MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does CC and BCC actually stand for when sending an email?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What does CC and BCC actually stand for when sending an email?

You’ve probably sent multiple emails today already where you’ve CC’d or BCC’d someone. BCC being the sneakiest of office tricks where you basically send it to others without the the person on the other end knowing. But why those letters? CC stands for “carbon copy” and BCC is “blind carbon copy,” These terms come from…

THE FEED: Trumbull High’s Standout Running Back Has Bright Future

THE FEED: Trumbull High’s Standout Running Back Has Bright Future

Every Monday in The Feed Kevin talks to The Ump Vin Sarullo about everything going on in Connecticut High School Sports. This week a nail-bitter volleyball match between Barlow and Fairfield Ludlowe, we take a spin around high school football scores from the weekend, and one Trumbull High football star you should keep eye on.…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Doing this before shopping makes you spend more money

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Doing this before shopping makes you spend more money

All this week I have tickets to Demi Lovato, coming to the Toyota Oakdale Theater on October 9th. Get my trivia question right first every day at 4pm to win tickets. Would you have known today’s? Q: Doing this before shopping makes you spend more money. A: Drinking coffee! Image credit: Getty Images

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do tennis players grunt when they hit a shot?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do tennis players grunt when they hit a shot?

The U.S. Open just wrapped up last week in New York. If you watched any of the matches you no doubt heard a lot of grunting. But is there a reason they do that? Yes, in fact there is. According to experts If you grunt when you hit a tennis ball, your shot will be…

THE FEED: Food Trucks, Turkey Legs, and Fencing

THE FEED: Food Trucks, Turkey Legs, and Fencing

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. The first day of fall is TECHNICALLY September 22nd, but you know fall is here when you start to see events with turkey legs, apple cider, and Medieval Marketplaces. There’s even an event where you…

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person buys 6 of these a year for their home

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! The average person buys 6 of these a year for their home

All this week I have super cool prize. Tickets to an Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes Saturday, September 26. Watch a screening of The Princess Bride and join the movie’s star Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film. Play trivia every day at 4pm…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Dog Helps Lost Owner Find Her Way Home

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Dog Helps Lost Owner Find Her Way Home

You always hear the phrase “Dogs are a man’s best friend” but it’s more accurate that dogs are everyone’s best friend. Like this story of an 84-year-old woman in Houston who managed to wander off from her home and was missing for 48 hours. Luckily is is back home safe and okay now. Incredibly the dog she…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the word “emoji” come from?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where did the word “emoji” come from?

You’ve no doubt used them thousands of times when texting. Emojis. But where did that term come from anyway? The actually word emoji is actually a combo of a few Japanese characters 絵 (“e,” meaning picture), 文 (“mo,” means write) and 字 (“ji,” character). Super interesting how we now communicate with pictures just like they…