Things to Know Wednesday May 5th

Things to Know Wednesday May 5th

CT House votes to grant all adoptees access to birth records CT Post

US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century CT Post

Sound Tigers drop online hints toward name change CT Post

Rain, with potential thunder, on tap for Wednesday WFSB

State officials marking World Asthma Day by calls to cut carbon pollution WFSB

Coffee shop ATM burglary suspect arrested by Milford police WFSB

COVID hospitalizations reach six-month low in CT. Experts say it means vaccines are working. The Hour

Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4 The Hour

New Canaan superintendent says outdoor graduation, ‘prom-ish’ events in the works Stamford Advocate

As demand for vaccines wanes, Stamford turns to walk-up and door-to-door vaccinations Stamford Advocate

Wednesday May 5th 2021:  Cinco De Mayo Meals; Wellness Wednesday; Mother’s Day Melody

Wednesday May 5th 2021: Cinco De Mayo Meals; Wellness Wednesday; Mother’s Day Melody

Happy Cinco De Mayo!  To celebrate, Anna has busted out a pair of Maracas to play her favorite game; Name That Tune: Maracas Edition!  Anna plays three popular songs on the Maracas and Raven has to guess what they are! (:30)

Still trying to figure out a Mother’s Day gift for the mom in your life?  How about a custom made, original song?  The best part is, you don’t even have to write it yourself!  Go to Mother’s Day Melody at AnnaAndRaven.com and tell Anna and Raven what makes your mom special.  Producer Jon will then write a brand new original song all about your mom.  Today, Taylor and her mom Cynthia are on the show to hear the premiere of Cynthia’s custom-made Mother’s Day Melody!  (3:42)

Making a Mexican feast tonight for Cinco De Mayo?  Anna and Raven brought Food Network’s Chef Plum on the show to give some quick tips on how to make some delicious home-made tortillas!  He also offers some surprising scientific insight on why some tomatoes contain Salmon DNA…  (6:51)

Pregnancy is a special time in a relationship, but if you walk around saying THIS all the time when your partner is pregnant, that’s all I need to know about you!  (14:01)

Anna read that not only are avocadoes delicious, but they also are great for your skin!  Since it’s Cinco De Mayo, she thought she would test this out by rubbing a mixture of avocado and honey all over Producer Sean.  Sean wasn’t immediately excited about this but wait until you see what it does to his skin!  (17:11)

Can you think like a stranger?  Anna and Raven have an Amazon Echo to give away, and all you have to do to win is answer five crazy Mother’s Day themed questions!  If your answers match a stranger that Producer Jon interviewed, you win the prize! (23:01)

Is there something you quit as a kid that you wish your parents had made you continue doing?  Anna’s daughter Hayden was so good at drama, so Anna was heartbroken when she said she wanted to quit!  Luckily, Hayden is still involved in drama, but it doesn’t always end up that way.  One caller regrets quitting Karate when she was a child, and the reason she quit is so sad!  (26:05)

Couples Court: Jacob’s best friend’s wife is super mean to his wife, Hannah. Hannah says she wants to confront her and list all the things she has done that makes her rude. She wants to call her and have the discussion before they ever go out with them again. Jacob says they only see them a few times a year, why cause drama? She says no way and that she must get it off her chest. Whose side are you on?  (32:24)

Mike has a shot at $200!  All he has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (39:42)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: 24-year-old Goes Viral Raising Thousands For Homeless Man In New Haven

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: 24-year-old Goes Viral Raising Thousands For Homeless Man In New Haven

This story is incredible.

A 24-year-old guy named Philip Vu quit his bank job a while back to live out of his car and travel.  A life changing road trip that he never imagined would lead to what he ended up doing here in Connecticut.

While passing through New Haven on his journey he made friends with a homeless guy named Mike. Philip thought Mike was so interesting that he started posting videos of their conversations online, and they went viral. Them eating lunch, dinner, just driving talking about life. his followers started to reach out to ask how they could help Mike. Phillip decided to set up a GoFundMe account for him and ended up raising $17,000!!

Here’s the video of him giving Mike an envelope with the first thousand dollars.  His reaction is priceless.

 

If Phillip can do this for one man in New Haven, imagine what could be done across the country to try and help people in need get back on their feet.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What species is Yoda? And is he considered a Muppet?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What species is Yoda? And is he considered a Muppet?

Happy Star Wars Day! As you’ve probably seen plastered all over your social feeds by now… it’s May 4th. Get it? “May the 4th be with you”.

So I figured we would make today’s Mundane Mystery Star Wars related. What species is Yoda and is he considered a Muppet?

That first part about what species he is has actually never been explained in any of the movies. As Yoda would say… “A mystery, it is”

As for the second question I’ve heard this a lot. People thinking that Yoda falls under the Muppet category because Frank Oz who was a legendary Muppeteer voiced Yoda. Despite Jim Henson overseeing the creation of the character he never actually had any involvement in building Yoda. That was all George Lucas and his staff at Lucasfilm. Therefore, Yoda… technically not a Muppet.

 

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Chef Plum From The Food Network Teaches You How To Make The Perfect Margarita!

Chef Plum From The Food Network Teaches You How To Make The Perfect Margarita!

Cinco De Mayo is this Wednesday, and it’s time to starting preparing for a South Western Feast! Food Network’s Chef Plum talks to Anna and Raven about how to make the perfect margarita! First things first, don’t use a store bought mix. Making your own mix is easier than you think, and Plum is gonna show you how!

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Tuesday May 4, 2021:  Teacher Appreciation Day; Today’s Big Decision; May The Fourth Be With You

Tuesday May 4, 2021: Teacher Appreciation Day; Today’s Big Decision; May The Fourth Be With You

It’s National Star Wars Day, May the 4th be with you!  Anna isn’t much of a Star Wars fan, but Raven and Producer Jon are obsessed, so Anna is giving them 1 minute to talk about it.  Just. One. Minute. (:30)

When Jeff Bezos and Mackenzie Scott got divorced, it was the most expensive break-up of all time!  But Anna and Raven just heard about another separation happening that could beat it, and the amount of money involved is staggering!  (2:46)

If a friend helps you move, it’s polite to buy them food and drinks afterwards, but if that friend shows up to help you move and they’re already half in the bag, that’s all I need to know about them!  (5:31)

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!  Our teachers have a lot to deal with on a daily basis, SO Anna and Raven are giving them a chance to vent.  Teachers are calling in their craziest interactions with parents, and you won’t believe what they have to deal with!  One teacher even got challenged to a fist fight in the parking lot, and the only thing that stopped it was the student remembering one small detail!  (9:11)

Cinco De Mayo is this Wednesday, and it’s time to starting preparing for a Mexican Feast!  Food Network’s Chef Plum talks to Anna and Raven about how to make the perfect margarita!  First things first, don’t use a store bought mix.  Making your own mix is easier than you think, and Plum is gonna show you how!  (22:58)

Do you have a big decision to make today?  Honestly, it doesn’t have to be that big.  Anna’s trying to figure out if she should go to a friend’s parent’s wake, or just send flowers.  Raven is trying to find a good crib for his dog while the little guy recovers from leg surgery!  One caller is trying to figure out whether they should even bother going in to work today, and Anna and Raven are eager to share their thoughts on this!  (26:28)

Couples Court: Steve’s parents are very strict and have a dress code for whenever their children/grandchildren go to visit them. Steve and his wife, Joanna’s, sons hate going to their grandparent’s house because of it. Steve’s father insists that the children wear dress slacks, dress shoes, and button-down shirts for Sunday dinners at their home. Joanna is she sick of fighting with the kids every week, she wants Steve to talk to his parents about getting rid of this ridiculous dress or they stop going. He says that his parents have financially supported them for years, the kids must suck it up. It’s respect. Whose side are you on?  (33:46)

Raven had a surprise loss yesterday and the jackpot is back to $100.  Can Linda beat him today and start his first ever LOSING streak!?  (41:53)

Things to Know Tuesday May 4th

Things to Know Tuesday May 4th

CT first in nation to fully vaccinate half of adults CT Post

Milford to hold four Memorial Day events, no parade CT Post

Bridgeport schools won’t offer remote learning this fall CT Post

CT’s biggest lottery prize in April was $200K; here’s a list of the big winners CT Post

Children as young as 12 could soon get Pfizer’s COVID vaccine WFSB

MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Chlorine shortage, GameStop boost, Clorox sales WFSB

The Beach Boys to perform at new Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport in August The Hour

Judge will not declare Jennifer Dulos dead The Hour

Stamford clinic vaccinates beach-goers at Cove Island Park Stamford Advocate

Broken puppy promises: How to avoid scams when trying to adopt a pet online WTNH

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