Tim was on from the National Weather Service to tell us what to expect the rest of the day in terms of snow/ice/rain.

Art Linares is a 24 year old State Senator representing CT's 33rd district. He drove through the snow and ice to come and hang in studio this morning.

Dr. Patty Ann was in this morning to talk about seasonal depression.

Ed Kowalczyk, formerly of Live, was on to talk about the Newtown benefit concert this weekend at the Ridgefield Playhouse.

TOP 10 LIST:

Most of us know that getting a flu shot is the best way to avoid getting the flu. But for many people, the threat of any sickness pales in comparison to facing the needle, while others are allergic to the flu shot medium and have no choice but to forgo the yearly vaccination. There are a few tricks you should know about when it comes to avoiding the flu. Here are a few easy ones to follow:

Top 10: Ways to Avoid the Flu (without a flu shot)
 
1) Know when flu season occurs. Most people know that the flu generally peaks during January to February of each year, but the actual duration and intensity of each year’s flu season fluctuates. You can monitor the current situation.
2) Wash your Hands. Wash with soap (antibacterial soap isn’t necessary) and warm water for a full 20-30 seconds. Include your fingernails, the backs of your hands, and in between fingers.
3) Regularly disinfect doorknobs, the telephone, light switches, car keys, the fridge door, faucets, and the toilet to help stop the spread of germs.
4) Avoid public restrooms whenever possible. Don’t put your purse, briefcase, computer case, or backpack on the floor – ever. The floor is contaminated with all kinds of germs.
5) Open public doors with a paper towel, handkerchief, or your rear end whenever possible – not your bare hands.
6) Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth at all costs. Don’t chew on pencils, pens, your fingernails, or other non-food items.
7) Clean the shopping cart handle with a disinfectant and wash immediately after handling money. Disinfect your hands after using the ATM, the gas pump, after petting animals, and after collecting the daily mail.
8) Take off your shoes at the door. Keep a separate pair of indoor shoes or slippers to be worn around the house to prevent tracking germs from the outside world into your home.
9) Take care of your body during flu season with plenty of rest, a balanced diet, and lots of water and exercise. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables during the flu season – 50% of each meal should be comprised of fruits and veggies. Take a high-quality, liquid multivitamin everyday.
10) Try a little alcohol. While drinking alcohol isn’t found on any doctor’s advice sheet, hordes of  patients over the years swear by the power of alcohol to fend off sickness.

IMPOSSIBLE TRIVIA:

Q: IN THE U.S. WE ACTUALLY HAVE A CRAVING FOR THIS, EVEN OVER FOOD...WHAT ?
 
A: COMPLIMENTS OR PRAISE