Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 01/24/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who built the temple?

- Moses

- David

- Solomon

- Joshua

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

25% of American men are now six feet or taller, compared to only 4% in 1900. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Yes, impressing the McDonald’s drive-thru people with my music is always a top priority...  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Gettin’ Ready To Leave This World” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

Solomon (2 Chronicles 7:11)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 01/23/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What mother was paid to care for her son?

- Ruth

- Hannah

- Jochebed

- Rachel

For Fun:

A tongue twister is a phrase which is difficult to say, especially when repeated multiple times in rapid succession.

In 2013, a team of researchers at MIT decided to find the hardest tongue twister — and they succeeded. What did they come up with?

“Pad kid poured curd pulled cod.”

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Ever wonder why isn’t iron added to milk? Iron-fortified milk turns coffee green. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

On the weekends, I'm the master at multitasking. I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once.. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’m Bound For That City” by Allison Speer

Bible Trivia Answer:

Jochebed (Exodus 2:8-10), Moses’ mother

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 01/27/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who took his son to a mountain to sacrifice him as God had commanded?

- Abraham

- Isaac

- Jacob

- Samuel

Tickets are now available for the Second Half Quartet coming to Springfield on Friday, April 21st!

https://event.attendstar.com/event/show/kwfc-second-half-quartet-springfield-mo/

In The News:

7 years ago today, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a new invention...a tablet PC called the ‘iPad’, at a press conference in San Francisco CA. (2010)

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

The diamond is the only gem composed of a single element: Carbon. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I thought the dryer shrunk my clothes. Turns out, it was the refrigerator...  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Power Of The Cross” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

Abraham (Genesis 22:1-2)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 01/26/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
To whom did Jesus appear first after His resurrection?

- Paul

- Martha

- Thomas

- Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)

In The News:

Getting back to work on February 6 won’t be so hard for Kraft Heinz employees because they get Monday off, the company announced.

Heinz broke the good news to their employees in their “Smunday” campaign video. The video asks Americans to get behind the idea to make the Monday after the Super Bowl a holiday.

Heinz has even created a petition online to make “Smunday” a national holiday.

In their YouTube announcement the brand says the country loses on average one billion dollars as productivity declines the Monday after the Super Bowl. The company also says if they get 100,000 signatures on their petition they will send it to Congress.

What do you think? Leave us a comment on Facebook.

https://youtu.be/br5cPUC_BsU

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Ukulele means “jumping flea” in Hawaiian. #MidDayFact

More News:

You might have a big pile of compost out in the backyard, and that’s great and all, but it’s 2017... It’s time to tech it up!

The Zera™ Food Recycler claims to be able to turn one week’s worth of food wasted into usable fertilizer in just 24 hours. Weighing in at a hefty 118lbs, the device sits by your kitchen counter and accepts food scraps as you produce them, keeping smells locked in through HEPA layers and a carbon filter as well as a tight lid.

Once a week of scraps is in, toss in a Zera™ Additive Pack, press a button and let the thing run its magic for 24 hours. Blades will chop and churn, while sensors will monitor temperature and humidity. The Additive Pack, made from coir and baking soda, serves as a catalyst and helps ensure that the job gets done in a day.

It’s $999 for the system, while a box of 24 Additive Packs will set you back $50.

Of course... for much less you can just get a rescue dog that will do the same thing.

Matt's Musing:

I would be more inclined to grow up if I saw that it worked out for everyone else…  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Talk About The Lord” by the Allen Family

Bible Trivia Answer:

Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 01/25/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What are Christians to seek first?

- Armour of God

- Kingdom of God

- Word of God

- Fruit of the Spirit

Looking at the Calendar:

Are those strings of lights taken down from your house? The decorations put away?

If not, just let them be, you’ll have a great start since there are only 11 months till Christmas!

In The News:

Ever wondered what $20 million hidden under a mattress looks like? Well, the US Attorney’s Office in Boston has you covered.

Federal officials posted a picture of the jaw-dropping scene on Twitter Monday, just weeks after uncovering the cash during a money-laundering bust related to TelexFree Inc.’s $3 billion global fraud case.

What are your thoughts?

https://twitter.com/DMAnews1/status/823645674210230273

Joke Worth Sharing:

Twin Beds

An older couple was asking for a room with a king, queen or double bed. The clerk apologized and said that the only rooms available had twin beds.

Disappointed, the man remarked, "I don't know. We've been sharing the same bed for 44 years."

"Could you possibly put them close together?" the wife asked.

Several people nearby smiled, and someone commented, "How romantic."

Then the woman finished her request with, "Because if he snores, I want him close enough to be able to punch him."

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

20 of the first 30 U.S presidents did not have middle names #MidDayFact

More News:

Adidas has invented a running shoe that will decompose in the sink. Once you’ve worn it out (the company recommends two years of use), you can immerse the shoes in water, add a digestion enzyme called proteinase, and let it work for 36 hours. It will cause the protein-based yarn to break down, and you’ll be able to drain the liquefied shoes down the sink – everything except the foam sole, which will still require disposal.

Adidas says the shoes are 15 percent lighter than comparable running shoes, while remaining strong and durable. They are non-allergenic and vegan. And, if you’re wondering, they will not melt on your feet in the rain because the proteinase enzyme is required for biodegradation.

So… it now begs the remaining question… what gets the foot smell out of the sink?

Matt's Musing:

I really think my life would be a lot better if my fitness app would just lower its standards. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Wanna Go To Heaven” by Mark Lowry

Bible Trivia Answer:

Kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 01/24/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Samuel anointed Saul to be “what” of Israel?

- Prince

- Prophet

- King (1 Sam.15:1)

- Prime Minister

In The News:

That chicken scratch you call handwriting might be illegible, but it still says something about you.

Today is the 40th anniversary of National Handwriting Day, a day to recognize the history of penmanship but also a time to promote the importance of cursive writing. It is pegged to the birthday of John Hancock, who would’ve been 280 this year and was known for his flourishes with a quill on the Declaration of Independence.

Do you see cursive as a dying art? Let me know on facebook.

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

A one-day-old antelope can run at 23 mph. #MidDayFact

More News:

Ignore paying that fast-food cashier by using your phone!

Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Burger King plans to launch an app Canada-wide this Spring that allows customers to order and pay in advance on their smartphones without lining up to pay a cashier. The move by RBI follows a similar one by Starbucks and is the latest push towards more automation in the foodservice industry.

Matt's Musing:

Worrying works! 90% of the things I worry about never happen. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Footprints On The Water” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

King (1 Sam.15:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 01/23/17)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who was born first?

- Adam

- Cain

- Able

- Seth

In The News:

Many of my family and friends know my obsession with bacon. Would this product be worth getting? ~Matt

http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/a57684/fastest-way-to-cook-bacon/

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

A New Yorker could eat out every night of their life and never eat at the same restaurant twice. #MidDayFact

More News:

Since it’s debut on the Apple mobile devices in December, Super Mario Run is one of my favorite games on my phone. However, my 9 year-old son has surpassed my progress by finishing all the levels. Now for the Android users, don’t be too disappointed… It is coming to your devices in March.

Matt's Musing:

Why do people fight for the closest parking spot... at a gym? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Dear God” by the Poet Voices

Bible Trivia Answer:

Cain (Genesis 4:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 01/18/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was a doctor?

- Moses

- Abraham

- Luke

- Matthew

In the News:

New technology that allows ambulances to interrupt cars’ audio systems and alert drivers of an oncoming emergency vehicle is on trial in Sweden.

Ambulances approaching traffic will use an FM signal to jam motorists’ radios and speakers and stop the music playing. The technology will also send out a voice warning and, where applicable, a warning message on the car’s infotainment system to inform drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching.

What do you think?

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/consumer-news/98314/ambulances-to-jam-car-radios-with-new-tech-on-trial-in-sweden

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

A bird’s eyes, unlike human eyes, keep everything in focus at all times. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

So... is it a bad thing when the most heavily used kitchen appliance is a fire extinguisher? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“He’ll Come Walking On Your Water” by Crystal River

Bible Trivia Answer:

Luke (Colossians 4:14)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 01/17/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Out of this list, who was a Judge of Israel?

- Ester

- Deborah

- Lydia

- Zacchaeus

Southern Gospel News:

After their departure from the road in December 2015, the Old Paths are back! With former members Tim Rackley, Doug Roark and Daniel Ashmore... and the addition of Steve Ladd on tenor, the quartet is excited to be hitting the road for 2017!

http://www.absolutelygospel.com/agm/2017/01/17/old-paths-return/

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Alexander Graham Bell refused to have a phone in his study… the ringing drove him nuts. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If there was one thing the Ice Storm taught me over this past weekend... I need to find a battery operated coffee maker. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“All Cleaned Up” by the Dixie Echoes

Bible Trivia Answer:

Deborah (Judges 4:4)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 01/16/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the seller of purple cloth?

- Lydia

- Paul

- Ruth

- Deborah

In The News:

Without fanfare, Springfield recently became home to a giant noodle.

The massive macaroni mock-up is 20 feet long, 4 feet wide and 10 feet tall. It is yellow.

It sits on the grounds of the city's Kraft Heinz plant. The Noodle is easily visible from East Bennett Street. It is, however, placed behind the fence that surrounds the property.

By the way, Springfield's giant noodle is about seven miles from Springfield's giant fork.

http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/business/2017/01/14/springfields-new-giant-noodle-harbors-no-self-doubt/96148404/

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

When the ground temperature is below freezing, it can not hail. #MidDayFact

More News:

Do you prefer to walk than be in a vehicle?

A new report, "Dangerous By Design," takes a look at pedestrian deaths by city and state. It found between 2005 and 2014, more than 4,600 people were struck and killed by cars while walking.

Missouri is listed as the 19th deadliest state for pedestrians.

The report says Americans are 7.2 times more likely to die as a pedestrian than from a natural disaster.

https://smartgrowthamerica.org/dangerous-by-design/

Matt's Musing:

Yes, I enjoyed the "Ice Storm" and Football games this weekend... it kept the politics off my Facebook and Twitter feeds! #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“He'll Come Walking On Your Water” by Crystal River

Bible Trivia Answer:

Lydia (Acts 16:14)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 01/13/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
From which book of the Bible does the phrase “seeing the handwriting on the wall” come?

- Isaiah

- Jeremiah

- Ezekiel

- Daniel (Daniel 5)

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

The cost of mailing a letter more than 400 miles in 1816: 25 cents #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

What if the use of "Selah" in the Psalms is there to denote a harp solo? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“King Jesus” by Won By One

Bible Trivia Answer:

Daniel (Daniel 5)