For many of us, music is a huge part of our lives and we have songs and playlists we listen to for all different moods and occasions. But it turns out, music can also play an important role in our final moments. Marie Curie, a hospice care provider in the U.K. has compiled what they call the first playlist curated by people at the end of life.

For a report on people’s priorities for how they’d like to experience their final months, weeks and days, the nonprofit group polled 10,500 people. As part of that, they also asked 1,000 relatives of terminally ill patients about which songs they most want to hear in their last moments.
According to the hospice, music can “play a vital role in end-of-life care for many” to help relax and calm them and their loved ones.
Listening to music can also create a shared experience that makes the dying feel closer to their loved ones, as well as create a sense of normalcy, and even help distract the dying person from the physical symptoms of their illness.
“Music can help people express their feelings and make them feel better, whatever their health or emotional situation,” explains music therapy expert Dr. Tracey McConnell.
The Top 10 Songs Terminally Ill People Play In Their Final Moments

“My Way” – Frank Sinatra
“I Will Always Love You” – Whitney Houston
“(Simply) The Best” – Tina Turner
“Over The Rainbow” – Judy Garland
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
“Angels” – Robbie Williams
“What A Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong
“Beautiful” – Christina Aguilera
“Hey Jude” – The Beatles
“These Are The Days Of Our Lives” – Queen
Source: Daily Mail

Friday Flashback - ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST QUEEN 1980
UPSIDE DOWN
ALL OUT OF LOVE
DRIVIN' MY LIFE AWAY

1980
List of 1980 Major News Events in History
1. US defeats Soviet Union in ice hockey in what was labeled the "Miracle on Ice"
2. Mount St. Helens Eruption on May 18th in Washington killing 57.
3. The Iran-Iraq war begins in September of 1980
4. CNN (Cable News Network) began broadcasting on June 1st.
5. 3M begins sales of it's latest product Post-It Notes invented by Arthur Fry and Spencer Silver.
6. Former Beatle John Lennon is shot to death
7. Severe Summer Heat Wave in Southern US Causes 1,117 deaths in 20 States
8. US Passes "Crude Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act" to tax high profits by oil companies
9. Fire Destroys the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas
10. The Killer Clown ( John Wayne Gacy Jr ) sentenced to death for the murder of 33 boys and young men.
11. Millions of viewers tune into the TV soap opera Dallas to learn who shot lead character J.R. Ewing.
The Rubik’s Cube puzzle toy debuts internationally during January at a toy fair in London. The toy had been created by Erno Rubik in the 1970s and was first patented as the “Magic Cube” in Hungary in 1975. The colorful puzzle was soon picked up by Ideal Toys to develop the toy for a global market. After its introduction in early 1980, the Rubik’s Cube hit toy stores in May of that year. By the following year it was a huge success causing a worldwide craze. Competitions for who could solve the puzzle the fastest emerged and it still remains popular today.
First available Domestic Camcorders available in Japan

First Available Fax Machines in Japan

Release of Pac-Man arcade game

Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.19

Average cost new car $7,200.00

Ground Beef Lb $1.39

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head $4.77

LCD Pendant Watch $34.95

Pontiac Firebird $5,992.00

Men's Casual Shirt $14.00

Magnavox VHS Recorder $699.00

VHS Home Movie Camera $1,599.00

Tomi Cosmic Combat Electronic Game $28.99

Mens 3 Piece Suit $89.95

3M begins sales of its latest product Post-It Notes invented by Arthur Fry and Spencer Silver.

Popular Films

Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Superman II

Nine to Five

Raging Bull

Coal Miner's Daughter
Popular TV
The Facts Of Life

General Hospital

Dallas

The Dukes Of Hazzard

Chips

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The same survey found that 36% have snooped through someone else’s refrigerator to see what groceries they buy or how things are organized. Gen Z is more likely to do this than other generations, with 57% admitting they have snooped through a friend or family member’s fridge.

Do you ever think about how much time you’re wasting every day on scrolling, streaming, and bingeing. Here’s a hint: a lot. A new survey found that the average Americans loses the equivalent of three days a month – 36 days a year – to content consumption. And it’s worse for Gen Zers, with the average young adult losing five days a month to screens. Americans consume about six hours of content per day, with Gen Zers consuming closer to seven. And, no surprise, all that media consumption is leading to poor mental health. 42% of those surveyed feel they consume “too much” media and 36% say their mood is “often” negatively affected by something they see on social media. That number is higher for Gen Z, with 66% agreeing they consume too much media.
And this is interesting … those who reported having “very poor” mental health were the most likely to use TikTok regularly (38%), and the most likely to report being “very likely” to be on their phone while watching something (46%).
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A new study has found that tartrazine, the yellow dye in snacks like Cheetos and Doritos can make mouse skin temporarily see-through
Scientists discovered that when the dye is put on shaved mouse skin, it slows down light enough to let them see inside the mouse’s body, including its beating heart and digestive system, without needing surgery
This method could one day help doctors and researchers study organs without using expensive tools like X-rays or MRIs
So far, no side effects have been found in the mice, and their normal skin color returned after the dye was washed off
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The NY Post says Crocs for dogs are now available. The breathable foam booties come in two colors and glow-in-the-dark. Matching human versions are also available. The Pet Crocs cost $50 and are adorned with dog and cat pins
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The NY Post says Pringles is permanently bringing back the fan-favorite Dill Pickle flavor. The spicy Hot Ones line-up is also making a return.
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FoodBev Media says Chips Ahoy is introducing an oversized cookie. The Big Chewy Cookie is three times the size of a regular cookie and features chocolate chips four times larger than normal. The cookie costs $2.29
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According to a new survey, people are gaining trust in robotaxis – especially those who have actually used them. Robotaxi passengers rated the experience of being driven around by a driverless car an 8.53 out of 10. While the robotaxi market is still rather small, it's growing –and expanding into new cities. But despite the small sample size, it does seem that people are responding favorably to this new way of getting around.
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DirecTV is getting in the free streaming game with MyFree DirecTV. Their new ad-supported streaming service is launching November 15th and will offer a collection of live TV channels, as well as “an extensive On-Demand library” of shows and movies, which can all be watched with commercials at no charge. No subscription is required either and the service will be available online and on mobile devices and it’s expected to be available on streaming devices including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and some smart TVs, including Google TV.
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Venus Aerospace is set to test their hypersonic jet – the Stargazer – in 2025. This jet can reach mind-blowing speeds of 3600 miles per hour, making it possible to fly from New York to London in just one hour. The jet will use a combination of jet and rocket power –and fly high enough to see the curve of the Earth and the blackness of space above it.
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CWBChicago says a man recently stole brass urinal fittings from the University of Chicago. This resulted in massive flooding, significant water damage and elevator issues. William Garner was caught with the stolen fittings and some tools. He is facing burglary charges. The school estimated repairs at thousands of dollars.
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A woman known as Britain's "most prolific" thief is back in a familiar place again -- jail.
43-year-old Tayna Liddle was arrested again for shoplifting, just weeks after a court banned her from all stores in her area. Liddle has been arrested more than 400 times and convicted 172 times. She's well known to local businesses and police, but continues her brazen shoplifting activities by disguising herself with big hats and sunglasses. She has even posted "how to steal" videos on TikTok. In one such video, she boasts about her thievery and lip syncs to Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal." On September 12th, she received a civil injunction banning her from all local stores, except pharmacies, clothing stores and supermarkets. A few weeks later, she was arrested again for shoplifting, and while appearing before a judge, admitted to committing other crimes. She has been given a conditional discharge, which local businesses say is insufficient because she's not going to stop stealing from their stores. (Metro)
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Wake Up Singapore says a man in Thailand recently refused to pay for a KFC meal because he claimed a ghost placed the order. The delivery driver called the police. The police paid for the meal. The customer insisted he is possessed by his late girlfriend's ghost