A store owner from Athens, Alabama, made a decision that divided people’s opinions and triggered an online debate after he decided he won’t be selling two particular Pepsi products.
Phillip Stewart, the owner of S&Z Grocery, explained that he simply couldn’t sell something that he himself was against, and that’s the NFL, whose logo was printed on the products in question.
Speaking to WAFF, he said, “I don’t want to support them in any way, because I feel like its’s just wrong.” He then added: “I can’t in good conscious sell the product, because it does have the logo on it.
Through a Facebook post, Steward informed his customers he will be pulling off the products because he didn’t agree with the way some NFL athletes disrespected the flag by bowing down during the national anthem.
A number of players were taking a knee during the anthem as a form of protest against police brutality and the treatment of people of color.
Stewart explained that he perfectly understands why the athletes were protesting about, but he believed “there are other ways to deal with it.”
“This has brought attention to it I’m sure there is good that comes from this, I just don’t agree with the tactic,” he said.
This owner had nothing against the purpose of the protest or Pepsi. On the contrary, he continues selling their products, just not the ones with the NFL logo on them.
Willie Nelson‘s career spans more than six decades and although he will be turning 90 in a matter of days, he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down.
On the contrary, he’s always on tours and still finds the energy to entertain audiences from all over the country and beyond.
Nelson was first introduced to music and instruments when was still very young. In fact, he has written his first song at the age of just 7 and by the age of 13, he performed with Bob Wills, the inventor of Western swing music. He and his sister Bobbie, who plays in his band, were raised by their grandparents, Alfred and Nancy Nelson, who both studied music courses. Nelson picked the guitar and never let it go, not even today.
Over the course of the years, he has won 10 Grammys and received 50 nominations. Among the rest, he earned a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.
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Speaking of his decision to tour at the age of almost 90, Nelson told AARP that it is not necessary for him, but it does him good.
“Working is really good for me, no matter what kind of show it is,” he said.
“The fact that I’ll be there for two days with a lot of my good friends coming out…saying hello and singing with me makes it a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to it.”
Nelson isn’t the first performer who continued entertaining audiences passed the age of retirement. Take Dick Van Dyke (97), Michael Caine (89) and David Attenborough (96) for example.
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For these legends, as well as for Nelson, age is just a number. “Norman Lear, a good friend of mine, turned 100 not long ago, and I told him, ‘I’ve been telling everybody it’s just a number,” he told AARP. “Am I right?’ And he said, ‘Yeah, it’s just a number.’”
Whenever he’s tours come to an end, he’s always ready for a new one. “Jokingly, I retire after every tour,” Willie said. “But I’m always ready to go back again. I like the bus. I have everything I need on the bus. I never have to go into a hotel room anywhere. It’s not that bad.”
Nelson’s enthusiasm is unmatched. And when it comes to his voice, it’s still as it used to be, and he hasn’t lost any of his ability to make people happy whenever he performs.
“I think singing is good for my voice,” he said in a recent interview. “I don’t do anything to harm it much anymore. If you don’t use it, you lose it.”
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When Italian bodybuilder and actor Franco Columbu died at hospital in his native Sardinia from the consequences of an accident at sea, his best friend of many years, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, was left utterly heartbroken.
Columbu started his athletic career as a boxer, but then turned to Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting and later bodybuilding. He was named Mr. Olympia twice, in 1976 and 1981. He and Schwarzenegger first met in Munich in 1965 and competed against each other during several occasions. Despite that, they became best friends and remained close until the very end.
The two appeared together in a number of movies, including The Terminator, The Running Man and Conan the Barbarian.
Following Columbu’s passing, the actor and former governor of California posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, writing that his life was “more fun, more colourful, and more complete” thanks to Columbu.
“From the minute we met in Munich, you were my partner in crime,” Schwarzenegger wrote. “We pushed each other, we competed with each other, and we laughed at every moment along the way.”
The two friends were encouraged to come to America by bodybuilding guru Joe Weider in 1969and from the moment they stepped foot on U.S soil, they were considered one of the strongest men ever.
“I knew I wouldn’t be the same without my best friend, so I asked Joe Weider to bring you to training with me,” Schwarzenegger wrote. “I could live without money or my parents, but not without you.”
Their friendship was truly one of a kind. Columbu was Schwarzenegger’s best man when he tied the knot with Maria Shriver in 1986.
“We did everything together, including the pumps, chess matches, construction work, lunches, practical jokes, and life lessons,” Schwarzenegger added. “We grew together by learning and loving.”
With Columbu’s passing, the world of bodybuilding and weightlifting lost a legend. May he rest in peace.
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Nothing speaks love and loyalty as dogs. I am convinced that these creatures were sent to us by God, to keep us safe and to make our days a little bit brighter. Those who never owned a dog will never learn what it means to have a best friend for life.
Byron Taylor is a man who has a story to share, and it involves his dog Geo, a 6-year-old Rare Welsh Bull Mastiff. It all started when Byron broke up with his girlfriend. He felt devastated and depressed and found salvation in alcohol. He lost his savings and couldn’t find a reason to move on with his life, so he decided to end it. However, little did he know that Geo wouldn’t let his dad’s plan work.
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The moment Geo noticed the noose, he knew something was wrong and rushed to chew on it. The same thing happened a couple of times, and seeing the rope in the dog’s mouth made Byron reconsider his decision to commit suicide. He came to his senses and hugged Geo so tightly that everything started making sense again.
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Sadly, shortly after, Geo was diagnosed with an untreatable and inoperable brain tumor. That meant that he hadn’t had much time, so his dad decided to make his last days on Earth the best he ever had. Just two months after the devastating diagnosis, Geo passed away in the comfort of his dad’s arms.
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Geo is no longer around, but his dad makes sure the memory of him lives by telling everyone how the loving dog saved his life. This story is a special tribute to an incredible canine who made a change. Rest in peace sweet Geo, you will never be forgotten.
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Taking photos is the best way to preserve the memories of the joyous occasions that happen in our life. Many families even hire professional photographers to get their portrays when they pose for the camera. Most times, these photos are shared on the social media for family members and friends to see. Along the way, they gather plenty of likes and comments.
One particular photo of a family of five caught the attention of many for a very specific reason.
At first glance, the photo seems completely normal, showing a dad, a mom holding a baby in her arms, two sisters, and their dog.
However, after taking a closer look, one can easily spot a creepy detail which is hard to explain.
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If you take a look at the left side of the photo you will spot an arm hugging the younger sister, but that arm doesn’t belong to anyone on the photo. So whose could it be?
Well, some people believe it could be a ghost, and those who don’t believe in ghosts and in the supernatural say it could be photoshopped.
No matter what it is, the photo caused a stir on the Internet and went viral in a matter of days.
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Take a look and decide for yourself. Do you have any idea how this could be?
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With the tragic passing of Paul Walker, the star of the Fast and Furious franchise, the world lost a star. He was in the passenger seat of a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, driven by a racing team partner, that slammed into a light pole and burst into flames while filming Fast and Furious 7.
At the time of his sudden death in November of 2013, his only child, daughter Meadow Walker, was 15 years of age, which is a difficult time to lose a parent. And as his fans mourned the loss, they were also worried for Meadow and the challenges which stood on her way as she was suddenly forced to live without her dad.
Until his passing, not many were aware that the then 40-year-old actor had a child because he tried to keep her out of the spotlight, but one thing was certain, he was the kind of dad that every child would wish for, loving, caring, and devoted.
Over the years, Meadow posted about her father, paying tribute to him the best she knew. She often shares photos of him reminding everyone just how much she misses him.
Among the rest, she started a foundation in honor of her dad, the Paul Walker Foundation, using a portion of the money left to her by her father to set it up. She runs the foundation with the help of her godfather and the best friend of her late father, actor Vin Diesel.
Meadow, who is now 24 years old, has established a flourishing career in the modelling industry, even walking the runway for several prominent labels such as Givenchy and Proenza Schouler.
In 2021, Meadow married actor Louis Thornton-Allan and she was walked down the aisle by Vin Diesel, whom she considers family.
“We couldn’t have imagined it to be any more perfect and personal,” she told Vogue of her wedding. “And honestly it was easy and simple. Louis and I knew exactly what we wanted from the start. It was a very intimate celebration.
“We were all barefoot, dancing in the sand. To finish the night, there was a wonderful display of fireworks, and we lit lanterns into the picturesque night sky.”
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We are glad Meadow uses every opportunity to honor her father the best she can.
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Although he retired from acting back in 2010 when he last starred in How Do You Know alongside Owen Wilson and Reese Witherspoon, Jack Nicholson remains one of the greatest actors of Hollywood.
With 12 academy award nominations under his belt and a huge number of awards, including the AFI Life Achievement Award and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award among the rest, Nicholson leaves most others in the duct. What makes him one of a kind is his ability to play a wide range of starring and supporting roles, including comic characters, romantic leads, anti-heroes and villains.
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Nicholson has spent most of his life believing that his grandmother was actually his birth mother when in fact he was the son of her daughter June whom they presented to Nicholas as his sister. The actor only learned the truth when a journalist asked him for a comment. Nicholson was shocked at first, to say the least. His mother and grandma took the secret to their graves and he didn’t get the chance to confront them.
“It was pretty dramatic event, but it wasn’t what I’d call traumatizing…I was pretty well psychologically formed,” Jack told People of the revelation.
“I didn’t have to deal with it with them. They were dead. I am that kind of person-what do I feel-and had the tools to know what I feel. Gratitude. I’ve often said about them: Show me any women today who could keep a secret, confidence, or an intimacy to that degree, you got my kind of gal.”
Recently, photos of Nicholson emerged online and fans are concerned for his well-being. The last public appearance of the One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest star was back in October 2019 with the NBA’s 75th anniversary basketball at the Staples Center.
This time, he was spotted enjoying the fresh air overlooking Franklin Canyon Reservoir. He wore a loose-fitting pale orange shirt and baggy sweatpants as he leaned up against a balcony railing on the crisp morning outing. At one point, he keenly observed a helicopter flying overhead.
“He’s made it clear his home is his castle. But people just wish he’d come out of the house and pop up to tell them how — or at least reassure folks he’s OK,” an unnamed source told Radar Online in January.
“Jack’s in touch with certain relatives — especially Ray, his protégé, who he’s so proud of — but his socializing days are long gone,” they added.
According to people close to him, the actor suffers from memory loss. Media outlets reported in the past that Nicholson was diagnosed with dementia. “There is a simple reason behind his decision — it’s memory loss,” an insider told Radar Online. “Jack has memory issues and can no longer remember the lines being asked of him.”
He “doesn’t leave his house anymore” and his children are reportedly taking care of him, a source shared with Express, “Physically he is fine — but his mind is gone. It’s really sad to see such a super talented actor, like Jack, go out this way.”
However, following these reports, former Fox News host and Nicholson’s old friend Bill O’Reilly said during an episode of his No Spin News that he visited the actor and added that reports that Nicholson’s mental health had diminished were ‘bull.’
“I visited Jack Nicholson a few months ago. I had a long conversation with him and he follows the No Spin News very closely and had all kinds of intelligent questions for me,” O’Reilly said.
“I have been friends with him for decades. He is 85, okay? But he is more intellectually nimble than the president of the United States,” he added.
We hope Jack Nicholson’s health is good and we truly wish to see more of him in the future.
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The possibility of something going viral online has never been easier as it is nowadays. One day you post something or do something, and the next one, everyone’s talking about your act. And yes, there will always be people there who will judge your decision making skills and say bad things.
Influencer Bonnie Engle posted a reel on her Instagram recently which gathered the attention of many for all the ‘wrong’ reasons. Namely, she shared a video of her car showing a sign which read, “My baby is OK. He has his snacks and a drink! I’m in Target. Be back soon!”
Of course, many were quick to comment on it judging her parenting even before they played the entire video, which by the way, takes a completely different turn and is totally hilarious to say the least.
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It turns out that Engle isn’t a bad mother at all, just a wife who loves to play pranks with her husband. And yes, the ‘baby’ in question is in fact her hubby who’s sitting inside the car and having snacks while she’s running errands at Target.
“Please no judgment. He is safe & well,” Engle captioned her reel.
There were many people who found her clip funny so they took their time to comment on it.
“My heart dropped and then I LMAO,” one wrote.
“It’s so much easier to leave them in the car,” another person said.
“For a second I was about to get really upset … I was not expecting that,” a third added.
Take a look at the video below and tell us what you think.
The truth is that even though this clip is supposed to bring laughter, it does remind us of the everyday stress parents go through. At the same time, it is a reminder to never leave your babies or your pets inside a vehicle unattended.
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