Things to Know Thursday March 11th

Things to Know Thursday March 11th

CT officials, United Illuminating reach agreement to reduce and stabilize customer electric bills CT Post

Police: ‘Hundreds of bags’ of heroin and fentanyl seized in Danbury drug arrest CT Post

Bridgeport police union votes no confidence in acting chief CT Post

Hospital to mark 1 year since COVID pandemic was declared WFSB

US jobless claims fall to 712,000 as pace of layoffs eases WFSB

Westporters could get better internet out of $220M town budget proposal The Hour

Norwalk seeks local input on $100K tourism branding project The Hour

Stamford high school students could return to classrooms five days a week next month Stamford Advocate

Third stimulus check: How much can CT residents expect to receive, and when? Stamford Advocate

Do you clean your coffee maker? If not, doctors say it could be a breeding ground for mold and bacteria WTNH

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Thursday, March 11th, 2021:  When You’re By Yourself; Weird Rules; Sauna Sweats Results

Thursday, March 11th, 2021: When You’re By Yourself; Weird Rules; Sauna Sweats Results

Who’s your celebrity crush?  Anna didn’t think this celebrity was attractive for the longest time, until  she saw him in a recent movie!

Are you up to date on this week’s news?  If not, Anna and Raven will get you up to speed!  Anna picks three news stories from this week, and Raven picks one of them to talk about.  Will they discuss fast food AI, a turkey attack, or a shocking DNA test revelation?  (2:58)

It’s one thing to want to keep up with the neighborhood news, but if you are this kind of nosy neighbor, that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:28)

What do you do when you’re all alone?  These days, personal quiet time is so rare!  Do you binge watch your favorite shows?  Over-eat?  Anna and Raven share their favorite things to do when the spouse is out of the house!  (9:52)

What do you do in the morning to get ready for your day?  Turns out, if you’re doing one of these 5 things, you may be setting yourself back before the day even gets started!  (17:04)

Are you ready to “spring” forward this weekend?  Turns out, this may be the last time we do it!  A new bill has been introduced to officially cancel daylight savings time, and it may have the bi-partisan support to pass!  (20:29)

Yesterday, Anna and Raven tried out new Sauna Sweat Suits that promised to help them lose weight over night! Did it work?  Well, kinda, but it also gave Anna an uncomfortable moment at the Dr.’s office!  (23:46)

What’s a weird rule your parents had?  Or do you have a weird rule for your kids?  Anna realized yesterday that she had officially turned into her mother when she insisted on her daughter doing this one, random, thing after she woke up!  (27:34)

Ray and Daisy’s daughter is 23 years old and engaged. Lately she’s been miserable and confided in mom that she and her fiancée have been fighting a lot. Dad wants to approach her, have an intervention, and tell her to get out of the relationship before she gets married in six months. Mom says that their daughter is an adult. They need to be supportive but can’t get involved and voice their opinion. Plus, maybe it’s just nerves! Whose side are you on?  (37:10)

Jason and Jack have got a chance to win $300!  All they have to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia…  (44:23)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Food Company Helps Mom And Her Autistic Son

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Food Company Helps Mom And Her Autistic Son

We’ve all had a favorite food that a company gets rid of and it’s so frustrating. But sometimes going above and beyond for your customers is just the right thing to do.

An organic food company called Nature’s Path recently discontinued a line of their frozen waffles.  This one mom in Canada panicked, because they’re the only thing her nine-year-old autistic son will eat.  Once the company heard about this they managed to track down all of the remaining boxes that were out there, and delivered them to her and the son for free!

Now they are even working on a special at-home recipe for her so they can recreate that delicious waffle magic he loves so much.  THAT’S customer service.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does a round pizza go in a square box?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does a round pizza go in a square box?

One of the many pizza mysteries. Why are the boxes always square if the pizza is round?

Like most things, it really all comes down to cost saving. It is much cheaper to mass produce square boxes than round ones since a square box can be made from a single sheet of cardboard. The square boxes are also much easier to stack and store since they can remain flat until their used.

There is also a theory out there that the square shape keeps the heat inside the box better? I’m not sure if I buy that one though.

 

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Anna & Raven Review Sauna Suits

Anna & Raven Review Sauna Suits

Anna & Raven may look like they belong is a 90’s music video, but we promise it’s for a product review and not style…😂

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021:  Wellness Wednesday; Anna Zap Out Of Line; Working From Home

Wednesday, March 10th, 2021: Wellness Wednesday; Anna Zap Out Of Line; Working From Home

After a year of quarantine, things are (hopefully) starting to look up.  But Anna’s daughter has a very specific type of meal in mind for her birthday this weekend.  Would you feel comfortable eating at a place like this during a pandemic?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you’re going spend your career talking trash only to storm out of the room when someone talks back, that’s all I need to know about you!  (2:42)

If you’re dating someone new, when do you have “The Talk”?  Someone called Anna and Raven and wanted to know if she should ask the person she’s dating to be exclusive.  After some debate, they decided to call in an expert!  Comedian and dating expert Courtney Davis has some tips on how to have “The Talk”.  (6:17)

Do you have Corona-somnia?  Lots of people have reported having trouble sleeping during the pandemic, so Anna and Raven decided to do some research on it!  This Wellness Wednesday, they give you 5 foods you can eat to help you sleep better!  (12:27)

Nobody likes paying for parking, but would you ever just decide to not do it?  That’s what Anna did!  If she gets a ticket, she’ll of course pay it, but they have to catch her first!  You get to decide, is Anna Zap out of line?  (16:14)

What if you could wear an article of clothing that would automatically make you lose weight?  That’s what one company is claiming their product does, so Anna and Raven put it to the test!  (23:51)

What’s the worst part about working from home?  Some people love it but others prefer working from the office.  Anna, for example, called her boss crying after only five days of running the show from her house!  (27:22)

Maura and Seth have been hanging out with another set of parents from their child’s school. It’s like having new friends! Except one small issue, she told them that they were 35 years old. They’re 45. Her husband can’t believe she lied about both of their ages! She says she felt funny because they’re the “old parents” in the class and she thought they wouldn’t want to hang out with them if they knew how old they were. They’re like 28! He is insisting that she tell them the truth. Whose side are you on?  (33:52)

Greg thinks he has what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Will he succeed and win the $200 jackpot?  (40:31)

Things to Know Wednesday March 10th

Things to Know Wednesday March 10th

Officials: CT business owner’s Medicaid scheme raked in $1.9M CT Post

Gov. to sign bill banning natural hair discrimination WFSB

Judge orders VA to pay CT man $9.47 million for medical malpractice CT Post

Clorox prepares for a return to normal by selling wipes to businesses WFSB

Officials confident in COVID vaccine as CT reports first UK variant death CT Post

With clinic at Norwalk Baptist church, city aims to boost vaccine rates among Black residents Norwalk Hour

Ousted DPH spokesman claims retaliation in whistleblower suit against state The Hour

Connecticut eateries that have made ‘best of’ lists in 2021 (so far) The Hour

Darien opposes state’s proposed ‘one-size-fits-all’ housing measures Stamford Advocate

Former Wallingford bowling alley sold for almost $1 million New Haven Register

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