Thursday 5/2/24
Celebrate:
Baby Day
Brothers and Sisters Day
International Scurvy Awareness Day
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Reason
National Fire Day
National Life Insurance Day
National Play Your Ukulele Day
National Truffle Day
Take a Baby to Lunch Day
World Password Day
World Tuna Day
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Lenny Kravitz went viral a few weeks ago for posting a video of himself at the gym in leather pants. Well, it turns out, it's his typical gym fit.
Lenny says he's always in boots with leather pants or jeans. It doesn't bother him because he doesn't sweat much when he's lifting weights.
And also because of his schedule. Quote, "I'm coming from somewhere or I'm going somewhere, I just don't care. I'm gonna pop in, I've got 45 minutes, we're gonna hit it and I'm gonna go run to where I'm going . . .
But he says he'll "obviously" wear sweats if he's doing cardio, because that's when he gets a real sweat going.
Lenny says he knows what he's doing and has had the same trainer for 25 years. He's also trained with professional athletes. Quote, "I won't mention names, but they're all people you would know. And they'll tell you I train very seriously."
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Growing up, you were probably reminded — if not scolded — for leaving the lights on after you left a room: “You’re wasting money and energy!” While yes, it is true that turning the lights off will help reduce your electricity bill, does the same go for energy? And if so, are you really saving that much to make an impact?
Well, it's complicated.
If you still have the old incandescent lights, they should be turned off every time.
If you have updated all your lights to LED you can leave them on all day.
A Fluorescent light's lifespan is reduced when you turn them on and off. if you are leaving the room for more than 15 minutes you could turn them off, otherwise leave them on.
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With the 221st pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday, the Buffalo Bills chose Travis Clayton. They picked him to play offensive line, even though he's never played that position.
I should also note that he's never played ANY position. Because he's never played a single snap of football in his entire life.
He's a professional RUGBY player from the U.K., and he was one of 16 players in this year's International Player Pathway program, which gives international athletes a chance to enter the NFL.
He is 6'-7" and can run the 40-yard dash in 4.79 seconds.
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Melissa McCarthy posted some pictures of herself looking thinner than usual. And Barbra Streisand replied, quote, "Did you take Ozempic?"
Well, the Internet went off on Barbra, to the point that she apologized. She called Melissa a friend and added, quote, "She looked fantastic! I just wanted to pay her a compliment. I forgot the world is reading!"
For the record, Melissa wasn't offended at all. A TMZ "reporter" caught up to her and asked if she thought Barbra was out of line. She said, quote, "I think Barbra is a treasure and I love her."
You can see Melissa in the new Netflix movie Unfrosted Friday May 3rd.
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May excitement
In sports: The NBA and NHL playoffs continue. The Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, then the Preakness on May 18th. The PGA Championship starts May 16th. The French Open starts on the 20th. Soccer's F.A. Cup Final in London is the 25th. And the Indy 500 is May 26th.
In movies: Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tart flick "Unfrosted" hits Netflix on Thursday . . . "The Fall Guy" with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt opens Friday . . ."Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" arrives a week later, along with the Amy Winehouse biopic "Back to Black" . . .
. . . John Krasinski's kids' movie "IF" hits theaters the 17th . . . the new "Garfield" movie with Chris Pratt opens wide on May 24th, along with "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" . . . and "Jim Henson: Idea Man" hits Disney+ the 31st.
On TV: "Welcome to Wrexham" returns tomorrow . . . "The Roast of Tom Brady" hits Netflix on Sunday . . . "Doctor Who" returns on Disney+ the 10th . . . "Bridgerton" is back on the 16th (I've seen different dates but it's in two parts May and June). . . and "America's Got Talent" returns on the 28th. Watch for your favorite summer game shows to come back starting this month as well.
Holidays:
Cinco de Mayo this Sunday. . . Mother's Day on the 12th . . . and Memorial Day on the 27th.
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A new poll found the #1 thing the "perfect hotel" MUST have is . . . really fast Wi-Fi. 70% of travelers said it's essential to them enjoying their trip. Here are the Top 10 things a perfect hotel must offer . . .
1. Fast Wi-Fi - One reason we want good Wi-Fi is to check in on work. One in four people said they've worked on vacation to save their vacation days.
2. A king-sized bed
3. A smart TV
4. Attractions nearby
5. A restaurant in the building
6. A fitness center
7. Online check-in and check-out
8. A personal hot tub
9 A personal bathtub
10. A spa
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - Converse All Stars are technically basketball shoes, but no one's worn them in the NBA since a player on the Atlanta Hawks named Tree Rollins in 1980.
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