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An App To Help Your Social Media Addiction!

Are you addicted to your cell phone, computer or social media? Well – there’s an app for that! An app to help your break your addiction called ‘Binky’!

Binky is available on iTunes and is a stress-free social media app. Creator Dan Kurtz lists some of what the app will give you:

* An infinite list of random stuff (they call “Binks”), with pictures. You may not care about some of them, but others will give you a fleeting feeling of satisfaction — just like a real app!
* Each Bink has a Like button so that you can like it, just like a real app!
* Swipe left or right on Binks, because it’s weirdly satisfying, just like a real app!
* Leave a comment! Unlike a real app, you don’t have to stress about what to say. Just mash the keyboard and Binky will think of an appropriate comment for you! Where’s THAT feature, Facebook?
* A “share” button that doesn’t do anything!
* Scroll through over a thousand Binks, including: sawdust, Sam Cooke, rutabagas, laser tag, merman, mascara, puddles, and elbow.

Dangerous Heat Today!

Today temperatures will reach 95 degrees but feel more like 103! These temperatures are dangerous for everyone, especially the elderly, young children, and your pets.

Seeing pets locked inside vehicles on days like this makes my blood boil! What are some people thinking?

Hundreds of pets die every year from heat exhaustion because they are left in parked vehicles. Even on a 70-degree day, it can get up tp 104 degrees inside your car!. Authorities encourage everyone to leave their pets at home where they will be safe on hot days like today.

-Dianah Gibson

Scary Details on Sandra Bullock’s Stalker!

Sandra Bullock has applied for a new restraining order against a stalker with fantasies to “sexually assault” her.

Police discovered a disturbing diary by Joshua Corbett, who repeatedly wrote about “lurid and sexual acts” with Bullock. He carried the journal three years ago when he invaded her home. He reached her bedroom and pounded on the locked door.

Corbett also owns a stash of illegal weapons. Her attorneys described them as having “extremely high killing capacities and the potential for mass destruction.” Corbett is under probation for the military-grade firearms.

Because the courts didn’t put him behind bars, Sandra felt it necessary to get a restraining order. Though Corbett will receive in-patient treatment at a mental health facility. (The Wrap)

‘Woman-Only’ Screening of Wonder Woman Created Drama

The much anticipated block buster ‘Wonder Woman’ was released in theaters on June 2nd! Before the big day, some theaters held ‘women only’ screenings and that didn’t sit well with some men.

Those men in opposition claimed it is selective equality. Some women who attended say it was the best movie experience they ever had.

I would love to go to a ‘woman’s only’ viewing of a movie like Wonder Woman. Its about comradery and women being strong for other women. Plus you don’t have to share the popcorn!

-Dianah Gibson

{Good News} College Student Stuck On Subway Gets Impromptu Graduation

STUDENT STUCK ON SUBWAY FINALLY RECEIVES HIS DIPLOMA

A college student in New York City finally received his diploma after he got stuck on a stalled subway and missed his graduation.

Last week, Jerich Alcantara was riding an E train dressed in his cap and gown on his way to Hunter College for his commencement ceremony. But the train got stuck in a tunnel for two hours and he wasn’t able to make it in time.

But while the subway was delayed, Jerich’s fellow frustrated passengers did an amazing thing. They rallied together to give the 22-year-old nursing student an impromptu ceremony, complete with a mock diploma. The ceremony was captured on video.

Jerich did finally get his real diploma last Thursday. Hunter College heard all about his unfortunate commute and invited him in for a private commencement ceremony. They even sent a car for him so that he wouldn’t have to risk getting stuck on the subway. He also received a $500 scholarship to help him prepare for his nursing exams. (NY Daily News)

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My totally rad day at River & Trail Outfitters

I got to spend an amazing morning and afternoon at River & Trail Outfitters today. They were celebrating their 45th community day! Everyone had a blast tubing, eating hot dogs and enjoying the rock wall. I failed to climb the wall on camera (my camera man fell too), but we were able to climb to the top once the pressure was gone. I don’t have bragging rights anymore. However, I challenge everyone to send me a photo if they beat the wall on the first try!

My personal highlight happened after we went off the air. Tiggy and I got an invite to kayak! Nothing like an hour out on the river.

I will be posting photos tomorrow!

Check out that huge house I was in on Saturday!

I had a ton of fun exploring the giant house I was broadcasting from on Saturday with Wormald Homes and Airtron. This place was so nuts/amazing that I did a walkthrough video for fun and then found out a missed stuff! Check it out.

IT HAS A TWO WAY FIREPLACE!!!

I need to buy a top hat for the next time I work with them!

Entertainment Update – 06/09/17

Fun stories about Luke Combs, Keith Urban & More!

LUKE COMBS: Detective Dreams

Luke Combs is one of the hottest newcomers on the radio, but he didn’t always plan on making it big in country music. In fact, the “Hurricane” singer had dreams of being a detective — but things didn’t exactly pan out.

Luke Combs “Well, I found out that I had to be a police officer for ten or so years before that, and I just didn’t think that I would necessarily have the brass to get that done. My dreams were a little bit crushed. You know, I just kind of assumed if you were intelligent and could figure things out that you could be a detective, and that necessarily wasn’t the case.”

KEITH URBAN: Compares Social Media to Being on Stage

On Wednesday night, Keith Urban walked away with four CMT Music Awards, including the Social Superstar award. So, what strategy does he follow on social media to make him the reigning Social Superstar?

Keith Urban: “Social media to me is exactly the same as being onstage. As giving and as connected and open as I am onstage, that’s how I am on social media too. They’re both the same thing to me.”

LOVE AND THEFT: Stephen Welcomes Child Number-Two

Gregg Allman Tribute

Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley kicked off last night’s CMT Music Awards with an awesome tribute to the late Gregg Allman. The three country superstars performed the legendary song “Midnight Rider.”

{Good News} A Dog’s Second Chance

An old chihuahua that was neglected and abused for many years before being abandoned is now finally getting to live the life he’s missed out on.

The 17-year-old dog, named Coffee Bean, was rescued by police who found him at a busy intersection in Miami. He was cleaned up and treated by a vet and is now finally able to live out his life in a loving home in Lakeland, Florida, and with a pretty busy schedule.

The Lakeland Police Department has gotten involved and created a lengthy bucket list of things for Coffee Bean to do. He’s gotten to climb aboard a fire truck, enjoy treats from local restaurants and was also presented with a “bone to the city” by the Lakeland City Manager.

But perhaps his biggest moment was being made an honorary K-9 by the police department. He was given a badge and allowed to check out the K-9 vehicle.

You can follow Coffee Bean’s adventures on Facebook. (WFLA-TV Tampa)