Saturday July 13 Daily Links

SATURDAY 7.13
NEWS STORIES
Chrysler Building Is Not What It Use to Be
Once considered the most desirable building in NYC, now there are complaints about the building– bad cell service, the lack of natural sunlight, elevator troubles, water problems– and its no longer considered cool to be a tenant there.
No shit. It’s older than Biden.
NY Bans Travel Sized Bottles at Hotels
Hotels in New York state will no longer be allowed to offer individual mini bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion to guests. The effort is to reduce plastic waste.
Thank God Gilbert Gottfried isn’t alive to see this.
Rudys Not Eligible for Bankruptcy
A federal judge has tossed Rudy’s bankruptcy case, ruling that “The lack of financial transparency is particularly troubling given concerns that Mr. Giuliani has engaged in self-dealing and that he has potential conflicts of interest that would hamper the administration of his bankruptcy case.” The result is that he cannot get the court’s protection from creditors seizing his assets.
He went from America’s Mayor to Americas cautionary tale.
SPORTS
Charles Barkley Wants Biden to Pass the Torch
Barkley joined with those who are calling for Biden to step down. “I just feel sadness. You got the greatest country in the world, and I have nothing but admiration and respect for President Biden, but it’s time for him to pass the torch to a younger generation,” Barkley said.
Charles, you don’t think Biden is competing in the Olympics, do you?
Pirates Rookie Should Start in MLB All Stars
Come on. Not only is he the best pitcher, but he’s also dating a hot college gymnast.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Rod Argent Retiring From Touring
The founder of The Zombies is turning in his tour bus, after suffering a stroke.
It’s the time of the season.
Shania Twain Will Host The Peoples Choice Country Awards
“Country has some of the most passionate fans in music and us artists are so lucky to be supported in doing what we love,” Twain said in a statement. “I am honored to host an award show that celebrates these awesome fans. Get ready for an unforgettable show with lots of big hair, glamour, rhinestones, hats, boots and incredible performances. Giddy Up!”
This is one twain I’d love to catch.
Trailer alert: Captain America Brave New World
It’s Marvel, with cheaper stars.
VIRAL & TRENDING
Is PBJ Lunch or Dessert?
Paste magazine argues that the peanut butter and jelly sandwich is fundamentally a dessert, more cake than sandwich.
Then what should we do with all this rice pudding?
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