Mid-Day Recap (Friday 06/30/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What woman was a shepherdess?

A. Rachel

B. Esther

C. Ruth

D. Miriam

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Slightly more than 69 percent of firefighters in the United States are volunteers. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

You might think you're smart, until you try using someone else's microwave.... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“What A Great Life” by the Soul’d Out Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Rachel (Gen 29:9)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 06/29/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was a cousin of Barnabas?

A. Matthew

B. Mark

C. Luke

D. John

In the News:

If you haven’t heard, today is National Camera Day… commemorating photographs, the camera, and their invention.  It’s an irreplaceable tool used to record and replicate memories, events, and people/places. The original camera was large and bulky but has now evolved into something that can be as small as a pen. With the advancement of technology, everyone takes photos with their smart devices… but hey! Did you know they make calls as well?

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

One out of every eight Americans have been employed by McDonald's at some point.

#MidDayFact

More News:

An R2-D2 unit sold at an auction on Wednesday for $2.76 million. The 43-inch tall unit, which was made from parts used on screen throughout the original trilogy, was the most expensive piece of memorabilia at the auction. There is no information on who purchased the item.

Matt's Musing:

When life gets you down, just remember: It’s never too early or too late for a nap...  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Can See The Hand” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Mark (Col 4:10)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 06/28/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who had a son named Daniel?

A. Abraham

B. Isaac

C. Jacob

D. David

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Virginia has birthed more presidents than any other state.

#MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I hate when I walk into the kitchen for food and only find ingredients... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“I Think I’ll Read It Again” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. David (through his wife Abigail - 1 Chr 3:1)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 06/27/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the only person listed in Genesis to live less than 120 years?

A. Adam

B. Moses

C. Joseph

D. Abraham

In the News:

For those my age who enjoyed this as a teenager... get excited!

Nintendo is releasing the Super NES Classic Edition on September 29th.

https://techcrunch.com/2017/06/26/nintendo-is-releasing-the-super-nes-classic-edition-on-september-29th/

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

If you enter a room and there's no food, you're in the wrong room... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“The Sweetest Song I Know” by Goodman Revival

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Joseph (He died at 110 years old - Gen 50:22)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 06/26/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Where was Jonah when he prayed to God with the voice of praise and thanksgiving?

A. In the bottom of the ship

B. In the fish’s belly

C. On the seashore

D. In the shade overlooking Nineveh

In the News:

Researchers at a university in Spain have developed a humanoid robot programmed to iron clothes.

The TEO robot, developed at Carlos III University of Madrid, uses a camera embedded in its head to render a hi-resolution 3D image of the ironing board and the piece of clothing to iron out the wrinkles.

A real “Iron Man”?

https://youtu.be/20NR3SPR5X4

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Turtles don't have ears, but they're not deaf. Thin flaps of skin cover internal ear bones, which receive vibrations and low-frequency sounds. #MidDayFact

More News:

Sorry kids… You can’t take this fidget spinner to class!
A group of experimental mechanics in Russia created an enormous fidget spinner by combining portions of three cars.

The youtube group, named Garage 54,  attached the front half of the three vehicles together and attempted to drive them in a circle to mimic the toy's spinning motion. In the process, the drivers nearly tore the absurd collection of vehicles apart. Watch the video:

https://youtu.be/5RnSYZ6l86g

Matt's Musing:

The only problem with teaching my kids to share is that sometimes they want some of my stuff... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Steppin’ On The Clouds” by the Hoppers

Bible Trivia Answer:

In the fish’s belly (Jonah 2:9)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 06/23/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who shut the door of the Ark?

A. Noah

B. An Angel

C. God

D. Moses

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

With enough training, an elephant can throw a baseball faster than a human can. Of course, I’ve never seen a human try to throw a ball with their nose… #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

Sometimes you've got to ask yourself: "Why am I talking to myself?"... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“God Leads Us Along” by the Gaither Vocal Band

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. God (Gen 7:16)

Mid-Day Recap (Thursday 06/22/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What is better to receive from a sincere friend than many kisses from an enemy?

A. A hug

B. Fist bump

C. High five

D. Wounds (Proverbs 27:6)

In the News:

Throwback Thursday news for those who grew up in the 80’s! The Carmen Sandiego edutainment franchise, which began with video games World (1985) and U.S.A. (1986), will see its fourth television series air on Netflix in 2019!

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The famous bronze sculpture known as “The Thinker” was originally named “The Poet”. Most people get the pose so wrong… The Thinker portrays a man resting his fist NOT on his forehead, but on his chin. #MidDayFact

More News:

In case you’re wondering what Lady Mary is up to… Ladies rejoice! It’s been less than two years since “Downton Abbey” came to an end, but announced on Wednesday… a movie is in the works. Producers now face the challenge of assembling more than 20 cast members from the hugely popular TV show to begin filming in 2018.

Matt's Musing:

And, yet another day I’ve gone without using calculus... #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Movin' Up To Gloryland” by The Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Wounds (Proverbs 27:6)

Mid-Day Recap (Wednesday 06/21/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What was the first bird released from the ark?

A. Dove

B. Robin

C. Raven

D. Pink Flamingo

In the News:

Toymaker Mattel has introduced a Ken Doll with a man bun hairstyle as part of its new Barbie Fashionistas line of dolls. What do you think? http://barbie.mattel.com/shop/en-us/ba/95459

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Your kidneys, weighing about 5 oz. each, process about 425 gallons of blood a day. #MidDayFact

More News:

A college student pranked her parents after moving away for school by replacing family photos with photos of their pet chihuahua.

Marissa Hooper dressed up Dixie the chihuahua in outfits she made using items found around the house and placed her in poses similar to various family photos to test how observant her mother is. Despite her mother's commitment to cleanliness, it took her two weeks to reveal she had noticed the altered photos, and she wasn’t amused. https://twitter.com/mhooper_2014/status/876208912315428864

Matt's Musing:

Ziploc's idea of how big a sandwich should be... is very different from mine. #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” by Mark Lowry

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Raven (Genesis 8:7)

Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday 06/20/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
What did Naboth refuse to sell?

A. His vineyard

B. His house

C. His livestock

D. His shoe

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world. #MidDayFact

Matt's Musing:

I may not have the greatest parenting skills... but in my defense, my kids don't have great childing skills either.  #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“The Maker Of Them All” by Guy Penrod

Bible Trivia Answer:

A. His vineyard (I Kings 21:2-3)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday 06/19/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many more years did Noah live after the flood?

A. 100

B. 250

C. 350

D. 400

In the News:

There’s a new drug that can give human skin a "natural" tan — it activates the same process that causes skin to darken in the sun, without exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to early research. However, much more research is needed to determine if the drug is safe before it could be used in people. (livescience.com)

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

The average American eats over 4 lbs. of broccoli a year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

#MidDayFact

More News:

Family Vacation Critic, a TripAdvisor site, tested out a number of amusement parks in the U.S. and just named their top picks for 2017. Silver Dollar City has made the list along with a hint of something big for 2018.

http://www.familyvacationcritic.com/electrifying-amusement-parks/art/

Matt's Musing:

Coffee has given me unrealistic expectations of productivity… #musing

Matt's Pick Song:

“God Will Pass Way” by Greater Vision

Bible Trivia Answer:

C. 350 (Genesis 9:28)

Mid-Day Recap (Friday 06/16/17)

Bible Trivia Question:
600 Who was Noah’s father?

A. Job

B. Lamech

C. Methuselah

D. Moses

In the News:

Everyone needs an outlet!

A Florida prankster known as “Just Basic Dave” attempted to fool fellow airport-goers by placing stickers that resembled electrical outlets at a Miami International Airport terminal. He then captured video as people near the gate approached the sticker and attempted to plug in their devices to no avail.

https://twitter.com/JustBasicDave/status/875069988050284546

Matt’s Mid-Day Fact:

Tongue-tied: Crocodiles can’t move their tongues. #MidDayFact

More News:

ALERT: Extreme Cuteness Overload!

A new batch of law enforcers are joining Taiwan's police force in the form of a litter of adorable newborn puppies.

Taiwan's National Police Agency on June 8 shared photos of the six puppies -- named Lucky Star, Schumann, Feida, Brother, AJ and Full Moon -- that will be put through training in hopes of becoming part of the country's K-9 Unit.

https://www.facebook.com/NPA4U/posts/1342100119160979

Matt's Musing:

Without my dad, I wouldn’t be here. #musing #fathersday

Father’s Day FUN:

- ​Blessed indeed is the man who hears gentle voices call him "dad"... #fathersday

- True fatherhood is earned by giving everything and taking nothing.

- Being a great father is like shaving... No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow.

- A great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart. Happy Father’s Day!

- Being a father is a delicate balance of convincing your child that they can do anything in life while simultaneously screaming “don’t do that!” every three minutes.

- Father’s Day: When a dad get’s a chore list cleverly disguised as a home depot gift card.

- A little boy asked his father, “Daddy, how much does it cost to get married?” Father replied, “I don’t know son, I’m still paying.”

- “A father carries pictures where his money used to be.”

- A true “Father” is the one who sacrifices everything for the care and safety of his child(ren).

Matt's Pick Song:

“This Ole House” by the Cathedrals

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Lamech (Genesis 5:28-29)