He’s the star of Star Trek: Picard, but did you also know Sir Patrick Stewart is also a classically trained actor who has performed Shakespeare on Broadway and London’s West End? Now, for a few soothing moments each day, you can tune in to social media to watch and listen to Stewart reading the sonnets of William Shakespeare. Stewart appears each day from his living room, dressed … [Read more...] about Patrick Stewart reads a daily Shakespeare sonnet on Instagram, plus stream “Picard” for FREE
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Side by side comparison of grocery delivery services
We may be able to skip the movies, stop getting together for drinks, stop going to the gym, but we have to eat. We will always need grocery stores. There are several different ways to get groceries without going into a store. If you choose delivery, the delivery person should leave the bags at your front door, with no personal contact. If you tip, you can do it through the app or … [Read more...] about Side by side comparison of grocery delivery services
Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
Your kids have been home for a while and maybe it's time to pull a new trick out of your hat. Enter Google 3D animals. If you haven't tried this yet, it's good for entertaining bored kids, or maybe bored adults. (Scroll down for more ideas for fun things for kids to do at home.) Google has introduced a number of 3D animals that you can view in Google Search using AR (augmented … [Read more...] about Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
iHeart Living Room Concert for America, with Elton John, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Backstreet Boys, more
The IHeartRadio Music Awards will not be able to take place, but, instead, you can watch a special show on Fox on Sunday, March 29th, 2020, at 9 p.m. Eastern. The iHeart Living Room Concert for America will be a free show, broadcast commercial free, and will pay tribute to the front-line health professionals, first responders and local heroes who are putting themselves in harm's ways to help … [Read more...] about iHeart Living Room Concert for America, with Elton John, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Backstreet Boys, more
Online services at Triangle libraries
Updates: All the libraries are now temporarily closed. However, Durham County Library and Wake County Public Libraries have enabled you to get a temporary library card online that you can use for online services, like downloading books and audiobooks. Durham County Library: As long as Durham County Library is closed, any Durham County resident, even people without a library card, can access all … [Read more...] about Online services at Triangle libraries
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Emergency funding for Orange County small businesses — grants and zero interest loans
Orange County for-profit businesses are invited to apply for the Emergency Small Business Funding Program. This program will offer a combination of grants, which do not have to repaid, and zero-interest loans. Application deadline is April 10th, 2020. You can find the initial application, as well as detailed information here, but here's some general information: General … [Read more...] about Emergency funding for Orange County small businesses — grants and zero interest loans
Starbucks: Free coffee for front-line responders
Starbucks is offering free coffee to Front-Line responders in our public health crisis. That most likely would include healthcare workers, hospital workers, and first responders. Starbucks hasn't specifically said who qualifies, but if you identify as a front-line responder you can get a tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) at no charge. The offer extends through May 3rd, 2020. … [Read more...] about Starbucks: Free coffee for front-line responders
Wendy’s: Free Frosty with every drive-thru order
For a limited time, Wendy's is offering a free Jr. Frosty with every drive-thru purchase at participating locations. The treat is available in vanilla and chocolate. If you’re looking for more savings, download its app for more offers, including digital coupons. Also, learn about a bunch of food delivery deals. NOTE: Not all locations offer the same national promotions. As a result, … [Read more...] about Wendy’s: Free Frosty with every drive-thru order
Burger King offers two free kids’ meals with purchase
Burger King is making feeding the kids a little easier and less expensive. From March 23 to April 6, the fast-food chain is offering customers two FREE kids’ meals with purchase made via its app. (The chain is open for take-out, drive-thru or delivery.) Choose from a meal with a hamburger, cheeseburger or chicken nuggets, including applesauce and your choice of milk, chocolate milk or apple … [Read more...] about Burger King offers two free kids’ meals with purchase
