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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: School Opens A “Good Deed Grocery Store”

This is such a great idea that you could even implement in your own house.

A high school in Texas has opened up a campus grocery store and students pay in good deeds. It’s all based on a point system where they kids can do things like help clean up around the school, good behavior tasks and other forms of positive reinforcement. Even various chores around the building can get them points to buy groceries in the “Good Deed Grocery Store”

Not only are the kids learning about helping out and doing their part, but everything from math skills to supply management and work ethic. Which will go a long way to helping them with their first jobs.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do reindeer eye’s change color with the seasons?

Tis the season for singing Rudolph and putting out carrots for the reindeer on Christmas eve. Everyone knows Rudy’s nose was red, but did you know reindeer’s eyes change color?!

During the summer months their eye color is golden, then once winter sets in they start to change to a darker shade of blue which increases the scatter of reflected light behind their retina to help with night vision.

Part of the magic of being a reindeer I guess. Very cool.

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This Is A Serious Work Environment!

You’d never catch raven wearing anything ridiculous!…Or would you?

Things to Know Friday December 4th

Bethlehem firefighters rescue cow from pool CT Post

Stratford schools to return to some in-person learning CT Post

Heavy rain, gusty winds headed for CT CT Post

The US added just 245,000 jobs in November as labor market stalls CT Post

Gov. to sign order expanding COVID unemployment benefits WFSB

Water main break in Darien closes Holmes School Friday The Hour

Family: Late Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, left no will The Hour

Trump campaign’s star witness in Michigan was deemed ‘not credible.’ Then, her loud testimony went viral. Stamford Advocate

Restaurant occupancy posted in New Canaan after complaints Stamford Advocate

Gov. Lamont lays out phases of CT COVID vaccine distribution plan WTNH

The Anna & Raven Show: Class Clowns; Pet Names; Raven’s Report Card

Friday December 4th, 2020

What toys should you be buying this holiday season? Not to make your kids happy, but to make some $$$! Dr. Lori is an appraiser and toy expert who knows which toys (old and new!) can make you big money on resale. Find out how to make a great investment this holiday season, in the podcast!

The Santa Tip Line is back! Leave Santa a voice message and let him know who’s been naughty or nice this year! Anna and Raven play the best VM’s on the air! (7:19)

If you’re a class clown, that’s all I need to know about you. But, like, in a good way! After hearing about a boy in her daughter’s class who likes to cause mischief, Anna reflects on her own days as a class clown. You won’t believe what she used to do to make the kids laugh! Get the full story in the podcast. (10:31)

Are you an offensive or defensive driver? AAA put out a study that says men drive an average of 15MPH over the speed limit. Raven doesn’t think it’s a gender thing, but he definitely fits the stereotype! But Anna couldn’t believe that 35% of men admit to having done THIS behind the wheel! Get the full story in the podcast!(13:23)

What did you name your pet? Luna, Charlie and Bella are the most popular dog names this year, but you might be surprised at some of the 2020-themed names that have become common this year! Find out what they are in the podcast!(16:44)

Every Friday, Raven’s wife Alicia calls in to give him a grade for how good a husband he was this week. Christmas decorations went up this week, and Alicia had a major light issue! Was Raven helpful and supportive? Find out what grade he gets in the podcast! (26:54)

Luke has several nieces and nephews and every year he complains about having to buy for all of them. This year because of Covid, they’re not even flying out to spend it with his family, so he doesn’t want to send anything. Marie says they need to send something, even if it’s just gift cards! Luke doesn’t think anyone will even notice since they won’t be there, and she thinks he is just being selfish. Whose side are you on? (31:15)

$300 dollars are on the line! Does Kim have what it takes to beat Raven? (37:04)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday December 3: Making It Rain Wrapping Paper

Every day at 4:30pm you’re playing to win a $50 gift card to 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: 70% of the yearly sales of this item happens in December.

A: Wrapping paper

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Rewarding Heroes With New Cars!

There are many heroes who deserve to be recognized for all they’ve done through this global pandemic we’re in.

One of the more generous ways someone has showed their appreciation lately is the auto manufacturer, Mazda. Who just gave new cars to a bunch of people who went above and beyond this year. One of them is a fifth-grade teacher in Mississippi named Triana Davis. Trina hand-delivered homework to students from her class who didn’t have computers. Just an amazing act of generosity. So great to see things like this happening.

Here’s her emotional reaction when she was told about the car:

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The Santa Tip Line Is Back!

We brought back The Santa Tip Line! Know someone who has been exceptionally nice this year, or want to rat out someone who has been naughty? Call the Santa Tip Line and leave the big man a message, you might even hear your message on the air with Anna & Raven!

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do Christmas lights always get tangled?

A lot of people have been decorating their house early this year to get in the holiday spirit. One thing that we’ve all experienced at one point or another is the Clark Griswold tangling of the lights. So annoying! And why does it always happen?

Well, first of all, the cord that the lights are attached to get tangled very easily based on it’s design. The other reason is that Christmas lights have a metal wire inside the chord to help with the packaging of the lights. This is one of the biggest culprits for tangling because it gives the chord a natural curve. Then you have the actual light bulbs which always get in the way and make the chord knot.

There are some ways you can help prevent tangling in the future though. One tip would be to coil the lights very carefully when putting them away, ideally using something like twist-ties to keep them in place. Martha Stewart has even talked about a similar idea using pieces of cardboard instead of twist-ties.

Happy decorating! “Have to check every bulb”

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The Anna & Raven Show: Monoliths; Tipping Protocol; Rockefeller Center

Thursday December 3^rd, 2020

What a difference a year makes! A time capsule from over 100 years ago was discovered, so of course Anna and Raven dug up theirs from… a year ago. But even though it was only from 2019, you won’t believe some of the things that have changed!

Are you a good tipper? Raven claims that he is, but Anna couldn’t believe that he did THIS before tipping the guy at the deli! (3:24)

Holiday shopping can be a little crazy, especially when you’re trying to find parking. But if you do THIS to reserve yourself a parking spot, that’s all I need to know about you! (10:18)

Who deserves a tip? Wait staff for sure, but does the mailman? The lawn guy? The guy at the deli? Anna hired some people to clean the gutters, but she wasn’t sure what the tipping protocol was. Find out what happened in the podcast! ((14:15)

The Santa Tip line returns! This Christmas season, you can leave Santa a voice message, and let him know who belongs on the naughty list! Anna and Raven play the best voicemails in the podcast! (18:44)

Is going to Rockefeller Center one of your holiday traditions? Anna and her family usually go every year, but this year the rules have changed a little bit. Surprisingly, Anna actually prefers the new rules! Find out what they are in the podcast! (21:58)

Mysterious Monoliths have appeared (and disappeared) all over the world! But now, the mystery behind the disappearance of one seems to be solved. Get the full story, and hear what Anna and Raven think, in the podcast! (25:46)

This year, more people than ever are buying their Christmas tree early! Giro from Prianti Farms gives Anna and Raven some advice on how to keep your tree green and healthy for the entire season! (29:34)

Once a week, Jeanine babysits her two young nephews. They are not well-behaved; they bully her own children, make huge messes, etc. Jeanine has spoken to her sister about it to no avail. Jeanine wants to stop watching the kids, but her husband Ed says she needs to be there for the children. He says the kids are going through a lot with their parents getting divorced and she needs to be more sympathetic to them and her sister. Whose side are you on? (32:42)

The jackpot is up to $200, and Alexandra thinks she has what it takes to beat Raven! Will she succeed? (38:33)