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Overnight Briefing & General Reality Check - Jun 5, 2018
June 5, 2018
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Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places:
Some people REALLY want to be famous and they don't care how.
A tourist in Taiwan went to a remote area in Pingtung County and after looking around, exposed her breast onGoogle Maps. The area has not become very popular as everyone is going there to pull it up on their phone and see her flash on their phone. Google gave guides in the area the ability to add videos to their service in exchange for points they can use like extra data storage. Because the#Boobgatewoman was able to post the video, people are assuming she's a guide, although no one has identified her.
Google Maps terms obviously don't allow pornographic, explicit or sexually suggestive content. (Myers)Grace notes from Vinny Marino:
The Bossis goin' bowling. TheAsbury Park Pressof New Jersey saysBRUCE SPRINGSTEENwill be there for the reopening ofThe Asbury Laneson June 18th. The old bowling alley got a complete overhaul, and Bruce will perform there that night along withPORTUGAL THE MANand theTANGIERS BLUES BAND which features rock photographerDANNY CLINCH. It's a benefit for theBoys and Girls Clubof Monmouth County. You can only get tickets through a lottery, and the lottery is only open to residents of Asbury Park. Go toasburylanes.com for all the details. (Marino)
The Reel Deal:
AMC Theatresis holding a special screening of its upcoming, female-centered "Oceans 8" so that female viewers can bring their squad.
TheHollywood Reportersays the "Girls' Night Out" screening will be tomorrow night (Wed, Jun 06) and viewers will receive a collectible pen and notebook and an order of popcorn (or gourmet popcorn, in locations where it is available).
And, at locations with aMacGuffins Bar, guests will also be able to purchase a movie-themed beverage called "The Heist" as well --which is a mixture of peach vodka, triple sec, orange juice and soda.
AMC also says the screening will be open to both men and women.The "Oceans 8" movie opens in wide release this Friday.Fast Food:
It's not National Teacher's Day(that was May 08),but the folks at Red Robin are honoring various members of the school system today with a free burger and fries.
And not only teachers, but all sorts of school members --including counselors, administrators, education professionals, retired teachers and school bus drivers-- are eligible for the offer. However, to get the free meal, you must show a valid school ID at the restaurant.
You can choose from one of five Tavern Double Burgers, all served with Bottomless Steak Fries. For more info, head to theRed Robin website.Diseases and Dat Boid Flu:
An annual flu shot is key for children with asthma, a new study shows.WebMD.comsays theUniversity of Montrealstudy found that if kids with asthma get the flu, the risks are very high that emergency treatment for an asthma attack will fail. Instead of having an 18 percent risk of treatment failure, children with asthma see their risk rise to 40 percent. Preschoolers with asthma, in particular, are at higher risk of ending up in the hospital if they get the flu. (Bartha)