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Black Lives Matter protests have filled the streets in the United States after the death of George Floyd last week.
      Not all rallies, however, remained peaceful as some took advantage of the situation to loot while some resorted to vandalism.         That was the case in several cities like Los Angeles where riots have also escalated as the police clashed with protesters.
But amid the chaos, there’s a common thing in the city that was left largely untouched.
Murals of the late Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant were saved from the destruction.
Vanessa Bryant, wife of the Los Angeles Lakers legend and mother of Gigi, couldn’t be more thankful after seeing how the murals have remained intact.

Vanessa shared her appreciation on her Instagram Stories Monday.
Kobe and Gigi along with seven others died last January in a helicopter crash in Calabasas.
Kobe played 20 seasons in the NBA all with the Lakers where he won five championships.
The 46-year-old Floyd, an unarmed African-Amer…

Disney Springs, the shopping area located on Disney grounds in Florida, has come up with a unique way to encourage patrons to social distance and wear masks.

They’re not using the Force, but they’re enforcing and reminding guests of the rules thanks to stormtroopers patrolling the grounds.

From Entertainment Weekly:

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A video taken by Attractions Magazine at Disney World‘s shopping district Disney Springs in Orlando shows a pair of First Order Stormtroopers playfully enforcing pandemic protection measures such as wearing masks and keeping an appropriate distance from others.

The apparently prerecorded dialogue is played as two stormtroopers perform on a balcony for the benefit of guests passing by below.

The stormtroopers also walk the grounds and give out warnings such as “Stay in your sector!” if people get too close.

The troopers also joke with one another about patrons wearing masks.

“Hey, you! With the f…

It’s not hyperbole to say this past weekend was one of the worst in America’s long and complicated history.

Peaceful protests in the name of George Floyd during the day turned to violence and looting at night.

Innocent bystanders were dragged through the streets of Las Vegas, pushing down old men, and a tanker truck tried to plow into thousands of people.

While the majority of the news was tough to watch, there were some brief moments of hope in places like Michigan, and now, Tennessee.
After the video of George Floyd’s arrest and his subsequent death, a Tennessee police chief tweeted his thoughts on the matter and made a powerful statement directed at his own officers and police across the country.

Chattanooga Police Department Chief David Roddy said police officers who don’t see an issue with the graphic video showing former Minneapolis police officer David Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck as the 46-year-old repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe,” should turn in their badges.

“There is no nee…

It’s time to put your money where your heart is! Are you ready to show the world-famous Apollo Theater love?Apollo Theater announced that on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. it will present "Let's Stay (In) Together: A Benefit to Support the Apollo Theater," a special musical event streamed live at apollotheater.org. The evening will showcase guest artists performing the music of Apollo legends such as B.B. King, Patti LaBelle, and Stevie Wonder, and will highlight the Theater's 86-year contribution to arts and culture. The benefit is part of the non-profit Theater's campaign to raise $4 million in critical support to safeguard the iconic institution's future following the unprecedented cancellation of more than 100 programs.
"Let's Stay (In) Together: A Benefit to Support the Apollo Theater" is part of Apollo Sound, which celebrates Black Music Month in June and will illuminate the power of music to transform, build community, and heal. In addition…

The United States Navy recently conducted a test with a ship-board laser used to down a drone aircraft. The ship used was an amphibious transport dock ship called the USS Portland, and it successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle using a Solid State Laser. The test was conducted on May 16, using a weapon called the Laser Weapon System Demonstrator or LWSD. According to the Navy, the USS Portland used a Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) MK 2 MOD 0 to disable an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
LWSD is a high-energy laser weapon system demonstrator developed by the Office of Naval Research and installed on Portland for an at-sea demonstration. LWSD’s operational employment on a Pacific Fleet ship is the first system-level implementation of a high-energy class solid-state laser. The laser system was developed by Northrup Grumman, with full System and Ship Integration and Testing led by NSWC Dahlgren and Port Hueneme.

“By conducting advan…

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum continues its ongoing partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) with the release of a limited-edition commemorative bottle, in conjunction with their partnership and military appreciation month. To show support of the USO efforts, Sailor Jerry and Anchor Media are donating $150,000, adding to Sailor Jerry's total contribution of $1,000,000 supporting the USO and other military organizations since 2016.
With a suggested retail value of $14.99, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum's limited-edition bottle wrap exemplifies Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins spirit and the servicemen and women's dedication to serving our country. The partnership is special to Sailor Jerry, as it pays homage to the brand's namesake, Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins who served in the Navy himself. Both blended and bottled in America, the limited-edition bottle is hitting the shelves before Memorial Day and will be available at national and local liquor s…

Men’s success community and website The FEARLESS Man today announced the release of a revealing new eBook, How to Win the Heart of An Eastern European Woman, from etiquette expert and new FEARLESS coach Ana Maria, for the low introductory price of $7.00 USD.

The how-to guidebook - based on Ana Maria’s own background growing up in Romania - is geared to help men differentiate between myths and reality when it comes to Eastern European women, and highlight the rules that can be applied in approaching women of different cultures.WITIN RADIO · Fearless Motivation With Brian Begin
“I love American men, and I know many Eastern European women who dream of dating American and Western European guys, because they tend to be more emotionally open, real, and available with women than many Eastern European men are raised to be,” said Ana Maria.

“I know many guys in the West who love the idea of dating women from Eastern Europe. Challenges do arise though, as soon as even saying ‘Hello’ for the first…