As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there’s new guidance from the CDC on childcare and education. The new guidelines are heavily in favor of opening schools in the fall since children are less likely than adults to spread it and suffer from being out of school. But, it’s been recommended that local officials should consider closing schools, or keeping them closed,…
President Trump announced that he will no longer hold an in-person GOP convention in Jacksonville. The president’s decision was based on the rising number of covid-19 cases in Florida. But, he said despite the cancellation, virtual ceremonies will be held and he will deliver an acceptance speech in a different format. He added it was quote “not the right time”…
The U.S. government has reported another 1.4 million Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week. It’s the first time initial jobless claims have gone up in nearly four months. It comes as some states roll back reopening plans and newly reopened businesses close down again amid surging coronavirus cases. On a positive note, continued claims, which count people who…
Someone asked bosses to name the craziest reasons they’ve rejected someone for a job. Here are some of the highlights. A guy applying for a restaurant job showed up with no shirt or shoes on. One woman asked how many of the male employees were single. A guy in a brand new, un-ironed dress shirt forgot to take out the…
Buffalo Wild Wings is helping take you out to the ball-game! The eatery has hired actual beer vendors from major league stadiums to walk around its restaurants, and make it feel like you’re watching the game live. They’re starting today at one location in Washington D.C., with plans to do it in other cities around the country later on. They…
People online are claiming that if you want to make a cheap light beer taste better, just drop a pickle in there. But, does it really work? If you hate pickles, the answer is no. But, if you like them, the answer is…maybe. Some people think it gives light beer a nice kick because pickles have so much salt. So,…
A new study found that if you enjoy making people feel angry or embarrassed, you’re more likely to be addicted to social media. Researchers tracked the activity of 472 college students on Facebook and Snap-chat and the ones who were the most addicted were more likely to be aggressive, and do things like cyberbullying. Their conclusion was that social media…
A new outdoor workout trail has opened up in Florence. ‘High Hill Creek Bike and Run Park ‘ was planned by the atomic mountain bikers of Florence and member Geoff Akins says ‘the trail allows people to social distance while getting a good workout without having to go very far’. It has beginner and intermediate trails but there are still…
According to casting recruiter, Taylor Woodell, of TW Cast & Recruit, a local online casting call for extras for season 2 of the hit Netflix show ‘Outer Banks’ is a scam. Woodell says ‘signing up to be an extra will and should always be free and never cost a ‘membership fee.’ He also said that the show has not set…
