\u27a2 Apparently, conspiracy theorists in the U.K. have\u00a0started\u00a0setting cell phone towers on fire, because they think COVID-19 is caused by 5G networks.\u00a0 England’s medical director talked about it the other day and said it could prevent first responders from doing their job.<\/p>\n
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\u27a2 In a Lebanese town under lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, three teens came up with a way to keep the pandemic from putting a damper on Mother\u2019s Day, which is celebrated there in March. The trio worked together to offer a service where for $6-$13US depending on location, they would send a red rose to surprised Moms \u2013 via drone. Customers were alerted via text to bring their family out to the balcony to receive the flower, which arrived in a ring hanging under the aircraft. And in addition to cheering up mothers in lockdown, the service had a charitable angle as well. All proceeds from the drone project were donated to the Red Cross.<\/p>\n
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\u27a2 You apparently shouldn\u2019t use any self-tanner if its past its expiration date. A 35-year-old from the U.K. says she slapped on a few layers of fake tan while she was home self-isolating. But she awoke the next morning to find she was completely green from head to toe. Jenni says she was forced to repeatedly shower using exfoliant to try and get rid of her green glow. She says it took several days to come off, and that she had only applied it in the first place due to the on-going novel coronavirus pandemic as she wanted to do something that \u201cmakes you feel great.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u27a2\u00a0 Australian triathlete Mirinda Carfrae recently lost her chance at victory in the inaugural Ironman VR Pro Challenge women\u2019s race, which she was competing in from her home in Colorado when her husband and fellow triathlete, Tim O\u2019Donnell, accidentally tripped over the power cord to her smart bike. Carfrae was in second place on the leaderboard before her husband\u2019s clumsy intervention, which disconnected her from the race. She was competing against three other international stars in the 56-mile bike leg. Despite continuing to pedal and finishing the race, her results could only be recorded as unofficial.<\/p>\n
In an Instagram story, the three-time world Ironman champ did her best to find the funny side, explaining that her husband had decided to bring my trophies in here as motivation, and when he walked around the back, he kicked out the. For her husband\u2019s race next weekend, she vowed not to seek revenge.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u27a2 Fitness legends Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons are bringing back their iconic exercise routines of the \u201980s to help you break a sweat while quarantined. As part of her \u201cFire Drill Fridays\u201d initiative, Fonda finally joined TikTok, making her debut on the app in a long-sleeved red bodysuit. While she hopes fans will reacquaint themselves with her signature Jane Fonda Workout, she\u2019s also encouraging them to make necessary changes to help save the planet.<\/p>\n ____________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Faith Hill<\/strong>\u00a0launched her first solo headliner tour in\u00a01999 in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n COVID UPDATES\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A restaurant chain in Florida called Datz has been selling off their collection of rare alcohol\u00a0to keep paying their employees.\u00a0 And they got a big boost the other day.\u00a0 Their most expensive bottle was a 25-year-old bourbon they were trying to sell for $20,000.\u00a0 Instead, an anonymous customer DOUBLED it, and gave them 40 grand.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A\u00a016 year old pilot\u00a0in Virginia convinced his dad to turn their flying lessons into humanitarian missions.\u00a0 They started something called “Operation SOS” that stands for “Supplies Over Skies.”\u00a0 And they’re delivering masks and gloves to hospitals all across the state.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A South African couple only planned to stay for six days at a resort on their honeymoon and then a pandemic broke out. Which meant they were stranded at a Maldives resort, all alone with the staff, trapped in paradise. They arrived March 22 amid the coronavirus outbreak, and were told that South Africa’s airports were closing. But it was impossible to reach the local airport in time. The only other guests slipped out last week, so Raul and Olivia had the beach, the sun, the drinks, the snorkeling, all to themselves, with staff hovering close enough to top up drinks after every sip.\u00a0 Finally, on Sunday, they were relocated to another five-star resort where travelers are being housed until flight permissions are worked out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A community in Florida used sidewalk chalk to create a\u00a0life-sized Candy Land\u00a0game for kids to play when they go on walks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jerry and Beverley Lindell live near Minneapolis.\u00a0 They’ve been married 63 years.\u00a0 And until last month, they’d never spent more than a day or two apart. Jerry was rehabbing at a nursing home when the virus hit, and had to stay in quarantine for a while.\u00a0 But late last month, he got released\u00a0. . . just in time to surprise Beverley at home on her 84th BIRTHDAY.\u00a0 He even showed up with flowers.<\/p>\n \u00a0_________________________________________________________________________________________<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n GOOD NEWS <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Organizers behind an initiative that ensures no child within Chatham-Kent goes without a Christmas, are now working to make sure children are able to celebrate Easter during this unprecedented time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tim Mifflin, director of the Chatham Goodfellows, said the board unanimously voted over the weekend to do what they could to provide some Easter treats to families in need during the COVID-19 crisis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mifflin said Mark Lush, the manager of Giant Tiger on Grand Avenue West in Chatham \u2014 who partners with the Goodfellows at Christmas \u2014 made a $300 donation towards the cause. On Monday afternoon, the Goodfellows picked up \u201cwell over $2,000\u201d worth of chocolate bunnies and Peeps.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The treats were then delivered to FreeHelp CK, the WISH Centre, and Outreach for Hunger.<\/p>\n Families in need who are hoping to secure some Easter treats for their children are encouraged to contact one of three listed organizations. However, due to social distancing measures, residents cannot show up to the location to register and must call ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With social gatherings of more than five people being banned and social distancing measures in place, Easter in Chatham-Kent will look a little different. But Mifflin said they\u2019re hopeful these treats will bring some sense of joy to children in the area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For residents who don\u2019t need Easter candy but do need food, Mifflin said the three organizations they have partnered with are taking calls. The Outreach for Hunger location in Chatham will be open on select days with modified hours during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contact information for the three organizations can be found below:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n