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News; birthdays/events; is there a reality show you used to watch but don't because the meanness has gone too far?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; most popular travel destinations for thanksgiving...apparently we don't want to visit family! News; 95% of men now do some manscaping; ever woken up with a bad feeling..you just knew something was off?; game: calendar trivia. News; best cities (in the u.s.) for raising a family; would you wear something slightly itchy all day or something just a bit too tight?; goodbye/fun facts....National Punctuation Day commemorates all punctuation...a period, a comma, a semicolon, a question mark, and an exclamation point are examples of some of the punctuation used in writing. They separate sentences and their elements to clarify meaning. Without them, meaning would be lost or up for interpretation. Though punctuation had already been adopted by the Greeks, it wasn’t until the Bible began to be printed en masse that punctuation spread to other civilizations. Th

News; birthdays/events; should hours be limited at work?; word of the day. News; game: mind the gap 1; game: mind the gap 2; no wonder why parents in other countries seem so much more chill... News; is it a good idea to explain how to operate things in your house for your guests?; turning into your grandparents (brad's story); turning into your grandparents (ashley's story).  News; game: general trivia; have you ever sent back one of those postcards for a class action lawsuit? how much did you get?; goodbye/fun facts....national tradesman day...Tradesmen build our homes, they pave our roads, they construct buildings for our businesses and schools. Although they are often overlooked, many people should realize that they are the backbone of every nation...Whether they install drywall, fix plumbing, lay bricks, work with electrical wiring, build furniture, fix cars, remodel kitchens, install carpets or any other important tasks, it’s time to honor tradesmen and tradeswomen! fyi...Harrison Ford was a Carpenter...

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer a "bad news sandwich"?; word of the day. News; is it ok for a teacher to 'trap cheaters'? did you ever cheat on a test?; game: 3 word game; a&b have a friend who is moving and finding things she forgot she has! News; stuff your dog got into/ruined recently (brad's story); stuff your dog got into/ruined recently (ashley's story); game: movie trivia. News, do you call/text people before 8am and after 8pm?; game: 80's/90's trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Coding Week...focusing on the skills needed in today’s digital world. As our world becomes more tech-driven, understanding coding is increasingly vital. the basic definition is Coding is the process of using a programming language to get a computer to behave the way we want it to. This week also aims to make coding accessible to all, breaking down the barriers that often prevent people from getting started. Virtual workshops are perfect for those wanting to learn without leaving the couch. Experts offer bite-sized

News; birthdays/events; do you find yourself losing 20 minutes a day (or more) "getting lost in the screen"?; word of the day. News; would you be the first to try something?...nfc manicure or the new space suit?; what's a boo basket? just the hottest new trend!; game: songs from movies. News; if someone made you the boss at work...would you make significant changes?; game: guess that celebrity voice; even in an election year...many americans struggle with civic knowledge. News; game: everybody knows; a healthy but buggy new diet trend; goodbye/fun facts....Read An eBook Day...Can you imagine that although the idea of an ebook was born in 1930, it wasn’t until 41 years later that it came into existence? An ebook (electronic book) is a book presented in digital format that people can read on dedicated e-readers, mobile phones, tablets, or P.Cs. Due to ebooks’ accessibility and immense popularity, many classics and old bestselling books have been republished as ebooks. Even many authors are now choosing to mainl

News; birthdays/events; what snacks do you carry with you?; word of the day. News; Ashley's rude customer story; Brad's rude customer story; game: prison commissary price is right. News; most adults don't stick with a hobby...what are Ashley's hobbies?; most adults don't stick with a hobby...what are Brad's hobbies?; game: international eat an apple day. News; how much are you willing to spend on a t-shirt?; game: the slogan game; goodbye/fun facts....A Monte Cristo sandwich is an egg-dipped ham and cheese sandwich that is deep-fried and often topped with powdered sugar. It is a variation of the French croque-monsieur sandwich that was first served in a cafe in Paris in the 1910s. The sandwich is said to have exploded onto the American food scene from its humble beginning in California when restaurants in and around Disneyland started serving it to customers of the park in the 1950's. most chefs recommend using a sturdy white bread like a sourdough that can support all of the ingredients that need to go in be

News; birthdays/events; do you work harder as the week goes on or do you get your stuff done on Monday/Tuesday so you can skate the rest of the week?; word of the day. News; what holiday food are you looking forward to?; ashley's smoke detector story; what did your kid teach you about your phone? News; game: quiz; game: feud; is the tyson/paul fight gonna be like a freeway crash...you just can't look away? News; funny bear videos; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national guacamole day....another very versitile dish...you can customize it to your liking. but guacamole itself seems to have its origins with the Aztec people group at some time before the 16th century. Early guacamole recipes only included mashed avocado and it became very popular due to the excellent health benefits of the avocado. Adding in the tomatoes and onions came later, which was a natural development since those are also native to the Americas. Eventually the lime juice was added, which originated in the Middle East but made i

News; birthdays/events; listener feedback break; word of the day. News; funny ways you mess with/prank co-workers; game: friday the 13th movie trivia; things that are considered bad luck. News; what practical holiday gifts do you (secretly) like getting; game: tv guide descriptions of tv shows; multiple endings to movies/tv shows. News; brad keeps getting hacked; game: word ladder; goodbye/fun facts....Positive Thinking Day highlights the rewards of positive thinking. It’s easy to be pessimistic and cynical about things — which is not entirely bad because it prepares you for the worst. However, too much negativity can have an adverse impact on our emotional well-being. Research says that you can prolong your life with happiness and optimism...and you can train (or re-train) yourself to see the bright side in every situation and keep a positive attitude. many studies have shown that positive thinking is so crucial to your body, that it can help build immunity and resistance towards minor illnesses such as the

News; birthdays/events; even professional athletes can hurt themselves by doing this; word of the day. News; (funny...not political) if an alien asked you to "take me to your leader"...who would you take them to?; emergency evacuations...what would you grab? it differs generationally; game: video game descriptions. News; popular halloween costumes 2024; what's your attitude number?; game: afi top movie quotes...#10-1. News; game: movie password; according to google trends...what are the most common insects we are trying to "kill"; goodbye/fun facts....national hug and high 5 day...Two things that make us feel appreciated and loved are free. A hug and a high 5. Hugs and high fives also act as encouragement on our journeys. We often struggle to reach our objectives... Life throws obstacles in our way, and we cannot always see what is on the other side of the mountain. But along the way, friends and even strangers sustain us with their support...sometimes a hug or a high 5 is the human contact we need...and ofte

News; birthdays/events; fridgescaping...why...just why?!?!; word of the day. News; game: 2 second song intros; do you have an "unsalvageable room/space" in your house?; funny things people have trained their dogs to do. News; have you ever eaten food at a restaurant you thought was "homemade" only to find it was just grocery store food?; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2. News; celebrity deaths that really affected you; feel good story of the day; goodbye/fun facts....yes...today is patriot day...and we know why...it's also national day of service and remember history day. If you remember how all Americans came together after 9/11 and checked on neighbors and people they didn't know. Volunteer - While remembering the day, help an organization with meaning to you. Improve the lives of others and the world around you. Spread kindness. Offer them hope. Share your skills with those who need them most.

News; birthdays/events; would you buy an uninhabitable island?; word of the day. News; best breakfast cereal of all time; game: what year was it?; 2024 happiest states in america. News; when you start a new job or move to a new city...how long does it take you to acclimate?; game: afi movie quotes #19-11; listener feedback break. News; 75% of us have sat through an event we had no interest in; game: minute mysteries; goodbye/fun facts....The National Ants on a Log Day. this protein-packed snack is a play on the words, the ‘Ant on a Log’ is actually celery, coated with peanut butter and topped with raisins. If you are a fan of peanut butter, occasionally enjoy celery, and can tolerate raisins, then this is the perfect day for you. This iconic american snack has been around since the 1950's...but since most schools don't allow peanut butter on campus anymore due to allergies...this is great after school snack. or you could change it up and use a different type of nut butter. other variations also include: Ants

News; birthdays/events; do you intentionally do poorly with chores so you don't have to do them?; word of the day. News; have your started your christmas shopping? a lot of us already have!; game: quiz; game: feud. News; how often are you bored at work?; top decorating trends for the fall; game: calendar trivia. News; did your fb logo change on your phone then change back? ashley's did; even if I won the lottery...I refuse to buy_____; goodbye/fun facts....National Teddy Bear Day honors the history of one of childhood's favorite toys. most of us had a special cuddly teddy as a child. but it all started as a joke...In 1902, American President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub while hunting in Mississippi. The incident made national news. Clifford Berryman published a cartoon of the event in the Washington Post making fun of the president...and the caricature became an instant classic. a man named Morris Michtom and his wife Rose mass manufactured the toy bears after obtaining Roosevelt’s permissio

News; birthdays/events; worst first date stories; word of the day. News; what mispronounced words bug you?'; game: who is this celebrity in 3 words?; teachers contracts from 1923. News; last time you overslept; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; farmer's almanac. News; could you eat only 500 calories a day?; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....bring your manners to work day...many people in the world today can spend more of their waking time at work than at home....so we treat our co-workers like we do our families...and sometimes that's not a good thing. Of course, everyone should practice good manners, whether at work or at home, and common bad manners at work may include obnoxious behaviors like loud ringtones, leaving a mess around the kitchen or desk area and rude conversation or comments. Don’t limit your good manners to just one day. Start practicing little changes...and theses gradual changes may lead to a lifestyle overhaul and a better work environment. 

News; birthdays/events; what's your favorite way to procrastinate?; word of the day. News; game: guess that celebrity voice; amazon is creating another "grab and go" store; most beautiful countries in the world. News; game: afi top movie quotes #29-20; is there a difference in bottled water or is all just "from a municipal source"?; what are "placebo buttons"? News; game: 80's/90's trivia; stories so unbelievable in people's lives that everyone thinks it's a lie; goodbye/fun facts....National Pizza Day on February 9...but today is National Cheese Pizza Day. The beginnings of pizza aren’t exactly known either, but many people date it back to Ancient Greece when people would cover their bread with oils, herbs, and cheese...However, the kind of flatbread pizza that is well-known now was first created in Naples, Italy, and it used the highest-quality of buffalo mozzarella to create the origins of the cheese pizza that is loved today. The first pizza establishment in the Western world opened in 1905 in Little Ital

News; birthdays/events; 47% of us make comments out loud while shopping; word of the day. News; if you have a favorite nfl team...do you go all out with your attire on game day; a lot of people don't like to answer the phone...even if it's from people we know!; game: everybody knows. News; ashley had a board meeting...in the pool; do you brake for squirrels, dogs, moose?- the iihs says sometimes you should and sometimes you shouldn't; game: movies trivia. News; brad got a ticket on his car; game: I should have known that; goodbye/fun facts....national macadamia nut day...This special day is not just about eating nuts; it’s about appreciating the journey of the macadamia nut. Originally from Australia, these nuts were named after physician and chemist John Macadam and have been part of cultures for thousands of years. Although they are native to Australia, most of today's world supply grows in Hawaii. In 1882, macadamia trees were planted in Hawaii to shield sugar cane from the wind but then growers began cult

News; birthdays/events; what's your 'goat' halloween candy?; word of the day. News; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2; financial literacy...how much do you know? News; have you ever narrowly escaped death?; game: outburst; kitchen products we're loving in 2024. News; actual jobs that have become obsolete; how do you store your photos to a back up or leave them ALL on your phone; Goodbye/fun facts....u.s. bowling league day...Originally from Europe, bowling was brought to America, where it became popular but unorganized. In the 1830s and 1840s, a ban was placed on bowling by officials based in Connecticut. Excessive gambling was linked with the activity...At the time, bowling featured nine pins, which is what was specifically outlawed. Players found a way around this by adding an extra pin, making the game 10-pin. so in 1895, the American Bowling Congress was formed in New York, setting standardized rules and organizing the sport formally for the first time. As the sport grew in popularity,

News; birthdays/events; have you ever been capitivated by a livestream of animals?; word of the day. News; buzzfeed list of things we don't have tolerance for as we get older...how many do you agree with?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; haunted houses or hayrides?; basic life things many of us can't do; game: calendar trivia. News; what language do other countries want to learn most?; an iconic product is changing their packaging...people are freaking out!; goodbye/fun facts....world coconut day...Coconuts are a food that humans have found sustenance in for at least 2,000 years. Probably native to Indonesia, the name coconut translates to “walnut from India”. While coconuts would have traveled throughout the Indian subcontinent and even to Africa in the early years, they didn’t make it to Europe until some time around the 16th century. Marco Polo may have been one of the many travelers and explorers who would have brought coconuts back with them. One of nature’s most versatile products, the coconut plant (and

News; birthdays/events; most popular nfl teams this year...no america's team in the top 5!; word of the day. News; could you furnish a house with hand me downs, thrifted, and/or salvaged items?; game: famous drum intros; is compensation worth occupation burnout? News; what reality shows do you watch?; game: backwards song game; stories of embarassing things people have done in public. News; how you like your toasted marshmallows says a lot about your personality; game: spoken intros to tv shows; goodbye/fun facts....Slinky Day...the Toy Hall of Fame Superstar. Richard James, an American naval engineer, designed the Slinky toy in 1943 in Philadelphia, and it has been around for more than six decades. In the toy market, it was an instant hit...but it was discovered by accident..James knocked a spring off a shelf at work and watched as it stepped in a series of arcs to a stack of books, a tabletop, and finally to the floor, where it recoiled and stood upright. Over the next year, James experimented with several

News; birthdays/events; game: lines from famous comedies; word of the day. News; are you modifying your routine to get out of the house faster in the morning?; only 37% of people say they cover their mouth when they cough; if there is a price mistake due to a coding error...does the company always have to honor that? News; crayola is trademarking the smell of their crayons...what smell would you trademark?; game: scattergories part 1; game: scattergories part 2. News; what ingredient ruins a salad for you?; what's your worst nervous habit; goodbye/fun facts....national chop suey day...Some say that Chinese immigrants created the dish after they arrived in America, and others say that it is a traditional Chinese dish....anthropologist and scholar of Chinese food...e.n. anderson traced the dish back to the thaishan province hundreds of years ago...tsap seui means miscellaneous leftovers...Chinese immigrants traveled from their home in Taishan to the United States.americans heard chop...instead of tsap...and chi

News; birthdays/events; homework time...how often do you "help" your kids?; word of the day. News; game: excerpts from celebrities reading audio books; would you ever say "yes" to all the invitations that come your way?; what was the best thing that happened to you this week? News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; ashley saw something interesting at the movies the other day; if you aren't supposed to say "thanks" or "regards" to end an email...what are you supposed to say? News; game: match the celebrity characters to the show they are on; rudest actors to work with (according to other actors); goodbye/fun facts....Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is the day that we remember the pets that are no longer with us. The death of a beloved pet, no matter what kind of pet it is, is felt very deeply. Take time to enjoy memories of your pet. Look through pictures or videos or share stories of those beloved family pets...you could also dedicate a part of your garden to your late pet by planting a tree or a flower in their

News; birthdays/events; want a hollywood smile? don't do these things...; word of the day. News; it's tailgate time!! whether it's college or nfl...do you tailgate?; game: number 1 pop songs from 1974; are you rude to your a.i./digital assistant? News; ashley's gas station story; game: afi #60-51 quotes; prepare for fall...things to do around the house. News; brad went camping with his son; game: 3 word classic novel; goodbye/fun facts....National Just Because Day offers up an opportunity to do stuff...just because. Every day we all do things that are expected or required of us...and it’s easy to lose track of yourself in the fast pace of today’s world. today is a chance to do something without rhyme or reason. make spaghetti for breakfast... wear last year’s Halloween costume out and about...Salvador Dali walked around Paris with an ant-eater on a leash.