins on the streets, with prototypes costing as much as $20,900. Burgess Yachts accused of financing the war in Ukraine by helping sanctioned Russian magnates hide their super yachts. Russian oligarchs and other former Soviet state profiteers are funneling money and assets into foreign countries out of the reach of the counties where the money originates. Kanye West dropped by Hollywood talent agency CAA after his anti-Semitic outbursts. CAA, the prominent Hollywood talent agency, has stopped representing Ye amid a growing call to boycott the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. The agency ended its relationship with Ye this month following his recent anti-Semitic outbursts in various interviews, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly. And... Adidas has finally ended their partnership with Kanye West after his anti-Semitic tirades. A significant amount of his net worth was tied to the deal. According to Forbes, he is no longer a billionaire.
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Actor Matthew Perry draws criticism after comments he made about Keanu Reeves in his forthcoming book are made public. “Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us? River was a better actor than me; I was funnier. But I certainly held my own in our scenes—no small feat, when I look back decades later.” 3 Florida men arrested in multimillion-dollar theft ring of stolen meat across Midwest, authorities say. There have been approximately 45 thefts that have occurred since June 2021. Psychedelics are being studied to treat depression, addiction, and more. Scientists are investigating how hallucinogenic substances can have a positive effect on people struggling with a range of mental health conditions.
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Seattle, Portland have worst air quality in the world due to relentless wildfire smoke. The site IQAir ranked Seattle and Portland as the two worst cities in the world for air quality on Wednesday and Thursday – worse than areas in China and southeastern Asia that usually top the list. Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada rated among the 10 worst cities. A woman is facing multiple assault charges after allegedly unleashing a swarm of bees on police while they were attempting to serve an eviction notice. “Oh, you’re allergic? Good.” “Chaos ensued and several sheriff’s department employees were stung, including three who are allergic to bee stings, according to the narrative.” I asked my beekeeper friend Wayne the Dog Man about it. Weed is coming to US gas stations next year. Circle K, the global convenience-store chain, signed a deal with Green Thumb Industries, one of the largest US cannabis producers, to sell licensed marijuana at its Florida gasoline retailers. The deal is a global first, given that legal marijuana has so far been sold only in stand-alone dispensaries in the US and within pharmacies in countries such as Uruguay and Germany.
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The Grand Old Evils are worn & torn and broken in, God only knows where they've been. From Alice Cooper to Iggy Pop, A monstrous sound that never stops. They're older than dirt, and loud as a crow, and tonight they're on The Barry Funkhouser Show! Please welcome former guitar player for 90's Alt. MTV Buzz Bin band "dig," famous for their hit "Believe". The Grand Old Evils frontrunner, JON MORRIS.
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) abruptly axed, then reinstated, its longstanding TV writers' training program. WBD said the plan "all along'' was to shift the workshop and its sister program for directors to the DEI division, but insiders said the timing and tone of WBD's announcements point to a rushed reversal driven by backlash. Sneaked away in Netflix's quarterly earnings report on Tuesday came new information about what it calls 'a thoughtful approach to monetize account sharing'. The scheme has been trialled in Latin America and will be rolled out globally in early 2023. In short, they intend to charge account holders for having users from outside their household on their account. McDonald’s limited-edition adult Happy Meal toys are selling for thousands of dollars. One seller on eBay listed a trio of unopened toys for $300,000.
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The only thing better than your favorite team stealing a base during the World Series is getting rewarded for it. Taco Bell announced that the highly-anticipated “steal a base, steal a taco” promotion is making a return for the 11th year during the 2022 World Series. As always, Taco Bell will give fans a free Nacho Cheese Doritos Locos Taco if any MLB player manages to steal a base. However, this year Taco Bell is changing things up to make the promotion a home run. A new study finds that some people really are “mosquito magnets” and it probably has to do with the way they smell. The researchers found that people who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: The bloodsuckers stay loyal to their favorites over time. Bad news for Millennials and Gen X. The emojis we use may be making us seem old. Gen Z is now canceling the ‘Thumbs Up’ emoji. They say its rude and hostile, and they feel attacked whenever it's used in the workplace.
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United Airlines reported better-than-expected quarterly profit of $942 million. But that’s not what’s interesting here. What’s interesting is that the carrier is attributing at least part of its financial success to the growing trend of remote work. “Hybrid work allows every weekend to be a holiday weekend,” United CEO Scott Kirby said. McDonald’s Halloween Happy Meal pumpkin pals made their return on Today! The item will be available at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide until Oct. 31. The iconic “K” sign from Knott’s Berry Farm has a new home. The Museum of Neon Art, located in Glendale, acquired the 46-year-old sign from the theme park last week. Knott’s Berry Farm removed the original sign, which sat atop the Sky Tower and Sky Jump parachute thrill ride since 1976, replacing it with a replica sign for the park’s 100th anniversary.
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Warner Bros. Television Group announced last week it’s cutting 26% of personnel — a total of 125 positions, across scripted, unscripted and animation. The news is the latest in what has been an overhaul for Warner Bros Discovery, which has been forced to make cuts in order to save at least $3 billion after the merger overseen by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in April. Rapper Ye, also known by his given name Kanye West, is buying politically right-leaning social network Parler. Parlement Technologies, Parler's parent company, said in a news release that Ye "has become the richest Black man in history through music and apparel and is taking a bold stance against his recent censorship from Big Tech, using his far-reaching talents to further lead the fight to create a truly non-cancelable environment." And, There’s a war going on in Utah – not over politics or drugs – but cookies. Crumbl Cookies, which has more than 300 stores in 36 states, has declared war on smaller competitors Dirty Dough (six stores in Utah and Florida) and Crave (nine stores in Utah and Florida.) And it’s setting social media ablaze. Show sponsored by NeonMob.com Collect and trade incredible digital art from indie creators FREE with NeonMob. Download on iOS or Android or sign up at neonmob.com. Happy collecting!
I'm here with two very talented blokes! Newman and Unger-Hamilton tell us some of the differences between British and American audiences and lifestyles, plus they also share details about the outfits they both strive to rock. They also reminisce back on the moment when they realized that alt-J had reached the point where it could support them financially & be the focus of their career. If you've wondered about the story of how the group got their name, well, Newman and Unger-Hamilton go into detail, tracing their steps back to how they came to call themselves alt-J. Including live acoustic performances of "Hard Drive Gold," "U & Me," "Chicago," and “Tessellate.”
The group is with me talking about the origins of how the band met and formed nearly 10-years ago. As a band growing up in Dublin, Ireland, they were exposed to American culture through media and entertainment; now that they can travel all around the states playing music, they say they love the experience. And their "oh my gosh" moment is described more as moments (plural). They say, "we have a lot of them... every time you come here, even walking down a suburban street, is liking being in a movie… L.A. really blows our mind." Including live semi-acoustic performances of "It Won't Always Be Like This," "Cheer Up Baby," and "Totally."
Matt Lowell is with me tonight from the Los Angeles-based indie rock band Lo Moon. Including live performances of "Carried Away," "Expectations," and "Dream Never Dies" from the recent album 'A Modern Life.'
Wildside was a metal band formed in 1988, at the pinnacle of the Hollywood Hair Metal craze, by guitarist Benny Rhynedance and singer Drew Hannah. Both were 1986 Hollywood Hair Metal transplants from the pre-grunge Seattle music scene, which was then dead as a doornail.
With legendary Led Zeppelin record producer Andy Johns at the helm, Wildside recorded their debut CD in secret at Eddie Van Halen's personal home studio, and also at the renowned A&M studios in Hollywood throughout 1991. Master metal mix-meisters Steve Thompson and Michael Barbierio mixed the CD to near perfection. They had mixed and produced many big hair rock bands in the 80's. Capitol Records had a slick package to market to the metal masses. How could they lose?
Let's catch up with Drew Hannah and his new project "80s Metal Recycle Bin" on YouTube.
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Neal Francis is currently touring worldwide, promoting his most recent album, 'In Plain Sight.' I had a chance to catch up with him to discuss how he found his passion for music at a young age, what his first performances were like, and what role his 70s aesthetic plays in his life. When it comes to writing music and playing shows, Neal tells me, "I try to work on being less aware of myself, and I sort of just let it go." Neal Francis includes performs "Can't Stop The Rain," "Problems," and "Alameda Apartments." Before playing the songs, Neal Francis gives us an insight into the inspiration for each piece. He has a unique point of view that you won't want to miss; press play and go on this journey into the mind of Neal Francis!
Jon Scott joins me to talk about how he knew Tom Petty, Jon says "My 40-year relationship with Tom Petty was filled with serendipitous events and stories. Many of them are in this book. I hope you enjoy them." You can get the book for yourself, it's a great read - tompettyandme.com