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Melissa in the Morning: Women in Cyber Security

Melissa in the Morning: Women in Cyber Security

October is cybersecurity awareness month but there’s still a major gap in women working in cyber security. We speak with Global R&D Lead for Security at Accenture, Lisa O’Connor, about what’s being done to help women get involved and climb the ladder. ((00:00))

This week is fire prevention week and we spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about what you can do to best prepare for a potential house fire. ((12:07))

We wrap up our coverage for breast cancer awareness month, talking about breast health and reconstruction surgery. Plastic surgeon, Dr. E. Stirling Craig shared who is eligible for the surgery, what it entails and the chances of eliminating cancer after surgery. ((27:13))

A softball coach is making mental health a priority with his athletes. We spoke with Stratford High School Softball coach, Gary Sherrick, about why he took on this method of coaching, even before the pandemic. ((35:20))

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Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness

Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness

October is domestic violence awareness month. We get a check at Connecticut statistics from Center for Family Justice CEO, Deb Greenwood, and also hear about the center’s upcoming vigil. ((00:00))

Health records you need from your doctor will soon go digital. Why the switch now and is it considered a game changer? ((13:08))

We continue our chats on breast health during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, Dr. Valerie Brutus talked about men who are diagnosed with breast cancer. ((20:50))

Julie on the Job: People jumping ship at work and making sure they are prepared with a new working plan ((28:20))

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Melissa in the Morning: Get the Mammogram!

Melissa in the Morning: Get the Mammogram!

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we speak to Hartford Healthcare doctors about breast health. This morning, we focused on the importance of scheduling mammograms and how often you should get screenings. ((00:10))

Keeping with the topic of cancer care, we spoke with a cancer treatment trainer to learn why exercise is key to recovery while battling a diagnosis. ((15:27))

Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, calls one book a GAME CHANGER for marriages and singles. What is it and how does it help both demographics? ((24:24))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Is Connecticut Electricity So Darn Expensive?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Why Is Connecticut Electricity So Darn Expensive?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wondered why – year after year – Connecticut has some of the highest power costs in the U.S. (0:29). University of New Haven Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer talked about the possibility of nuclear weapon use by Russia (10:51). Immigration attorney Renata Castro returned to talk about the continued migrant problem at the U.S. southern border (21:43).

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Cooking with Claud: Corn Ice Cream

Cooking with Claud: Corn Ice Cream

2 ears of corn (raw)
Cut kernels off and put in a sauce pan
14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk add
Bring to a boil and keep stirring for about 3 minutes or when you think the kernels are cooked
Then set aside to cool and add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
Take 2 cups of heavy whipping cream in a bowl, use blender until it is very stiff.
Then fold the two components together
Then freeze it

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Firefighters

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering Firefighters

Flags should be lowered to half-staff this Sunday for National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. We spoke with Fairfield Fire Lt. Bob Smith about the importance of recognizing the fallen and whether Connecticut invests enough in its firefighters. ((00:10))

When did conspiracy theories become a prime way of people taking in news? Following the latest trial for Alex Jones, we speak with the Director of Special Intelligence at ActiveFence about detecting fake news online and how to respond to it. ((12:32))

A Purdue University student is behind bars for allegedly killing his roommate. We spoke with Gary MacNamara from Sacred Heart University about roommate safety and detecting a threat ahead of time. ((25:06))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: How Much Early Voting?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: How Much Early Voting?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli jumped into an upcoming statewide ballot question on early voting (0:36). Connecticut Education Association President Kate Dias joined us to talk about the possibility of remote learning if Covid-19 flares up again (11:47). We also previewed the return of Marine Corps Band concerts to Bridgeport for Columbus Day weekend (24:04).

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Melissa in the Morning: Workplace Romances

Melissa in the Morning: Workplace Romances

  1. Workplace romances are in the news following the announcement that the Boston Celtics suspended their Head Coach for having a relationship with a female member of the organization. Gary Phelan, who teaches employment law at Quinnipiac University, discussed the issues surrounding workplace romances. ((00:10))
  2. A panel of medical experts are recommending adults 19-65 start getting screened for anxiety. Dr. Newfield told us why the recommendation comes now and what solutions are available for people wanting to combat anxiety. ((11:17))
  3. Zoo Minute: Lights Out Program — lightsoutct.org for more information ((24:15))

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