Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 02/28/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who dreamed of seven fat cows and seven lean cows?

- Pharaoh

- Daniel

- Nebuchadnezzar

- Joseph

In the News:

MoDOT and Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is rolling out a new campaign called Buckle Up Phone Down. Officials are hoping the catchy slogan has a positive impact on driving habits across the state. In the coming months, you'll likely start seeing the reminder on signs and message boards.

http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Buckle-Up-Phone-Down-New-campaign-seeks-to-reduce-cellphone-related-crashes-414928353.html

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Potato chips are the biggest-selling snack food in the U.S. and Canada. Yes, out of 100 people eating snack food., 70 of them are eating potato chips. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

​Sleeping comes so naturally to me, I can do it with my eyes closed.  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Can He, Could He, Would He” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

Pharaoh (Genesis 41:2-3)

Using a Bluetooth Wireless Remote Control Camera Shutter Button!

I like taking photos.

That is an understatement! I take somewhere between 300-600 photos with my iphone a month. That's quite a bit.

I also take videos. I try and capture moments of my kids. I'm sure they'll enjoy them when they get older. Of course, they are not set up. I'll just randomly pull out my phone and snap a few pictures and/or a one minute clip. 

I'll occasionally post to social media so that we can look back on them a few years later. That's been fun as well.

Sometimes, I'll use my selfiestick to grab some great shots. However, plugging it up to my cammera and pushing the button while holding the handle isn't the most optimal situataion at times. I often wished I could find a cheap wireless button that allowed me to snap that picture remotely.

Then I found one. And cheap! It was located in the photophy section at Walmart for $2.50. What a grab.

Once paired with my phone, I can even step several feet away and take a shot. For a test, we set my phone up on a tri-pod in our front yard, and took a family photo on the porch! Cool....

For those who like photography with your mobile phone... check it out!

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 02/27/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who labored seven years for a wife?

- Moses

- Jacob

- Isaac

- Abraham

In the News:

One of the latest trends in parenting is holding a gender-reveal party.

When one of these events is planned, almost everyone, even the parents, are kept in the dark about the gender of the child. The ultrasound results are given to one specific person, and that person then fills a balloon with pink or blue confetti or bakes a cake with pink or blue icing inside to indicate whether the baby will be a boy or a girl.

These parties tend to be lots of fun for friends and family alike, but they don't always go according to plan. One couple who was looking forward to their gender-reveal party for weeks got quite the surprise when they cut into their cake…. Plain white! Yes, the baker forgot to put in the color.

https://rumble.com/v343aa-baby-gender-reveal-gone-wrong.html

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

During WWII, the Oscar statue was made of plaster - metal was an essential wartime material. #MidDayFact

More News:

Need a smile? Do you like dogs?

You’ll want to meet Buffy, she’s the world’s smiliest dog and has recently become a celebrity for her stupidly wide grin. People think it’s photoshopped, but 13-year-old Buffy’s hundreds of local fans in her hometown of Bicester, Oxfordshire disagree.

Buffy also gets regular requests for selfies from online admirers who are having a bad day and need cheering up. Check out the pictures...

https://www.facebook.com/buffy.cox.33

Matt's Musing:

​Every morning is the dawn of a new error. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“The Prodigal Son” by the Second Half Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

Jacob (Genesis 29:20)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 02/24/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What woman served as a judge?

- Delilah

- Deborah (Judges 4:4)

- Dinah

- Delores

In the News:

A year ago today, Facebook gave us the new feature of reactions… Besides "like", we could now "love", "haha", "wow", "sad", or "angry" a post! Do you use it?

Leave us your reaction!

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Number one health complaint Americans report to their doctors: insomnia. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

The trouble with being punctual... is that nobody's there to appreciate it. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Wanna Go To Heaven” by Mark Lowry

Bible Trivia Answer:

Deborah (Judges 4:4)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 02/23/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What young man was described to have a great Christian heritage.

- Titus

- Troas

- Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5)

- Tobias

Throwback Thursday:

The Oak Ridge Boys made the song “King Jesus” popular in 1973, with it reaching the #1 position in the Singing News. However, it’s interesting to note that there were 9 other Southern Gospel artists that recorded it that same year! (Cathedrals, Hinsons, Hoppers, Rebels, Kingsmen, LeFevres, etc) #throwbackthursday #TBT

What’s your favorite version?

https://youtu.be/4zrrK_nPY4E

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Only 6% of coupons printed are ever redeemed. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Have you ever imagined a world without hypothetical situations? #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Happy People” by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Bible Trivia Answer:

Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 02/22/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was Moses’ sister?

- Mary

- Miriam

- Milcah

- Martha

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Heads up! Raindrops fall as fast as 22 mph. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Yes.... Whoever snuck the "s" in “fast food” was a clever person. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

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

Bible Trivia Answer:

Miriam  (Numbers 26:59)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 02/21/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who lied about his wife to Pharaoh?

- Abraham

- Isaac

- Moses

- Joseph

In the News:

Losing a loved one is never easy, but they'd always want you to remember their bright personality and sense of humor. A family of a 21-year-old man had that very intention when choosing his coffin. Jordan McCole, who suffered leukemia, was laid to rest in a giant Lego brick as opposed to a traditional coffin.

I’ve posted the picture on facebook.

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

What do the inventors of Coke, Pepsi, and Dr. Pepper have in common? They were all Civil War veterans. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Based on how I react when the toast pops out of the toaster... I will never look cool walking away from any explosion. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“The Prodigal Son” by the Second Half Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

Abraham (Genesis 12:18-19)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 02/20/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who denied Jesus ?

- Peter

- James

- John

- Judas

In the News:

The latest research at Oxford suggests women can maintain their core friendships by chatting with each other regularly by telephone.

By contrast men need to meet up, interact – such as going to a game, playing sports, or simply hanging out – to maintain friendships.

How about you?

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

The average pencil will draw a line 35 miles long. #MidDayFact

More News:

How connected are you?

Research has shown that being separated from your mobile device for just a few minutes is almost as bad as post-traumatic stress disorder!

Children can get stressed or start to panic when they’re separated from their parents. Now scientists have found the digital generation are developing similar feelings... for their phones. They are so devoted to their devices that they are exhibiting the type of attachment behaviors usually reserved for a child’s interactions with their parents.

A recent survey found that 79% of smartphone owners have theirs at hand for all but two of their waking hours.

How attached are you?

Matt's Musing:

The most difficult part about taking a personality test is deciding which personality should take it. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Never Will I Ever Again” by Greater Vision

Bible Trivia Answer:

Peter (Luke 22:55-60)

Is ROBLOX (game) dangerous for kids???

In the news: A father has issued a warning to other parents after his eight-year-old son was sent indecent messages from strangers on popular online game Roblox.

This is something that has been a trending topic on social media, etc.

Since our kids love the game, we did some looking into these accusations posted online as well. Apparently he had lied about his kids' ages so they could have facebook (and other social media), which then lied to the settings of the game, preventing the protection in place to guard them from those extra features (chatting, etc).

If you allow your kids to miss-represent their age, how can you be mad when others do the same?

Our settings for the kids are in correctly place, and there is no illicit danger in the game. 

However, it gave us some good conversation with our kids on accepting unknown "friends", and the dangers of chatting and messaging strangers.


Here's a news link: http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/roblox-warning-after-boy-sent-sickening-messages-from-strangers-on-online-game/story-30135739-detail/story.html#4O6FkKrzcb5ksP7q.99

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 02/17/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
When being stoned to death, who saw Jesus in the heavens?

- Paul

- Stephen

- Peter

- Judas

In the News:

You can still pass "Go" and collect $200 on the Monopoly board, but you soon won't be able to do it with the thimble game piece.

Voters have rejected the thimble, an integral part of the game since being added to Monopoly in 1935. The move is part of a campaign to select the next generation of game pieces.

Hashtags, emojis and even a rubber duck may replace dogs, cats and hats in an upcoming version.

Hasbro Inc. is holding a worldwide contest to let people choose the eight tokens to be included in the next generation of the property acquisition game, based on the real streets of Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Yes, “Go to Jail” will remain a threat...

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

If there are 10 books on a bookshelf, they can be arranged in 3,628,800 different ways. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If you think 
eggplant is good, you should try any other food; it’s much better. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I’ll Live Again” by the Kingsmen

Bible Trivia Answer:

Stephen (Acts 7:55)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 02/16/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Jesus likened the kingdom of heaven to a grain of WHAT?

- Salt

- Pepper

- Mustard Seed

- Corn

Throwback Thursday Fun:

For Throwback Thursday, the Cathedrals featuring Mark Trammell. https://youtu.be/q7iwxmmf3KU?t=1m33s

In the News:

How do you feel about socks?

Depending on how you view them, they can either be a basic necessity (Black, blue, grey)... or they are way to display your individuality, personality and non-conformed attitudes. Sounds too dramatic and “crazy”?

Well, a new study by the Journal of Consumer Research has found the wacky and crazy socks you choose to wear not only say a lot about you, but also say a lot about how people see you.  People who wear crazy socks are more brilliant, creative and successful.

Now, I enjoy going barefoot… what does that mean? ~Matt

Matt's Musing:

A conference call is the best way for a dozen people to say “bye” 300 times. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Joseph Got His Tomb Back” by Down East Boys

Bible Trivia Answer:

Mustard Seed (Luke 13:19)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 02/15/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who promised Jesus power and glory in exchange for reverence?

- God

- Holy Spirit

- Herod

- Devil

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

Plants, like people, run fevers when they’re sick. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Sometimes after a nap, I like to take another nap... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Want To Walk With My Lord” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

Devil (Luke 4:6-7)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 02/14/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the disciple of love?

- Matthew

- John

- Peter

- Judas

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

A single, isolated heart cell will “beat” for as long as it has a fresh supply of blood. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Never laugh at your wife’s choices... you’re one of them. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Dig A Little Deeper In God’s Love” by Canton Junction

Bible Trivia Answer:

John (1 John 4:7)

"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God."

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 02/13/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What disciple walked on water?

- Peter

- James

- John

- Moses

In the News:

So who really is the true clown in the family? Many would say that it is the older siblings as they would seem to have developed the most comedic chops, often at their younger brother or sister’s expense!

But research by YouGov has shown that it’s actually the youngest sibling of the bunch that’s the true comic. The eldest becomes overwhelmed with responsibility, leading to a more serious, non-comedic tone. It turns out the order of birth does have something to do with differences in character, one being a more comedic nature for the last born child.

Does this study hold true with your own family experiences? Was your younger sibling funnier than you?

Matt’s MidDay Fact:

40% of car-theft victims left their keys in the ignition. #MidDayFact

More News:

Research shows that we are more likely to perform a thoughtful deed when someone does one for us. Take an example the stranger who smiles at you in the elevator. Almost always, you'll return the gesture... and you'll be more prone to smile at the next person you see. It's a ripple effect.

Has a random act of kindness been shown to you today? Did have an impact?

Matt's Musing:

Running is the best way to remind yourself how much you love sitting… #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Calling” by  Karen Peck & New River

Bible Trivia Answer:

Peter (Matthew 14:29)