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MONDAY ON THE MORNING MIX • Our daily Good News at 6:30 and 9:25 • Find out five things people will be talking about on What’s Trending at 7:00 and 9:30 • Sandusky Career Center’s Christine Stark and Brenda Sparks tell us about Thursday’s Nurse’s Training Open House at 7:15 • Win free sandwiches on Chick Fil-(Mond)-A, tickets to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium and the Cleveland Funny Bus, and Mr. Smith’s coffees in the Game-O-Tron 3000® contest at 7:30. • The song that started an 80s rock band’s stellar career on the 80s and 90s At 8…and you could win a gift card from Brewed Awakening Café in Vermilion and Amherst! • Cedar Point’s Tony Clark stops in at 8:30 for the Top Thrill-Seeking Spotlight, a look at what’s going on at the park… and we’ll give away a family four-pack of tickets! • A recap of this weekend’s Sandusky ThorSport NASCAR Truck Series race at 8:45, and a chance to win tickets to a Toledo Mudhens baseball game this weekend • An unexpected consequence from going back to the office; and “The Return From Your Vacation” in the Mix Minute At Work at 9:40.
FRIDAY’S 
80s AND 90s AT 8:
COMMODORES-LADY (YOU BRING ME UP). Lionel Richie is 76 today. Before his days as a judge on American Idol, he had a huge solo career in the 80s and was one of the driving forces behind the We Are The World super-single. But before that, Lionel sang with the R&B and funk 70s group, The Commodores, and this was one of the group’s last big hits before he left for a solo career. The music video features the band members playing a six-a-side soccer match with a group of women players.
WE’RE EATING BANANAS WRONG!
A British etiquette expert named William Hanson has people going bananas over a video he posted on Instagram showing what he says is the correct way to eat the fruit.
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Apple Quietly Adds 8 New Emojis to iPhones, Including One That Might Be ‘Most Used of the Year’
The latest iOS 18.4 update quietly released eight new emojis for Apple devices, including a harp, a shovel, a fingerprint, a tree, a flag and a radish. However, there is one image in particular that has captured people’s imaginations: An “exhausted” emoji that features dark under-eye bags, furrowed brows and an exasperated expression. Some people went so far as to predict it will be “the most used emoji of the year,” according to the Daily Mail. Meanwhile, the Unicode Consortium is reportedly working on even more emojis to allegedly be released later this year, such as a “fight cloud,” apple core, orca whale and Sasquatch. (New York Post)
Apple has revealed the new emojis from IOS 8.4 update coming today. pic.twitter.com/dW2FmbDLbj
— ☀️ (@Hitmebadgyy) March 31, 2025
Teacher Quizzes Gen Z Kids on ’90s Slang & It’s Da Bomb
If you’re a parent of a teen or tween, one of your favorite things to do may be, when they start acting a little too cool or grown, to start using Gen-Z slang in the most cringe, wrong way possible. “Bet, son. That’s sus. Because of the rizz and dip. Because I lowkey understood the assignment. Bussin.” Watch your children die a little bit on the inside and while you fulfill your role as an “uncool and embarrassing parent.” But while we’ve discussed teen slang a lot on this show and how confusing it is to Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers, some of the things older listeners say is just as confusing to the young ‘uns. in a recent TikTok, educator Austin Martinez turned the tables by sharing Millennial throwback slang with his students in what appears to be a high school classroom. While the camera is fixed on him, you can hear students (and what sounds like a fellow teacher) in the background. The slang Martinez shared with his (baffled) students included: “Tool” “Home skillet” “Deets” “Phat” “Swag” “Da bomb” “411” “Talk to the hand” “Holla” “Haterade” “As if” *hands held in the shape of the letter W* “Totes” “Bling” “Noob” “All that” “On fleek” “Boo-yah” “Sike” “Scrub”
When one student expressed bafflement, another teacher off-screen countered “I mean… you guys use skibidi.” “I mean, ‘No cap, on God, for real, for real.’ That’s what it sounds like to me,” Martinez shrugged. (You tell ’em, Mr. Martinez!)
It bears mentioning that the sentence Martinez used for “scrub” was “I don’t want no scrub. A scrub is a guy who can’t get no love from me. Hanging out the passenger’s side of his best friend’s ride trying to holla at me.” And the children sang along to that 90s TLC hit. They also enthusiastically finished the sentence “Welcome to Good Burger…”
@austinmartinez113 Do my HS students know slang from the 90s and early 2000s?? Let’s see! #millennial #slang
♬ original sound – Austin Martinez
What Your Favorite Color Reveals About Your True Personality.
Colors have both positive and negative effects on all of us, and seeing them can cause different reactions. For example, blue tends to have a calming effect, while red is associated with passion and anger. Color psychology — the study of how colors influence and affect our behavior, mood, and emotions — is therefore an interesting way to learn what your favorite color says about your true personality, as it also explores the way we perceive colors and how color can influence human action and emotion. They use this info in marketing, advertising, interior design, and even healthcare to coax desired responses from the public. So here’s what your favorite color means: • Green represents balance, hope, and peace. If your favorite color is green, you’re usually gentle and sincere, as well as down to earth. People whose favorite color is green are very loyal and supportive, making them the best of friends. Research shows that green spaces have a profoundly calming effect on people, so if green is your favorite color, you are likely drawn to peaceful surroundings and situations. If green is your favorite color, you tend to be modest and warm. You also have a strong need to belong and to love and be loved. You aren’t scared of being vulnerable and feeling your emotions fully, but you can also control your negative thoughts. • Blue generally relates to being soothing and soft, which is why, if your favorite color is blue, you’re likely to have a strong need for inner peace. You also tend to be creative and imaginative, possessing artistic aptitude and creative expression. You tend to have a compassionate, patient, and faithful personality. You may also be spiritually inclined and have a deep connection to the universe. While you care about what others think of you, you have fluid beliefs that are difficult, if not impossible, to change. Still, you tend to be open-minded and non-judgmental. • Just like your favorite color, if you like yellow, you are cheerful and optimistic. People who adore the color yellow are literally a breath of fresh air. You’re caring, warm, and considerate, plus you have a strong sense of humor and vivid imagination. You’re also considered wise and enjoy learning and acquiring knowledge so you can share it with others. Research has found that pale yellow, in particular, promotes happiness, cheerfulness, and relaxation. If you find yourself drawn to yellow, you are probably most. comfortable in these states. You never take yourself too seriously and look at life with a grain of salt. People who love the color yellow are also often upbeat, fun-loving, and ambitious. • If orange is your favorite color, you’re likely free-spirited and carefree, and people find you to be both good-natured and tolerant. You crave adventure and face challenges with open arms. People who love the color orange usually have a certain type of spunk about them, but they are always inviting and welcoming of others. You’re sociable and outgoing, but may occasionally come across as overconfident or impulsive. You like to express your individuality, and because of your strong social presence, you tend to experience loneliness easier than others. • If your favorite color is red, you honor strength, health, and passion. Red is a strong color, which is fitting because you possess strong energy that radiates and can be felt by others. You tend to be action-oriented and energetic, though you can come across as aggressive at times, which stems from your strong desire to get the most out of life. You’re determined to not only meet your goals but exceed them. You go above and beyond when you do something and you have a fiery attitude. Red can also be an angry color, so you’re probably a bit notorious for having a short temper. However, those who favor this color are the best at love. While these two things may seem at odds, it actually makes sense given that research shows the color red is associated with strong emotions. • If black is your favorite color, you’re mysterious and collected. You’re also intelligent and value power and control in life, which gives you independent, leadership-minded qualities. You have a knack for entrepreneurship and can command almost any crowd of people. People who enjoy the color black walk through life with confidence and purpose, and often have a sophisticated or elegant sense of style. You’re considered to be dependable and responsible, but tend to be reserved when it comes to sharing your personal life with others. • If brown is your favorite color, you’re considered safe and comfortable, as well as kind and steady. You prefer to live a simplistic lifestyle with a strong need for safety and security. You’re a good and loyal friend to others because you’re honest and patient. It takes a lot for people to get under your skin because you have a chill disposition. You’re often regarded as a role model due to the calmness you maintain in critical situations. Mental Health America notes that brown is “a warm, grounding, neutral color that provokes a feeling of safety (probably since it’s a rich, earthy color).” So if you. love all things brown, you are likely to be a well-grounded person who makes others feel secure in their presense. • If your favorite color is pink, people find you warm and approachable. You tend to put others’ needs before your own and are often romantic and affectionate. You turn a blind eye to violence and desire safety and security. People who love the color pink are often deemed too innocent for this world. You’re charming, kind, and gentle, but this means you’re also delicate and can be hurt easily. You wear your heart on youur sleeve, which can make you a bit sensitive. •If the color purple is your favorite, you value harmony and peace, and are generally helpful and sympathetic. You have strong attention to detail and are always creating new ideas. Kendra Cherry, MSEd, explained that “liking purple might mean that you have positive feelings about some of the main associations of the color. So if purple is your favorite color, it might signify that you have an artistic, thoughtful, and intuitive side.” You’re unique and witty, although you can be authoritative at times. You’re also ambitious and tend to set high goals for yourself. • If white is your favorite color, you’re likely to have a positive, optimistic personality and prefer a simple life. You’re considered pure and innocent, just like a fresh coat of snow in nature. You’re organized and logical and tend to make decisions based on facts, rather than emotion. However, this means you also tend to be a perfectionist at times and can be very critical of yourself. People who like the color white are more likely to always do the right thing and respect boundaries. Even though the color white seems plain, you’re fascinating and extremely wise with strong convictions. (YourTango.com)
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year.
“Mocha Mousse” as the color for 2025. They say the evocative soft brown or warming rich brown hue nurtures with its suggestion of the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate and coffee, appealing to our desire for comfort. The earthy color seizes on “a growing movement to align ourselves with the natural world.” Peach Fuzz was the color for 2024.
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Top Gen Z Slang Words.
Talking to a Gen Zer can sometimes feel like conversing with someone who speaks another language. As time passes, each generation brings its own unique set of slang terms that we need to learn, only to eventually relearn new ones. Whether you’re looking to stay current, communicate more effectively with younger generations, or simply understand the latest trends, here are some of the words you need to know: Aura: The unquestionable confidence of a person. Based: A word used when you want to recognize someone for being themselves and not caring what others think. Bet: Another meaning for OK. Bussin: Extremely good, excellent Cap/No Cap: A lie/an expression to show someone is not lying. Cooked: Describing something in a negative way. Drip: Clothing or accessories that are fashionable. Gyat: Used to describe someone with a curvaceous figure. Ick: A feeling of disgust at something unpleasant or offensive. Let them cook: Give them space to do something they are good at. Lit: Used to describe when something is cool or exciting Mid: Used to insult or degrade an opposing opinion, labeling it as average or poor quality. NPC: A non-playable character in a video game, referring to a person who is predictable and follows along. Opps: Anyone in competition or against you, an enemy. Red Flag: Someone’s negative qualities. Rizz: Short for charisma, romantic appeal or charm. Tea: The best kind of gossip, shared between friends. Slaps: Describing something to be excellent or amazing. Sus: Giving the impression that something is questionable or dishonest, short for suspicious.
THE EMOJIS MOST LIKELY TO GO EXTINCT.
A new study released on World Emoji Day reveals the top 10 emojis most at risk of extinction by examining usage and search volume trends from 2013 to the present. The OK hand emoji (👌) is identified as the least popular globally, with significant declines also seen in the flushed face (😳) and raising hands (🙌) emojis. The decline is largely attributed to the introduction of new emojis by Apple, making older ones less relatable. These are the 14 emojis most in danger of extinction, according to the study: 👌 – OK Hand 😳 – Flushed Face 🙌 – Raising Hands 🙈 – See-No-Evil Monkey ✌ – Victory Hand 💁 – Information Desk Person 😏 – Smirking Face) 💕 – Two Hearts 💘 – Heart with Arrow 😎 – Smiling Face with Sunglasses 😱 – Face Screaming in Fear 😜 – Winking Face with Tongue 😞 – Disappointed Face 😄 – Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes Source: NYPost
The Best-Selling Car in America the Year You Graduated High School.
If you’ve graduated high school in the past 43 years, do you remember what the bestselling car was that year? Car And Driver took sales data from each year starting from 1978 until now, to show which car sold the most each year. This list does not include sales of trucks or SUVs; the Ford F-series has been the bestselling overall vehicle and truck in the United States for quite some time.
1978: Oldsmobile Cutlass — 520,279 units sold 1979: Oldsmobile Cutlass — 518,160 units sold 1980: Oldsmobile Cutlass — 469,573 units sold 1981: Oldsmobile Cutlass — 454,188 units sold 1982: Ford Escort — 337,667 units sold 1983: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme — 331,179 units sold 1984: Chevrolet Cavalier — 383,752 units sold 1985: Chevrolet Cavalier — 422,927 units sold 1986: Chevrolet Celebrity — 408,946 units sold 1987: Ford Escort — 392,360 units sold 1988: Ford Escort — 381,330 units sold 1989: Honda Accord — 362,707 units sold 1990: Honda Accord — 417,179 units sold 1991: Honda Accord — 399,297 units sold 1992: Ford Taurus — 409,751 units sold 1993: Ford Taurus — 360,448 units sold 1994: Ford Taurus — 397,037 units sold 1995: Ford Taurus — 366,266 units sold 1996: Ford Taurus — 401,049 units sold 1997: Toyota Camry — 397,156 units sold 1998: Toyota Camry — 429,575 units sold 1999: Toyota Camry — 448,162 units sold 2000: Toyota Camry — 422,961 units sold 2001: Honda Accord — 414,718 units sold 2002: Toyota Camry — 434,135 units sold 2003: Toyota Camry — 413,296 units sold 2004: Toyota Camry — 426,990 units sold 2005: Toyota Camry — 431,703 units sold 2006: Toyota Camry — 448,445 units sold 2007: Toyota Camry — 473,108 units sold 2008: Toyota Camry — 436,617 units sold 2009: Toyota Camry — 356,824 units sold 2010: Toyota Camry — 327,804 units sold 2011: Toyota Camry — 308,510 units sold 2012: Toyota Camry — 404,886 units sold 2013: Toyota Camry — 408,484 units sold 2014: Toyota Camry — 428,606 units sold 2015: Toyota Camry — 429,355 units sold 2016: Toyota Camry — 388,618 units sold 2017: Toyota Camry – 387,081 units sold 2018: Toyota Camry — 343,439 units sold 2019: Toyota Camry — 336,978 units sold 2020: Toyota Camry — 294,348 units sold 2021: Toyota Camry — 313,795 units sold 2022: Toyota Camry — 295,201 units sold 2023: Toyota Camry — 290,649 units sold (Source: CarAndDriver.com)
Classic Baby Names Are Facing Extinction in the US.
There will be no singing “Happy Birthday” to little Myrtle any time soon. The once-buzzy baby name — along with Al, Bess, Cathy, Vern, Wally and more — is in the top 23 newborn names on the verge of virtual extinction. The names were popular during the Baby Boomer generation, between 1946 and 1964, but they’ve since lost their luster. A June 2024 analysis from online parenting hub, BabyCenter found that ultramodern mommies and daddies are crowning their kiddies with names from hit feature films and streaming series such as “Dune: Part Two,” and “Bridgerton.” Classic titles like Liam and Olivia have, too, maintained their high-rank in the baby name realm. In 2023, both topped the list of most popular boy and girl tags in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row, per recent data from the Social Security Administration. However, names like Vinnie, Patsy, Cathy and Rob are all on their way to the baby-name graveyard, per experts. In fact, Namesberry says the names that are almost extinct were only given to between “five to 19 babies” the last year on record.
Here’s the list of baby names on the chopping block, with the boys names on the left and the girls in the right column. 1. Al-Bess 2. Bernie-Cathy 3. Bert-Christi 4. Bob-Deirdre 5. Cary-Gail 6. Chuck-Jeanie 7. Curt-Jodie 8. Dom-Kaye 9. Hal-Kerri 10. Lorne-Meg 11. Mel-Missy 12. Mitch-Mitzi 13. Nicky-Myrtle 14. Rob-Nicki 15. Sal-Patsy 16. Stan-Peggy 17. Tad-Phyllis 18. Timmy-Rhonda 19. Vern-Shelley 20. Vic-Sherri 21. Vinnie-Sue 22. Wally-Terry 23. Woody-Val
TikTok Hack Is the Easiest Way to Fall Asleep.
If you can’t fall asleep at night you might resort to desperate measures, like eating melatonin gummies, blasting your rain sound machine, or dousing yourself in lavender spray. Sometimes, though, it’s the simplest sleep tricks that work best. One of the most popular sleep hack options of the moment is the “alpha bridge sleep technique,” which has millions of views on TikTok. There’s four easy steps for “crossing the alpha bridge” into sleep: Get comfortable in your bed. (If you’re on a plane or train, get as comfy as possible.) Close your eyes and count to 30. Next, open your eyes slightly, so only a sliver of them is open like a half-moon shape. Count to five as you hold them slightly open. Fully close your eyes again and count to 30. Open your eyes halfway again and count to five. Close your eyes one more time and focus on your breath. Slowly breathe in and out through your nose, and you should drift off to sleep. This technique might not work perfectly on the first go, especially if you struggle to fall asleep every single night. In fact, the alpha bridge method seems to be more effective for people who experience occasional difficulties falling asleep, rather than those with chronic insomnia, and that’s because true insomnia can be way more complex with psychological or physiological roots, and thus not as responsive to simple sleep hacks. If you don’t waltz across the alpha bridge on your first round, it’s more than OK to try the technique a few more times until you snooze.
@erica.terblanche Here’s a skill to help you fall asleep on an airplane or anywhere else for that matter. . Its called going over the Alpha Bridge. #EricaTerblanche #ThriveGuru #motivation #sleeping ♬ Solas X Interstellar – Gabriel Albuquerqüe
