Radio Recap (Wednesday 05/01/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
A. Abel
B. Joseph
C. Cain
D. Esau



In The News:
- Today in 1886: The start of the general strike which eventually won the eight-hour workday in the United States.

- May Day… it’s also Golf day and Hug Your Cat Day

- A survey (by TotalJobs) found that three out of four people want all physical contact banned at work. The idea is to remove confusion over what kind of touch is appropriate. Some companies are now considering whether they should prohibit handshakes. What about fist bumps?

- Good news for firstborn girls: a study suggests that they are more likely to excel at life than their younger siblings, something that doesn’t come as a complete surprise. Of course “most likely” doesn’t mean every single firstborn girl will be better at life than younger brothers or sisters, but the odds favor them if you believe what researchers at the University of Essex concluded. Beyoncé, Hillary Clinton, Kate Middleton, Angela Merkel, Oprah Winnfrey, and J.K. Rowling are all firstborn in their respective families and very successful, strong women.… The British study suggests that firstborn girls are statistically — 13 percent — more likely to be more driven and attend graduate school than their male siblings.

- For years, researchers have struggled to pinpoint the health benefits of chocolate. Turns out, the answer may have been to go with your gut. Findings (out of Louisiana State University) suggest that you’re not the only one who likes chocolate. Gut bacteria (Bifidobacterium and lactic acid bacteria) devour the stuff and then produce anti-inflammatory compounds which are good for you. In other words: dark chocolate is probably great for your gut health and your heart.

- Police in Wyoming say that a man who shoplifted twice in one day from the same store also asked the store for a job application.

- Mother’s Day is just over a week away. A survey shows only 2% of moms would like to receive breakfast in bed; 22% say flowers is okay; 25% like jewelry; 37% want to go out to dinner; 20% of moms say no candy.




Fun Fact:
132 islands that make up the state of Hawaii. #funfact


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):Have you “adulted” yet today? Did you pay some bills? Show up to work on time? Schedule that doctor’s appointment? Cool! Did anybody give you a sticker? “I Adulted!” is a 16-month calendar-slash-sticker book, available for $15.99 on Amazon. Along with charting the passage of time, this product comes with an advertised 100 splashy stickers that celebrate daily accomplishments such as “I emptied the litter box!,” “I cooked for myself!” and “My parents don’t pay my rent!”




Matt's Musing: All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism… #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“I Want To Know That You Know” by Greater Vision




Bible Trivia Answer:C. Cain (Genesis 4:9)