While Valentines Day and football get the majority of publicity during February, theres more to this month than love and sports. You may want to consider changing up your typical happy-hour order this weekend to celebrate an unconventional holiday. Saturday, February 22, is National Margarita Day. This refreshing beverage has a long history of making those who imbibe forget their troubles for a while. Lets take a look at the invention of the drink and some fun deals to take advantage of.Whats in a classic margarita anyway?While many variations of the beloved drink have popped up over the years, in its purest form, a margarita is comprised of tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau or Triple Sec. Traditionally served in a glass with a salted rim, its sweet, salty, and sour elements make for a delicious flavor combination to sip on.Who invented the margarita?There are conflicting stories about the creation of this cocktail. One version credits Carlos Danny Herrera. Necessity was the mother of invention in this version. In the late 1940s, Herrera, who owned the Tijuana, Mexico-area restaurant Rancho La Gloria, wanted to make something for customer Marjorie King. The young actress was allergic to all alcohol except tequila but didnt like to drink the spirit straight.Never one to back down from a challenge, Herrera started experimenting and landed on the flavor combination we now know and love. He called the drink a Margarita (Spanish for Marjorie).Another story asserts that Margarita Sames is the real hero. This Dallas socialite claims to have created the drink while entertaining at her Acapulco vacation home in 1948.As this story goes, Tommy Hilton was one of her guests and liked it so much that he brought the drink to his hotels. But her claim is discredited in Anthony Dias Blues The Complete Book of Spirits, which states that the first importer of Jose Cuervo to the United States used the tagline, Margarita: its more than a girls name, in 1945.What are some deals for National Margarita Day?Chilis Grill & Bar and Lifetime have teamed up for the big day. They released a 15-minute romantic comedy film starring Maria Menounos and Taye Diggs about a powerful big-city lawyer who comes back to her rural hometown for the holiday.You can stream it here, then head into the restaurant for $5 Tequila Trifectas at participating restaurants or a StrawEddy, the Margarita of the Month.If you find yourself in California, head to your local El Torito on Saturday. Participating restaurants in this Mexican chain are offering $10 Margarita Flights. Variety is the spice of life after all.Those in Atlanta can head to one of three Tin Lizzy Cantina locations. They are offering $6 House Margaritas and $8 Casa Noble Margaritas.TexMex chain Chuys is also offering drink specials.Finally, the New York Daily News has a roundup of Margarita Day deals in and around the Big Apple.However you celebrate the boozy holiday, make sure to say Salud!

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As anti-Elon-Musk sentiment reaches a fever pitch, a Tesla dealership has found itself caught in the crossfire again.Local authorities and federal agents are investigating a shooting that took place early Wednesday morning at the automaker's location in Salem, Oregon, per The Salem Reporter.Police discovered windows completely blown out or riddled with bulletholes when they arrived at the scene around 5 am suggesting that the culprits unloaded a gun into the building. No one was reported injured."Officers found the damage to be from gunshots," said a police spokesperson, per Salem Reporter. The spokesperson didn't provide a clear reason for the FBI's involvement.Locals expressed some mixed feelings about the incident."I recognized that Elon Musk is a very controversial figure, and I bought this car knowing that he was a controversial figure. I don't agree with everything that he does and don't like him quite frankly, but I wanted a environmentally friendly car," a local Tesla owner told local TV station KATU ABC 2. "I think it's sending the wrong message to shoot up a dealership that has nothing to do with presumably whatever their feelings are."This is actually the second time the Tesla dealership has faced something like this. Late last month, a car there was set on fire in a suspected arson attack. No arrests have been made in either case.While authorities can't say for sure if the motives are political, it would certainly seem likely. Across the country and even across the pond waves of protest have been taken up against Musk, whose popularity has only sunk furtheramidst his controversial role in the Trump administration.Countless Tesla owners, especially those of the perennial-butt-of-the-joke Cybertruck, have complained that their rides have been vandalized. Other Tesla dealerships have also been vandalized, including one in Colorado that found its fleet defaced with red spray paint and busted windshields.Many of the acts explicitly condemn Musk's extreme right-wing beliefs. Earlier this month, a Tesla showroom in the Hague was sprayed with anti-Nazi slogans and swastikas, while in the week prior, an activist group projected an image of Musk performing his infamous Nazi salute onto the side of Tesla's Berlin gigafactory.These are damning indications of just how despised Musk is right now, and it's even more striking just how international the sentiment is. It would be noteworthy to see this kind of action taken against a world leader. That the vandalism is being directed against an ostensible businessman and his automaker and even anyone who just happens to own one of its cars feels like a sign that Musk has crossed some threshold there's no coming back from.Share This Article

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Apple released iOS 18.3 in January, and that update brought some bug fixes to all iPhones. But when Apple releasediOS 18.2 in December, that update allowed you to bring the volume bar back to your iPhone's Lock Screen.Read more: Everything You Need to Know About iOS 18When Apple released iOS 16 in 2022, that update removed the volume bar slider from your iPhone's Lock Screen. That meant you had to use the volume buttons on the side of your iPhone if you wanted to raise and lower the volume of music or podcasts without unlocking your iPhone.Pressing those buttons increases or decreases your volume a set amount, but this could leave you choosing between a volume that's slightly too loud or too quiet. With iOS 18.2, you can bring the volume bar back to your Lock Screen so you can control your volume more precisely without unlocking your iPhone.Here's how to reintroduce the volume bar to your Lock Screen with iOS 18.2.How to get the volume bar on your iPhone1. Open Settings.2. Tap Accessibility.3. Tap Audio & Visual under Hearing.4. Tap the toggle next to Always Show Volume Control. Apple/Screenshot by CNETNow, the next time you're listening to music or a podcast at the gym or on the bus, you can change the volume by using the slider on your Lock Screen.For more on iOS 18, here's what you need to know aboutiOS 18.3.1andiOS 18.3. You can also check out ouriOS 18 cheat sheet. Watch this: The iPhone 16E Has Arrived 05:08

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The newest Fortnite season has finally brought the Mortal Kombat collaboration. Sub-Zero, one of the most popular MK characters, is a perfect addition and can be unlocked by leveling up the Battle Pass. However, this character is not the only one to come with the collab. According to the latest leak, Epic Games will add more content later in the season, including a Fatality move.Fatality is a gameplay feature that allows Mortal Kombat characters to perform finishing moves on their defeated enemies. While this would be a perfect way to celebrate a Victory Royale, Fatality moves are generally brutal and graphic, which doesnt fit Fortnites theme.Will Fatality moves come with the Fortnite x Mortal Kombat collaboration?Besides Sub-Zero, Epic Games will likely add Scorpion later in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2. Unlike the Battle Pass character, however, Scorpion will be an Item Shop skin, according to leakers. When the new character drops, the Fortnite creator will add another Mythic item, and it will contain a Toasty Fatality move. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. According to Shiina, a veteran leaker, the Myhic weapon will also include a few other moves, including uppercuts and air kicks. While the upcoming item sounds exciting, it will be interesting to see how Epic will implement a Fatality move. After all, Scorpions signature move burns enemies alive, which is a bit too much for Fortnite.The upcoming Fatality move could completely change Fortnite. Image by VideoGamerScorpions release is still likely a few weeks away, so details about the leaked Fortnite item remain scarce. Theres even a chance Epic Games might rework Toasty Fatality into an emote, which would make more sense, as it wouldnt affect other players in the game. For now, though, well have to wait a little longer to learn all the details about the new Mythic. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

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