The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD-FM

Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T.: Be Careful Holiday Shopping!

David Snell of ACT Smart I.T. always has our backs during his Tuesday segment, Tech Talk. For this week, we are talking about online holiday shopping and the dangers that COULD lie within. There are over 4,700 FAKE shopping websites posing as actual brands to fraudulently steal your credit card information. How can you protect yourself and what red flags are there to look out for? Listen and learn!

Paws N' Claws: Roger Williams Park Zoo and their Holiday Lights Spectacular

It is Tuesday so it is time for our weekly Paws N' Claws segment, sponsored by The Clean Team. 
This week, Rob and Beth are ecstatic to speak with Stacey Johnson, the Executive Director for the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. This zoo is beloved by many and open YEAR ROUND! Kicking off next week is the favorite event for this time of year, the Holiday Lights Spectacular. Starting November 29th, you can walk through 40 acres of illuminated trail, and marvel at the over 3 million (!) lights set up for this spectacular celebration. Also, don't miss out on your chance to meet Santa - which happens every Thursday in December. Listen to our interview with Executive Director Stacey Johnson now!

Kick off the Holiday Week for a Good Cause: 1st Annual Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt from Plymouth Service Clubs Alliance

It was a Monday morning studio party for Rob and Beth as three wonderful guests joined them in studio: Peter Brown from Tiny & Sons Glass Co., Jeff Cohen from One Stop Painting and Renovating, and Dave Gallerani, from Cape Auto. They were all in studio to promote an exciting event coming up in Plymouth: the 1st Annual Pub Crawl and Scavenger Hunt to benefit the Plymouth Fire and Police Funds.
The event is happening this Wednesday, November 20th between 5 and 9pm. You start at the registration site on the Plymouth Green and then you will go around to numerous Plymouth restaurants all while partaking in a fun scavenger hunt game from an app on your phone. QR code will be provided to attendees. Listen for all the fun and event details.

Author Spotlight: Diane Parrish with her debut novel, Something Better

Diane Parrish was once a dental hygienist, lawyer, and now she is fulfilling her long-awaited dream of publishing her first novel. Something Better is out now and available on paperback or digital. It is an intricate tale involving lost friends, forbidden connections, and the complexities of life. You can meet her this Wednesday, November 20th at the at the Duxbury Free Library done in conjunction with the Duxbury Senior Center between 1 and 2pm. Listen in as she describes the tale of her debut novel. Something Better, and her journey as an author. 

More Comfort Mondays with Natural Body Works in Kingston: Diane Jordan talks Time Travel Healing & Dispelling Negativity

It is always so nice to start our week off with a visit from Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. For this week's More Comfort Mondays segment, Diane is talking about the power of 'time travel healing' and how you can utilize this practice in dispelling any negativity you may have been exposed to. There has been a lot of tension and bickering lately, especially in the realm of the internet and Diane wants to help us refocus and ground back to our natural resting state. Listen to the segment  and reach out to Diane now!

The South Shore's Morning News Week in Review -- Friday, November 15th, 2024

We start this episode with our tech guy David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham. David talks about a scam involving stolen gift cards and what we need to look out for. Then we talk with New York Times Television Editor Jeremy Egner about his book "Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way into Our Hearts". Finally, Rob and Beth catch up with Dr. John Hayes from Marshfield and talk about the importance of taking Zinc. 

Event Guide with Lea Filson of See Plymouth

The fun just does not stop in Plymouth as the holiday events keep rolling out. Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth, chatted with us today so we would be ready to fill our calendar with all the great events happening! Plan your weekend and holiday adventures now. 

Winter is Coming...Take your Zinc! According to Dr. John Hayes

Thursday mornings we get our weekly checkup with Living and Practicing by Design with Dr. John Hayes. This week, we had to face the music and realize our days are getting colder and darker. Dr. John Hayes sat down with us and explained the power of zinc. This mineral is essential for human healthy and immunity. It can be a huge asset especially during the winter months. It also can reduce the number of days you're sick! Curious? Listen here for all the information!

Paws N' Claws: All About Parrots, with Zoo/Exotics Veterinary Specialist Dr. Kyra Berg of Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

The South Shore's Morning News has a weekly segment all about the animal world called Paws N' Claws. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists joins us to discuss a topic. For today, we're talking parrots! Did you know some birds can outlive their owners? It's a very sad fact when you think about it, and some birds even go through their own grieving process at the loss of their main human friend. Dr. Kyra Berg talked about the process of taking care of a bird in this unfortunate situation and specifically about the needs of parrots. Listen in as Dr. Berg gives us the rundown on signs to look out for in regards to your bird's health and the best course of action to take to keep your animal friends happy and strong!

Tech Talk with David Snell of ACT Smart I.T.: Chinese Organized Crime and Gift Card Fraud

Since we are entering into the holiday season, gift shopping will be on most people's minds so David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, discussed the organized crime efforts of gift card fraud. Listen in as he explains who is behind these crimes, how they commit them, and how we as consumers can identify red flags to avoid being scammed.