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Things to Know Tuesday December 15th

Things to Know Tuesday December 15th

More than 4 million people in the US traveled for Thanksgiving, new data shows WFSB

Police: Former state Sen. Ed Gomes seriously hurt in Bridgeport crash CT Post

Buddy the beefalo continues to elude Plymouth police CT Post

After leading Frontier into bankruptcy, CEO steps aside CT Post

US vaccinations ramp up as 2nd COVID-19 shot nears WFSB

Winter Storm could bring more than a foot of snow to the state WFSB

Norwalk schools to go full remote until Jan. 4 The Hour

Police: Man stole $1K worth of items from Bed Bath & Beyond in Norwalk The Hour

Superintendent: Darien schools to close until after winter break Stamford Advocate

Pfizer vaccine arrives at Yale New Haven; five to get shots at 1 p.m. New Haven Register

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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Monday December 14: Hurtin’ Around The Christmas Tree

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Monday December 14: Hurtin’ Around The Christmas Tree

Every afternoon at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to another store at Stamford Town Center so you can get some holiday shopping done.

Here was today’s question if you missed it. Another chance tomorrow afternoon.

Q: This holiday season, men are 3 times more likely than women to get hurt doing this…?

A: Putting up the tree

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: First Trucks Carrying COVID-19 Vaccine Have Hit The Road

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: First Trucks Carrying COVID-19 Vaccine Have Hit The Road

Of all the “good” stories I’ve done this year, this one might be the most hopeful and inspiring.

The first trucks carrying the COVID-19 vaccine left a Pfizer plant in Michigan yesterday (12/13) and hit the road with a police escort.  The scene was nothing short of amazing… a reporter in Detroit captured it on video while onlookers cheered and clapped.

Locally here in Connecticut, the vaccine arrived this morning at Hartford Hospital. Doctors and healthcare workers there were some of the first to receive the shots. Including Dr. Ajay Kumar who became the first Hartford Healthcare employee to receive the vaccine.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs have whiskers?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do dogs have whiskers?

One of the many mysteries of man’s best friend. Why do dogs have whiskers?

The whiskers on a dog are very different from all the other hair that is on their body. Besides them being long and stiff, the whisker hairs are also packed with nerves in the follicles that go deep into their skin. When one of their whiskers brushed up against something or touches it, like someone’s hand or their food/water dish, it sends sensory information to the dog’s brain to help figure out what’s in front of them. Think of it like fingertips on humans.

The next time you’re patting a dog this will absolutely be on your mind.

 

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Was It Worth It?

Was It Worth It?

Anna bought herself a vintage sweater and is currently second guessing her buy. What do you think?

The Anna & Raven Show: Vaccines; Mailboxes; Credit Due

The Anna & Raven Show: Vaccines; Mailboxes; Credit Due

Monday Dec 14th, 2020

 

The vaccines have arrived!  Anna and Raven talk to Dr. Betina Fries, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Stonybrook U to find out all the specifics.  Get your vaccine questions answered in the podcast!

 

Relationships are hard, particularly during quarantine.  But if you break up with someone like THIS, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:00)

 

The Santa Tip Line is back!  Leave Santa a voicemail and let him know who has been naughty and who has been nice!  Anna and Raven play the best messages on the air!  (7:41)

 

Who knew installing a mailbox could be so stressful!  Raven had to replace his mail box, and it was an ORDEAL!  There’s so many rules that go along with it that you would never think of!  Find out what they are in the podcast! (10:42)

 

Didi you do something nice over the week, but didn’t get any credit?  Anna and Raven will give it to you!  Anna wants to give credit to a grocery store clerk, after she overheard a customer say THIS to them!  Get the full story in the podcast!  (17:39)

 

What random skill or fact did you teach your kids?  Anna’s tween daughter knows EVERYTHING about Princess Diana, and you won’t believe what Raven taught his son!  Find out in the podcast!  (25:38)

 

Eddie says it’s inappropriate that Christina texts her childhood ex-boyfriend after they’ve been dating for two years. She thinks he’s being insecure, they’ve been good friends for years, and their families are close as well. But Eddie thinks it’s hard to have a platonic relationship with someone of the opposite sex and it bothers him. Whose side are you on?  (36:13)

 

Deidre think’s she has what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the $900.  Will she succeed or will the jackpot go up to $1000? (43:16)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday December 11: Hot Christmas Sweater

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday December 11: Hot Christmas Sweater

Every afternoon at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to another store at Stamford Town Center so you can get some holiday shopping done.

Here was today’s question if you missed it. Another chance tomorrow afternoon.

Q: According to a new survey of single people, 96% agreed that this is a turn-on during the holidays. What is it?

A: Ugly sweaters

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Man’s Late Father Leaves $10 To Buy Him His First Beer on 21st Birthday

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Man’s Late Father Leaves $10 To Buy Him His First Beer on 21st Birthday

Some stories start off sad and end up being really good in the end. That’s exactly what today’s #TellMeSomethingGood is all about.

A guy in Massachusetts named Matt Goodman sadly lost his dad to cancer six years ago, but got a surprise gift from him on his 21st birthday last weekend.

Before he passed, his dad John gave Matt’s sister a $10 bill, and said he wanted to buy Matt his first beer.  Matt used it to buy a Bud Light, which was his dad’s favorite.

Once the people at Budweiser heard about the story they sent Matt eight more 30-packs!

Now people from all over the world are sending Matt money on Venmo, trying to buy him a beer.  It’s gotten so big that he’s asking people to donate to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute instead.

What a great cause and heart-warming story all around. Love this.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does hair turn gray and white?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why does hair turn gray and white?

As we get older everyone has that moment where you notice your first gray hair. Some people freak out, some embrace it with the salt and pepper look. But why does it happen?

When we age our hair loses it’s natural color because the proteins in your hair receive less pigment. As you get older the pigment cells in the hair follicles gradually die off making your hair look gray. Later in life no pigment at all comes in and that’s what makes the air look white.

The interesting thing is people can get gray hair at any age. Just depends on the person and their genetics.

 

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So Many Chips!

So Many Chips!

Thank you to Zapp’s Potato Chips for generously sending us some delicious potato chips! Disclaimer: Anna Zap and her family does not own the company! 🤣

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