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Combining Technology and Service to Optimize Customer Experience
As my wife and I entered our 40s, we decided that—rather than pursuing all the dreary mid-life crisis stereotypes you see in the movies—we would coordinate a single, joint crisis. No silly cars or cinq à septs. Instead, we were going to learn how to ski. A decade later, we’re devoted powder hounds and consider Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) our home away from home.
A3C Music, Tech & Culture Conference
More music is listened to today than ever before, and hip-hop is the most streamed, watched and influential genre. Technology continues to change the way music is created, shared, discovered, monetized, marketed and consumed. Innovations in VR, AR, streaming, music apps, data analysis software disrupt the music industry regularly. Artists, producers and music industry must be informed and inventive to succeed in the creative economy.
Sonic Drive In New Slush: Gross or Great?
As we approach summer, Sonic Drive Ins have the perfect slush flavor to cool you down: Pickle juice. Food and Wine reports the fast food restaurant will roll out Pickle Juice Snow Cone slushes starting in June. Taste testers say it’s not as bad as you might think. It’s sweet and tangy. It’s also a great partner with burgers, hot dogs and tater tots. Pickle flavored drinks are a trend in the U.S. There are bars serving the juice in shots and even a pickle juice flavored sports drink on the market.
Dog With “Human Face” Freaking People Out!
Does this dog have a human face? A picture of a dog named Yogi has gone viral because people think his face is very human-like. Yogi’s owner said she never noticed anything different about Yogi until she posted a picture of the pup on Facebook. A friend posted it on Reddit and the comments started coming in.
“Country Roads” Ice Cream Available Today!
By: Rob Stone & Holly Hutton Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day with The Rob + Holly Show’s new flavor of ice cream at Treat Dreams in Ferndale and Detroit! It’s available today and you can even watch how it was made in the webisode below. VIDEO Rob + Holly’s “Country Roads” is made with Oreo milk, Oreo’s and of course, peanut butter!!! Enjoy!
‘This is Us’ Fans Create Crock-Pot Decals
Fans of This Is Us are aware that a Crock-Pot played a crucial part in Jack Pearson’s death. While the Crock-Pot people had to defend themselves on Twitter about a fictional event, entrepreneurs on Pintrest and Amazon thought of a great idea – Crock-Pot decals. There are several floating around including one with the face of Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) saying “Don’t forget to un-plug me.” Slap the decal on the Crock-Pot and you won’t have to worry about falling to the same demise as Jack – we hope.
[VIDEO] Jet Skiers Go Wild on Flooded Michigan Streets
ROYAL OAK, MI - AUGUST 12 : Vehicles sit submerged in water along I-75 August 12, 2014 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Severe rain from yesterday's storm flooded local streets, highways, and homes in the Detroit Metropolitan area experiencing the worst flash flooding in decades.
Southgate Burger King in Hot Water!
A Burger King in Southgate is in hot water for showing a graphic sex scene in the dining room of the restaurant. Richard Avery took his two stepsons to the BK and said, “My oldest son said to my youngest son, ‘Don’t look up at the TV.’ It almost seemed like a scripted pornographic film.” Avery and his 7 and 8 year old sons saw a guy “fondling” a woman’s breast and the guy was “thrusting on a woman.” Other customers were taken aback.
Carrie Underwood Shuts Down Divorce Rumors
With her husband headed back to work, singer Carrie Underwood is trying to shut down rumors that she and NHL player Mike Fisher are getting a divorce. Underwoods showed her support for her husband with an Instagram post this weekend. The picture is a T-Shirt promoting Fisher’s return to the ice for the Nashville Predators. The couple will be celebrating their 8th wedding anniversary in June. She has refused to address the rumors of their marital discord directly.
Help Choose New Ice Cream Flavor Tonight at Treat Dreams!
We know today is “Fat Tuesday”, but if you’re not a fan of the Paczkis, maybe you’d rather indulge with a brand new flavor of ice cream! We have teamed up with Treat Dreams in Ferndale to create a brand new flavor which will be called “Country Roads” by the Rob & Holly Show! Although the new flavor has our name on it, we need you to join us tonight at 8pm to help choose the right ingredients.
Hooters to Give Free Wings if you do This...
Who doesn’t like free food? This Valentine’s Day you could score at Hooters! They’ll feed you extra free wings if you shred a picture of your ex on Valentine’s Day. Go to a Hooters restaurant and order 10 boneless wings. If you bring in a picture of your ex and rip it in half, cut it up or tear it into little pieces, they will give you 10 extra boneless wings. The offer is good for Valentine’s Day only for boneless wings and you can’t tear up 5 pictures of your ex to get 50 wings.
Super Bowl National Security Documents Left on a Plane
If you work for the United States Government in National Security, you would think you would be extremely careful with any important paperwork. Not this guy… Documents from The Department of Homeland Security about Super Bowl security were left in the seat-back pocket of a commercial plane. A CNN employee discovered the documents along with other sensitive DHS material and the travel itinerary and boarding pass of a government scientist.
Scam Alert: What Email to Look Out For!
Scam alert! The Secretary of State is not emailing you. It’s one of the latest email scams to invade your inbox. The “Secretary of State” has sent you an email saying you are owed a payment. Don’t fall for it! Rex Tillerson isn’t sending you an email. This scam will ask you to send a $320 payment and a lot of personal information in order to receive your payment. You don’t need to send money. You don’t need to give up your information by phone or email. Delete the email right away.
The Most Romantic Hotel in America is WHERE!?
Are you kidding me? Really? Ohio? Apparently the travel experts at TripAdvisor just released their 16th annual Traveler’s Choice Awards, including the year’s best hotels in the world and jet-setters’s favorite hotels for romance. In the U.S., users rated the Belamere Suites in Perrysburg, Ohio, their favorite romantic hotel. If you’re wondering where Perrysburg, Ohio, is, it’s a small city of about 20,000 residents located in northern Ohio, close to the Michigan border.
Chrissy Teigen Inspires Women to Embrace Their Age
Getting old sucks! Or does it? I guess it all depends on your attitude and whether you’re ready to embrace the facts of aging. Celebrities normally spend a ton of time and money trying to reverse the affects of aging, but not Chrissy Teigen. This little tweet about her grey hair actually inspired many other women to post pictures of their greys and proudly embrace the aging affects that most would dread. Do you embrace your age or are you one of those who constantly complains about how old you are?
Job Offer: Chicken Nugget Connoisseur
When we met Kelsea Ballerini, she said the most interesting thing about her is that she is obsessed with chicken nuggets. Not that she needs another job, but I instantly thought of her when I heard “chicken nugget connoisseur” could be a real job! Would you like to get paid to eat all day? Do you consider yourself an expert in all things related to processed chicken products? Are you able to discern the flavors and textures of frozen snacks down to the subtle hints of salt and pepper?
The Best Place to Live in America is...
After the meteor scare last night, Michiganders are wondering how safe we really are. As most probably already knew, Michigan is one of the safest places in the United States when it comes to natural disasters. We don’t have to worry about hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, or wildfires as much as other parts of the country. Michigan came in at #1 for the safest states to live in.
Single-payer system would fix drug costs
This guest column was submitted by Rob Stone, MD, director of Hoosiers for a Commonsense Health Plan; and Chris Stack, MD, and Fran Quigley, who are with People of Faith for Access to Medicines.Hoosiers have seen the headlines about drug price increases, and many of us see the struggle firsthand. A vial of insulin can cost a person with diabetes 10 times as much as it did in the 1990s. The price of an EpiPen has risen 450 percent.
Netflix and Chill is Being Replaced by This...
Forget about Netflix and Chill, it’s all about Pizza and Plow! Mario’s Pizza, located in Union Pier. is offering a $30 “pizza and plow” promotion. Restaurant co-owner Tony Gloriosos explains he started the promotion last month after business was slow, so he decided to offer his plowing services along with the pizza for a special price. He says the price could change, depending on how difficult it is to remove the snow, but he plans to keep it up all winter long.
Betty White Reveals the Secret to a Long Happy Life!
Everyone has their own recipe for a long happy life, but you can’t disagree with 95 year old Betty White. She’s still a riot no matter what situation she’s in. Betty White told Parade that her secret to a long, happy and healthy life is vodka and hot dogs, “probably in that order.” Isn’t it funny that most extremely old peoples advice for a long life is normally something super unhealthy? “Enjoy life,” she added. “Accentuate the positive, not the negative.
[VIDEO] Woman Goes Insane After Winning $11.30 on Trivia
Winning money is always exciting, but this woman’s reaction over winning $11.30 looks more like she won 11 Million Dollars! She’s from San Francisco, California so I can’t seem to understand why she freaked out so much. In Cali 11 bucks will pretty much only buy you one beer! Haha! Watching Lauren May’s roller coaster of emotions as she realized she’s won $11.30 playing @hqtrivia yesterday was a truly epic start to the new year @ScottRogowsky @L_M_A_Y @megmk #HQTrivia pic.twitter.com/GtH4nCG2w7
Trump is right: Negotiate for lower drug prices
All Hoosiers have seen the headlines about drug price increases, and too many of us see the struggle first-hand. A vial of insulin can cost a person with diabetes 10 times as much as it did in the late 1990s.The price of an EpiPen has risen 450%. Some new treatments for cancer and other diseases are priced as high as $750,000, even when taxpayers paid for the most critical research to develop those drugs.
5 Tips to Save Money on Food!
Many people made it their New Years Resolution to save money in 2018. One of the things I noticed we spend way to much money on is food! We eat out a lot, we get delivery at work and almost every time we grocery shop, we end up with wasted food gone bad. Here are 5 tips to saving money on food! 5) Pay Cash. People who pay cash tend to spend less than those using a card. 4) Stop buying too much at the grocery store.
How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Every year you make that resolution to exercise more. Then you go get the gym membership and be dedicated for a month or two then go every other 2 weeks until you just stop and are mad that you wasted the money. How much exercise do you really need to be fit? It’s recommended that adults 18-64 get at least 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week for 10 minutes or more. Exercise for muscles and bones should be done at least two days per week.
Taylor Swift Fans Aren’t Buying ‘Reputation’ Tour Tickets
I told you Taylor Swift tickets were crazy expensive! Before tickets went on sale we learned the price range was round $500 to $1500 depending on the ticket. Fans are proving my point that those prices are outrageous! That’s why they’re not buying them in high numbers like usual. Of Taylor’s 33 tour dates in North America one has yet to produce a sellout. Seats have been on sale since December 13, compare that to her ‘1989’ tour back in 2015 that sold-out within minutes its a definite letdown.
Apple Slowing Down Older iPhones on Purpose?
Getty Images: Sean Gallup I have been complaining for years about Apple’s iPhone iOS updates that seem to slow down our phones on purpose, so that we feel like we have to buy the new model that just came out. Finally people are standing up and fighting for what’s right! Apple is Being Served with a Class Action Lawsuit! Apple has admitted to slowing down the iPhones 6, 6s, and SE when batteries are older and have a low charge to avoid the phone shutting down, and now Apple may have to pay for it.
Nutella Lipstick is Here Just in Time for Christmas!
I’ve been trying so hard to find great stocking stuffers for my wife this Christmas and now I think we finally have the best gift so far! Nutella lipstick is now a thing. Nutella is packed with sugar and palm oil and is quite addictive. So, it’s a relief that you can indulge in your favorite spread now without letting an ounce of saturated fat past your lips. Beauty company Beauty Bakerie has come up with a range of Nutella-flavored lipsticks.
Man’s Pregnancy Photo Shoot is Ridiculous!
Men with beer bellies have been joking about being pregnant for years, but this dude took it to whole new level! In an ode to what seems like a constant stream of pregnancy photo shoots from women these days, an expecting dad in Massachusetts is doing a shoot of his own. Nick Roberts surprised his pregnant girlfriend with the photos at their gender reveal party in June before their son Logan was born. Some of the photos show Roberts posing at a beach cradling his visible belly.
The ‘Man Flu/Man Cold’ is a Real Thing!
Fresh off a sick day myself, I’ve known the ‘man cold’ or ‘man flu’ is a real thing! The long-rumored theory that a man experiences the flu worse than women actually might be true. All of the extra whining and complaining could be coming from a place of truth. A British Medical Journal study has found limited evidence that men have a harder time of it with the flu.
Top 5 Most Boring Movies of All Time!
We’ve all sat through some boring movies and I’ve even turned a few off because they were so bad. I never thought to make a list out of them but, Samsung recently commissioned research into what the most boring movies of all time are. The shortlist was compiled by leading film critics, before going to a public national vote of 2,000 British adults.
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