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Kennedy Space Center Will Celebrate the Holidays ’60s Style

by Erica Loop

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is throwing a holiday bash! This year NASA’s notable space center is taking a trip back to the 1960s for an all-out groovy good time.

The Space Center recently announced its 2019 retro holiday bash theme. Guests to the out-of-this-world attraction can check out 10,000 sparkling lights, tunes from the ’60s and more from Dec. 13 through Dec. 31.

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, said in a press release, “The 1960s set the stage for space exploration in the United States with the important Apollo 11 and 12 missions.” Protze continued, “This year’s Holidays in Space begins during that era and takes us through NASA’s history and into the future, capturing the excitement of the time. And now, as we embark on a new era of space exploration as a nation, we’re thrilled to celebrate this important time period during our annual holiday event.”

Along with the light displays and mod ’60s music, the Visitor Center will also treat party-goers to a multimedia short film experience, Holidays in Space!, and plenty of photo opps. Get more info on this retro holiday event here!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Kennedy Space Center via Instagram 

 

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Sesame Street Is Premiering Its Historic 50th Season with a Primetime Special

by Shahrzad Warkentin

Generations have grown up watching and learning with Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo and the entire crew. Now Sesame Street is celebrating a special anniversary with a star-studded 50th season.

The special will take a nostalgic look back at the last fifty years on Sesame Street and reimagine some of the most classic segments and songs like “People in Your Neighborhood” and “It’s Not Easy Being Green.” Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration will premiere Sat. , Nov. 9 on HBO and Sun., Nov. 17 on PBS stations and the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel.

The pecial event will feature returning and rarely seen cast members, like Kermit the Frog and nearly the entire human cast. Fans will also be treated to a parade of guest stars including Whoopi Goldberg, Patti LaBelle, Elvis Costello, Meghan Trainor, Sterling K. Brown, Norah Jones, Nile Rodgers, and Itzhak Perlman.

The first episode of the 50th season will kick off Sat. Nov. 16 on HBO. The new season will features guest appearances from Chrissy Teigen; musicians Charlie Puth, Dave Grohl, and Maren Morris; ballet dancer Misty Copeland; comedian Michael Che and Olympic athlete Chloe Kim. It will also include a new segment “Big Bird’s Road Trip,” which was filmed on location over the summer during the “Sesame Street Road Trip.” In the segment, Big Bird tours the United States to discover what kids love about where they live.

“As we mark our 50th season, we want to remind families everywhere of the timeless lessons Sesame Street has always taught,” said Steve Youngwood, President of Media & Education and Chief Operating Officer of Sesame Workshop. “Everyone, no matter where they are from, is equally deserving of respect, opportunity, and joy.”

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Sesame Street via YouTube

 

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“Sesame Street” Is Headed West with the New Sesame Place San Diego Park

by Erica Loop

Sesame Place is coming to the West Coast! SeaWorld Entertainment recently announced the upcoming renovation to its Aquatica San Diego property.

Until now, Elmo enthusiasts and Big Bird besties have only had one option to explore Sesame Street-themed adventures IRL—the Philadelphia park. Now kiddos, and their adults of course, can enjoy the same Sesame Place fun across the country in the franchise’s second park.

Steve Youngwood, President, Media & Education and Chief Operating Office, Sesame Workshop, said in a press release, “As we celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary, we are excited to share the news of a major opportunity for kids and families to connect with and learn from the brand and its beloved characters.” Youngwood continued, “The opening of Sesame Place San Diego will give guests a unique and powerful way to experience Sesame Street, enable us to connect with even more families, and further our educational mission.”

Along with family-friendly rides, water slides, live character shows, parades and interactive experiences, San Diego’s new Sesame Place will also open as a Certified Autism Center. Like the Philadelphia park, San Diego’s park will also have plenty of pre-visit resources (such as a sensory guide), designated quiet spaces and the staff will participate in autism sensitivity and awareness training.

Of the CAC designation, Marc Swanson, Interim Chief Executive Officer, SeaWorld Entertainment, said, “We are proud to be opening this new park as a Certified Autism Center and are committed in our efforts to offer families inclusive activities for children with autism and other special abilities.” Swanson also added, “Providing fun and memorable experiences through exceptional service is a part of that.”

Sesame Place San Diego is set to open in 2021, but as of now, there’s no specific debut date.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Sesame Place San Diego via Instagram

 

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Drew Barrymore Is Set to Star in Her Own Daytime Talk Show

by Erica Loop

Kelly Clarkson isn’t the only celeb mama to land herself a talk show. Drew Barrymore recently revealed that she’s tackling the job of daytime host, too!

Barrymore reportedly filmed a pilot for the show, which will air on CBS Television stations nationally fall of 2020, last August. Judging by this new deal, it looks like the pilot went over well with the TV execs involved.

The actress told Variety, “It is beyond my wildest dreams to have this opportunity for a daily talk show.” Barrymore also added, “I’m truly thrilled and honored to be creating this show with CBS.”

The soon-to-be daytime host isn’t the only one who’s excited about this new venture. Steve LoCascio, chief operating and financial officer of CBS Global Distribution Group said of Barrymore, “Drew is a huge star and a breath of fresh air—her show will energize any station’s lineup.” Peter Dunn, president of CBS Television Stations tells us that “We are very excited to be in business with Drew Barrymore and have our stations serve as the launch group for a show that is the brightest prospect I have seen in many years.”

While the network did announce a fall 2020 launch, as of now there’s no specific debut date for Barrymore’s daytime show.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: DrewBarrymoreIsGodde via Instagram 

 

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You’ll Never Need to Leave Home Again—Because Starbucks Plans to Expand Delivery

by Erica Loop

Starbucks Delivers is a caffeine cravers lifesaver, but if you live in certain parts of the country, Sbucks delivery to your doorstep is only a daydream. That is, until now!

The coffee retailer recently announced the expansion of Starbucks Delivers nationwide. According to a press release, you can expect this Starbucks-Uber Eats partnership to grow in early 2020.

photo: Adrianna Calvo via Pexels

Roz Brewer, group president and chief operating officer for Starbucks, said of the expansion, “We are driven to create new and unique digital experiences that are meaningful, valuable and convenient for our customers.” Brewer continued, “Partnering with Uber Eats helps us take another step towards bringing Starbucks to customers wherever they are.”

So how can you get your caffeine fix via Starbucks Delivers (when it comes to your neighborhood)? Use the Uber Eats mobile app to place your order and that’s it! Nearly 95 percent of Sbucks’ core menu picks are available for delivery, with the option to customize some items too!

You can track your delivery status through the Uber Eats platform, and don’t worry about your cold drinks melting or your hot drinks chilling. Starbucks has special packaging to keep your beverages hot or cold.

—Erica Loop

 

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Charming Charlie to Close Its Remaining 261 Stores

by Erica Loop

Charming Charlie is shuttering stores in 38 states. The jewelry and accessory chain recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and like many other brick and mortar stores (such as Toys “R” Us and Gymboree), Charming Charlie’s days are coming to an end.

This isn’t the first time the retailer has filed for Chapter 11. Charming Charlie’s first bankruptcy ended last year, but included the closure of 100 stores. With the second filing, the company will now need to close its remaining 261 locations.

photo: Mike Mozart via Flickr

So what pushed Charming Charlie over the edge? Reportedly, “unsustainable operating expenses,” including the rising cost of leases, are at fault.

According to recent reports, the chain plans to complete the closure by the end of August. This means saddened fans of the retailer will get a last chance to score deep discounts immediately—many locations are already in going out of business sale mode.

—Erica Loop

 

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All 650 Dressbarn Locations Are Going Out of Business

by Shahrzad Warkentin

After more than half a century in business, national retailer Dressbarn has just announced that it will be going out of business.

The chain, which started as a single store in Connecticut, currently operates about 650 locations nationwide. For the time being all locations will remain open for business and will be honoring returns as well as accepting Dressbarn-branded credit cards and gift cards. The company promises to share more information about sales and closing dates as the winding down of business continues over the coming weeks.

“For more than 50 years, Dressbarn has served women’s fashion needs, and we thank all of our dedicated associates for their commitment to Dressbarn and our valued customers. This decision was difficult, but necessary, as the Dressbarn chain has not been operating at an acceptable level of profitability in today’s retail environment,” said Steven Taylor, Chief Financial Officer of Dressbarn in a statement.

He continued, “During the wind down process, we will continue to provide our customers with the same great experience both in-store and online, offering them even better deals and value. We will work to assist our associates through the transition and maintain existing relationships with our vendors, suppliers, and other key stakeholders through this process.”

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Dressbarn via Facebook

 

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This New Rent the Runway Location Is a Working Mom’s Dream Come True

by Shahrzad Warkentin

Working moms understand the value of multitasking better than anyone and are bound to be excited about the latest Rent the Runway location opening in San Francisco.

Part dream closet, part co-working space and part coffee shop, the newest addition to the Rent the Runway family gives women a space where they can literally get it all done. The new location is the largest space yet and goes beyond the clothing retail space to include stylists, a beauty bar, a coffee cart, a desk space for co-working and even space for networking and evening events.

The only downside to this amazing spot is that you’ll never want to leave. “Think of it like your gym or your Starbucks; it’s part of what you do on a daily basis,” Rent the Runway chief operating officer Maureen Sullivan told TechCrunch.

photo: Courtesy of Rent the Runway

Rent the Runway was previously an online-only retailer, but in the past year it has opened five brick-and-mortar locations, including this space which will be it’s largest. The other stores are located in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Washington, DC.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

 

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JetBlue Just Got Royally Better with New Flight Plan

by Erica Loop

Want to book a UK or European vacation this summer? Your low-cost overseas travel dreams are about to come true. JetBlue recently announced flights to London and we’ve got the deets for you!

The new routes, which will fly out of Boston and New York City, are set to start in the not-so-distant future. As the carrier’s first European destination, the London moves is making waves on both sides of the pond.

President and chief operating officer, JetBlue, Joanna Geraghty, said in a press release, “Twenty years ago, our founders had a simple formula for choosing a new market – it had to be overpriced, underserved or both.” Geraghty went on to add, “London is the largest metro area JetBlue doesn’t yet serve from both Boston and New York, and we could not be more thrilled to be changing that in the years ahead. The fares being charged today by airlines on these routes, specifically on the premium end, are enough to make you blush.”

Instead of having to choose between the typical high-priced business class fares or low-quality coach seats, JetBlue is reimagining the trans-Atlantic flight experience. The carrier’s Mint class will feature lie-flat seats and specially trained crewmembers. Geraghty said, of Mint, “he success Mint has had on driving down the exorbitant airfares that our competitors were charging, stimulating new demand and forcing the entrenched carriers to up their game, is a big reason we believe London is the next natural market for JetBlue to be successful and make a positive impact on consumers.”

While there’s no specific start date yet, JetBlue plans on offering its United States to London flights in 2021.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Derwiki via Pixabay

 

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Here’s What to Do When Your Kid Locks Your iPad—for 25 MILLION Minutes

by Erica Loop

When a three-year-old accidentally locked out his dad’s iPad, the Twitter-verse jumped to save the device. New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos recently shared a screenshot of his iPad—and all 25,536,442 minutes try-again time!

We’ve all been there. Your kiddo gets a hold of some sort of pricey piece of tech and disables or otherwise locks it. Osnos’ story is the same, but to the extreme. With well over 25 million minutes until he could even attempt to unlock the tablet the dad took to Twitter, pleading for help.

So what advice did the internet have for Osnos? While plenty of people got technical with their responses, others had a more playful approach. One Twitter user suggested time travel:

https://twitter.com/Geopilot/status/1114708847128608768

Another commenter tweeted to give the tot the passcode. Of course, Osnos went more for the actual tech ideas and not the more imaginative options.

Following the initial tweet Osnos told his followers, noting he was still locked out: “It’s down a few hundred minutes from yesterday, but it looks like we’ve still got 25 million minutes to go. On Twitter, people have suggested various fixes but the consensus seems to be that we’re using an old operating system that won’t let us restart fresh from iTunes. When I get home from work tonight, I’ll give it a try and see what happens.”

According to an update tweet, Osnos was able to get the iPad into DFU (device firmware update) mode and start the restoration process.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: LinkedIn Sales Navigator via Unsplash

 

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