Radio Recap (Friday 12/20/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who went to find the baby because an angel told them where to look?
A. Shepherds (Luke 2:9-15)
B. Little Drummer boy
C. Wise Men
D. George Bailey


In The News:
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day & Go Caroling Day & Games Day

- Fear of being offline? In a study of people age 30 and under, over 70 percent said they have to be connected, no matter where they are.

- Confirming what many couples already knew, a government study concluded it’s healthy to be married. Sure, the majority of husbands pack on some extra pounds. But overall, married people are sick less often and more active. They smoke and drink less and in general feel better than single, divorced, never married or even folks just living together. In the study, some 70.6 percent of husbands were overweight or obese compared with 65.1 percent of all men. For females, 48.6 percent of married women were overweight or obese, virtually the same as the 48.5 percent of women in general.

- Sackers, a metal recycling company in England, was recovering metal from a building being demolished when they got to several safes that had been tossed into a bin. One of the safes was full — bags of banknotes and coins. They turned the money over to police to find the rightful owner, but when no one could be found, a court ruled the money belonged to Sackers. They don’t want it: they’re donating the cash — over $20,000 — to two local hospices.

- If you’ve ever thought that you literally feel other people’s pain, you may be right. A brain-imaging study suggests that some people have true physical reactions to others’ injuries. UK researchers found evidence that people who say they feel vicarious pain do, in fact, have heightened activity in pain-sensing brain regions upon witnessing another person being hurt.




Fun Fact:
In a survey, 6% of employees say they feel obligated to do this. (Get their boss a holiday gift) #funfact



Matt's Musing:
If you have a fear of Santa… would you be Claus-trophobic? #musing


Matt's Pick Song:
“Christmas in Heaven” by Doug Anderson



Bible Trivia Answer:
A. Shepherds (Luke 2:9-15)

Radio Recap (Thursday 12/19/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who told Joseph the baby’s name was to be Jesus?
A. Mary
B. An angel
C. His dad
D. The Little Drummer Boy



In The News:
- on this day in 1843: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, was first published in England.

- Hard Candy Day

- Retailers call the last Saturday before Christmas “super” for a reason. More than a third (36%) of shoppers polled plan to be out shopping on Super Saturday.

- Smart toilets could one day create a snapshot of your health and day-to-day life. Scientists (University of Wisconsin-Madison) say their smart toilet prototype took 110 samples of their own urine over a 10-day period. The results showed sleep, exercise, alcohol or coffee intake, and medication taken.

- This Christmas, a new family mediator might be stepping in to avoid Christmas arguments. Amazon’s Alexa can now be used to change the subject during family disputes over the winter holidays. Research by the online retail giant found 6:30 PM on Christmas Day is the time when family fights are most likely to break out. Amazon has now added a feature to its smart speakers to prompt virtual assistant Alexa to step in with a “distraction technique”. Using the phrase “Alexa, change the subject”, the AI-powered assistant will try to spark a new debate by asking questions such as: “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?” It could also ask: “What would your superpower be and why?”

- Cover-stealing, coming home to an unmade bed and snoring are among the things that send tempers soaring between couples. Our top annoyance is a partner who snores (39%). Next is being woken up by a cover-stealing partner (24%). Then leaving clothes on the bedroom floor (23%). No. 4 is the partner who encroaches on your side of the bed (22%). Tossing and turning is last (20%).

- Doctors say drinking artificially-sweetened drinks like Diet Coke could make you more likely to put weight on. Researchers (University of South Australia) found that people who consume low calorie sweeteners (LCS) don’t reduce their overall sugar intake… The lead researcher said: “Consumers of artificial sweeteners do not reduce their overall intake of sugar. They use both sugar and low-calorie sweeteners and may psychologically feel they can indulge in their favorite foods. Artificial sweeteners can also change the gut bacteria which may lead to weight gain and risk of type 2 diabetes.”




Fun Fact:A National Weather Service study indicated that more than eight out of every ten people injured or killed by lightning have this in common. (They are men.) #funfact




Matt's Musing: If you find yourself eating Christmas decorations, do you have tinsel-itus...? #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Hark The Herald Angels Sing” by the Mark Trammell Quartet


Bible Trivia Answer:B. An angel (Matthew 1:21)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 12/04/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What form of transportation did Mary and Joseph use to get to Bethlehem? The answer is not a taxi cab.
A. Donkey
B. Camel
C. Taxi
D The Bible does not say.



In The News:
- Cookie Day & Sock Day & Dice Day

- The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be lit tonight.

- According to a new study (from Truecaller) the average American received 18.2 unwanted spam calls a month this year, up from 16.9 in 2018. The damages from those phone scams in America topped $10.5 billion last year. The biggest driver of phone scams have been robocalls, which accounted for 35 percent of all phone spam in the U.S. this year.

- When you think soup, it’s possible you think Campbell’s. If you’re a fan of the company’s Chunky line of soups then you’re a person who would be interested in Chunky Soup slippers. Yep, like so many companies, Campbell’s has a line of clothing and accessories. Like soup holding gloves for $20, and a hat that will hold your favorite spork.

- Firefighters in Britain said a kitchen fire was caused by a family dog that somehow turned on the microwave. Firefighters say the husky dog started the microwave, causing a package of bread rolls inside to burn and catch fire. The homeowner was not present at the time of the fire but alerted authorities when he noticed the smoke on the security cameras connected to his phone app. The dog was not injured.

- Police discovered an open door at the Honey Baked Ham store in suburban St. Louis last week. A search of the building led to something unusual. The burglar left a note and a sum of cash as a justification. The note read: “Happy Thanksgiving! No one was here and we were in desperate need of pies. Left money, took pies. Thanks!”



Fun Fact:65% of mall Santas that have a college degree.#funfact




Matt's Musing: When you go to a Christmas party, your presents is requested... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Peace On Earth” by Doug Anderson




Bible Trivia Answer:D. The Bible does not say. 

(Bible gives no details on how they went from Galilee to Bethlehem. It was an 80 mile trip for them, and it is likely they rode some type of animal.)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 12/03/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who said: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel?"
A. Jeremiah
B. Isaiah
C. Ezekiel
D. John the Baptist


In The News:
- Giving Tuesday & Make A Gift Day

- Winter’s almost here. [I’ve switched to my winter socks. They’re the same as his summer ones only with fewer holes.]

- Cyber Monday went well. [And by “well” I mean that no one got trampled.]

- A Baby Shark doll narrowly saved the life of a toddler after absorbing a stray bullet that ripped through the walls of her family’s Madison, Wisconsin, home. The 3-year-old girl was sleeping in her crib when a gunfight erupted outside around 8:42 PM on Sunday. The bullets hit parked cars and multiple homes, prompting residents to seek shelter. One of the bullets entered the toddler’s bedroom where she slept. The toddler was holding the Baby Shark toy when it was hit by a bullet.

- Fifth of us say spending holidays at home is always a letdown _ There’s no place like home for the holidays, but according to a new survey that isn’t necessarily a positive. A significant 21 percent of respondents said that holidays spent at home consistently fail to meet their expectations.

- A new survey finds the average American carries out five good deeds a month. 66 percent have helped someone with directions. 65 percent held a door open for a stranger. 53 percent have paid for a stranger’s meal. 53 percent have picked up litter or garbage.

- A tanker truck went over a California highway guardrail and ended up spilling its load of 6,000 gallons of condensed milk. No injuries were reported when the tanker went over the side and ended up 75 feet down an embankment.

- A new survey finds the average person will spend 78,705 hours staring at their TV screen or similar device. This includes 3,639 movies at home, and 31,507 episodes of TV… Six in ten respondents actually admit they would be lost without their TV set.




Fun Fact:More people use blue toothbrushes than red ones. #funfact



Matt's Musing: Christmas countdown has started! Time to spruce things up... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“White Christmas” by Ivan Parker


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14)

Radio Recap (Monday 12/02/19)

Bible Trivia Question:

Why did Mary and Joseph to go to Bethlehem?
A. For a Roman census
B. Jerusalem was too crowded
C. They were following a star
D. They were running away from Herod




In The News:
- Cyber Monday … Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday

- On this day in 1901: Gillette patented the first disposable razor.

- How did your thanksgiving desserts go? Ours was adventure! On Wednesday evening, my kids helped my wife Lydia make apple pies. All was going well. My two boys peeled and cut the apples while my daughter mixed and rolled the pie crust. Two problems presented itself. Half of our things are packed away since we’ve been trying to sell our house. That included the pie roller and pie pans! So I had the task of making a late night run to buy some foil pie pans. All ended well, with four beautiful apple pies for us to share with extended family.

- What is your traditions on thanksgiving? Besides watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, we spend the evening as a family playing… Monopoly! Of course, we have several themes in our position. So this year we played “bacon-opoply” with with each property based on Smokehouses. Bacon taco, Bacon floss, Bacon cheeseburger, turkey bacon… well, you get the idea. One of the cards I drew gave me a choice, I had to complete an activity, if my family was satisfied with my performance, I’d win $50. If I failed… I lost $50. Fair enough right. Um. I had to lay on the floor and imitate “sizzling bacon”. That’s right, pretty much act like a shocked worm. However, I’m more like a slug. Well, I did pass. By the way… my kids have cell phones… yikes….

- Did you get your Black Friday shopping done while you were waiting in line for coffee? You definitely weren’t the only one. Retain industry number show 39 percent of online Black Friday purchases were made with smartphones. That’s a big jump from last year, when just over 33 percent turned to the devices in their pockets. People were willing to splurge, too. Shoppers spent about $2.9 billion using their phones versus ‘just’ $2.1 billion a year earlier.

- An Arizona teen who tried to shimmy down her chimney in an attempt to sneak home after a late night out. However,she ended up getting stuck for more than 90 minutes. The teen decided the chimney would be the best entryway to her home after she and her friend got locked out and couldn’t find another way inside. But the plan soon backfired and the friend had to call 911.

- It turns out, high chairs are only meant for babies and toddlers. Firefighters were called to a Chick-fil-A in Idaho when a teenager got stuck in a high chair. She had apparently been dared by her friends to sit in the small seat… The young girl’s friends and restaurant workers attempted to help her out of the chair for 45 minutes before calling authorities.

- Three men wearing disguises went into a jewelry store in Burnsville, Minnesota, armed with sledgehammers, smashed the display cases, scooped up inventory, and made a quick getaway in a stolen van. They might have never been caught, except that one of the things stolen was a small electronic device — a GPS tracker. It led police directly to their hideout.

- As radio stations everywhere turn to an all-Christmas format, what song would listeners most like to jingle all the way to oblivion? In the UK a poll has singled out Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You as the most annoying holiday song ever.




Fun Fact:It’s Christmas time… Every 8 seconds in America someone is arrested for shoplifting. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I love when candy canes are in mint condition. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Joy To The World” by Ivan Parker



Bible Trivia Answer:A. For a Roman census. (Caesar Augustus ordered the people to go back to the city of their forefathers/lineage to impose taxes. Joseph’s family was from Bethlehem. Luke 2:1-3)

Radio Recap (Friday 11/22/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who wanted to know the secret of Samson’s strength?
A. King Saul
B. Deborah
C. Goliath
D. Delilah 

In The News:
- Cashew Day & Humane Society Day

- According to a survey, about 14% of Americans have turkey only on Thanksgiving. Almost 18% of us have it every month.

- We may say we hate Mondays, but research suggests Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays are equally despised. Researchers who looked at a poll of 340,000 people found moods were no worse on Mondays than other working days, except Friday.

- ‘Tis the season to find a mate. According to a survey, nearly one in four singles get on a plane over the holiday season hoping the person sitting in the next seat might be a future date or spouse.

- New research shows it takes less than four hours before we need a break from our extended family during the holidays. The survey of adults who are traveling to visit family for the holidays found we can spend an average of three hours and 54 minutes with family before needing a moment to ourselves… One in four of those surveyed have hidden in a relative’s house to take a moment alone, while 37 percent have gone so far as to make an excuse and leave the house altogether.

- A study from the University of Toronto claims more education gives people a sense of control but also more stress. First, they studied “mastery,” or how much control people feel they have over their life. They asked how much someone agrees or disagrees with statements like: “You have little control over the things that happen to you” or “You often feel helpless in dealing with problems of life.” University graduates had the highest level of mastery, which the researchers associate with higher earnings and lower exposure to financial strain, compared to non-graduates. Though graduates felt they had more control than people who hadn’t graduated college, they also felt more stressed. Study participants showed signs of being overworked, experiencing high job pressure and having a work-to-family conflict.

- A child’s never-ending “why’s” aren’t meant to exasperate parents. Rather, the kiddy queries are genuine attempts at getting at the truth, and tots respond better to some answers than others. This finding, based on a study involving children ages 2 to 5, also suggests they are much more active about their knowledge-gathering than previously thought.

- Police in Ontario are reminding the public to avoid dialing 911 to report non-emergency situations after a woman called to ask if she could get an “emergency ride service” to the train she was running late for.




Fun Fact:Four percent of Americans think there are too many of these, 15 percent think there are not enough. What? (Holidays) #funfact



Matt's Musing: CPR is a near-breath experience... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Hard Trials Will Soon Be Over” by the Cathedrals


Bible Trivia Answer:D. Delilah (Judges 16:6)

Radio Recap (Thursday 11/21/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Jesus healed a man who had a bad skin disease called what?
A. Athletes Foot
B. Dandruff
C. Leprosy
D. Acne


In The News:
- Use Less Stuff Day & Stuffing Day & Cranberry Day

- 1877: Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound.

- 1995: Toy Story was released as the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery.

- Thanksgiving is a one week away! A new study says the average Thanksgiving dinner only goes 64 percent as planned.

- Stuffing Day! Every year around November, the same old question resurfaces: what exactly is the difference between stuffing and dressing? And every year we believe it to be a simple answer: stuffing is what you call that delicious mix of bread that’s cooked inside the bird, and dressing is what you call it when you cook that same bread mixture outside of the bird… Unfortunately the answer is not as clear cut as that. It turns out we use different terms based on what region we live in, no matter what ingredients we use, or whether we stuff the bird or not.

- The FDA on Wednesday announced sad news for snackers nationwide: the recall of certain boxes of Nabisco’s popular cheddar Cheese Nips. The manufacturer of the snacks, Mondelēz Global, reported the voluntary recall to the agency last Friday, revealing that a “limited quantity” of their 11-ounce Cheese Nips boxes may contain plastic inside them. Mondelēz Global said that if present, the yellow pieces would be from a dough scraper that’s used in their production process.

- Uber will apparently start recording audio during rides in the U.S., as part of the ride-hailing company’s recent safety push. The feature will let users opt in for trips and come with a warning that journeys can be recorded. The company will test the feature in Brazilian and Mexican cities in December, and it will share recordings with law enforcement upon request. Neither riders nor drivers will be able to listen to the recordings, and the audio will be encrypted for privacy purposes. After a trip, people will apparently get the chance to report a safety incident and send the recording to Uber customer support agents, who’ll assess the situation.

- The TSA is making its annual “please don’t make holiday travel more miserable than it already is” push, in which the agency begs travelers not to bring obviously prohibited items into checkpoints for at least the next few months. TSA officials try something like this every year, and it usually more or less completely fails. The problem isn’t with the airport security organization. The problem is that the kind of person who tries to bring chemical-soaked sparklers on board an airplane — really happened — isn’t the sort of person who reads TSA-related press releases.

- Researchers (Penn State) found that when asked to extend their sleep, college students who got an additional 43 minutes of sleep per night experienced less sleepiness during the day and were able to lower their blood pressure.

- In Croatia, a man who had just sat down to watch an action movie got some action in his own living room when a runaway truck full of produced crashed through the wall. The homeowner and truck driver came out of it uninjured.

- Is everyone excited about Tremors 7? Did anyone know they were making Tremors 7? Michael Gross will return. The last entry in the series was Tremors: A Cold Day In Hell, which came out in 2018.




Fun Fact:A quarter of 911 calls placed on Thanksgiving day are about... family disputes. #funfact

55 million: Thanksgiving related posts expected to be shared on Instagram over the four day weekend. #funfact


Matt's Musing: For Thanksgiving, I'll be safe from exercising by enrolling in the Fitness Protection Program. It'll be worth the weight. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:
“I Want To Thank You” by Katen Peck & New River




Bible Trivia Answer:
C. Leprosy (Mark 1:40-45)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 11/20/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What ‘s the name of the crippled son of Jonathan that received help from David?
A. Joash
B. Issac
C. Jessie
D. Mephibosheth


In The News:
- The Talleys to Retire from Touring after 2020; Lauren Talley to Launch Full-time Solo Ministry

- Name Your Computer Day & Peanut Butter Fudge Day

- On this day in 1985: Microsoft Windows 1.0 is released.

- The top industry group for U.S. airlines predicts that the Thanksgiving Day travel period will break records. A record 31.6 million passengers will travel on U.S. airlines globally over the upcoming period, according to Airlines for America. That total represents 3.7 percent more people from 2018 during the same travel period… Airlines for America says December 1 will be the busiest travel day ever for the airline industry, with 3.1 million people traveling that day.

- A third of Black Friday shoppers hide some purchases from their partner.

- Research shows that looking down to stare at your smartphone puts up to 60 pounds of stress on your neck.

- A 40-year-old elite runner, who is now eight months pregnant, finished the Shanghai Marathon on Monday, which is her third marathon during her current pregnancy. The pregnant woman, named Li Lili, finished the race in a plodding five hours, 17 minutes but has faced some criticism from people who suggested she’s endangering her baby’s health… According to research: “for those with uncomplicated pregnancies, experts say there’s no harm in maintaining your exercise routine; running won’t cause miscarriage or hurt the baby.”

- A poll has exposed the secret, selfish underbelly of electronics shopping on Black Friday weekend: It isn’t all about buying for friends and family. A lot of consumers plan to buy gear for themselves. Some 70 percent of those who planned to shop on Black Friday weekend said they would be looking for electronics. While 78 percent of those gear buyers will be gift shopping, 55 percent will be shopping for themselves.

- In England a team of crooks attempted to break into an ATM. It was their choice of tools that caused them trouble. Instead of using a hacksaw, or perhaps a sledgehammer, these guys used a blow torch to cut into the machine. It did the job, but it also caught the money on fire. They left empty-handed.

- Through research conducted by Ancestry.com, Tom Hanks was shocked to learn that he is sixth cousins with the late Fred Rogers. Access Hollywood surprised Hanks with the results at a New York City screening of the star’s upcoming film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a drama in which Hanks steps into Rogers’ iconic sweater. When he heard the news Hanks responded, “It all just comes together, you see.”



Fun Fact:The Empire State Building has 6,500 windows. #funfact


Matt's Musing: The other day I tried to make a chemistry joke, but got no reaction... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Joybells” by the Taylors


Bible Trivia Answer:D. Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 4:4 & 9)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 11/19/19)

Bible Trivia Question:On what mountain did God give Moses the Ten Commandments?
A. Mount Sinai
B. Mount Ararat
C. Mount Moriah
D. Mount St. Helens



In The News:
- Equal Opportunity Day & Have A Bad Day Day & Play Monopoly Day

- On this day in 1863: President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address.

- On this day in 1965: Kellogg introduced a new pastry called “Pop Tarts.”

- There’s a myth that the average person gains up to seven pounds over the holidays, but it’s really like a pound or two.

- A survey shows that Americans plans to spend around $1,000 on holiday gifts, entertainment, decorations and travel this year.

- Bad news for all you bread lovers out there. A new study conducted at Yale University has found yet another reason to cut back on the carbs: it may save you a nasty bout with the flu. Researchers say that a ketogenic diet, characterized by essentially no carbs and high fat and protein intake, helped a group of lab mice combat and overcome the influenza virus much more efficiently than another group of mice who had been enjoying a high-carb diet… After eating virtually no carbs for a few days, the human body runs out of blood sugar to use for energy, so instead it begins burning protein and fat to produce energy. This metabolic state, called ketosis, can result in fairly rapid weight loss.

- A new survey found a surprising 29 percent of adults actually welcome being sick from time-to-time in order to get some rest from their day-to-day tasks and routines… The survey also found people all have certain “comforts” they indulge in when they’re feeling under the weather. The biggest: their bed (58 percent), followed by soup (49 percent), drinking hot liquids (34 percent), and tea (32 percent).

- A man in Greece was arrested after allegedly robbing a bank and then visiting a nearby coffee shop to play a game of backgammon.




Fun Fact:In a lifetime, the average person will eat 11,113 M&Ms candy. #funfact


Matt's Musing: Circuit breaker salesmen make offers you can’t refuse..! #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Unforgiven” by Adam Crabb



Bible Trivia Answer:Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:20)

Radio Recap (Monday 11/18/19)

Bible Trivia Question:While in prison, Peter was chained to this...
A. The wall
B. The guards
C. The floor
D. The ceiling


In The News:- Mickey Mouse Day & Princess Day

- On this day in 1928: Steamboat Willie, the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, premiered at the Colony Theatre in New York. (makes Mickey Mouse 91 today) It was the first animated cartoon to feature synchronized sound.

- On this day in 1963: The first phone with push buttons went into service in Pennsylvania.

- A new survey finds one in three Americans currently have a crack in their phone’s screen. And according to the poll, the average American drops their phone on the ground four times every week.

… The unfortunate places people said they dropped their phone:
Sewer
Port-o-Potty
Pot of rice
Bowl of soup
Dog’s water bowl

- A ten-second kiss spreads 80 million bacteria between mouths _ First base is a great place to get your mouth microbes some new friends. A study (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research) says a ten-second French kiss can spread 80 million bacteria between mouths. And researchers discovered that the bacteria on the tongues of couples was much more similar than the oral bacteria of two strangers. Researchers say that being with somebody for an extended amount of time and having a relationship leads to a similar collection of bacteria on the tongue.

- The NFL is considering a plan to expand the regular season from 16 to 17 games a season. That would mean not just one extra week, but two extra weeks during the season as NFL teams will get two bye weeks instead of one. The proposal includes Week 1 still beginning after Labor Day, and the Super Bowl concluding the final Sunday of February.



Fun Fact:Americans spend more than $700 million a year on Golf balls. #funfact


Matt's Musing: My computer's mouse wouldn't work. Then it clicked... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Who Is This King” by Brian Free & Assurance


Bible Trivia Answer:The guards (Acts 12:6)

Radio Recap (Friday 11/15/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who amazed Jesus by his faith before Jesus healed his servant?
A. Zacchaeus
B. The Roman centurion
C. Peter
D. Lazarus


In The News:
- Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day & America Recycles Day

- On this day in 1969: Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.

- Two weeks until BLACK FRIDAY. (not Good Friday)

- As the holiday shopping season gears up a new survey shows a quarter of American parents are still paying off debt from last year’s holiday season… American parents plan to spend an average of $558 on their child this year.

- Everybody’s working for the weekend, but what if the weekend was a little bit longer? A new survey (from YouGov) finds that most Americans would prefer a four-day workweek with longer hours, rather than the traditional five-day workweek.

… The poll of more than 36,000 Americans finds that 67 percent would prefer a four-day workweek with 10-hour days rather than the traditional five-day workweek with 8-hour days.

- Office ‘thermostat wars’ are framed as a battle of the sexes, with men preferring cooler temperatures and women preferring warmer climes. When it comes to the household, it appears that women feel like they are fighting a war on temperature. In a study, researchers report that women are more likely to report engaging in conflict over the temperature at home than at work.

- If you’re getting your recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night but feel like you’re still not waking up rejuvenated, you’re not alone. A new study (Iowa State University) has found that we’re not just sleeping less, we’re sleeping worse. The study more specifically found that people are increasingly having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep throughout the night.

- For those looking to get their sugar fix filled first thing in the morning, Post Cereals and Hostess brands have just the thing: Twinkies Cereal. Set to hit store shelves nationwide next month, the new breakfast cereal “replicates the distinctive taste and familiar oblong shape of the golden-colored snack cake, delivering delightful sweetness in every bite.”

- If you were thought dead for 11 hours but then woke up, what would be your first request? A woman in Poland declared dead by her doctor came back to life complaining of the cold — and requested hot tea.

- A thief in France broke into a home and stole a computer, an iPad, and a TV. Shortly after the robbery the thief went back to the same house, but this time was caught. When he took the TV he forgot to take the remote control.



Fun Fact:The standard speed for an Escalator is 120 feet per minute.#funfact


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):A new survey finds almost 50 percent of people don’t change their underwear every day. The research — by underwear maker Tommy John — revealed that 45 percent have worn the same pair of briefs for two days or longer. Even worse, 13 percent of those surveyed admitted that they’d sported the same undies for seven days or more.


Matt's Musing: Espressos may not solve all your problems, but it’s worth a shot... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“He Rescued Me” by Triumphant


Bible Trivia Answer:B. The Roman centurion (Luke 7:1-10)

Radio Recap (Thursday 11/14/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What did the Israelites use to carry the Ark of the Covenant to avoid touching it?
A. Wool gloves
B. Chariot
C. Poles
D. Royal garments


In The News:
- International Girls Day & International Selfie Day & Pickle Day & Spicy Guacamole Day & Operating Room Nurse Day & World Diabetes Day

- Google is going to start offering checking accounts.

- How kind are you? A study of adults found that while the average adult would rate themselves a solid seven out of 10 on the kindness scale, 14 percent don’t think they could be any nicer.

- The number of passengers flying over this Thanksgiving holiday period should be one for the record books. The Transportation Security Administration says about 26.8 million passengers are expected to pass through TSA checkpoints nationwide from the Friday before Thanksgiving through the Monday afterward, or November 22 to December 2... That would be a record for the Thanksgiving period, and about 4% more than the same time last year… The Sunday after Thanksgiving is expected to be the single busiest day ever for the US airline industry. About 3.1 million passengers are expected on that day, December 1.

- A golden retriever born with a tail on its forehead is doing just fine after being rescued from the cold. The Missouri-based rescue service Mac’s Mission found the stray pup wandering around in the freezing cold. He had an injured paw, but more intriguing was the tusk-like protuberance between his eyes… X-rays revealed that the “tail” was not connected to anything, and it doesn’t seem to bother the dog — named Narwhal. Vets aren’t planning to remove the addition anytime soon.

- In some parts of the country (I’m talking to you, Midwest), ranch dressing is second only to ketchup on the condiment shelf. If there’s a ranch lover in your family, Christmas shopping for them just became easier because Hidden Valley Ranch has a new holiday line. The collection includes a Hidden Valley blanket and pillow set; a standard winter ugly sweater; a Hidden Valley adult onesie; a backpack; and more.

- The NYPD says officers arrested a woman for a bogus 911 call that was placed last Friday — but they are now investigating whether she is behind making more than 24,000 of these types of calls since the summer.

- Netflix has teamed up with Nickelodeon. The streaming service and the cable network will produce kid- and family-targeted films and TV series based on Nickelodeon’s existing library of original characters, plus new content.



Fun Fact:If allowed, 33% of adults say they would take a nap at work. #funfact



Matt's Musing: Autumn gardening magazines are sure fun to leaf through... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Love Is Stronger” by Jason Crabb


Bible Trivia Answer:C. Poles (Exodus 25: 27-28)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 11/13/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What was Moses told by God to take to Egypt to perform miracles with?
A. His Staff
B. The Ark of the Covenant
C. The 10 Commandments
D. His Sandals


In The News:
- World Kindness Day & Start a Rumor Day

- On this day in 1990: The World Wide Web first began.

- The average adult will reach a ‘boiling point’ 156 times a year — and needs 35 minutes to calm down each time. One in four even want to scream and pull their hair out when they ‘see red’… Our jobs and workload are the biggest causes of build-up of pressure, followed by finances and being too self-critical… Our favorite ways to release pressure: go for a walk; laugh; listen to music; enjoy a cup of coffee or tea; take some time alone.

- A rich Dallas and Austin real estate developer says he’s trying to live to at least 120 years old. Ari Rastegar is one of a handful of wealthy people who practice “bio-hacking… He goes to bed in special clothing on a temperature-regulated bed… He wears orange glasses around his home that illuminate the light so he doesn’t disrupt the circadian rhythms… During the day, he takes nearly 150 vitamins customized to his current needs by his doctor… He gets his blood tested monthly… He has a $15,000 vapor machine that’s supposed to reduce stress, and another $15,000 machine designed to calm his brain two hours before bedtime… His daily routine also includes a hyperbaric chamber, meditation, and he employs a life coach.

- The Disney+ streaming service appeared to be hit by technical difficulties on its launch day, Tuesday. Social media users mentioned problems accessing the service or some of its features not long after launch. Around 10 AM Eastern Tuesday Disney released a statement: “The consumer demand for Disney+ has exceeded our high expectations. We are working to quickly resolve the current user issue. We appreciate your patience.”




Fun Fact:The average American spends 7 years of their life in the bathroom. (was this calculated before or after the introduction of smartphones?) #funfact



Matt's Musing: When trying to decide between making salad with my wife or playing catch with my kids… it is such a toss-up. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Die Another Day” by Brian Free & Assurance


Bible Trivia Answer:A. His Staff (Exodus 4:17)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 11/12/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Where was Jesus baptized?
A. Nile River
B. Jordan River
C. Amazon River
D. Mississippi River



In The News:
- French Dip Day

- On this day in 1933: Hugh Gray took the first known photos of the mythical Loch Ness Monster.

- No doubt you’ll get more than a few YouTube views if you carve your Thanksgiving bird with a chainsaw — but you’ll also ruin the bird. But you can have some carving fun without ruining Thanksgiving with the Mighty Carver, an electric carving knife that looks like a chainsaw. It’ll slice through your turkey, bread, even tomatoes.

- Amazon will take the next step in its desire to take over the food delivery market with its own company-branded grocery stores. CNET reports the company’s intention to open the first-ever Amazon-branded grocery store in Los Angeles. It will reportedly differ from premium grocery chain Whole Foods, which the company purchased for $13.2 billion in 2017.

- Planning on traveling to Florida for the winter, you’re not alone! Like snowbirds, there’s another group that’s moving to Florida for the winter: sharks. Shark experts say the coast of Florida is starting to heat up with great white shark activity. OCEARCH, a research group, says the annual migration to warmer waters off the Florida and Carolinas coasts is underway. Eight white sharks tagged by the Utah-based research group were spotted from New Jersey to Florida in the last week. Three other sharks that had been tagged were detected Wednesday in waters on North Carolina beaches, and two more sharks made their presence known with toothy grins just west of Key West in September.

- While a quarter of Millennials (25%) are feeling anxious about the prospect of talking politics at the upcoming holidays, that is not their greatest concern. More are worried about having to discuss their personal life. More than a third of Millennials (35%) and one in five (21%) Gen Xers are “very anxious” or “somewhat anxious” about the possibility of family members asking them about their personal life… A third of Millennials (34%) shared some level of anxiety about their careers becoming a topic of holiday conversation. That’s more than double the number of Gen Xers (16%) and six times the number of Baby Boomers (5%) who dread being asked employment-related questions… A quarter of Millennials (25%), 16 percent of Generation X, and 13 percent of Baby Boomers are at least somewhat worried about the topic of politics.

- A woman in China who discovered she has three kidneys has told her doctor she is willing to donate one. The woman knew something about her body wasn’t right because she needed to go to the bathroom more frequently than other people, and felt quite a bit of pain in her waist in the morning.

- Italy is requiring parents of young children to equip car seats with alarm devices so tots aren’t forgotten by absent-minded adults. The devices must emit audio and visual signals that can been perceived both inside and outside the vehicle and that are triggered if the child in the car seat is left behind.

- Most of us think compatibility and love are the greatest predictors of marital success. A study says that age difference matters as well. The study compiled polling data from more than 3,000 recently married and divorced Americans. Turns out the closer you are in age, the less likely you are to divorce… Being one year apart from your partner makes you 3 percent more likely to divorce (when compared to their same-aged counterparts). If there’s a 5-year difference, you’re 18 percent more likely to split up. And a 10-year difference? You’re 39 percent more likely to end your marriage.

- A police officer in Italy stopped a vehicle for speeding at 1:50 AM but by the time he got up to the vehicle to talk to the driver, the driver’s seat was empty. The only occupant of the car was sitting in the back seat, and he insisted he had not been driving. Since no one had left the vehicle, officers arrested the guy.




Fun Fact:One in four adults has one stuffed animal in their bed. #funfact


Social Media Fun:JUST THE FACTS
• Percentage of adults who say they wear their underwear for three days in a row: 10
• Number of adults who regularly make telephone calls in the nude: 1 in 3 (Does this mean that 1 in 3 callers to this show might be calling us while naked?)
• Percentage of adults who think they are “above average” in honesty: 94
• Percentage who say they are “above average” in common sense: 89
• Percentage who say they are “above average” in intelligence: 86
• Percentage who say they are “above average” in looks: 79
• Over the course of a lifetime, the amount of time women spend getting ready to leave the house: 2 years


Matt's Musing: Never speed while diving in this weather... because the police will stop you cold. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“The Great I Am Still Is” by Triumphant



Bible Trivia Answer:B. Jordan River (Matthew 3:1-17)

Radio Recap (Monday 11/11/19)

Bible Trivia Question:In the story of the lost coin, how many coins did the women have before she lost one?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10


In The News:
- Veteran’s Day & Origami Day

- On this day in 1620: Forty-one Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, anchored off Massachusetts, signed a compact calling for a “body politick.”

- How do you check your health. Do you rely on your doctor? Your friends? ...Two in five Americans have falsely convinced themselves they have a serious disease after turning to “Dr. Google.” Instead of alleviating concerns, 74 percent of those who have self-diagnosed online say searching for their symptoms made them worry more about their health.

- A shop owner in Britain has banned all cheesy Christmas songs. Emma Godivala, who runs York Gin, has also banned all Christmas tunes made after the mid-’60s. Godivala said, “We do love Christmas, but we want our shop to be a cheese-free zone. We’ve tested lots of songs to see which sound OK and which sound weird. And there’s a cut-off in the 1960s. Anything after that has been banned.

- Public libraries within Chicago have seen a 240 percent increase in the number of books returned after the city’s mayor announced the decision to eliminate overdue fines in late September. The Library Commissioner in Chicago that hundreds of long-overdue books have been returned in the weeks since Chicago became the only major city in the U.S. to cease fines for its users.

- A heartbreaking new study finds that screaming at dogs scares them for the long-term — and patience is a far superior method for training them. Researchers (Universidade do Porto) recruited 42 dogs from schools that used reward-based training, and 50 dogs from aversion training schools. During the study period, pups taught with yelling and leash-jerking were found to be more stressed, with higher levels of cortisol found in their saliva… Pups that experienced calm, gentle teachers, however, performed better at tasks researchers assigned to them.

- A dog really is “a man’s best friend” — because dads end up having to care for the family pet. Despite being the most reluctant to get a dog, researchers found it is dads who are left to feed, clean and exercise the dog. The study of 2,500 pet owners revealed children are most instrumental in bringing a dog into the family.

- For all the hype, Black Friday isn’t the day to find the best deals. In a study (by Adobe Systems Inc.) of one trillion visits to 4,500 retailing websites, we now know the biggest price cuts come on the Monday before Thanksgiving, and shoppers who bought items on Thanksgiving Day snapped up the season’s lowest prices. And the weeks before the Black Friday weekend offered better deals than the weeks leading up to Christmas.



Fun Fact:In a year, the average American consumes 1,600 pounds of food. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):An Egyptian found out that his wife was two months pregnant after submitting her urine in place of his own for a mandatory drug test. After he assured officials that the sample was his own he was told, “Congratulations, you’re pregnant!”



Matt's Musing: For those who were worried about the snow... you need to chill. #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Love Came Calling” by Triumphant


Bible Trivia Answer:D. 10 (Luke 15:8-10)

Radio Recap (Friday 11/08/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Where was Daniel caught praying?
A. At church
B. An upper room of his home
C. The public square
D. In the temple


In The News:
- Cappuccino Day

- The inductees into this year’s National Toy Hall of Fame class are Magic the Gathering, Matchbox Cars, and coloring book… The inductees were chosen among other finalists: Care Bears, Fisher-Price Corn Popper, Jenga, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Nerf Blaster, Risk, smartphone, and top.

- In India, 25,000 students went after a world record by all brushing their teeth at the same time.

- People all over the United States received seemingly random text messages early Thursday. The messages, according to multiple people who posted about them on Reddit and Twitter, arrived from friends and relatives who said they did not send them. Some said they were messages that were supposed to have been sent on Valentine’s Day this year, but, for some reason, never were… At this point, it’s not really clear why this is happening, but at least one wireless provider confirmed that people aren’t imagining these random texts. A T-Mobile spokesperson said, “This is not a T-Mobile issue. It’s a third party vendor issue that also affected other networks. We’re aware of this and it is resolved.” Sprint blamed it on a “maintenance update.”

- Four in 10 Americans would prefer to take on extra work than deal with a sick co-worker. But when they’re the ones feeling under the weather, employees aren’t so willing to stay home: When it comes to a bad cough, 69 percent feel it’s not a valid reason to stay home from work. And one in three fear their boss wouldn’t consider it a valid reason to stay home from work either — but 52 percent will assume someone is sick if they start coughing… Overall, 78 percent of employed respondents say they feel pressure to power through the workday when they’re feeling under the weather, ignoring common advice to take time to rest and recharge.

- It’s Okay to swear? When would that be? A British researcher said his study indicates using swear words increases a person’s tolerance for pain. The researcher (Keele University) said he compared the pain tolerance of 67 students of both sexes when they each dropped a hand into ice-cold water. He said most of the subjects found their pain tolerances increased when they were allowed to exclaim swear words as opposed to neutral language.

- If you’ve traveled aboard, you’ve probably bought a couple things at a local market. In many cultures, merchants expect you to haggle a bit. But by how much? Travel blog Tourist Meets Traveler suggests 35% discount as a good starting point.



Fun Fact:Each year, The United States Department of Agriculture reports that the average American eats 8½ pounds of pickles. #funfact



Social Media Fun:THE MOST COMMON THANKSGIVING FAILS _ If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, you can expect six things to go wrong, according to a new study. The odds say that the turkey will be one of those screw-ups, as more than half (56 percent) of those surveyed say that cooking the turkey correctly is one of the hardest parts about hosting Thanksgiving dinner.

… The top Thanksgiving fails:
Not all of the cooking is done on time
Not all the food is done cooking at the same time
Spilled a dish on the floor
Forgot an essential ingredient in one dish
One or more dish is cold by the time it’s served
Ran out of a dish before everyone got some of it
Cooked something incorrectly
Forgot to take a food allergy into account
Turkey is burnt


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):Mike Lees was canoeing on an Edmonton, Alberta, Canada river last month when he discovered a stump of petrified wood, estimated to be 65 million years old. Lees discovered the ancient stump when he’d hopped out of his canoe to relieve himself.


Matt's Musing: Why do they have “limited edition” scented candles? Are there crazy people collecting these things...? #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“On A Journey” by Greater Vision


Bible Trivia Answer:B. An upper room of his home (Daniel 6:6-13)

Radio Recap (Thursday 11/07/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What did the soldiers place on Jesus’ head before his crucifixion?
A. clean turban of wool
B. helmet of salvation
C. heap of burning coals
D. crown of thorns


In The News:- Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day • Men Make Dinner Day • Notary Public Day • Hug A Bear Day

- It’s a given that, from now through the end of the year, we’ll all add a pound or two — or five — due to the extra holiday treats on the breakroom table, the holiday party hors d’oeuvres, and so on. And guess what — kids are also eating just as unhealthy this time of year. So here’s an idea: in exchange for the holiday goodies, tell the kids you’re not stocking the fridge with soda and juices… While this isn’t the best way to get kids to eat healthier, after the holidays end you can simply continue not stocking the fridge with all the bad drinks they love.

- Planning to fly over the holidays? Travel experts say the worst days between now and the end of the year are around Thanksgiving. The report specifically mentioned the Friday before Thanksgiving for all the people who will be taking the entire week off; the day right before Thanksgiving for all the people only taking a few days off; and the Sunday after Thanksgiving for everyone going home and back to work on Monday.

- To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic Skittles slogan “Taste the Rainbow,” the candy company conducted a survey among adults in the U.S. that have eaten Skittles in the last three months. Among other discoveries, they found that America is not crazy about yellow Skittles. According to the findings, only 6% of Skittles eaters favor yellow.
… Red Skittles fans are more likely to identify as hopeless romantics and are more likely to be in a relationship.
… Green skittles lovers who are single are 50 percent more likely than other single Skittles eaters to have been ghosted by their dates.
… Orange Skittles eaters are more likely to respond immediately to friends’ text messages.
… Nearly half of those surveyed eat Skittles by the handful, while 31 percent grab a few at a time, and 20 percent eat only one at a time.
… If you prefer to eat your Skittles one by one then you’re more likely to leave a party without saying goodbye to anyone, you’re a shy dater, you’re less likely to message people first on dating apps, and you hang your toilet paper in the “over position.”

- A gas station attendant in Turkey who misplaced his phone dialed the number and was shocked when he heard a ringing in his dog’s stomach. Luckily, nature took its course and he was reunited with his phone the following day.



Fun Fact:Harvard University is home to a ‘bank’ of more than 7,000 … human brains. It’s the world’s largest human brain repository. #funfact


Matt's Musing: A Mine-Craft movie would be real block buster... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Lead Me to the Cross” by Chigger Hill


Bible Trivia Answer:D. crown of thorns (Mark 15:17)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 11/06/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What fiery animals did Elisha see in the hills?
A. cattle
B. foxes
C. horses
D. snakes


In The News:

- Button Day • Stress Awareness Day • Nachos Day • Saxophone Day

- Researchers from New York University’s BetaGov team collaborated with the Vallejo, California police department to determine if crime really does increase during a full moon. Unfortunately for all you horror fans out there, they found no significant uptick in reported crimes or arrests during nights when the moon is full.

- A new survey finds turkey will be the main dish at 86 percent of Thanksgiving meals this year. The most popular side dish is a tie between stuffing/dressing and mashed potatoes (75% each). Dinner rolls will be on 69 percent of tables; cranberry sauce on 64 percent, sweet potatoes on 59 percent. For dessert, nearly two-thirds of Americans (66%) will indulge in pumpkin pie.

- Queen Elizabeth II has ditched real fur in her outfits and instead opts for fake, according to a book written by her senior dresser. Angela Kelly, who has worked for the Royal Household for the past 25 years, discloses in The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe that, as of this year, the monarch has moved away from using real fur.

- Tired of shoving a chicken inside a duck inside a turkey every Thanksgiving? You’re in luck. Pringles is selling new stackable chips flavored like Turducken. The brand announced its “epic” Frankenfood on Twitter Tuesday. The Turducken Stack will be available in limited quantities on Thursday… The Pringles Turducken Friendsgiving Feast kit features three kinds of fowl-flavored chips: chicken, duck and turkey. The differently flavored crisps are stacked atop each other and paired out with chips that taste like cranberry sauce, stuffing and pumpkin pie in the same tray.

- Nearly everyone agrees that texting and driving is dangerous. Many people do it anyway. In a survey of drivers who text daily — regardless of where they are — 98 percent said they were aware of the dangers of texting behind the wheel. Nonetheless, three-quarters of them admitted to texting while driving. Two-thirds said they have read text messages while stopped at a red light or stop sign, while more than a quarter said they have sent texts while driving. More than a quarter of those who texted while driving believed they “can easily do several things at once, even while driving.”

- A woman in Germany totaled her car when she tried to eat a bowl of cereal while driving. She hit a parked car and a lamppost when she tried to pour milk over the cereal.

- the single food that most Americans would want to eat for the rest of their lives is pizza, which 21 percent of survey participants chose as their answer. It beat out steak (16 percent), tacos (11 percent), pasta (11 percent), and even the hamburger (13 percent).

- A police department in North Carolina is making an effort to trap dumb criminals by agreeing to act as referees during drug transactions to make sure no one gets cheated.



Fun Fact:No shave November… A study found men with facial hair make almost 8 percent more per year than men without facial hair. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):Police in Germany were called to a church after two women began fighting outside because one of them could not stand the other’s constant sneezing during service. One woman began insulting another woman whose cold could not be controlled at the church. The second then exposed her rear end to her accuser, and the two eventually started fighting. Witnesses at the scene pulled the two apart.



Matt's Musing: Remember, someone’s therapist knows all about you... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Oh I Want To See Him” by the Taylors


Bible Trivia Answer:C. horses (2 Kings 6:17)

Radio Recap (Monday 11/04/19)

https://biblehub.com/romans/2-7.htm


Bible Trivia Question:Who did Judas go to when he wanted to betray Jesus?
A. The Roman guards
B. The chief priests
C. Julius Caesar
D. the local media



In The News:
- on this day in 1880: The first cash register was patented by James and John Ritty of Dayton, Ohio.

- on this day in 1939: Air conditioners in cars were introduced by Packard Motor Company in Chicago.

- Candy Day & Use Your Common Sense Day

- The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line is open for the holiday season, ready to help hosts with their turkey questions for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and more. This year, besides calling, texting, and using social media… you’re at-home assistant can help! Users can simply say, “Alexa, ask Butterball…” to enable the Butterball Skill for Amazon Alexa. Once enabled, just ask the Butterball skill your cooking questions and hear Talk-Line experts share answers. Users can even watch how-to videos on compatible Alexa-enabled devices (Echo Show, Echo Spot and Amazon Fire TV)

- Daylight Saving Time ended Sunday, earning people that extra hour they lost in Spring. While this half of the the goofy and mostly pointless time shift might make most people happy, some say the clock shift cause us to spend more money. According to Time, when people set their clocks ahead in spring to provide more daylight at the end of the day, they’re more likely to go out at night to spend cash they wouldn’t otherwise be wasting.

- With Halloween behind us, its time now to get a head-start on thinking about your Christmas gift shopping — and whether to fork out for fancy wrapping in-store. A study has found the effort might not be worth it, as friends tend to like badly-wrapped presents more than those packaged to perfection. Beautifully wrapped presents, researchers claim, create high expectations that the gift inside can struggle to live up to.

- ‘Tis the season to clean gutters (fa la la la la, la la la la!). Whether it’s cleaning your gutters or hanging holiday decorations, you might have to climb a ladder to get the job done this fall. But be careful: Nearly 200,000 emergency-room visits and 300 deaths are linked to ladder accidents every year, and most people who fell didn’t have anybody holding the ladder below them. The typical accident victim is a 55-year-old man who falls nearly 10 feet.



Fun Fact:By January 7, the average American takes down their Christmas tree. m#funfact


Matt's Musing: Don't you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“I Want To Thank You” by Karen Peck & New River


Bible Trivia Answer:The chief priests (Luke 22:3-6)

Radio Recap (Friday 11/01/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What event did Jesus celebrate with His disciples just before His arrest and crucifixion?
A. Wedding
B. Passover
C. Funeral
D. Baptism



In The News:
- All Saints’ Day & Love Your Lawyer Day

- According to research conducted at Brown University, only 48% of school-age children in the U.S. get the recommended nine hours of sleep most weeknights. The study goes on to suggest that children who are able to get enough sleep are much more likely to display a positive outlook towards school, academia, and overall “childhood flourishing,” classified as a measure of behavioral and social well-being.

- This week, some Chick-fil-A customers got emails from the chain about celebrating National Sandwich Day. The annual celebration takes place on November 3, which falls on a Sunday this year. Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. So, on Thursday, the chicken chain emailed customers to apologize for its mistake. Chick-fil-A is never open on Sundays, in keeping with the Christian faith of the chain’s founder and his family.

- The McDonald’s Happy Meal is 40 years old. To celebrate, McDonald’s will be released limited-edition Surprise Happy Meals featuring fan-favorite throwback toys. Retro toys like mini Beanie Babies, Hello Kitty, Changeables, and the Disney 100 Years of Magic collection are all coming back… The Surprise Happy Meal will be offered in over 90 countries starting November 7 at participating restaurants.

- Rebecca Andrews is a travel writer from Melbourne, Australia, who recently tried to save $60 on excess carry-on baggage fees at the airport by pretending to be pregnant. Rebecca shared tips on social media for pulling off the scam. After she was all set to go she got caught… After they weighed her bag and scanned her ticket, she walked down the gangway to the plane. She dropped the ticket and as she bent over to pick it up, she made a noise and the staff looked at her. The shape of her laptop tucked into her back became apparent “and the jig was up.”

- Kids might like a piggy bank, but these banks don’t pay interest or send out monthly statements. If you move your child’s money to a bank account, they learn valuable lessons about money management. Experts suggest six years old as the proper age to start an account.

- It’s the MOMS! Parents skip work for their sick kiddos all the time, especially while those antibodies are developing, but a study says that when that happens, it’s usually mom who sacrifices her workday. In fact, moms are 10 times more likely to skip work for their sick children than dads.

- Security camera video from a hotel in Paducah, Kentucky, shows a man approach the front desk with a gun. The clerk responded by tossing a wad of money onto the counter, and the robber put his gun on the counter so he could pick up the scattered bills. The clerk grabbed the gun and pointed it at the robber, who ran. He was picked up a short time later.

- KWFC is not alone this year… SESAME STREET TURNS 50 _ November is Sesame Street’s birthday month. The award-winning children’s program debuted November 10, 1969.

- Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Before you hit the sack Saturday night, move your clocks back one hour. And your local fire department wants you to remember to check your smoke detector batteries this weekend, too.

- Sunday is National Sandwich Day.




Fun Fact:One in two men thinks their skills in this room of the house are good enough to impress a woman. Kitchen #funfact



Social Media Fun:We know that around 80 percent of parents steal some of their kids’ Halloween candy. A survey asked parents how they do it. More than one response was allowed:
• 44 percent say they hide it away and hope their kids don’t notice
• 43 percent pretend the candy magically went missing all by itself
• 41 percent tell their kids they had to take some in order to “inspect” it for safety
• 40 percent simply sneak candy when the kids aren’t looking
• 37 percent pretend the candy has gone bad


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):Have you always wanted to grow a mustache? There’s no time like the present — especially when you can do it for a good cause. On Friday (November 1) mustache fans will kick off Movember, the massive mustache-growing charity event that raises money and awareness for men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.


Matt's Musing: I've thought about also working for a bicycle company. I could be their spokesperson... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“One Step Farther” by the Freemans


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Passover (Matthew 26: 1-2)

Radio Recap (Thursday 10/31/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What did God tell Moses to throw into the water at Marah to make the bitter waters sweet to drink?
A. A gold coin
B. A flat rock
C. A bronze serpent
D. A piece of wood


In The News:
- Knock-Knock Jokes Day & Caramel Apple Day

- Seven in ten adults believe their spouse has ‘selective hearing’ — and men are worse than women. Selective hearing is when you ask your partner to do something and they conveniently don’t hear what you said. During the course of a typical week, men “won’t hear” what their partner is saying on seven occasions. In comparison, women will opt not to listen six times a week… However the survey found that about 25 percent of those who say their partner has selective hearing “know with certainty” their other half sometime struggles to hear.

- Your kids have too many toys. You know it, your spouse knows it, your friends know it. Only your kids think they need more. It’s time to thin the pile of toys, and Lifehacker has a good idea:
Step 1: Box up all their toys while they’re asleep.
Step 2: Return the toys they specifically ask for by name.
Step 3: After one month, donate the rest to charity.

- A group of Florida nurses are using their stitching skills in a whole new way to help the homeless. The sleeping bags are made of sterile wrap used to protect surgical instruments at Tampa General Hospital. The wraps are tossed, so the nurses decided to stitch them together. They conserve heat and they’re waterproof.

- A man in India is suing the makers of a body wash for men after he failed to land a single girlfriend during seven years of using their products.

- Police in Romania arrested a blind man who stole a car and then smashed it into a tree and knocked himself out. The blind man said he did it to prove to his friend that he could do anything.



Fun Fact:Each year 2 billion dollars is spent on Halloween candy. #funfact



Matt's Musing: If a manual clock manufacturer sold his business with the digital transition… would he have changed hands? #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Calvary’s Cry” by Brian Free & Assurance


Bible Trivia Answer:D. A piece of wood (Exodus 15:22-25)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 10/30/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What did the Israelites tell the prophet Samuel they wanted that made the Lord angry?
A. A Golden calf
B. A Pillar of Salt
C. A Human King
D. A Bronze serpent




In The News:
- Checklist Day & Candy Corn Day

- on this day in 1969: The first connection was made on what would become the internet. The first two computers linked were at UCLA and the Stanford Research Institute — part of a Defense Department program called ARPANET. Within a year, 10 sites were connected.

- An Arizona man who spent three years building a pyramid from 1,030,315 pennies demolished the structure and cashed in the pennies at his credit union. Cory Nielsen, known on YouTube as the Penny Building Fool, finished his penny pyramid in the spring and had the structure examined by a Guinness World Records official to verify it beat the old record of just over 1 million pennies (set in Lithuania)… Nielsen demolished the pyramid after the record was verified and Monday he loaded 6,000 pounds of coins into a pair of cargo vans. The pyramid netted Nielsen $10,303.15.

- Tired of cracked phone screens? US Navy scientists have developed a see-through armor made from spinel, a mineral made from magnesium aluminate that occurs naturally. Researchers say it is tougher and lighter than current bulletproof glass. It could be used to protect military vehicles, but could find uses on spacecraft, satellites, cameras and even on smartphones and watches.

- A Texas highway was closed for several hours Tuesday after a semi-truck crashed and spilled 40,000 pounds of avocados… A local police department (Cibolo PD) tweeted about the accident and added the hashtags #hearthealthy #whynotdonuts.




- According to a survey of U.S. workers:• 34% of people think employees who show up to work hacking should be sent home by the boss.
• 3% go so far as to say coughing co-workers should be isolated in a special sick room.
• 37% steer clear of colleagues who come to work ill.
• 2% give the sick person the “evil eye.”




Fun Fact:Each week, the average American consumes 3 pounds of sugar. #funfact



Matt's Musing: If you scared a cat, would it be petrified.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Yahweh” by the Hoppers


Bible Trivia Answer:C. A human King (1 Samuel 8:4-9)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 10/29/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What city did Jesus enter on Palm Sunday?
A. Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11)
B. Damascus
C. Bethlehem
D. Jericho



In The News:
- Cat Day & Internet Day & Oatmeal Day

- Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Before you hit the sack Saturday night, move your clocks back one hour. And your local fire department wants you to remember to check your smoke detector batteries this weekend, too.

- Going by yourself? Going to a movie, dining out, and even grocery shopping are among the activities many adults wouldn’t dream of doing on their own. The study found shopping for new clothes and having a spa day are also things some of us don’t want to do alone.

- The world seems pretty negative these days, but at least we’re trying to keep things positive: 85 percent of Americans say they make a conscious effort to think positively each morning. Coffee helps. 50 percent of adults say we can’t start out positively unless we get some java in us first.

- Searching for parking is more painful than ever for U.S. drivers. Motorists spend an average of 17 hours a year searching for spots on streets, in lots, or in garages. The hunt adds up to an estimated $345 per driver in wasted time, fuel, and emissions.

- When it comes to boosting your mood, research suggests exercise is the gift that keeps on giving and giving. In fact, the feel-good feeling that a workout brings may last far beyond the hour or so that’s been previously assumed. Researchers (University of Vermont, Burlington) said moderate intensity aerobic exercise improves mood immediately and those improvements can last up to 12 hours.

- A driving lesson at an Iowa (West Des Moines) apartment complex ended with a car coming to a stop in water. Police said one person was teaching another person how to drive when the learner drove off the parking lot and into the pond. No one was hurt.



Fun Fact:Two in ten of us say we’re afraid of what animal? A Squirrel! #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):In Nairobi, Kenya, a teenager found a treasure hunt prize worth thousands while relieving himself in a park. The teen was checking his aim when he found a small gold-colored box with a piece of paper inside that declared him to be the winner of the top prize in a local treasure hunt.


Matt's Musing: A leak in the back of a boat would be considered a stern warning... #musing



Bible Trivia Answer:A. Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11)

Radio Recap (Monday 10/28/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What boy became king when he was seven years old?
A. David
B. Joash
C. Solomon
D. Nebuchadnezzar



In The News:
- National First Responders Day & Chocolate Day

- on this day in 1965: The Gateway Arch was completed in St. Louis. It would open to the public the following summer.

- Self-driving cars are supposedly the way of the future, but a new study (University of Adelaide) finds that driverless cars could actually lead to more traffic congestion in major cities. The reason why? The study shows most riders won’t be willing to share their ride, ultimately resulting in more cars on the road.

- There may be some truth to the saying that all women will eventually turn into their mothers, with a study finding daughters age and wrinkle like their mothers. Plastic surgeons used facial imaging and 3D computer modeling to study the aging process and found that daughters’ faces tend to follow their mothers in terms of sagging and volume loss, particularly around the corners of their eyes and lower eyelids. Researchers found that volume loss in the lower eyelid began when women were in their mid-30s and continued to progress steadily through life.

- A Seattle man broke into a financial office earlier this month, but was foiled by his own hunger for chocolate. The unidentified 44-year old snuck into the building and ate $200 worth of chocolate before becoming so tired he removed his shoes and jacket and laid down on an office couch. When security arrived the man was still lying on the couch.

- A guy in France blew up part of his house with his washing machine. The man told police that he was trying to remove a grease stain from his shirt when he poured a cup of gasoline in the washer. When the machine changed cycles, a spark ignited the gasoline.

- Popeyes has rekindled this summer's chicken sandwiches war, announcing Monday that the return of theirs is less than a week away. The chicken chain was engaged in a battle with competitor Chick-fil-A, selling out their entire three-month supply in just weeks. "Y'all…the sandwich is back Sunday, November 3rd. Then every day," reads the tweet from Popeyes. While that date coincides with this year's National Sandwich Day, it also gives the company the upper hand. All Chick-fil-A locations are closed on Sundays.

- Starting today, if you have a few quarters, you can get a snack at Applebee's. The restaurant is rolling out 25 cent boneless wings! The limited-time offer is to celebrate all of the sports seasons converging on each other. The deal is for dine-in customers only.



Fun Fact:You’ve probably already suspected this, but it’s estimated that at least 15% of online reviews are fake. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I had plans to begin reading a book about sinkholes, but they fell through.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Sustaining Grace” by Karen Peck & New River


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Joash (2 Kings 11:21)

Radio Recap (Friday 10/25/19)

Bible Trivia Question:At what event in Cana did Jesus perform his first recorded miracle?
A. Funeral
B. Wedding
C. Baptism
D. Baby Dedication



In The News:
- Bread Sticks Day & World Pasta Day & Greasy Foods Day

- On this day in 2001: Windows XP was released.

- Today marks two months until Christmas

- The average American spends nearly 200 hours a year daydreaming about vacations. The poll found we will spend the equivalent of 24 working days just dreaming about vacation.

- Just in time for our building Thanksgiving excitement, Aldi has combined turkey, cranberries, stuffing, and fine cheese and wrapped it all in pasta. It’s Thanksgiving ravioli. It will hit shelves November 6.

- Did you see the facebook live with Dave and Trina this morning? What’s the most stressful day at work? Monday? Nope — mid-morning on Tuesday is the moment when people feel most stressed at work. Researchers polled 3,000 adults and found most workers coast through Monday getting their brain in gear and catching up with gossip from the weekend — both from coworkers and on social media. But everything comes to a head at 11:45AM on Tuesday. That seems to be the time in the day when the real workload for the week hits employees and as a result stress levels rise. The study also revealed Tuesday as the day when workers are most likely to work through their lunch break due to the realization they have a busy week ahead.

- Barney the Dinosaur is ready for his big screen close-up. Mattel Films has announced they are producing a live-action movie based on the beloved big purple dinosaur, according to The Hollywood Reporter. While there are few other details about the film adaptation, it appears this won’t be just a straight-up reboot of the popular children’s TV series. “Working with Daniel Kaluuya will enable us to take a completely new approach to Barney that will surprise audiences and subvert expectations. “ Mattlel Film added. “The project will speak to the nostalgia of the brand in a way that will resonate with adults, while entertaining today’s kids.” Premiering in 1992 as “Barney and Friends” on PBS, the educational show aired for 17 years before signing off for good in 2009.
- The bad news: It’s leaf-raking season.
The good news: You’ll burn about 150 calories for every half-hour of raking.



Fun Fact:Each year, 1,455 people are sent to the emergency room with injuries from playing... ping-pong. #funfact



Social Media Fun:Favorite Candy By State… do you agree?
Posted by @LightsCameraPod, there are a few states I question. What’s with North Dakota and Connecticut?
Missouri is Sour Patch Kids!


Matt's Musing: If you eat cake fast enough, your Fitbit thinks you're walking... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Wonderful Love” by Chosen Few



Bible Trivia Answer:B. Wedding (John 2:1-12)

Radio Recap (Thursday 10/24/19)

Bible Trivia Question:On what island was Paul once shipwrecked?
A. Cyprus
B. Hawaii
C. Crete
D. Malta


In The News:
- Food Day & Bologna Day

- on this day in 1940: The 40-hour work week went into effect in the United States.

- James Prudenciano was on a date at a New Jersey park (Hartshorne Woods Park) last wee when they got lost in the woods. (Sure… “lost.”) As it began getting dark, the pair fell into a ravine and decided to slide down in hopes of landing on solid ground. At the bottom they soon realized was just rocks … and a river. The duo held onto a cliff but James’ date eventually fell in the water and was slightly hurt. Luckily James’ Apple Watch detected a ‘hard fall,’ alerting authorities to the pair’s whereabouts. Both of the injured were taken to a pier by a passing boat, the transported to a hospital.

- An 11-year-old girl in Minnesota surprised even her father when she bagged an impressive 12-point buck last week. Making the feat even more impressive, it was the young girl’s first time shooting on a hunt.

- A couple dining at a New Jersey restaurant recently made an extremely rare find while enjoying a plate of oysters. Anton and Sheryl Schermer were in the middle of dinner on Saturday evening when Anton detected something hard “rolling around in his mouth. He then spit out the object, only to find it was a tiny pearl. An employee with the company that supplies the oyster said it was an extremely rare find — especially for the type of oyster Anton was eating, which came all the way from Washington State.

- Feel like you’re losing your hair on the job? You very well could be. A new study out of South Korea claims that working longer hours can double your chances of going bald. Men who work for more than 52 hours a week lost their hair twice as fast as those who log fewer than 40 hours. Scientists chalked up their accelerated alopecia to increased stress levels caused by too much work and not enough time off.

- Deputies in Florida say a man who stole a chicken wing from another diner was knocked out when another patron threw a pool ball at his head.



Fun Fact:The average airspeed of the common housefly is 4½ mph. #funfact




Social Media Fun:The average person takes just 38 seconds to judge your home — and they will notice if you have vacuumed, if your windows are dirty, and if there is a ‘funny smell’.
… The things we notice most when visiting a home:


The smell

The temperature

Whether or not the house have been vacuumed

How comfortable the furniture is

If the washing up is done or not

Dirty windows

The books they own

How well kept the furniture is

Color of the walls




Matt's Musing: It's a fact, taller people sleep longer in bed... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“I Am” by the Hoppers



Bible Trivia Answer:D. Malta (Acts 27-28:10)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 10/23/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What tree did Zacchaeus climb to see Jesus?
A. Sycamore
B. Oak
C. Cherry
D. Mahogany



In The News:
- Croc Day (the shoes, not the animal) & TV Talk Show Host Day

- on this day in 2001: Apple unveiled the iPod. It officially went on sale on November 10, 2001, for $399.

- A TV station in Dallas has issued an apology after delaying a tornado warning so as not to interrupt a football game. (They were looking for the wrong kind of touchdown)

- A tranquil nap in the afternoon can be a great way to break up the day and add some pep to your step for the rest of your daily routine. Now, researchers in Switzerland have found another reason why you should consider enjoying a regular daytime snooze: taking a daytime nap once or twice a week may lower your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke… The study authors note that the period of time spent napping didn’t seem to influence this benefit, nor did napping any more than twice per week.

- They’re faithful, friendly and furry — but under their harmless, fluffy exteriors, dogs and cats, the world’s most popular house pets, use up more energy resources in a year than driving a car. A study out of New Zealand some time ago said keeping a medium-sized dog has the same ecological impact as driving 6,200 miles in an SUV.

- When it comes to making healthy food and beverage choices, a study shows that people are better off knowing both the number of calories they’re consuming and the amount of exercise it would take to burn them off. In the study when a sign next to a soda read “250 calories, or five miles of walking,” consumers were more likely to leave the soft drink on the shelf than if only the calories were posted.

- In North Carolina, the Madison County Public Library knew it needed a new policy governing service animals when a man walked into a library branch carrying a bag of snakes. After approaching the card-carrying library member, interim director Peggy Goforth asked him about the bag. He said, “My pets are harmless. Here, let me show you,” and he poured them out on the front desk... Goforth said the man “had pythons and boas” and was “very proud of his snakes. He had to pick each one up, tell me their names and how long he had them.” Goforth respectfully explained to the man that snakes were not allowed in the library.

- California investigators are searching for a suspect who stole another women’s identity and used it to buy a Lexus from a dealership (in Lodi). “The next day the dealership heard from the real person, who said, “Hey, my ID was stolen.” The identity thief not only fooled the dealership, but also the DMV and the bank where she got the car loan from.




Fun Fact:This is the most shoplifted food item in the U.S. (Candy) #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):In California a couple of guys made arrangements to buy a $100,000 ring at a jewelry story (in Manteca). Instead they made off with the ring. Someone gave the suspects’ vehicle info to the California Highway Patrol, which was able to locate and arrest the men. Unfortunately, the ring was nowhere to be found. Suspecting that one of men was hiding the ring in his body, police officers obtained a search warrant and found the ring in a suspect via X-ray. The suspect did not swallow the ring. The ring was recovered then by medical officials.


Matt's Musing: When musicians go to bed, they use sheet music... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Glorious Day” by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound


Bible Trivia Answer:A. Sycamore (Luke 19:4)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 10/22/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What animal was Absalom riding when his hair was caught in the tree?
A. Horse
B. Camel
C. Mule
D. Elephant



In The News:
- Make A Dog’s Day Day & Smart is Cool Day

- Wait, I thought Americans ate whatever they wanted? Anyway, a new survey of adults revealed that, if what we ate didn’t matter to our health, these are the foods we’d eat all the time:

1. Pizza

2. Fried chicken

3. Spaghetti and meatballs

4. Hamburger

5. Roasted chicken

- A California woman who was cleaning out her study found a library book her mother had checked out 74 years earlier. Berkeley Library workers said they were surprised Friday when Jean Durham brought in a copy of Sir Walter Scott’s Lady of the Lake that her mother had checked out in 1945. Library officials said there was no fine, as the facility did away with late fees in 2018.

- Elf on the Shelf. Some parents love it, others hate it. If your kid likes the Elf then they’ll probably be begging for Elf on the Shelf cereal. According to the packaging, the cereal is red and green, tastes like sugar cookies... and has marshmallows thrown in for good measure. The cereal is already out in Canada and will be out very soon in the U.S.

- Warm workers work better. A study (Cornell University) revealed that chilly workers not only make more errors but cooler temperatures could increase a worker’s hourly labor cost by 10 percent. When the office temperature in a month-long study increased from 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit, keyboard typing errors fell by 44 percent and typing output jumped 150 percent.

- A website… for Chores. Yes, a happy home requires that everyone pitches in. But some chores are harder or nastier than others. ChoreBuster is a tool to automate chore delegation within your household. Not only will it remind you and your family members or roommates of your chores through weekly emails and online charts, but it can also randomize who receives what chore. This means you don’t have to alter the charts every few weeks to give everyone a mixture of chores; instead, this tool removes the pressure and automates away

- When police in California caught a guy driving with an open bottle of vodka he decided that before they hauled him off to jail, he’d have one more drink. So as he sat in the front seat during the arrest process the man finished off the bottle. That last drink resulted in an additional charge of tampering with evidence.

- Police saved a man in China in a dramatic rescue. The man was about to jump from a bridge when a police officer grabbed his belt. The man asked the officer, “Why did you save me? I won’t live long with cancer anyway.” On the way to the hospital to be checked out, the attempted suicide jumper explained that he had diagnosed himself after a relative of his neighbor died from esophageal cancer a few days earlier and he felt he was showing the same symptoms. At the hospital he was diagnosed with a sore throat.



Fun Fact:If this is available, 85% of employees will take it three times a day… Coffee) #funfact


Matt's Musing: A gardener's work is a bed of roses... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“I’m Not Giving Up” by Gold City


Bible Trivia Answer:C. Mule (II Samuel 18:9)

Radio Recap (Monday 10/21/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who was David’s best friend?
A. Saul
B. Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1)
C. Solomon
D. Joshua



In The News:
- Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day

- On this day in 1879: Thomas Edison invented a workable electric light at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey.

- Mountain Dew is more than a soda — it’s also a candle. The Mountain Dew-scented candle comes from Etsy shop 716 Candle Co. The candle comes in an upcycled Mountain Dew can.

- Domino’s Pizza restaurants in Japan are upping the scariness this Halloween with their “Halloween Roulette” pizza. The 8 slice pizza can be made however pizza-lovers want, however one slice will randomly be made with Ghost pepper sauce added with a small dropper. The Ghost pepper was once one of the hottest peppers in the world. Now, peppers like the Carolina Reaper have upstaged the Ghost pepper. Domino’s Japan promises that there is only a small amount of Ghost pepper sauce on the pizza slice and that the person who eats it “won’t suffer unbearably.”

- Kids need to be aware about next week. A new survey of parents finds 78% admit to stealing from their kid’s Halloween candy, with 28% eating more candy than their own kids.

- A funny way to see if you’re alert. Researchers (Western Washington University) wanted to test how alert smartphone users were of their surroundings compared to the general population. So they dressed a student as a clown and had him ride his unicycle around campus. The observers asked walkers if they had noticed anything unusual, and for those who didn’t, they asked specifically if they had seen a unicycling clown. Even when directly asked, the phone users were less than half as likely to notice the clown as those listening to music or single individuals without any electronics. People who walked in pairs were the most likely to see the clown.

- An Alabama man was injured after he was run over by his all terrain vehicle. The throttle was accidentally released by… his dog.



Fun Fact:Somewhere in the world every 2 seconds a bicycle is stolen. #funfact


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):A man in China was so desperate to escape the constant fighting between his girlfriend and ex-wife that he robbed a store to deliberately get himself arrested.



Matt's Musing: If only I could get TIRED of sleeping... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“So Close To Home” by Brain Free & Assurance


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1)

Radio Recap (Friday 10/18/19)

Bible Trivia Question:

During His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said believers are the WHAT of the earth?
A. Light
B. Fishermen
C. Chosen Few
D. Salt


In The News: 

- Necktie Day & Comic Strip Appreciation Day

- If you get a letter stating you’re no longer able to receive services at CoxHealth under your insurance plan, don’t worry. A spokeswoman with CoxHealth says Missouri Care, a company that administers insurance benefits for many people in the Ozarks, sent those letters in error and they are incorrect. Missouri Care is looking into what went wrong, and will notify patients directly regarding the error.

- Just in time for the holidays, Oreo has released a holiday cookie house that looks to give gingerbread houses a run for their money. The kit is setup just like a gingerbread house, except the cookie pieces are Oreos. You won't have to empty your account for this house either, they run about $10.

- Sometimes you just have to take a vacation from the news. A recent study confirms that bad news stresses us out. It’s worse for women. Hearing or reading depressing news effects both men and women, but women hold on to the stress much longer than guys. On the other hand, men probably shake off the stress by forgetting the stories faster. Women tend to remember the details to bad news far longer than men.

- Your grandma might think the internet is rotting your brain, but it’s possible if she did a little face-time with Google that she could stay sharper in the noggin herself. In a study (UCLA), internet novices who were instructed to search the web showed increased activity in areas of the brain associated with making decisions and memory in just two weeks.

- In China, a guy had recently been set up on a date with a lovely young woman that he really wanted to impress. And since he had no transportation of his own, he stole a motorcycle from in front of a supermarket the evening before they were scheduled to meet. When he arrived for his date the next day she was furious. Not because he was late and not because he wasn’t properly dressed, but because the motorcycle he had stolen the day before belonged to her. She called police.

- Police in California (Lenmoore) arrested two men accused of stealing $50,000 worth of cheese from a local business. Investigators say the men had been taking items from a food plant for the last two years. Detectives determined the men were selling the cheese on social media sites, by going door to door, on the street, and at flea markets.

- Netflix says its monitoring everyone’s password sharing, and yes, they are eventually going to try to make people stop doing it. Netflix didn’t say exactly how they were planning on accomplishing this, just that it is going to be “consumer-friendly” when they do decide to begin their crackdown.



Fun Fact:

According to a Yale University study, the food scent most recognizable to American adults is coffee. What scent is second? Peanut butter! #funfact



Matt's Musing:

Did you hear about the painter who was hospitalized? It was due to too many strokes... #musing
...You could say he had a brush with death.


Matt's Pick Song:

“Jesus Stayed On The Cross” by Carroll Roberson


Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Salt (Matthew 14-16)