Things to Know: Friday January 22nd

Things to Know: Friday January 22nd

People’s United Bank to phase out branch operations in Stop & Shop stores CT Post

With restaurants struggling, Stamford makes curbside pickup easier Stamford Advocate

Judge denies order to block Bridgeport police transfers CT Post

A Conn. photographer took the shot that became the Bernie Sanders mitten meme CT Post

Lamont won’t follow Mass. in lifting restaurant curfew CT Post

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams asked to step down by Biden team WFSB

Police search for missing Norwalk man The Hour

‘The message here is patience’: Vaccinations will take time, health officials say Stamford Advocate

More than 300 ineligible teachers receive COVID vaccine at CT clinic Stamford Advocate

2 arrested after vandalizing Sandy Hook mural in Southington, doing $2.5K in damage, police say WTNH

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday January 21: Be Kind Rewind

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday January 21: Be Kind Rewind

All this week listen at 4:30pm and play to win a new Roku Ultra Streaming Media Player!

Here’s today’s question if you missed it…

Q: There is only one U.S. location left of this famous retail chain. What is it?

A: Blockbuster. Last one in Bend Oregon.

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Bad Breakup Turns Into Cash Windfall

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Bad Breakup Turns Into Cash Windfall

Sadly there was a winner for the huge jackpot for Powerball last night. Unless you are the actual winner, this is a bummer. Luckily Mega Millions is still close to a billion dollars with the jackpot soaring to $970,000,000 before Friday’s drawing. I figured with all the lottery hype around here lately this would be a good story for TMSG today.

A guy in South Africa sadly got dumped by his girlfriend.  Then, on the same day she moved out, he hit the lottery for $4 million! Talk about karma and good luck. Hopefully someone here in the Connecticut. has that same luck on Friday night.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are decaf coffee pots always orange?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are decaf coffee pots always orange?

If you’re a decaf coffee drinker you’re probably used to looking for that recognizable orange coffee pot whenever you’re at a restaurant, diner, coffee shop, or in line at Dunkin’. But why is it orange?

It actually started back in 1923 as a marketing strategy by the coffee company, Sanka. They were the first ones to make decaf coffee and the label on the package was that bright orange shade. To promote their brand the started sending out orange coffeepots to coffee shops and restaurants as branding. Then it just stuck ever since.

 

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Thursday, Jan 21, 2021: Organs, Songline, Roadside Treasure

Thursday, Jan 21, 2021: Organs, Songline, Roadside Treasure

When a new President starts their 1st term, the old President traditionally leaves them a note.  What would you put in a note to the next person to hold your job?  Anna and Raven read notes they wrote to their potential successors.  You won’t believe who Anna wants to take over for her!

Have you ever picked up something off the side of the road?  Anna has had a fire extinguisher in her car for years that she found on the road, but one of the callers found something that might be worth a TON of money! (3:03)

Did you know that singing at the top of your lungs can improve your mood?  Anna and Raven have a new hotline dedicated to doing just that!  Call the Anna and Raven Songline and leave a message with you singing your favorite song!  (10:43)

We all miss being able to hug people, but if you’re the type of person who hugs like THIS, that’s all I need to know about you!  (14:05)

Yesterday we had a peaceful transfer of power in the US, but did you know that animals do transfers of power too?  And they’re usually not so peaceful!  Anna and Raven talk about how different types of animals replace the person (animal?) in charge, and you won’t BELIEVE what the Clown Fish does!  (17:35)

The powerball jackpot is almost at a billion dollars!  What are your lottery superstitions? You won’t believe what Anna’s family does before playing!  (21:15)

Do you know what every organ in your body does?  Anna and Raven definitely do not!  Producer Sean gives them a quiz on what different organs do in your body, and you won’t believe what Anna thinks the Cerebellum does!  (27:55)

Danielle has been trying to lose weight and her husband Cameron is not on board.  He doesn’t want to try the healthier lifestyle and refuses to eat her “diet dinners” and has gone so far as to order Chinese and pizza for the kids at night.  Danielle thinks it’s not fair that he won’t work with her on this.  He thinks she’s being unreasonable to think all of them should be eating chicken and vegetables every night because she wants to lose ten pounds.  Whose side are you on?  (31:54)

Mary Anne thinks she has what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  Will she succeed, or will the jackpot grow to $1,300?  (40:31)

Things to Know Thursday January 21st

Things to Know Thursday January 21st

Fairfield names new police chief CT Post

Powerball jackpot winner worth $731.1M sold in Maryland CT Post

Ridgefield man charged with ‘savage beating’ of police officer in DC riot CT Post

Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel WFSB

Trump pardoned a Brookfield man who was ‘great friends’ with the former president The Hour

Norwalk surpasses 500 coronavirus cases in a week The Hour

Stamford native Jenn Psaki holds first press briefing as White House press secretary The Hour

‘Bone Finder’ flags disturbed areas, leading to dig at former Dulos property Stamford Advocate

New Canaan: New fitness equipment, playground eyed for Waveny Stamford Advocate

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