\u27a2There’s a 99-year-old WW2 vet in England named Tom Moore, who recently broke his hip.\u00a0 And he’s raising money for charity by WALKING back and forth on his patio.<\/p>\n
He can only go about 75 feet at a time.\u00a0 And his goal is to do it a hundred times before his 100th birthday later this month.\u00a0 He was hoping to raise $1,200.\u00a0 Last we checked, he was already approaching HALF-A-MILLION bucks<\/p>\n
\u27a2 A Boston suburb has\u00a0a new rule to prevent people from getting too close when they go on walks.\u00a0 They’re making certain sidewalks one-way, so you don’t have to pass people coming the other direction.\u00a0 And if you do it intentionally, it’s a $100 fine.<\/p>\n
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\u27a2 These may be uncertain times for EVERYONE . . . but that does NOT mean that rich people will stop buying stuff they don’t need.<\/p>\n
PAUL MCCARTNEY’s\u00a0<\/strong>handwritten lyrics for\u00a0“Hey Jude”<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0were\u00a0auctioned off\u00a0last Friday, and the piece was expected to go for around $160,000.\u00a0\u00a0Instead, they ended up selling for\u00a0$910,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The lyrics were used in the studio for the recording of\u00a0“Hey Jude”<\/em>\u00a0at London’s Trident Studios in July of 1968.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u27a2”American Idol” continues to NOT DIE.\u00a0 First, it survived cancellation by Fox, and now it’s soldiering on during the coronavirus pandemic.\u00a0 Starting April 26th, shows will air live, but remotely.\u00a0 The contestants will perform from home, the judges will judge from home, and Ryan Seacrest will host from home.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u27a2 A woman posted a\u00a0video\u00a0where she interviews a version of herself from back in January.\u00a0 Back then she was sure the Australian wildfires would be the big story of 2020, but her “April self” almost forgot that even happened.\u00a0 And then she tells her “January self” to invest in Zoom and that she should make a Costco run.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n TODAY IS\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n COUNTRY MUSIC NOTE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n 1977\u00a0 Kenny Rogers was at #1 on the country charts with “Lucille”. An international hit, it reached #1 on the\u00a0Billboard\u00a0Country Singles chart and #5 on the\u00a0Billboard\u00a0Hot 100 and reached the top of the UK singles chart in June 1977.<\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Experts Say Live Concerts Won’t Return Until the Fall . . . of 2021 . . . at the Earliest<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n If you were thinking we’d sit through another few weeks of quarantine, and then we’d get back to hitting up live concerts,\u00a0sporting events\u00a0and other large-scale gatherings\u00a0. . .\u00a0you might NOT want to get your hopes up.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Experts say it could be MANY months before that can happen, and one has a sobering prediction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Zeke Emanuel, the director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania,\u00a0told the\u00a0“New York Times”<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0that concerts and sporting events won’t be safe to attend until “the fall . . . of 2021 . . . at the earliest.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He said, quote, “You can’t just flip a switch and open the whole of society up. \u00a0It’s just not going to work. \u00a0It’s too much. \u00a0The virus will definitely flare back to the worst levels.”<\/p>\n <\/p>\n He added that the re-starting of the economy will have to be done in stages, and crowded events like concerts and sporting events will be the last part of our old lives to return.<\/p>\n \u00a0___________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n FOUR RANDOM FACTS <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n __________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GOOD NEWS <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A local clothing company has partnered with the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) to provide fabric masks to those who need them the most.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last Tuesday, the CKHA put out a call for cloth face mask donations to be used at their sites for outpatient appointments to help prevent the spread of COVID-19<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Elizabeth Suni, the founder and president of Wooly Doodle, a Chatham-Kent based clothing company, launched a donation program to help produce handmade masks for the CKHA.<\/p>\n Suni is asking for the community\u2019s help to make the donation program a success.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The cost to make each mask is $3.50. \u201cWe have donated all of the fabric to this important cause and the donation cost itself goes directly to covering the cost of having them sewn by the production company employees,\u201d Suni added. \u201cWe want to make it as easy as possible for people to help. Anyone wishing to donate masks, can visit our website and purchase any number of masks and we will work with the CKHA to ensure they get in the hands of those most in need,\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Suni hopes to meet her donation goal of 1,000 masks by the end of April. She\u2019s received over 800 donations in the days following the program launch.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The CKHA will distribute the completed masks within the hospital to patients, outpatient visitors, and those coming in for diagnostic tests. The hospital will also work with community partners to distribute masks as needed.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong> <\/u><\/p>\n ______________________________________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n BIRTHDAYS <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n [61] Emma Thompson, actress<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [42] Chris Stapleton, country singer<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [38] Seth Rogen, Vancouver BC, actor<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [30] Emma Watson, actress (\u201cColonia\u201d, \u201cHarry Potter\u201d films)<\/p>\n ______________________________________________________________________________<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Do You Pronounce These Eight Foods Like Other People Do?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A recent survey asked people about various foods, and how they pronounce them.\u00a0 Here are eight examples.\u00a0 Let’s see if you’re in the majority or not when it comes to how they’re pronounced . . .<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n _______________________________________________________________________________________________\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n FACEBOOK ADDS \u2018QUIET MODE\u2019 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook is trying to help you cut down on screen time with the addition of \u201cQuiet Mode.\u201d The feature is currently being rolled out across the world, and lets users schedule what times they want Facebook to be accessible and also lets them silence notifications.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When the mode is activated it discourages a user from opening the Facebook app. Those who attempt to use the app while in Quiet Mode will get a reminder and a timer for how long the feature is enabled. You can, of course, opt to disable the mode and will then be allowed to use Facebook for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In a blog post, Facebook wrote, \u201cAs we all adjust to new routines and staying home, setting boundaries for how you spend your time online can be helpful. Whether it\u2019s to help you focus on your family and friends, sleep without distraction or manage how you spend your time at home, we have tools that can help you find the right balance for how you use Facebook.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0_________________________________________________________________________________<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n HERE\u2019S WHY YOU\u2019RE TIRED AFTER A DAY OF DOING NOTHING IN LOCKDOWN<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019d think after a day of hanging out at home you wouldn\u2019t be tired, but if you have been feeling tired, you\u2019re not alone. \u00a0Dr. Sophie Bostock is a Sleep Specialist and says, \u201cIt\u2019s not surprising that lockdown is impacting how tired people are feeling.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A lot of this comes down to routines being hacked, less exposure to sunlight, heightened anxiety from reading the news and increased screen time. Because of all this our brains aren\u2019t getting the same amount of stimulation that they are used to, [\u2026] so it\u2019s natural to feel more lethargic than normal as a result.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n She adds that sleeping later than you normally would because you\u2019re working from home might be nice, but it\u2019s also messing with your circadian rhythms which in turn makes you more tired.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To feel less tired Bostock suggests sticking to a consistent sleeping schedule, sleeping with your screens in a separate room, moderating the amount of news you\u2019re checking, and trying to get in some physical activity, even if it\u2019s in your living room.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY APRIL 15TH<\/sup> <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n TODAY\u2019S BIRTHDAYS <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n [61] Emma Thompson, actress<\/p>\n [42] Chris Stapleton, country singer<\/p>\n [38] Seth Rogen, Vancouver BC, actor<\/p>\n [30] Emma Watson, actress (\u201cColonia\u201d, \u201cHarry Potter\u201d films)<\/p>\n ——————————————————————————————————————————-<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On Tuesday, the Ontario Legislature approved an extension of the\u00a0Declaration of Emergency under the\u00a0Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until May 12. The extension was given\u00a0full cooperation from all parties and will allow the province to continue to enforce current emergency orders.<\/p>\n The orders include the closure of all non-essential workplaces, outdoor amenities such as parks and recreational areas, public places and bars and restaurants, as well as restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and prohibitions against price-gouging.<\/p>\n As well, changes were made to the\u00a0Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act\u00a0to temporarily suspend student loan payments for OSAP borrowers and initiate a six-month interest-free moratorium on OSAP loans.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ___________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Seven super rich guys and three women all in their 20\u2019s\u00a0were turned away after they flew into France on a private jet from London during the lockdown.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A guy in England who went on a 170-mile drive on Easter to, quote,\u00a0\u201chave a break\u201d from his wife and kids\u00a0got a warning from the cops for taking a non-essential trip.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n During an interview yesterday, Dr. Fauci\u00a0said Covid 19 will “determine when we really can safely reopen”.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ______________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LADY ANTEBELLUM MAKING WINNING CHOICE ON ‘SONGLAND’ <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Lady Antebellum<\/strong>\u00a0served as the guest artist during Monday (April 13th) night’s season two premiere of NBC’s\u00a0Songland<\/em>, where they chose the winning song “Champagne Night.” It was co-written by the trio along with show mentor\u00a0Shane McAnally<\/strong>, and Canadian singer\/songwriter\u00a0Madeline Merlo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n “Champagne Night” has immediately jumped to the No. One spot on iTunes’ all genre chart and is available on all digital platforms. Lady A has also released a video to go along with the song.<\/p>\n Lady A continues climbing the country charts with “What I’m Leaving For,” the latest single from their\u00a0Ocean\u00a0<\/em>album.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n KEITH URBAN, KACEY MUSGRAVES SIGN ON FOR GLOBAL SPECIAL TO FIGHT COVID-19 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Keith Urban\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Kacey Musgraves<\/strong>\u00a0are among the stars taking part in\u00a0One World: Together At Home<\/em>, a global televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, airing on Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET. Curated in collaboration with\u00a0Lady Gaga<\/strong>, the show will be hosted by late night talk show hosts\u00a0Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Stephen Colbert<\/strong>\u00a0and will feature\u00a0Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Elton John, Idris and Sabrina Elba, John Legend, Kerry Washington, Lizzo, Paul McCartney, Priyanka Chopra Jonas<\/strong>, and\u00a0Stevie Wonder<\/strong>, among others.<\/p>\n One World: Together At Home<\/em>\u00a0will basically air on every network and globally across 180+ countries. Internationally, BBC One will run the program on Sunday April 19, 2020.<\/p>\n _____________________________________________________________________________________<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n LUKE COMBS’ SUCCESS BUILT ON ‘LOGICAL STEPS’ <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Luke Combs<\/strong>\u00a0was in college before he picked up and guitar and taught himself to play and write songs. Fast forward a handful of years and he’s already broken chart records, charted seven consecutive Number One hits — which is every single he’s released — and broken attendance records at venues all over the country.<\/p>\n While his career unfolded at a meteoric rate, Luke tells us he took baby steps to get where he is today, setting logical goals along the way.\u00a0[“It was always following logical steps. It wasn’t like pick the guitar up and say, ‘I want to break this record and do that.’ It was like, ‘Okay, I want to be able to play this song on guitar,’ and then it was like, ‘I want to play this song on guitar.’ After a while it turns into, ‘I want to play a stadium instead of playing an arena,’ but they’re all steps that are achievable. It’s not write your first song and go, ‘I want to write a Number One.’ It’s like, ‘I want to write a better song than I did last time,’ and a better song and a better song, and it’s still that.”]<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"April 15th ","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":14492,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"featured_img_display":"Yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mornings"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-07 05:22:45","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"react_link":"https:\/\/country929.com\/blogs\/mornings\/2020\/04\/on-todays-show-376\/","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14550","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14550"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14550\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14551,"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14550\/revisions\/14551"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14550"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14550"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfcofm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14550"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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