Stuff We’re Talking About This Week April 29

 

People who know nothing about horses, racing, or betting suddenly have to become experts as they place their cash on the Kentucky Derby. As everyone ramps up for the big race tomorrow, here are some tips to max your chances of winning:

• Don’t fear the favorite. Since 2013, every favourite at post-time has won.
• Prep races matter, too. The last seven Kentucky Derby winners also won their prep race prior.
• Unlike casinos, where the house sets the odds, horse racing odds are set by how the betting is flowing for the race.
• “Homefield advantage” really exists in horse racing. Horses that have done well at Churchill Downs will continue to do so, and it’s noted on the racing form.
• If you see a horse “misbehaving” in the paddock before a race, then staying away isn’t the worst idea.
• If you’re torn between two horses, try an exacta box bet.
• Race Day consists of 14 races. Budget your betting money wisely.

Some people are turned off from placing a bet because they don’t know how the odds work. Here’s an easy way to figure all that out”:

• Anything-to-1:To figure how much you’ll win, just double the first number, and add your bet. So, if you place $2 on a 3-1 horse, you’ll double the 3 and add $2 for an $8 payout. For a 4-1 horse, double the four and add $2 for a $10 payout.
• Anything-to-2:Using the $2 bet again, just add the two numbers up. A 7-2 horse will pay $9. A 9-2 horse will pay $11.
• Anything-to-5:This one’s a bit more complex. Let’s say you’re betting a horse that’s going off at 8-5. Just double the odds in your head to 16-10, then divide it by 10 – making it 1.6 – 1…then, double the first number…making it 3.2. Add your $2 bet and you’ll see your payout is $5.20.

It’s like a frickin movie! An off duty police officer rescues a woman from a burning car in San Antonio, Texas.

The movie ‘Blinded By The Light’ is the true story of a kid inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen.  It’s out August 14th but the trailer has been released.  Is it for you?

Ok see if you can get through these without laughing out loud.  You have to be signed in to Facebook to open the link.

 

THURSDAY

It’s Spirit Day today.  It’s a day to rally and raise money for our hospital so we have better health care.  This year the money is going toward a ‘Calming Room’ at UNHBC for people in a mental health crisis.  You’re invited to make a donation and why not toss the gloves and challenge your colleagues, competition or friends to meet or beat you.  Since you’re already online to can go directly to the donate link HERE.  Or you could drop by UHNBC until 6 tonight.

You can get a Drive Spirit Bear for a donation of $99.30.  Tim Horton’s has a spirit day donut with all proceeds going to Spirit Day!  And Spirit day cookies available at The Spirit office.

Fun Fact; The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation will take donations any time.

 

This is so edgy of Burger King and I applaud them for it.  Realism in advertising.

 

Looking for a bizarre place to visit?  How about here…just be warned this may not be safe for work but it is culturally interesting.  And before you click…look closely.  What exactly is she sitting on?  Ok you’ve been warned…now you have to ask yourself, do you feel lucky, punk…do you?  Click away.

 

WEDNESDAY

You can watch earth, live from space.  Did your nerd nipples just perk up?

 

 

TUESDAY

The Kiwis win sexiest accent.  Our Canadian accent came in 13th.  Don’t feel bad, the french accent didn’t even make the top 5!  Check out the story with a funny video dub below.

Drink lots of coffee and you’ll live longer.  Drink hard this week while the study is still good.

Huge Research Report Says The More Coffee You Drink, The Longer You Live

Monday we posed the question why aren’t prisoners cleaning up the litter.  We found out from listeners that the idea has support and that they indeed, used to do that in Prince George.  One commented that the likely reason is the cost (paying corrections to supervise) and that it may not be the safest idea.   Then we saw this and although there is a cost involved, it could be an idea that may work here.

MONDAY

How to hypnotize your rooster….an we don’t mean that metaphorically.

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— John Umin (@umin_john) April 28, 2019

Ok while we’re on a theme of animal husbandry here’s how you straighten a pigs tail.

 

 

Sting stopped by “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” Friday and had a little fun with a classic Police hit.  Sting and Jimmy debuted a new skit, “Two Stings on the Moon,” set to the 1979 hit “Walking on the Moon,” with both donning astronaut suits.  Sting also performed a new take on the 1981 Police track “Demolition Man,” which will be featured on his upcoming album “My Songs,” which has him re imagining some of his classic tracks. It’s set to drop May 24^th. Check out both performances below.  Source: The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

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One day after dropping the new single “Hello Sunshine,” Bruce Springsteen surprised fans at the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival screening of the new documentary featuring clips from his archives.  The film features archival footage of such performances as Springsteen and the E Street Band at the Bottom Line, Hammersmith Odeon, Apollo Theater, and Jazzfest, during his “Seeger Sessions” tour.  “I’ve lived many lives,” The Boss said during a Q&A following the screen. “I never saw any of that myself.” He also noted that he and the band didn’t particularly like being filmed early in their career, adding, “You either think you are more handsome than you actually are, or you think you sound better than you actually do.” Not long after dropping the new single “Hello Sunshine,” Bruce dropped a lyric video for the track, which features an old car traveling through the desert. The song is the first single from Bruce’s upcoming album “Western Stars,” which drops June 14^th. Check out the video below. Source: Variety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icJjlg5e6l8

Soon, fans will get their hands on more rare David Bowie demos. A 1969 demo tape that the late music legend recorded to get a record deal with Mercury Records will be released on vinyl for the first time on June 28th.  “The Mercury Demos” was recorded with guitarist John Hutchinson, featuring 10 songs based on their Bowie & Hutch set list. Fans will get a listen to early versions of songs from “Space Oddity,” some pre-”Space Oddity” tracks, and some covers, like Roger Bunn’s “Life Is A Circus” and the Lesley Duncan song made popular by Elton John, “Love Song.”  “The Mercury Demos” can be pre-ordered HERE. Check out the tracklist and more details HERE.