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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Tuesday, January 19

January 19, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
TODAY IS:
Popcorn Day: A good day for a bowl of popcorn and a movie
Would you rather have a paid day off every month or an increase in your salary? A new poll found that 57% of employees would rather have the extra time off. And get this – this 57% would rather have that day off every month to deal with personal stuff like appointments and getting things done at home than get a 10% bump in salary. Younger people surveyed were even more inclined to choose the personal day. 69% of Gen Z and 64% of Millennials said they’d rather have a monthly “life admin” day than more money in their paychecks. Baby Boomers, on the other hand, would rather have the increase in salary. (SWNS)
Seems the Show Me state is stressed … According to new research, Missouri is the most stressed-out state in the country, with residents there spending three hours and 18 minutes per day worried or anxious. Missouri was followed closely by Mississippi; where folks spend three hours and 12 minutes every day stressed; and West Virginia, whose residents spend three hours and six minutes worrying every day.
The top five causes of their stress?
  1. Finances/their financial situation — 41%
  2. COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic — 35%
  3. Politics and current news — 29%
  4. Work/their job — 21%
  5. Social life/personal relationships –19% (SWNS)
This is amazing … Researchers from New York’s Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai believe that eye stem cells from cadavers can be implanted in the eyes of live patients – potentially curing blindness.
We’re flexible … A new survey has found that 47% of respondents overall and 54% of respondents between the ages of 24 and 39 consider themselves “flexitarians” – meaning they are basically vegetarians but sometimes eat meat.
Speaking of flexibility ... According to researchers out of the University of Rochester, the happiest couples all have one trait in common … psychological flexibility. It sounds complicated, but according to experts it’s about being easy-going, keeping a positive outlook during difficult times, and basically being able to handle change effectively. According to the research, couples who are psychologically flexible “can roll with the changes much easier and deal with the curveballs that life throws at them.”  (Fatherly)

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Monday, January 18

January 18, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
Inmates at Soledad State Prison in California raised a staggering $32,000 to help a high school student pay for his tuition.
For the past seven years, students from a nearby private school were part of a book club at the prison. The inmates were so thankful for the interactions with the students that they banded together and saved the very little money they earned behind bars — and turned that money into a scholarship for a student in need.
They found that student in Sy Green. Before his sophomore year, Sy’s mom and dad had to deal with some rough medical problems, and both of them lost their jobs.
But thanks to the scholarship, Sy was able to pay his tuition and continue going to the school.
Sy graduated and is attending college. He says he intends to pay it forward once he wraps up his studies and begins his career.
The inmates are proud of the help they were able to give to Sy — and look forward to continuing to do what they can, both while they are behind bars, as well as after they complete their sentences.

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The Daily Dish – Monday, January 18

January 18, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Bella Thorne is the lone celeb defending Armie Hammer against accusations of having cannibalistic sexual fantasies.
The former Disney star headed to her Instagram Story to rant about “fake screenshots” going around about Armie. She says, “I honestly can’t believe this…people are crazy to fake this kinda [crap] this poor guy and his kids like leave him and his family alone. No way he’s a freaking CANNIBAL…..”
Last week, alleged screenshots of Armie talking about being “100% a cannibal” were posted on social media. We don’t know if the screenshots are real but ex-girlfriend Courtney Vucekovich recently told Page Six that Armie once told her that he wanted to “barbecue and eat” her. Armi calls the claims B.S.
Dustin Diamond, who’s been diagnosed with stage-four cancer, is being honored by NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki.
His car, which is being sponsored by Insurance King, will be wrapped to pay homage to Saved by the Bell and to wish the star well.
TMZ says the number-89 Ford Mustang hasn’t been wrapped yet, but a rendering of the paint job has been released. The car will debut later this year.
Dustin stars in Insurance King commercials.
People magazine says Jeopardy fans have started a petition to get the Jeopardy studio and stage named after Alex Trebek. The change.org petition reads, “He inspired millions of his fans ever since he started hosting the syndicated version of ‘Jeopardy!’ in 1984. He was seen by millions of fans over 37 years and his legacy will live on forever. Godspeed, Alex Trebek. We love you, then, now and forever. Having Stage 10 dedicated to him would be the ultimate posthumous honor.”

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Monday, January 18

January 18, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
Today is:
  • MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY (3rd MONDAY IN JANUARY) — The nation pauses to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The third Monday in January is dedicated as a day of service to celebrate the civil rights leader’s life and impact. He was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. The holiday was first observed as a federal holiday 25 years ago.
  • NATIONAL PEKING DUCK DAY
  • NATIONAL ‘WINNIE THE POOH’ DAY
  • NATIONAL THESAURUS DAY
They make smartphones and smart homes. How do you feel about a smart toilet? Toilet and bath manufacturer Toto unveiled a concept at C.E.S. last week – a toilet that can assess your health by examining what you leave behind. Ok, that’s a little creepy. Yep, based on your ‘business,’ the toilet’s sensors will track your mental and physical health, transmit the data to an app, then offer suggestions on how to eat healthier or alert you if it detects a possible illness. Still a little creepy. No date yet on when the wellness toilet will be available.
As it turns out, there may actually be some magic in those magic mushrooms after all. Researchers at the University of British Columbia are studying how the psychedelic drug found in magic mushrooms can help treat obesity. The drug psilocybin (sigh-luh-sigh-bin) has been shown to alter neural pathways in the brain that can help people shift their mindsets. The scientists hope the trippy drug can also be used for effective weight-loss purposes. Previous studies suggest that psilocybin is also effective in treating anxiety and depression.
If you’re planning on filing your tax returns early, you’ll have to wait a few weeks. On Friday the I.R.S. said they won’t start accepting 2020 individual tax returns until February 12th. The agency says they need more time to program and test their computer systems after Congress passed a tax relief law last month. The late start date also means you should expect late returns. The April 15th tax deadline, which was extended last year, remains unchanged this year.
The shelter where President-elect Joe Biden adopted his dog threw an “indoguration” to celebrate the pooch’s imminent arrival at the White House. It was all held over Zoom. Recording artist Josh Groban joined the virtual event, singing a version of “(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window.” He adapted just for Major, a now 3-year-old German Shepherd. Major is the first shelter dog to ever to live in the White House.

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Music News – Monday, January 18

January 18, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Shawn Mendes has found a new way to bowl fans over — with a custom Chipotle bowl bearing his name.
The Canadian cutie is teaming with the chain for a charity initiative that will give “Wonder Grants” to young people working to promote sustainable lifestyles. As part of the plan, Chipotle has introduced a Shawn Mendes Bowl, which includes Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice, black beans, chicken, roasted chili-corn salsa, romaine lettuce and guacamole. One dollar from each bowl will go to fund the grants.
Demi Lovato believes space aliens are among us. She’s inspired Kesha to summon aliens to earth.
Kesha told Entertainment Tonight, “Demi mentioned to me a couple books and an app that I immediately downloaded. I told my family, ‘All I want for Christmas is for us all to meditate and try to channel extraterrestrials.’”
She gives full credit to Demi Lovato, who’s convinced while visiting Joshua Tree, California that she interacted with aliens just “20 or 30 feet away.” Kesha launched a podcast, Kesha and the Creepies, to chat about unexplained phenomena. (Billboard)
Ed Sheeran tells the BBC that he once got rid of his phone. “I was at a house party and 50% of the people were either Snapchatting or watching Snapchat. Someone said: “Why don’t you have a phone any more?” and I was like: “Look around you. This is exactly why I don’t have a phone.””

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Friday, January 15

January 15, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
When all this coronavirus stuff started, Katherine Kehrli of Seattle, Washington, realized that more and more people were baking at home. An avid baker herself, Katherine also realized that there was a way for all these talented people to help those in need.
She started a charity group — Community Loaves — with the mission of donating home-baked bread to a local food bank.
The project has been a huge hit. When it started, donations trickled in. But over the past months, donations have poured in from home bakers all over Seattle, which has resulted in the delivery of over 1,300 loaves of bread.
Katherine and her team of volunteers even developed a simple recipe that everyone can follow, with each batch making four loaves.
Volunteers are encouraged to donate three loaves — and then keep one for themselves — which rewards the volunteers for their time and also allows them to pay it forward to those in need. (Yahoo)

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The Daily Dish – Friday, January 15

January 15, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Dustin Diamond’s worst fears materialized. Doctors diagnosed the 44-year-old Saved By the Bell actor with stage four cancer. Chemotherapy treatments were immediately started. (Entertainment Weekly)
Screech’s rep posted a message at Facebook. (quote) “At this time, we can confirm that Dustin does have cancer. Dustin will disclose more information once it is available and a plan moving forward is made.”
Shortly after his 44th birthday last week, Diamond was rushed to the hospital in excruciating pain. Most notable was a “huge lump on his throat.” (The Today Show)
Chris Evans is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Deadline reports.
A source says, “It’s still vague whether the deal is closed, but insiders say it’s headed in that direction for Evans to return as Steve Rogers aka Captain America in at least one Marvel property, with the door open for a second film.”
Insiders say it’s unlikely to be a new Captain America movie and “more likely to be like what Robert Downey Junior did after Iron Man 3, appearing in such films as Captain America: Civil War and Spider-Man: Homecoming.”
Chris didn’t seem to get the memo. He responded to the reports, tweeting, “News to me,” along with a shrugging emoji. Or maybe he’s keeping it close to the vest.
Chris had said he was done with the character, but sources say that “things changed in recent months as the idea was floated of Evans returning to the MCU as Rogers to see if there was any interest; as the weeks went by, Evans became more game to the idea, with the two sides coming to agreement at the top of the year.”
Tom Cruise has unleashed robots onto the set of Mission: Impossible 7 to maintain Covid-19 protocols. Yes, robots.
The Sun says T.C. is so serious about not getting shut down that he paid “huge sums” for two high-tech bots. As a source says, Tom “can’t be everywhere to ensure people are behaving themselves.”
The robots can also administer spot tests to the crew.
While filming in England last month, Cruise made headlines when he went off on two workers who stood too close together.
Shooting resumes this week in the U.K. and then heads to Dubai.
The source adds, “The robots are really sophisticated and rather intimidating. It’s like the Terminator only not as violent.”

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Furry Friends Friday with Timmy from Cass County Animal Control – January 15

January 15, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Furry Friends, The Coast Social Network

Timmy is a very timid 10 month old male cat looking for a patient owner. He enjoys playing hide ‘n seek and prefers to be the hider every game! Timmy also enjoys the comforts of a cozy place to lay where he can feel safe to quietly purr and knead his bed. It is unknown how he is around children or dogs, however, he has been around other cats. Timmy’s adoption fee is $55 for a Cass County resident of $60 for an out of county resident. Please contact Cass County Animal Control at 269-445-3701 to learn more about our sweet Timmy!... [Read Full Story]

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Friday, January 15

January 15, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
  • National Bagel Day
  • National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
  • National Hat Day
A good day to wear a hat … eat a bagel … have some ice cream.
It’s also National Pizza Week (Thriilist)
According to a YouGov poll, these are the most popular pizza toppings
  1. Pepperoni – 53%
  2. Sausage – 34%
  3. Mushrooms – 31%
  4. (tie) Bacon – 20%; mozzarella cheese/plain – 20%
And these are the least favorite:
  1. Anchovies – 49%
  2. Eggplant – 30%
  3. (tie) Pineapple – 24%; Artichokes – 24%
Losing weight is always the top New Year’s resolution … but it seems people are really feeling the pressure to drop those quarantine pounds this year. 71% of respondents said weight loss was one of their top goals of 2021 — and 70% admitted they are feeling pressure to start eating better. Why is this year different than others? Mindless (aka bored/stressful) eating.
A survey by OnePoll, on behalf of Nutrisystem, found that 76% of those surveyed said they eat more during the day because of their easy access to their kitchen. 30% confessed that they go to their fridge more than 10 times a day. Basically, we’re mindless eating. The reason? We’re bored – and stressed.
According to the survey, these are the top reasons we’re eating worse during the pandemic:
  1. Being stressed out — 44%
  2. Having an inconsistent sleep schedule — 43%
  3. Not having a set eating schedule — 34%
  4. Needing more comfort food — 29%
Speaking of eating … Are you pretty much eating the same meals, over and over? A new survey found that nearly 60% of respondents are “stuck in a rut” when it comes to their meals, with the majority eating the same six meals over and over, usually just rotating them throughout the week. (SWNS)
If you’ve had enough of your boss, tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot is 750-million bucks. That’s the second largest pot in Mega Millions history. Saturday night’s Powerball jackpot is nothing to sneeze at either: it’s now 640-million bucks. And if you happen to somehow be the absolute luckiest person ever, winning them both would get ya a cool 1-point-4 billion dollars.

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Music News – Friday, January 15

January 15, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani would not be getting married had they listened to The Voice host Carson Daly.
On a Today show segment, Carson reminded Gwen of a conversation they had when she and Blake had started dating. He told Gwen, ‘You’re much, much too good for this guy. You’re smart. You’re intelligent. You’re one of my oldest friends. And then there’s Blake.”
Gwen didn’t take Carson’s advice to heart. She and Blake are expected to marry soon.
Adele is poised to release new music. An album is rumored to arrive next month.
One of Adele’s closest friends, British comic Alan Carr, got a private listening party invite. Lucky for us, she did not force a non-disclosure agreement on Carr, who revealed on Wednesday, (quote) “I’ve heard some tracks on it. Oh my gosh, it’s so amazing. It’s so amazing. There’s only one Adele.” (E! News)
Lady Gaga and J-Lo will perform at President-elect Joe Biden‘s inauguration next Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden’s Presidential Inaugural Committee announced today that Gaga will perform the national anthem before Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris take the oath of office. J-Lo will also perform on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Later in the evening, Tom Hanks will host Celebrating America — a 90-minute TV special featuring performances from Justin Timberlake, Jon Bon Jovi, Demi Lovato, and Ant Clemons.
Inaugural committee CEO Tony Allen said in a statement, “We are thrilled to announce an inspired group of dynamic participants for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies. They represent one clear picture of the grand diversity of our great nation and will help honor and celebrate the time-honored traditions of the presidential inauguration.” (ABC News)

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Thursday, January 14

January 14, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
Back when eight-year-old Treandos Thornton of McDonough, Georgia, was just five, he started a fancy bowtie business — T&N Bow Ties and Apparel.
And over the past few years, business boomed and the company is now close to $50,000 in sales.
That success has led to two big changes.
First, Treandos — who is the founder and CEO — promoted his younger brother, Noah, to the role of president.
Then, he decided to run his own food and toy drive that helps families in need.
Treandos was inspired to “motivate kids to see that style meets purpose” — and has a goal to have his very own store in the future.

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The Daily Dish – Thursday, January 14

January 14, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Rebel Wilson reveals she was once kidnapped at gunpoint.
The actress told the story while on the series Straight Talking for Britain’s Sky One and was asked about a time when she experienced the most fear.
The Australian star said, “There was one time in Africa where I got kidnapped.” She said she was traveling in a truck through rural Mozambique with a group of women when another vehicle pulled up beside them. Men with “big guns…poured out” and “started making demands.” They then took Rebel and the women to a “house in the middle of nowhere.”
The actress said she surprised herself, because she was “good in a crisis” and ended up being her group’s team leader. “They sat us down. I said, ‘everybody link arms.’ I’m petrified in the night they might want to take one of the girls or something. Luckily, we weren’t harmed.”
The next day, the women were let go. She recalled that “they came and said, ‘oh, your truck is ready now you can go… So we just didn’t ask any questions, we got back on that truck and just got back out of there and then crossed the South African border a few hours later.”
Looking back, Rebel said she now thinks she knows why they were allowed to leave. “I think maybe those guys used us to smuggle illegal things in the bottom of the truck.”
She didn’t say when this happened.
Jason Sudeikis is praying Olivia Wilde is just going through a Harry Styles “phase.”
A source tells Us Magazine, “Jason’s had no option but to step back and let Olivia do her thing, but he [has his fingers crossed] that this is just a phase and that Olivia will snap out of it or that Harry will get bored and move on before too long.”
The insider adds that Jason is “desperate to” win back his ex so they can “repair their family.”
The timeline of Jason’s breakup with Olivia isn’t clear. A source close to Jason says, “Whether Harry knows it or not, he was a reason for the split.” A Styles source, however, inists the former One Direction member “did not break up an engagement.”
Jeopardy! has announced more guest hosts.
Journalist Katie Couric, NFL star Aaron Rodgers, executive producer Bill Whitaker and actress Mayim Bialik will follow current host Ken Jennings — who replaced Alex Trebek following his November death.
Couric will be the first woman to host the game show.
Jennings, who holds the record for the longest Jeopardy! winning streak, started his run on Monday.
According to a press release, “As a part of each guest host’s appearance, a donation will be made to a charity of their choice. The amount donated will equal the cumulative winnings of the contestants that compete during the weeks they serve as guest host.”
More guest hosts will be announced later in the season.
While a permanent replacement has not been announced, word has it that Jennings is the frontrunner.

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Thursday, January 14

January 14, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
Dress up Your Pet Day
Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
A TikTok user is getting mixed reactions after sharing a video of how she took revenge on her cheating boyfriend. User @hollynicoleeee posted a video of herself throwing glitter all over her ex’s apartment — with Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” playing in the background. The glitter is everywhere – on his bed, in his bathroom, all over his furniture, on his clothes … “It’s not key his car in 2021 … no, it’s glitter his EVERYTHING 2021,” she captioned the video.
Many commenters sided with her, saying it was a harmless prank – and even suggesting other places she should have put the glitter, like the ceiling fan. But others called her behavior “childish” and “toxic.”
Looks like the home improvement boom of 2020 isn’t going away in 2021. A study conducted by OnePoll, on behalf of Puffy, found that 70% of respondents said they are upping their home décor game in 2021. Seems 55% said they did a home makeover project in 2020, and 71% said that, after spending more time at home than ever last year, they’re planning to take the project to the next level this year. (SWNS)
Want some cereal in your coffee? International Delight has rolled out Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles Coffee Creamer. Yep, this is a real thing. “The creamer on its own is the exact flavor of Fruity Pebbles cereal. It’s phenomenal. Furthermore, the flavor still shines through in coffee! Many coffee creamers have their flavor drowned out by that of coffee, but not this one! Even with a small amount of creamer, the Fruity Pebbles flavor is noticeable,” @CandyHunting wrote in its review. Yum? (Delish)
Now this is automation we can get behind … This week, during the all-virtual Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung introduced a trio of robots that can do everything from pick up dirty laundry and put away groceries to pour you a glass of wine . And no, they’re not yet available just yet… Finally, parts of the Jetsons are coming to fruition! (Food & Wine)

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Music News – Thursday, January 14

January 14, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Taylor Swift tells Rolling Stone magazine that she’s happy with her life. “I really like my life right now. I have friends around me all the time. I’ve started painting more. I’ve been working out a lot. I’ve started to really take pride in being strong. I love the album I made. I love that I moved to New York. So in terms of being happy, I’ve never been closer to that.”
Closer Weekly Magazine says Gwen Stefani’s children can’t wait for her to marry Blake Shelton. A source tells the magazine, “Blake treats Gwen’s kids like they’re his own. He adores them, and they love spending time with him. Blake’s relationship with the kids won’t change much once he officially becomes a stepdad.”
Don Henley tells CBS that he doesn’t listen to the band’s songs. “After 44 years, you just really don’t want to hear ‘em when you’re off. When I’m off duty, I’d rather listen to somebody else, or just silence. Silence is good. You don’t get much of it these days anywhere. So I’m a big fan of silence.”
Billy Joel tells The New Yorker that he still keeps himself humble. “I don’t let myself get too big of a head onstage. One minute, I’m Mussolini, up onstage in front of twenty thousand screaming people. And then, a few minutes later, I’m just another guy stuck in traffic on the highway.”

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Wednesday, January 13

January 13, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
When 51-year-old Noel Schoessow of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, was just a fourth grader, he had to undergo eye surgery and recover in a hospital.
While he was in the hospital, he was comforted by a puppet named “Fido.”
Noel wanted to give kids who are in the hospital now something special to keep them from being lonely, so he started a non-profit group called the Bear Hug Project, which buys teddy bears from the Build-A-Bear toy store and distributes them to kids in the hospital.
Since he started it in 2011, more than 3,000 bears have been donated. Every stuffed animal comes with a ribbon and birth certificate — and volunteers come up with a name for each bear.
Noel knows from experience that the bears put smiles on the faces of the children, but also admits that being able to deliver the gifts puts a smile his face as well.

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The Daily Dish – Wednesday, January 13

January 13, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are living apart amid her Spanish heritage scandal.
Sources tell Page Six that Alec is staying at a rental house about a mile away from his family’s Hamptons estate. One insider says he’s been quarantining there as he films a project in New York City.
The separation comes as Hilaria has been accused of posing as a Spanish woman for the past decade, although she was born in Boston. Her real name is Hillary Hayward-Thomas.
The couple are said to be “very upset” over the backlash.
Is this the end of Jimmy Fallon?
Ratings for Monday’s Tonight Show were bad. Really bad. The episode averaged the smallest TV audience ever for an original episode of the show. Only 947,000 viewers tuned in to watch Jimmy with guests Bill Burr, Rashida Jones and Old Dominion.
By comparison, Stephen Colbert’s Late Show on CBS scored 2.03 million viewers, followed by ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! with 1.67 million viewers.
This isn’t new territory for Jimmy. He’s hit record lows twice before in only the last five months. He pulled in 992,000 total viewers on September 25th, 2020 and 1 million viewers on August 18th, 2020.
It seems a long time since Jimmy was the king of late night. Colbert passed him up in November 2018.
Saved by the Bell star Dustin Diamond has been hospitalized in Florida and may have cancer.
TMZ says the 44-year-old actor went to the hospital over the weekend “after feeling pain all over his body and a general sense of unease.”
Sources say doctors are concerned it’s cancer, and they’re conducting a biopsy.
A spokesperson for the actor said, “It’s serious, but we don’t know how serious yet. He’s going for testing. He hasn’t been feeling well. He’s at an undisclosed hospital in Florida. We are hoping for a speedy recovery.”

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The Coast Social Network with Berrien Community Foundation – Wednesday, January 13

January 13, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Berrien Community Foundation, Blogs, The Coast Social Network

Lisa Cripps-Downey from the Berrien Community Foundation joins Zack to discuss the many local scholarships available to Berrien County students, including the David A. Hicks Scholarship for the Arts. Get more details on Scholarships at the BCF by going to berriencommunity.org, and the David A. Hicks Scholarship for the Arts at davidhicksscholarship.com.... [Read Full Story]

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Wednesday, January 13

January 13, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
Make Your Dream Come True Day: We all have dreams that we put on the back burner. Today’s the day to take the first step to making it happen.
Did you start going gray … last year? Seems for many women, the color of 2020 was gray. A new OnePoll survey found that the average American woman says she feels four years older after the stress of last year. 65% of the women surveyed said they believe 2020 aged them more than ever – and that includes going gray. 52% said they’ve gone gray faster in the last year than they would have, and 42% said they discovered news strands of gray in their hair in the last year. 46% of those said it was the first gray hairs they’d ever had. The survey, which was commissioned by Garnier, found that 33% of respondents said they dyed their hair at home during the pandemic – with 88% saying they did it to cover up their grays. 44% said they colored their hair just to make a change and another 32% said they tried a new color because they were bored.
Here’s another pandemic effect … Seems many people are in such a funk these days that they are “too tired” to clean, cook, exercise, shower, or even have sex. A new British survey of adults found that they feel tired at least four times a day and spend a total of three hours per day feeling low in energy. 41% said their fatigue is a result of not being able to sleep at night, while 31% blame it on stress. 27% said it’s the cold dark winter days that make them tired, 15% said their bad diets drain their energy, and 9% said it’s their kids that exhaust them.
Lose weight … wirelessly. If you’ve ever watched My 600-Lb Life you know that for people who suffer from morbid obesity, gastric-bypass surgery is sometimes the only tool to aid in long-term weight loss. Researchers from Texas A&M University have just discovered, however, that they can mimic the surgery – using light. Yep, via a tiny, wireless implant, light can be used to trigger the nerve in the stomach that tells the brain that you’re full. That means with just a small implant, doctors could one day replace invasive surgery with a simple procedure and produce similar results.

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Music News – Wednesday, January 13

January 13, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Nick Jonas will set the musical wayback machine to the 1960s for his next gig — playing Frankie Valli in a streaming version of Jersey Boys.
Deadline reports that Nick is set to take the lead in the show, which will be produced by Valli and fellow Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio, who put together the original production. They’ll be joined by the team that created the smash Freddie Mercury bio-pic Bohemian Rhapsody.
The show won’t be too much of a stretch for Nick, who actually hit the Broadway stage long before The Jonas Brothers made it big — playing Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol way back in 2000.
Salt-N-Pepa’s here, and spilling all the tea on how their new Lifetime biopic came to fruition. It’s called “Salt-N-Pepa,” and follows the story of how Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton transitioned from community college students to the first female rap act to go platinum. Fun fact: the two actually hated their 1987 hit “Push It,” when they first heard it. “Salt-N-Pepa” premieres January 23rd on Lifetime.
Justin Bieber endorsed a desk chair on ‘Shark Tank.’ The singer made a surprise appearance on the hit ABC show via a pre-recorded tape. The 26-year-old raves about the ALL33, which is going for $799. In the end, not even the Biebs could close the deal. All the Sharks passed on the pitch.

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Tuesday, January 12

January 12, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
It wasn’t a very good football season for Michael Carsley of Atlanta, Georgia, who finished last in his fantasy football league. Because he finished last, he had to suffer the punishment of spending 24 hours in a Waffle House restaurant. But, there was a catch …For every waffle that he ate, one hour would be removed from his total time.
So earlier this month, he sat down and ate 18 waffles — which meant he was in the restaurant for six hours. But while he was there, he was also collecting donations online.
The final bill came to about $49 — but Michael was able to raise $1,040 from people who were cheering him on remotely.
He ended up donating all of that money to his server, Mosammat Shumi, who has worked at Waffle House for 11 years, but had never seen anything quite like this.
Mosammat admitted that she “felt bad” for Michael and wished she “could have made him some thin waffles” earlier in the day.
But it all worked out. Michael fulfilled his obligation to his fantasy football league and Mosammat got the tip of a lifetime and had a day at work that she will never forget.

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The Daily Dish – Tuesday, January 12

January 12, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are in talks to play Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in the Amazon movie Being the Ricardos. Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay and will direct.
If you ever wanted energy like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, here’s your best chance.
The star is launching his own energy drink. It’s called ZOA Energy and will be available in March.
In a promo video, the Rock says, “Ladies & gents, it’s our honor to introduce you to @zoaenergy. The first of its kind CLEAN & HEALTHY energy drink that champions the everyday warrior in all of us who lives LIFE POSITIVE.”
The drink will come in five flavors and be made with natural caffeine derived from green coffee and green tea, according to a press release.
In March, the Rock launched Teremana Tequila.
How did HBO Max get Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis to reunite for a Sex and the City revival? They threw a boatload of cash at them. The stars will each earn more than $1 million per episode for the 10-episode series.
Kim Cattrall, who had said she’d never return to the franchise, won’t be part of the revival or the windfall. But Parker denied a feud on Instagram Sunday, saying, “No. I don’t dislike her. I’ve never said that. Never would.” She added that Kim’s character “Samantha isn’t part of this story. But she will always be part of us. No matter where we are or what we do.”
The revival, titled “And Just Like That…,” will follow Carrie Bradshaw (Parker), Charlotte York (Davis) and Miranda Hobbes (Nixon) as “they navigate love and friendship in their 50s,” according to Variety. Production begins in New York City in late spring.

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Tuesday, January 12

January 12, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
Kiss a Ginger Day: A good day to give your favorite redhead a smooch … but only if you live with them, of course. Or you can always send them a virtual kiss …
National Hot Tea Day: A good day for a cuppa, as the English say.
Thanks to Ben & Jerry’s , now you don’t have to feel guilty when your dog stares at you as you eat a pint of ice cream. Ben & Jerry’s is introducing a line of treats for dogs called “Doggie Desserts.” The desserts come in little mini-cups and are made with a sunflower butter base. There are currently two flavors: Pontch’s Mix, made with peanut butter and pretzel swirls, and Rosie’s Batch, made with pumpkin and mini cookies. (Delish)
Is Dry January already over? We’re not even midway through the month, but folks are already giving up on their resolutions – including ditching alcohol for the month. But at least they haven’t totally abandoned their goal to drink less. Many are opting for a “Damp” month instead — which simply means cutting back on drinking instead of giving it up altogether for the month. (Insider)
Got brain fog? Go for a jog. A French study found that just a quick, 15-minute run will not only give you a boost in energy and happiness … but it will help you think more clearly and be more productive. (Quartz)
Do you love your slippers? Do you spend most of your day in your slippers? Then you’ll want to hear this … UK apparel company Bedroom Athletics is looking for a slipper tester to try out their new slippers. You’ll need to wear the slippers 12 hours a day, two days a month … for an entire year. And, of course you’ll have to provide feedback on the slippers. And for your hard “work” you’ll get $450 a month or $5,400 a year. The company is located in the UK, but it appears that anyone in the world can apply. You’ll just need to do it before January 31st. (Travel & Leisure)
For those of you who have a lot of success on dating apps, or know somebody who does, it seems you’re more likely to cheat. A new study found that people who do well on dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge are more likely to cheat on their partner because of “self-perceived desirability.” Yep, shockingly, people who think they are “all that” are more likely to cheat … (Science Direct)

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Music News – Tuesday, January 12

January 12, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks that if everyone would smarten up and practice COVID-19 protocols, we could see theaters and other live entertainment venues reopening “sometime in the fall of 2021.”
He says, “If everything goes right…by the time we get to the early to mid-fall, you can have people feeling safe performing onstage as well as people in the audience.”
But for this to happen, vaccine distribution needs to succeed, theaters have to have good ventilation and proper air filters, and audience members will have to wear masks. Under those circumstances, Fauci says, “I think you can then start getting back to almost full capacity of seating.”
While the concert industry is hopeful for touring to resume this year, many artists have already been moving 2021 shows to 2022.
A man who’s accused of stalking Katy Perry is in even bigger trouble right now — after he skipped a court date on Friday.
William Terry allegedly hopped a fence in an effort to get into Katy’s Beverly Hills home last September, and was formally charged with one count of trespassing last Wednesday. TMZ reports that the 38-year-old was supposed to show up for an arraignment on Friday, but failed to appear — so a judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
Terry had spent months sending lewd and threatening messages to Katy and Orlando Bloom, so a court issued a restraining order keeping him from contacting either of them in any way.
And, for those of you that are fans of the Netflix show “Ozark,” Julia Garner, aka Ruth Langmore, may play Madonna in a new movie about the pop star’s life.

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Monday, January 11

January 11, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
When coronavirus hit in March of last year, University of Pennsylvania student Ben Berman was planning a dinner party with a handful of friends, but had to cancel the party because everything was getting shut down.
So instead of feeding his friends at his place, Ben made pizza — and then dropped the pizza in paper bags down from his second-story window, using a string and pully system.
Well, that stunt has grown since then, and Ben is now selling the pizza from his window to anyone who makes a donation. But instead of pocketing the money, he’s donating all the proceeds to charity.
Amazingly, he’s already raised more than $30,000 — and says he wants to “keep adding on zeros to that number.”
If all goes according to plan, he’ll receive his Master of Business Administration degree in the spring and work in the health care industry. And even though he expects to be busy with his career, he hopes to keep this charity effort as a big part of his life moving forward. (New York Post)

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The Daily Dish – Monday, January 11

January 11, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have “no plans” to return to social media any time soon.
A source tells The Times of London that the couple are “very unlikely” to have an online presence because of the “hate” they’ve received.
Their last post was on Instagram in March 2020. They wrote a goodbye message saying “while you may not see us here, the work continues.”
While they’re done with social media, they’re not done with the royal family. Harry and Meghan will reportedly reunite publicly with the Queen at her annual birthday parade in the spring.
Jason Sudeikis isn’t taking Olivia Wilde‘s romance with Harry Styles well.
A source tells ET that the couple wanted to remain close after their split for the “sake of their kids,” but Jason “has been really hurt and somewhat jealous that Olivia has moved on with Harry.”
Jason had hope he and Olivia “would eventually reconcile and get back together,” according to the insider.
There’s been some question about the timing of their breakup, but the source tells ET it was “almost a year ago,” not in November.
The source says Olivia, who directed Harry in upcoming psychological thriller Don’t Worry Darling, “is really happy with Harry and they have fun together and have gotten to be really close through spending so much time together both on set and in their personal lives.”
Mashable says HBO is bringing back Sex and the City. Ten half-hour episodes will air on HBO Max and will star Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis as Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes and Charlotte York. The show will follow the trio as they try to navigate life, friendships and relationships in their 50s  Kim Cattrall will not be returning to the series.

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