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Things to Know Monday October 19th
Independent high school football league forms in CT despite complications, controversy GametimeCT
CT’s Logano wins at Kansas to clinch spot in Cup Series finale CT Post
These CT cities and towns have set guidelines for trick-or-treating, Halloween CT Post
Connecticut has 11 ‘red alert’ towns. What does that mean for residents? CT Post
Covid-19 crisis would have to be ‘really, really bad’ to implement a national lockdown, Fauci says WFSB
Scavenger hunt, weekend gatherings linked to rise in COVID cases at 2 Norwalk schools WFSB
Pandemic or not, students will have to take CT standardized tests this year The Hour
‘Fight like our lives depend on it:’ Stamford marches for women’s rights Stamford Advocate
Attorney charged in Jennifer Dulos case to be released Monday Stamford Advocate
Anglers win awards for longest fish in Long Island Sound New Haven Register
Shooting Stars Countdown Friday October 16th: Shawn Mendes Tries To Stay At Number 1 Against New Bieber & Surf Mesa
Here are the top 5 biggest songs in Connecticut this week! Vote anytime you want by texting your song pick to 800-330-9999.
5 Justin Bieber & benny blanco – Lonely
4 Sam Smith – Diamonds
3 Surf Mesa featuring Emilee – ily (i love you baby)
2 Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo – Savage Love
1 Shawn Mendes – Wonder
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Friday October 16th: Dinner Interruptions
Today and tomorrow play I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! to win a virtual ticket to Billie Eilish’s livestream concert “Where Do We Go?” happening next Saturday October 24th.
Here was today’s question…
Q: 60% of us admit we have stopped a dinner conversation in order to do this?
A: Take a picture of the food.
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Justin Bieber Releases Raw, Emotional New Song & Video
Justin Bieber has been VERY busy despite the pandemic and being stuck in the house for most of the year. He just released a new song “HOLY” with Chance The Rapper, has his own custom designed Crocs, and last night released yet another new song.
This one isn’t as fun and uplifting as HOLY though. It’s sort of a dark, emotional song about his struggles with getting so famous at such a young age. The video is actually beautifully shot and edited. I guess music can have all kinds of moods and this is Justin’s somber side.
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Group Who Fixes Appliances & Electronics Forms Deeper Connection With People During Pandemic
I say this a lot and sometimes people make fun, but it is true that even in this crazy pandemic there are some good things coming out of it.
This latest example is a from group called the Fixit Clinic that helps people repair their old appliances and electronics instead of throwing them out. They had to stop holding events when the pandemic hit. Instead, like most companies did they started doing classes on Zoom. Now this has made it so they’re reaching more people than ever. What’s really interesting is that they are actually connecting with people on a more personal level beyond just fixing their stuff. Sometimes helping them with life problems too. Or just forming a friendly connection. A guy named Peter Mui started the whole thing, and says it’s about more than just fixing appliances and electronics now.
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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Can’t We Smell Our Own Breath?
You know that feeling when you think you have bad breath but no one is telling you? Then the worst part is you can’t smell it yourself! So frustrating. Why is that?
According to BreathMD,
it could be that we became so accustomed to smelling our own breath that we simply don’t notice its odor anymore—similar to the way we can’t detect our own “house smell.” This kind of habituation doesn’t just inure us to unpleasant aromas, it also leaves our noses free to focus on unfamiliar odors in our environment that could alert us to danger.
Wow. Very interesting. I like that it’s almost like a human super power to protect from enemies. So next time you’re not sure about your breath just pop a mint and hope for the best.
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Things to Know Friday October 16th
NOAA releases winter forecast amid drought in CT CT Post
Fairfield Police arrest NJ man twice in the same day CT Post
Shelton seeks owner of accidentally dumped fishing gear CT Post
Feds to get peek at CT’s COVID-19 vaccine plan today WFSB
Drought dent: More than 2 inches of rain possible in parts of the state starting today WFSB
CT hospitals open cancer drug trials The Hour
New Canaan YMCA: 2 child care workers test positive for COVID The Hour
‘Reduce the risk:’ Stamford sponsors a drive-thru flu clinic Stamford Advocate
11 CT cities, towns under Red Alert for COVID-19 cases WTNH
Yale doctor: It appears second wave of COVID-19 is here WTNH
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Thursday October 15th: First Date, New Rules
Today and tomorrow play I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! to win a virtual ticket to Billie Eilish’s livestream concert “Where Do We Go?” happening next Saturday October 24th.
Here was today’s question…
Q: According to singles dating in 2020, THIS is the most important thing you can do on a first date.
A: Be On Time
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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Quick Thinking Teacher Saves Grandmother’s Life While Teaching An Online class
Like most students and teachers around the country Julia Koch was teaching her first grade online class when something scary happened with one of her students.
One of the kid’s in Julia’s class was having trouble with his computer so she called a kid’s grandmother. While on the phone she noticed the grandmother was having trouble talking. Thinking it was a heart attack Julia immediately called 911. Turns out the woman was actually having a stroke, not a heart attack. Luckily because of this teacher’s quick thinking there’s a good chance she saved the woman’s life.
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