Goodwill launches online web store for thrifters
Thrifters who flock to Goodwill stores can now do more of their treasure hunting online. The 120-year-old nonprofit organization Tuesday launched GoodwillFinds. This newly incorporated shopping venture makes roughly 100,000 donated items available online and expands Goodwill’s internet presence limited to auction sites like ShopGoodwill.com or individual stores selling donations online via eBay and Amazon. GoodwillFinds’ goal is to have 1...
McDonald’s is Launching a Happy Meal for Adults
Beginning Oct. 3, McDonald's will launch a new Happy Meal -- geared toward adults -- as part of a collaboration with streetwear fashion label Cactus Plant Flea Market, according to a press release. "We're taking one of the most nostalgic McDonald's experiences and repackaging it in a new way that's hyper-relevant for our adult fans," said Tariq Hassan, McDonald's USA Chief Marketing and...
Disney World Casino Coming
The Walt Disney Company appears ready to do something it’s never done before. Disney will be opening a casino on their Disney World property in Florida! This is something we would never have expected to see at Disney World. The casino will be named Mickey’s Magical Casino. With Disney World in Florida, very few laws restrict them from building...
Everything You Need To Know About OTT
What the heck is OTT, and why is it outperforming cable? Over-the-top (OTT) refers to any video or streaming service that provides viewers access to movies or TV shows by sending the media directly through the internet. OTT goes beyond traditional cable boxes and beats the hassle of traditional linear TV advertising, where ad placements must conform to broadcasting schedules. Instead,...
Refinery Jax Beach Restaurant
The newest Jacksonville Beach restaurant and bar complex at 831 First Street North is open to the general public. Refinery Jax Beach is a fabulous foodie community that offers Refined Dining, an upscale restaurant overlooking the ocean from the second-floor dining room, a more casual First Street Pub on the 1st floor that offers more casual dining and drinks, and...
Uber is expanding its “Comfort Electric” product line to 15 more cities
Starting today, one can use Uber to hail an electric vehicle, as the company seeks to reduce pollution.Uber is expanding its "Comfort Electric" product line to 15 more cities, including Chicago, where users now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.Uber said it's the company's way...
Bed Bath & Beyond announced its plans to close 150 namesake stores
Bed Bath & Beyond announced its plans to close 150 namesake stores in August, with director and interim CEO Sue Grove calling it a “back to basics” philosophy aimed at allowing the company to focus on better serving customers and driving growth. This week, Bed Bath & Beyond released a list of 56 stores that are set to close, all...
Beyond Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Jacksonville Florida
A first look into the Beyond Van Gogh Immersive Experience, opening tomorrow in Downtown Jacksonville Florida. Jacksonville, prepare yourself for the most immersive experience. 300 ARTWORKS - Through cutting-edge projection technology and an original score, Beyond Van Gogh breathes new life into over 300 of Van Gogh’s artworks. 30K SQUARE FEET - Occupying over 30,000 square feet, Beyond Van Gogh is the...
Ethereum switch known as The Merge is live.
Ethereum's biggest-ever upgrade just took effect, in what industry experts are calling a game changer for the entire crypto sector. Thus far, all signs suggest the so-called merge — which is designed to cut the cryptocurrency's energy consumption by more than 99% — was a success.The very first proof-of-stake block of transactions has finalized with a nearly 100% client...
Chicago Bally’s Casino design
The City’s Committee on Design weighs in on Bally’s Casino design. Full Presentation: ballys_cod_presentation_draft_0912Download The downtown casino plan has a surprising ally: Chicago River lovers. Many of the details are being sorted out. But advocates say enough safeguards are in place to ensure that what happens at the casino site will improve the river, too. “I’m stating the obvious here, but the...
