Things to Know Friday March 19th

Things to Know Friday March 19th

Vaccine eligibility expands, COVID restrictions lifted. Here’s what you should know. CT Post

Staples High School students to return to classrooms full-time CT Post

NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’ to stay with Stamford-based NBC Sports until 2033 CT Post

2020 taxes: Everything you need to know about filing this year WFSB

Stop & Shop pharmacies across the state now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments WFSB

Norwalk officer accused of drinking on the job applies for program that could erase the charges The Hour

Elgin running for Westport first selectman, again The Hour

Eversource plans tree trimming across CT The Hour

CT native Taylor Lorenz got attacked on Twitter. She’s not the only woman to face online harassment. Stamford Advocate

As COVID vaccine eligibility expands, first case of strain that originated in Brazil found in CT Stamford Advocate

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Friday March 19, 2021:  Raven’s Report Card; Unpopular Opinion; Silverware Protocol

Friday March 19, 2021: Raven’s Report Card; Unpopular Opinion; Silverware Protocol

Good news, Disney Land is opening back up!  Yay!!!  But there’s some bad news too.  It’s only open to California residents, and there’s another restriction that’s even worse!

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in and gives Raven a grade based on how good of a husband he was!  What kind of grade would you give your spouse if they passed out at your 40th birthday?  Because that’s exactly what happened last weekend!  (2:27)

Everyone loves a good fountain soda every once in a while, but if you do THIS with your straw, that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:17)

What’s your unpopular opinion?  Raven thinks that chili is gross and tipping the hibachi chef is unnecessary, but you won’t believe Anna’s opinion about Netflix’s latest decision!  (9:35)

March Gladness continues!  Anna and Raven take your votes to see what makes you happier!  Today’s matchup is between two titans of terrific; Peeling A Hard Boiled Egg Whole vs. Your Child Sleeping Through The Night.  Find out who wins in the podcast and vote online or call in to vote for tomorrow’s match-up!  (20:09)

Parenting is tough, but TikTok influencer Shannon Doherty has three quick mom-hacks to make taking care of your little ones a little easier.  One of them made Anna totally rethink how she handles “time-out”!  (26:02)

How do you organize your silverware drawer?  A new study shows that if this drawer is not organized correctly, it can cause chaos in your house!  Karen Thomas is an etiquette expert, and she’ll explain the “correct” way in the podcast!  (29:44)

Rebecca has not lost any of the baby weight since having their third son two years ago and her husband, Jon, is concerned. She was really into fitness and was in great shape when they dated and got married. Now it’s been 12 years, and she’s 60 pounds heavier than when they first met. He wants her to take her fitness more serious and join a weight management thing and lose the weight not only for her physical appearance but for her mental well-being too. She thinks he’s not being sensitive to being a full-time working mother of three children. She doesn’t have time for the gym and weight watchers right now. Is he wrong for constantly bringing it up?  (36:19)

Raven is on a roll and the jackpot is up to $900!  Does Donna have what it takes to take him down and win the cash?  (44:14)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Police Officer Brings Gifts To Boy Who Missed His Last Two Birthday Parties

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Police Officer Brings Gifts To Boy Who Missed His Last Two Birthday Parties

Ever since the pandemic began everyone’s birthday plans have been thrown for a loop. It’s especially hard for kids who are used to have a party with their friends and family.

That’s why a police officer in Massachusetts decided to buy some gifts and deliver them to a young boy who missed his 6th birthday part last year and his 7th this year! Officer Rob Ekross part of the Hopkinton, MA police department even bought the gifts with his own money.

Such a great extra special surprise for this boy.

 

7 year old Carver St Pierre has missed two birthdays due to covid. Officer Rob Ekross, on his own, purchased a couple…

Posted by Hopkinton, MA Police Department on Tuesday, March 16, 2021

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are most basketballs orange?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are most basketballs orange?

With March Madness starting this weekend and everyone filling out their brackets today’s mystery is basketball themed. Why are most basketballs orange?

The main reason is visibility. Back before the 1950s all basketballs were dark brown. Until Butler University’s head basketball coach Tony Hinkle decided the brown color was hard for everyone to see. The players, the fans, the coaches, and refs all complained about it. So he decided to choose a much brighter more visible color, orange! And it’s been that way ever since.

 

Thursday, March 18th, 2021:  March Gladness Begins!; Raven Picks ’em; Dumb Parent Moment

Thursday, March 18th, 2021: March Gladness Begins!; Raven Picks ’em; Dumb Parent Moment

Do you share your passwords for streaming sites?  No judgement, it feels like everyone has a few these days!  Netflix is starting to crack down on password sharing, and Anna actually thinks it’s a good thing!

Do you stay friends with someone after a breakup?  Some experts say that may not be the healthiest option.  Anna and Raven talk to Grief Expert Breeshia Wade, who has a surprising solution to getting over your ex.  (2:48)

It’s always frustrating when the light turns green and the person in front of you doesn’t start moving, but if you’re the type of person who reacts like THIS, that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:39)

We all want the best for our children, but one parent in Florida went to ridiculous lengths to get her daughter what she wanted!  Would you ever cheat and break the law to help your daughter win something this frivolous?  (10:05)

Are you up to date on this weeks news?  If not, Anna and Raven will fill you in!  Anna finds 3 news stories, and Raven picks one to talk about in-depth.  Today will it be a limo fire at a wedding, mechanical tattoo artists, or the dark and mysterious reason for a cage in the arctic circle?  (13:41)

March Madness is getting ready to kick off!  Or is it tip off?  Wait, has it started already? If you’re clueless about college basketball like Anna is, don’t worry, Sports Writer Tom Rock has some tips for you to help you pretend you know what you’re talking about!   (17:41)

March Gladness is here!  Anna and Raven take your votes to see what makes you happier!  Today’s matchup is a battle for the ages; Surprise Pizza vs. Having Exact Change.  Find out who wins in the podcast and vote online or call in to vote for tomorrow’s match-up!  (21:38)

What the most ridiculous thing you’ve had to deal with as a parent?  Anna’s toddler spent 3 hours with a dino chicken-nugget in her mouth.  It wasn’t stuck or anything, she just refused to swallow it.  One caller had to spend hours dealing with a ridiculous kid situation in the middle of the night, and it wasn’t even their kid!  (27:04)

Kylie’s best friend has just asked if she can borrow $7,000 for surgery for her dog. She thinks they have to lend it to her, plus she promised she’d pay it back within the year. Her husband, Matt, says that he knows it sounds heartless, but they can’t just lend someone $7k of their savings! What if they have an emergency? What if she doesn’t pay them back? She says she’s always been a responsible, reliable friend. Whose side are you on?  (33:25)

Tanya thinks she has what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Can she end his winning streak and claim the $800 jackpot?  (40:29)