Radio Recap (Monday 09/30/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How old was Moses when he died??
A. 120
B. 150
C. 180
D. 200



In The News:
- Ask A Stupid Question Day& Love People Day

- Why put pickles on your sandwich when the pickles can BE the sandwich? Elsie’s, in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is replacing the bread on a sandwich with thick pickles. They take a good-size pickle, carve out the middle and stuff if full of the usual sandwich fixings: turkey, cheese, etc.

- Thinking of giving your young child an allowance? Experts say ages 5-8 are considered a good time for starting allowances. One rule of thumb suggests 50 cents for every year of age. A 6-year-old would get $3 each week or month, depending on your budget. Hand over the allowance the same time each week. To keep track through the year, give your child 52 homemade IOUs to exchange for the weekly allowance. Experts are divided over whether to tie allowances to household chores.

- It’s not about money or celebrity. And it’s not even about getting your hands dirty. The job with the least prestige is: real estate broker. That’s the word from a nationwide Harris Poll of adults that measured Americans’ perception of the most and least prestigious professions… The professions with the greatest prestige: scientists; doctors; firefighters… The professions with the least prestige: accountant; stockbroker; real estate agent.

- Police in Wisconsin (Muscoda) are investigating a strange break-in. Police say that someone broke into the toilet paper dispensers in the shower building at a campground and took the toilet paper. Damage is estimated to be around $300 and nearly all of the dispensers will need to be replaced.

- A California man suspected of stalking a woman and breaking the conditions of his restraining order was arrested Saturday morning, following a two-hour search of a corn maze. An officer finally found the suspect in a chicken coop at the corn maze.

- A middle-school student in China called police to complain that his mother wouldn’t turn down the audio on her phone when she played games while he was trying to sleep or do his homework. When the police arrived, the kid said that he has a lot of homework and was under a lot of pressure to do well so he could get into a good high school.





Fun Fact:One in ten men and three in ten women say they have trouble operating one of these. (TV remote) #funfact





Matt's Musing: Sometimes I add things to my to-do list that I’ve already done just so I can immediately cross them off... #musing #monday




Matt's Pick Song:“Mighty Big God” by LKaren Peck & New River




Bible Trivia Answer:A. 120 (Dueteronomy 34:7)

Radio Recap (Friday 09/20/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How many hours was Jesus on the cross?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12


In The News:
- Doodle Day. Pick up a pen and do some doodling.

- Pepperoni Pizza Day.

- On this day in 1891: The first gasoline-powered car debuted in Springfield, Massachusetts.

- Bonnie and Clyde’s sawed-off shotgun from the 1933 shootout at their Joplin, Missouri, hideout is up for auction today (Friday). Auction company RR Auction estimates a final sale of around $75,000… RR Auction is also auctioning off the wristwatch Clyde wore when he died, a bulletproof vest found in his car, and a black book of poems that Bonnie wrote in 1932 while jailed in Texas for a bungled hardware store robbery.

- Walgreens has teamed up with drone delivery service Wing to bring food and beverages, over-the-counter medication and other items to customers. The testing will begin next month in Virginia and will offer more than 100 products and pre-built ‘packs’ for purchase in the Wing app… Approximately 78 percent of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a Walgreens store.

- Joe Williams’ 24-year-old Jeep Cherokee was stolen. Police were able to find it on a residential street in Portland, Oregon. Inside, the thieves had left behind a stuffed bear, tattooing equipment, a cell phone charger, and tools used to break into cars. While cleaning out the Jeep, Williams’ children found a disposable camera the family had left in the glove box. After developing the film, they found a couple extra pictures that the alleged thieves had taken: a photo of a man driving a car with another man seated next to him, and a selfie of a woman. Williams posted the photos online and several people recognized the alleged car thieves.

- Just in time for the holidays, Cadbury has created a Christmas Cottage Kit that that's made entirely of milk chocolate. Inside the pack are two milk bars, a milk winter bar, and dairy milk with gingerbread bar and lots more. The kit goes sells for $20 and comes with instructions. Will this become a new favorite Christmas tradition?




Fun Fact:Around the world, there are 180,000 movie cinema screens. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I’m thinking about a modern new weed-eater... preferably one that hooks up to my iPhone! Besides awesome, it would be considered cutting-hedge technology... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“I’ve Come Too Far” by the Hoppers


Bible Trivia Answer:B. 6 (Mark 15:25-37

Radio Recap (Thursday 09/19/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who wore clothes made out of camel’s hair?
A. Adam
B. Elijah
C. John The Baptist
D. Jesus




In The News:- Talk Like A Pirate Day • Butterscotch Pudding Day

- UPS’ familiar brown uniforms are getting their first major redesign since 1925. The company’s 125,000 global delivery workers will soon have new clothing options in performance fabrics, adorned with an enlarged UPS logo. The fashion update will involve only new styles — there will be no change to the uniform’s famous brown color… Referring to its drivers as “industrial athletes,” UPS (UPS) said in a statement that the newly refreshed uniforms would improve their “comfort, safety and performance.”

- A former Disney World employee and his cousin are accused of stealing clothing and wigs from Disney rides and then selling them on the black market. Last year someone had broken into the backstage area of a retired Epcot exhibit and taken an animatronic character’s clothing. Detectives found that the character Buzzy’s green military-style cap, red bomber jacket and his custom rubber hands were gone. Police say Buzzy’s costume was sold for thousands to collectors.

- Pepsi is going orange for a limited time. The company is teaming up with the Cleveland Browns and Sunday Night Football to create “Believeland” Pepsi in a bright orange hue. The drink was made in honor of the first time Cleveland will be featured on Sunday Night Football in 11 years… If you want to get your hands on this special soda, you’ll have to live in, or visit, Cleveland. Pepsi only made 1,100 bottles of the stuff — 100 for each year Cleveland has waited.

- In Johannesburg, South Africa, a woman tried to escape a ticket by driving off as it was being issued. So the traffic officer hopped on the car’s hood and was taken for a ride. Eventually the officer was able to get off the hood and the driver was arrested.

- A man walked into a store in England and grabbed a banana from a counter, then placed it inside his sweatshirt. He then pretended the banana was a gun. Lucky for the thief the clerk didn’t see him steal the banana and assumed he had a gun. He made of with some money and cigarettes.




Fun Fact:Each year 5,000 Americans are injured by pencils #funfact



Matt's Musing: I tried talkin' like a pirate t'day, but me attempt was a bit overboard! Arg! Th' pirate speak weren't goin' swimmingly as planned... #musing




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



Bible Trivia Answer:C. John The Baptist (Matthew 3:1 & 4)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 09/18/19)

Bible Trivia Question:At whose command were 300 pitchers(jars) broken?
A. Gideon
B. Joshua
C. David
D. Saul



In The News:
- Hug A Greeting Card Writer Day

- Do you remember in 1964: The Addams Family premiered on ABC. The sitcom is based on Charles Addams’ quirky New Yorker cartoon creations.

- “Dad joke” has made it into the dictionary. That’s correct. Merriam-Webster has added more than 530 new words to its dictionary, including: Vacay, Deep Sate, Escape Room, Inspo… and like I mentioned, “Dad Joke”. So if you want to know the now official definition of Dad Joke”, it’s “a wholesome joke of the type said to be told by fathers with a punchline that is often an obvious or predictable pun or play on words and usually judged to be endearingly corny or unfunny.” If still confused, ask my kids...

- If you’re relieved the kids are back in school, then you’re not alone: Sixty-seven percent of parents think children’s summer vacation is too long.

- Beef jerky, the snack of both dads and jocks, may typically be a carnivore’s dream, but for vegans looking for an alternative Kellogg’s has one. The new vegan snack is called Leaf Jerky… The company says Leaf Jerky is plant-based, vegan, and sustainably farmed with 11 grams of protein with only 80 calories.

- Don’t play GOD… In what sounds like the plot to a Syfy channel original movie, a plan to curb a mosquito population has backfired, making the disease-carriers even more resilient to pest-control measures. The plan involved genetically altering mosquitoes in Brazil so their babies would die instantly. For a time, the plan seemed to be going swimmingly. The genetically-modified mosquitoes bred with their wild counterparts, causing a dip in the wild population. Unfortunately, the numbers came roaring back just 18 months later. Researchers think that the wild female mosquitoes may have grown wise to the measure and began avoiding the genetically modified males.

- Is this surprising? One in three Americans are constantly worried about... money. Simply put, we are in constant fear of losing what we have today. More people are worried about finances than death or losing a family member. Our main worries when it comes to money is living paycheck-to-paycheck and falling into serious debt.

- An armed robber’s attempt to rob a corner store in England was stopped when an 11-year-old girl and her dad pelted him with bread and bottles of fruit juice.

- Hogan’s Heroes is the latest classic TV series getting the reboot treatment, with a sequel series from original series co-creator Al Ruddy in the works. The sitcom would be set in present-day and would center on the descendants of the original characters as they team up for a global treasure hunt… The original Hogan’s Heroes ran for six seasons and 168 episodes on CBS (1965 to 1971). It was about a group of Allied prisoners of war running secret operations out of a German camp during World War II.

- NBC’s newly named Peacock streaming service will feature several original series, including a pair of reboots from the vaults: a newly unveiled Saved By the Bell with original castmembers — including Elizabeth Berkley and Mario Lopez — and Punky Brewster, which returns original star Soleil Moon Frye as a grown-up version of her former character… Peacock will launch in April and will include a rebooted Battlestar Galactica.

- If putting your kids to bed has become a challenge, perhaps they'll actually listen to their favorite animated characters handle the task. Dial-up Disney's free hotline and they'll be connected to Mickey Mouse, Woody, Jasmine, Anna and Elsa, Yoda and Spider-Man, who will encourage children to go to sleep with one of six bedtime messages. The number to call is 877-7-MICKEY and it works across the US through Sept. 30.



Fun Fact:Used in nearly every household today, coupons were first created in 1894 as a way of promoting a new drink called Coca-Cola. (Handwritten tickets for free glasses of the drink were given out by Asa Candler, the druggist who bought the formula.) #funfact



Matt's Musing: It appears the days of the analog watch, are numbered.... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“The Coming Of The King” by Beyond The Ashes



Bible Trivia Answer:A. Gideon (Judges 7:16-19)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 09/17/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who inherited Elijah’s mantle??
A. Jesus
B. Elisha
C. Daniel
D. Joshua



In The News:
- Apple Dumpling Day & International Country Music Day

- Constitution Day, marking the date the document was signed in 1787.

- Are you the kind of person who wants to put up Christmas decorations the minute the leaves turn orange? Well go ahead - psychologists say it can make you healthier! The British publication Hull Daily Mail talked to two psychiatrists who say the urge to decorate for Christmas is tied to nostalgia and "childhood magical emotions of excitement". Putting up the decorations early, they say, just "extends the excitement" and can help make us happier. When is the right time to put up Christmas decorations? Should they go up before Thanksgiving? Could putting them up too early end up affecting *other* people's happiness?

- Everyone in the US who read the newspaper funny pages from 1980-1995 will likely remember the witty comic The Far Side by Gary Larson. Well, good news: According to the official Far Side website, more Far Side comics are on the way. The website posted a Far Side comic illustration with the sentence “Uncommon, unreal, and (soon-to-be) unfrozen. A new online era of The Far Side is coming!” The website didn’t provide any additional information on when or how Larson’s comic will return.

- Most people know that going grocery shopping on an empty stomach can only lead to heartache, when you realize you have nothing to show for your grocery run but potato chips and Ding Dongs. But according to a new study (University of Dundee), making any kind of decision while hungry can lead to poorer choices for the long-term.

- A man in Italy who followed bad directions from his GPS got his car stuck on a cliff. He had to pay over $2,000 to have his car recovered from the location.

- An EasyJet flight from England to Spain, was delayed: the pilot didn’t show up for the flight. Passenger Michael Bradley, heading out for vacation with his wife and young son, stepped forward: he had his pilot’s license on him, and he’d be happy to fly the jet to Spain. It took less than a minute to get a reply from the airline: yes. It was an easy decision for EasyJet since Bradley is a pilot for the airline, and he is qualified to fly the plane being used.




Fun Fact:We like to think everyone’s doing it more, but the average person only does it three times a day… Washes their hands. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I asked for a rare beef cheeseburger, but I got a raw deal… #musing




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




Bible Trivia Answer:B. Elisha (2 Kings 2:12-13)

Radio Recap (Monday 09/16/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who was the prophet that was very hairy and wore a leather belt?
A. Samuel
B. Elijah
C. Jonah
D. Malachi



In The News:
- According to the Christmas Countdown… we have 99 days!

- On this day in 1955: Play-Doh was introduced. #PlayDohDay

- The largest and most detailed study of its type concludes that there are links between physical fitness and improved cognitive performance.

- Oreo will today (Monday) begin selling a new “mystery” cookie that looks — but doesn’t taste — like the classic. And they’re asking fans to guess the secret creme flavor for the opportunity to win $50,000.

- There are some pretty cool jobs out there. You can get paid to eat chocolate, watch Netflix, shop, or even write about food. But one of the coolest jobs out there was just filled and you’re about to be seriously jealous. Texas Monthly recently announced that it hired its first Taco Editor… If you’ve ever been to Texas, you know that they take their tacos very seriously, so it makes sense that Texas Monthly hired food writer José R. Ralat to be Taco Editor at the publication. José will get to taste test different tacos, write about taco trends, interview taco makers, and just generally live and breathe all things tacos.

- Workers at a thrift store in the UK discovered a kitten trapped inside a couch donated to the shop. Employees began hearing mewling shortly after the sofa was dropped off as a donation. The donor called the store later in the day to say a kitten was missing and may have been in the couch.

- What professions chug the most coffee? A survey of 10,000 professionals found the biggest coffee addicts are journalists, followed by cops and teachers. Here are the professions that suck down the most java:


1. Journalists and media staff
2. Police officers
3. Teachers
4. Plumbers and trade workers
5. Nurses and medical staff
6. Company executives
7. Telesales
8. IT technical support
9. Retail staff
10. Drivers

- A man doing laundry in his California apartment ignited a fire when he decided to use a different appliance as a clothes dryer. After someone called 911 police arrived and saw smoke coming from the apartment and a burning microwave on a lawn. At first, the man told police he was cooking some food and it caught fire. Then he admitted he actually tossed a jacket with a metal zipper inside the microwave.

- Fortnite might still have the lion’s share of public attention, but that doesn’t mean it’s hurting the other gaming phenomenon. Minecraft now has 112 million active players every month, a surge of 20 million over this time last year. This includes players across all platforms.




Fun Fact:In three out of four households, women manage the money and/or pay the bills. #funfact




Matt's Musing: Someone left a large jar of Play-Doh on my desk.
I don’t know what to make of it...
#musing #PlayDohDay



Matt's Pick Song:“Still Drinkin’ Water” by the Cathedrals



Bible Trivia Answer:B. Elijah (2 Kings 1:8)

Radio Recap (Friday 09/13/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What was the name of the angel who told Mary that she would be the mother of Jesus?
A. Michael
B. Raphael
C. Uriel
D. Gabriel



In The News:
- Friday the 13th, Blame Someone Else Day, International Chocolate Day, Peanut Day

- On this day in 1985: Nintendo released its smash-hit Super Mario Bros.

- Scientists are excited that they have beaten the odds and produced two embryos of a nearly-extinct variety of rhino. (I hope this facility isn’t on an island with other extinct animals kept from the public)

- A true taste test… but the test is to identify the taste! Oreo is selling a new “mystery” cookie that looks — but doesn’t taste — like the classic. And they’re asking fans to guess the secret creme flavor for the opportunity to win $50,000. According to Oreo, the limited-edition product is hitting stores September 16. Oreo says: “Ready your mind and prepare your taste buds because the Mystery Oreo could be anything, from a combination of two current Oreo flavors to an entirely new flavor.” The contest will run through November 10 and for every correct guess you’ll score a submission for that $50,000

- The most frequently spoken word on the planet — no matter what the language — is “okay”.

- The average American spends $121,082.40 on dating in their lifetime, according to new research. On average, dating will cost $168.17 a month. But that number increases for married folks, who will average $185.65 to keep the spark alive in their relationship.

- What’s the biggest cause of marital fighting? Money. So if you and your spouse fight over money, what makes you think lending money to a family member will have a happy ending? It won’t. According to a poll, 43% of readers who lent to family or friends weren’t paid back in full. And 27% never got a dime back.

- Police in Brazil caught two car thieves after they decided to hide in a cage full of animals in a zoo. A zookeeper found the crooks in the cage and kept them locked in until the cops arrived.




Fun Fact:In a survey, 9 percent of men said they would trade in their wife or girlfriend for a career as what… A pro athlete) #funfact



Social Media Fun:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-4hNoTbAa4&feature=youtu.be



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):The average American woman owns 21 of these. (Pairs of underwear. 10 percent of women own 35 pairs or more.)



Matt's Musing: I slept with the windows open and could hear an owl in the distance. Some may think it would be annoying... But it was a hoot. #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Mighty Big God” by Karen Peck & New River




Bible Trivia Answer:D. Gabriel (Luke 1:26)

Radio Recap (Thursday 09/12/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
How many times did young Samuel go to Eli the priest, thinking that Eli had called for him?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7



In The News:

- Video Games Day & Chocolate Milkshake Day

- The number of marriages in the U.S. has dropped dramatically because there's a shortage of financially attractive men.
That's according to a new study by Cornell University, which found an average woman's ideal husband would have to make about 58 percent more money than available men actually do. "Most American women hope to marry but current shortages of marriageable men -- with a stable job and good income -- make this increasingly difficult," says the study's lead author, Daniel T. Lichter.
Despite the findings, Lichter says romance still plays a big role in tying the knot. "Marriage is still based on love, but it also is fundamentally an economic transaction," he says. "Many young men today have little to bring to the marriage bargain, especially as young women's education levels on average now exceed their male suitors."

- Guys who gossip outnumber gossip girls two to one, according to research. And 80 percent of guys’ conversations are spent on discussing other people and their habits. The difference between what guys and women gossip about? The study found that while guys love exchanging juicy tidbits of personal info, only about 5 percent of their gossip is malicious.

- A Denver businessman says he’s found the unique business which tailors to millennials. Alex Kurylan opened the Denver Selfie Museum at the beginning of this month, giving paying customers the chance to take as many selfies as they want at unique photo booths. For $25 per person, Kurylan allows customers to walk freely around his more than 30 different photo backdrops, many of which are interactive. Kurylan original owned escape rooms, but said the selfie museum was more unique and promising.

- SCIENCE CONFIRMS: GERMS SPREAD _ A study shows that if you place germs on an office building’s door handle, the germs will spread to people scattered throughout a large scale structure in only hours.

- Were you up? Did you feel it early this morning? There was 3.8 Magnitude earthquake near Gassville, AR. The quake hit at 1:42 a.m. Several have reported that they could feel the ground shake as far north as the Branson area, and even up to Lebanon.

- A message a family of three wrote and stuffed into a bottle lead to their rescue from a 40-foot waterfall after their backpacking trip in California went awry.
The family, which included a 13-year-old boy, planned to find a rope at the waterfall to climb down to reach their campsite. When they got to the falls, there was no rope. They were stranded on a very narrow part of the falls with no phone signal!

The family wrote a note with the date on a bar order slip, stuffed it into a green bottle they were carrying and tossed it into the falls, hoping someone would find the note. The note was thankfully found a quarter-mile upriver by two hikers who alerted rescuers.

The family was rescued hours after tossing the bottle. The stranded family's father wants to meet the hikers who found the message in a bottle and thank them personally.




Fun Fact:450 Hot dogs are consumed every second in the U.S. #funfact





Matt's Musing: I've noticed that allergy sufferers are itching to get through the hay fever season.... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Faithful One” by the Booth Brothers



Bible Trivia Answer:B. 3 (1 Samuel 3:4-8)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 09/11/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What queen was devoured by dogs?
A. Jezebel
B. Deborah
C. Ruth
D. Esther



In The News:
- Patriot Day & Make Your Bed Day

- 2001: Coordinated attacks resulted in the collapse of the World Trade Center in New York City, destruction of the western portion of The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a passenger airliner crash in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In total, 2,974 people were killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.

- A new survey has found many of you have no idea where your food comes from. In fact, 2 percent of you think bacon comes from a cow. 10 percent think tofu is a type of mushroom. 20 percent mistakenly think veal comes from a deer — rather than a calf.

- What’s the most stressful part of dining out? Apparently it’s not paying the bill, or trying to figure out the tip. Nope… a new survey reveals picking what to wear is the most stressful part of eating out.

- adults were asked what one thing should never be worn to a restaurant and No. 1 was flip-flops. Almost 40 percent of you think flip-flops in a restaurant are a no-no. Sandals was a close second. After all, who wants to see dirty feet while eating out? So crocs are okay? Asking for a friend.

- Yesterday, The new iPhones are the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. The Pro and Max each have a three-camera system, complete with a telephoto, ultra-wide, and regular lenses. Apple touted that each of the three cameras is capable of shooting in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second… The iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8-inch display, and the Pro Max has a 6.5-inch display. Be prepared to shell out a grand or more for the phones.

- So there’s a good reason to stay up late! The early bird may get the worm, but there’s something to be said about burning the midnight oil. In fact, according to a study, staying up later and longer may increase alertness and productivity more than being an early riser… According to the study (reported in Scientific American) an hour and a half after waking, early birds and night owls were equally alert and showed no difference in attention-related brain activity. But after being awake for 10½ hours, night owls had grown more alert, performing better on a reaction-time task requiring sustained attention and showing increased activity in brain areas linked to attention.

- He bought his first home, spent thousands fixing it up, and now, six months later, a guy in the UK has learned his home doesn’t belong to him. Apparently the guy owns the apartment next door. He blames the real estate agent for the mistake. She marketed the property and provided the key to the unit where the man had been living. Now he has to start over and fix up his actual apartment.





Fun Fact:The average person eats 8½ pounds of these a year. (Pickles) #funfact




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



Matt's Pick Song:“Good News From Jerusalem” by the Tribute Quartet



Bible Trivia Answer:A. Jezebel (2 Kings 9:36)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 09/10/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How many years did God give Noah to build the ark?
A. 40
B. 70
C. 120
D. 150


In The News:
- A photographer in Vienna, Austria captured the moment a small ground squirrel stopped to smell the flowers. Photographer Dick van Duijn, from the Netherlands, said he spent two hours and took roughly 200 photos in order to capture the moment… In the photos, the squirrel reaches for a yellow daisy, touching the flower to its face. Its eyes close as it seemingly inhales the floral scent. Moments later, the rodent leaned in for a tasty bite.

- Why aren’t more women going to the gym? The biggest reason — shared by over a quarter of women in a survey — is money. And close behind is ‘gymtimindation’ — feeling too intimidated by the gym.

- Researchers (Princeton University) suggest tall people lead happier lives than those of lower stature. The researchers analyzed data from 450,000 people over the age of 18. The findings indicate taller people are more likely to be positive about their lives and describe themselves as happy and are less likely to complain of persistent sadness or physical pain… Men who described their lives as the “worst possible,” tended to be more then eight-tenths of an inch shorter than average and women who said the same about their lives tended to be about half an inch shorter than the female average.

- A Canadian man broke into a building and photocopied his face — and then left the selfie behind. Police say 54-year-old Gary Lambe allegedly broke into a commercial property (in Toronto), ate “some food items” and then left — but not before making a photocopy of his face.

- The University of Tennessee says it's already sold more than 16,000 shirts inspired by bullied boy's design



Fun Fact:According to a survey a third of people believe their best ideas come while in bed. (Just 10 percent think their best ideas happen at work.) #funfact




Social Media Fun:The next 10 days are palindromes:

9-10-19
9-11-19
9-12-19
9-13-19
9-14-19
9-15-19
9-16-19
9-17-19
9-18-19
9-19-19

… A palindrome is a word, phrase, number or sequence of words that reads the same backwards as forwards. Punctuation and spaces between the words or lettering is allowed. Example of palindromes: racecar





Matt's Musing: If it's difficult to tip over, would a tv dinner be considered a well balanced meal...? #musing #TVDinnerDay



Matt's Pick Song:“I Recall” by the Dove Brothers



Bible Trivia Answer:C. 120 (Genesis 6:3)

Radio Recap (Monday 09/09/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What was the name of the first woman judge in Israel?
A. Esther
B. Deborah
C. Ruth
D. Sarah




In The News:
- 1776: The second Continental Congress made the term “United States” official, replacing “United Colonies.”

- National Teddy Bear Day

- According to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, children who watch a lot of television, especially at bedtime, are more likely to resist going to bed, have trouble sleeping and usually wake up tired. They had to do a study on this?

- Shopping from bed…. It’s on the rise. Yes, Night time online shopping has increased by nearly a quarter in the past year. Data shows a 23% increase in the amount of money spent between midnight and 6AM in 2018 compared with 2017… Women are particularly in the habit of shopping from under the comfort of their covers, accounting for two-thirds (66%) of night time customer purchases. But men spend slightly more in the night — at $45 compared with $41 for women.

- A study on napping found 1 in 3 adults naps in a typical day. But the study also found that napping is still bashed by society, even though some sleep experts think naps should have the status of exercise. The science geeks say naps make us feel stronger, happier, and able to perform better.

- A man walked into a store in Germany amused shoppers by juggling with lipsticks and other expensive cosmetics from its counters. But during his performance the man would sneak some of the merchandise into his pockets. The juggler had bagged more than $240 in cosmetics in the store when staff realized something was going on and called police.





Fun Fact:There are 20,000 injuries reported each year in the U.S. as a result of untied shoe laces. #funfact



Matt's Musing: How come Teddys are hardly ever sad looking? They're often made to just grin and bear it... #musing #teddybearday



Matt's Pick Song:“Yes I Know” by the Gaither Vocal Band


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Deborah (Judges 4:4)

Radio Recap (Friday 09/06/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who escaped Damascus in a basket?
A. Joshua
B. Paul
C. David
D. Peter



In The News:
- Read a Book Day & Coffee Ice Cream Day

- Teens are now turning to social media accounts to help them decide between colleges. For students, meme pages have become the primary source for campus news. Made by students, for students, these pages are honest reflections of a school's culture. Meme pages give prospective students an honest understanding of campus life. Anyone at any age can use a meme page for some degree of research.

- You can now get a pizza made out of macaroni & cheese at Aldi… and it's only $4. Mama Cozzi's Macaroni & Cheese Pizza features cheddar cheese sauce, macaroni, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. The pizza is also available in a version topped with crispy bacon.

- New candy canes flavors have been announced for 2019. So that there’s not too much of a rush, let this sink in. The somewhat deranged candy makers at Archie McPhees have announced that they these flavors are “kale, ham and pizza”. Each flavor comes in a box with six candy canes for $6.50.

- Now that the southbound lanes are back open, the Missouri Department of Transportation says it’s time to start refurbishing the northbound lanes of Highway 65 that run through Springfield. The first portion of the freeway’s face lift will require a total road closure between James River Freeway and Sunshine. This chapter of the road’s renovation is scheduled to begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 6th. MoDOT says these lanes will be open again by September 20th at the latest. https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/modot-to-shut-down-half-of-65-north-on-friday/

- A Missouri man just became the new state record-holder for brown trout, hauling in a 40-pound, 6-ounce fish at Lake Taneycomo in Branson on Wednesday using a pole and line. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) said Bill Babler of Blue Eye, which is just north of the Missouri-Arkansas border, became the new record-holder after it verified his catch on a certified scale in Branson. The fish was 41.25 inches long and had a girth of 28 inches,



Fun Fact:26% of us say we see people do this every day… Run red lights) #funfact



Matt’s story:
I had been saving my gift money from Christmas. In April, after my birthday, I shopped around for a banjo. I’ve been wanting to own and learn to play one for several years. I came across a beautiful banjo and ordered it through a local music store. I was so happy when it came in.

I tried tuning it, and several of the strings broke. Oh boy. So I waited a few months to take it in to be restrung professionally. The other day, I went to pick it up. They strung it and tuned it, and yes... it sounds beautiful.

However, come to find out, I was told that the strings had broken because of how I was tuning it. I was tuning it all wrong.

You see... It's a LEFT handed banjo.



Matt's Musing: My new diet plan consists of multiple naps. Because you can't stuff your face when you're sleeping... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“These Are They” by the Gaither Vocal Band



Bible Trivia Answer:B. Paul (Acts 9:23-25)

Radio Recap (Thursday 09/05/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How old was Noah when it began to rain?
A. 200
B. 500
C. 600
D. 800



In The News:
- Be Late For Something Day & Cheese Pizza Day

- Smartphones save lives! A smartphone in his pocket saved the life of guy in Australia when it stopped an arrow fired from a crossbow by a drug dealer who thought the man was a cop.

- Two scientists in Burlington County New Jersey found a rare two-headed rattlesnake in the Pine Barrens. The snake, named Double Dave, has two heads that are fully formed -- four eyes, two tongues, but just one body. The scientists are taking over his care. According to scientists, most double-headed snakes have a hard time surviving in the wild.

- LEGO has added the 75252 Imperial Star Destroyer from Star Wars: A New Hope to their Ultimate Collectors Series, and it's appropriately massive at 4,784 pieces (measures 17” high with stand, 43” long and 26” wide). Features include swiveling guns, a tilting radar dish, two Imperial minifigures, and an attachable / buildable scale version of the Rebels' Tantive IV. The massive LEGO set goes on sale for 699.99 in the retail market on October 1st.

- The induction of the Class of 2019 Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame takes place on the Tuesday during NQC at 1pm. Ruben Bean, Ernie Phillips, Jackie Wilburn, & Gerald Wolfe.

- CDC warns people not to kiss chickens. The CDC has linked salmonella cases to families raising poultry in their backyards. There were 235 cases reported in the last month, bringing the total number of reported cases to 1,003 in 49 states, including 16 in Florida. Two-thirds of people who got sick reported contact with chicks or ducklings. A quarter of those infected are children. Poultry owners are advised to wash their hands thoroughly after handling birds, and not to “kiss backyard poultry or snuggle them and then touch your face or mouth.”





Fun Fact:Each year 150 Americans are injured by this common household item… Dustpans. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I attempted to make a Chicago style, thick crust, cheese pizza... but it didn't pan out. #cheesepizzaday #musing.. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Great Things” by the Bishops



Bible Trivia Answer:C. 600 (Genesis 7:11)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 09/04/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Amos was a herdsman and grower of WHAT?
A. grapes
B. crab apples
C. wild onions
D. sycamore figs



In The News:
- On this day in 1998: Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, two students at Stanford University.

- Wildlife Day and Macadamia Nut Day

- _ A Florida man discovered that he wasn’t the only person seeking shelter at his home ahead of Hurricane Dorian — a group of frogs were also taking cover in a set of wind chimes in his yard. Twitter user @PooltoyWolf found the frogs when he went to put away his wind chimes before the hurricane arrived. Upon picking up the wind chimes, he discovered the frogs hiding in the tube of nearly every wind chime, apparently also looking for some shelter from the impending storm

- A 13-year-old Japanese girl stopped a purse-snatcher who tried to escape by bicycle by sticking her umbrella through the wheel spokes. She grabbed the cycle as the thief tried to escape with another woman’s bag and wrestled him to the ground. When he got back on the bike she stuck her umbrella through his spokes of his wheel, sending him crashing into the arms of police who had arrived on the scene.

- A man in England took secret photographs of his girlfriend in a series of mock proposals for a month without her noticing. In each secret photo he showed off the ring he would eventually be giving her. Very often Edi Okoro slipped the ring into pictures of Cally Read while her back was turned. In another photo Okoro placed the ring in her hand while she slept. When he did eventually pop the question she said “yes”… He shared the photos on Facebook and wrote: “The idea was to take as many photos, in more daring scenarios, until I found the perfect moment to propose, or until I got caught, at which point I would propose.”

- Amazon is reportedly working on a new payment system that would let you check out at Whole Foods by simply waving your hand over a sensor. The technology would keep track of the size and shape of customers’ hands and link that data to their accounts and payment information… The system will rely on depth scanning and computer vision technologies. Traditional credit card payment systems take about three to four seconds to process, but Amazon’s hand-scanning system can process a payment in less than half a second.

- A miniature horse that caught an American Airlines flight with its owner is going viral after surprised fellow passengers shared their amusement on social media. Evan Nowak recorded video aboard the flight from Chicago to Omaha showing the mini horse calmly sitting near the front of the plane. Nowak tweeted: “At this time we would like to begin boarding with any active duty military, families traveling with children under the age of 3, and horses… The horse, named Flirty, is a service animal belonging to passenger Abrea Hensley, who chronicles the equine’s adventures on an Instagram page titled Flirty the Mini Service Horse… American Airlines’ regulations stipulate mini horses are among the animals allowed on flights if they are service animals. Hensley said Flirty helps her with medical alerts and mobility issues.





Fun Fact:Americans spend almost $3 billion a year on 460 different brands of... coffee. #funfact


Matt's Musing: I tried sneaking a bite from the fridge, but the aluminum foiled my plans... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“The Coming Of The King” by Beyond the Ashes



Bible Trivia Answer:D. sycamore figs (Amos 7:14)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 09/03/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What color was Solomon’s wavy hair?
A. Black
B. Brown
C. Blonde
D. Red



In The News:
- Skyscraper Day

- We’re obsessed with our smartphones. Over half of adults admit to checking their phone at least once every half hour. Over a quarter of adults (28 percent) think there is a conspiracy where phones slow down after 12 months in an attempt to encourage owners to upgrade.

- Everybody knows that store brand foods — pasta, canned veggies, cookies, condiments, whatever — are cheaper than the national brands. The assumption is that the national brands taste better. Consumer Reports did a study and found they don’t. In blind tests, trained tasters compared a big national brand with a store brand in 29 food categories. Store and national brands tasted about equally good 19 times. Four times, the store brand won. Just six times did the national brand won. The store-brand foods Consumer Reports tested cost an average of 27 percent less than big-name counterparts. The magazine says price gaps have less to do with what goes into the package than with the research, development, and marketing costs that help build a household name.


- In Australia, a man was having his first flying lesson when his instructor lost consciousness, forcing him to land the plane. Happily, the student landed safely and the instructor is in stable condition.

- A fire at a hotel in Madison, Wisconsin, set off alarms: guests evacuated and, by the time firefighters arrived, automatic fire sprinklers in the room had doused the flames, and the manager had ensured that the burned mattress from the third-floor room had been pulled outside. Investigators asked the unnamed guest in the room what happened. He said he was “trying to put out bed bugs with a cigarette” when the mattress caught fire.




Fun Fact:The top speed of one of these is 3.4 mph ...The American cockroach #funfact



Matt's Musing: Hanging out with skyscraper builders is so boring! It's story ... after story… after story... #musing #skyscraperday





Matt's Pick Song:“Sweeter As The Days Go By” by Canton Junction




Bible Trivia Answer:A. Black (Song of Solomon 5:11)

Radio Recap (Monday 09/02/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who invented the harp and flute?
A. Adam
B. Joshua
C. David
D. Jubal



In The News:
- Labor Day • Coconut Day • Blueberry Popsicle Day

- 1666: The Great Fire of London broke out. When it was finally extinguished three days later, nearly 400 acres in the city had been destroyed, including around 13,000 houses and the old St. Paul’s Cathedral.

- Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day a holiday in 1887.
- On June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

- What are we celebrating? The contributions and achievements of the 155 million men and women who are in the U.S. workforce.

- Labor Day began as a demonstration for workers rights but is modernly seen as an opportunity to celebrate the last day of summer.

- Labor Day is the unofficial end of Hot Dog season. Labor Day is considered the end of hot dog season. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, (yes, that’s a real thing) from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Americans typically consume 7 billion hot dogs. That’s 818 hot dogs consumed every second during that time. By the way, this year’s winner of the infamous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island was Joey Chestnut. He ate 70 hotdogs in 10 minutes.

- Thousands of moms will go into labor on Labor Day resulting in about 10,829 babies being born, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Oh baby!




Fun Fact:You will spend about 6,000 hours of your life doing this. (Reading) #funfact



Matt's Musing: I’m protective of my hands. I like to keep them at arm's reach. #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Mighty Big God” by Karen Peck & New River



Bible Trivia Answer:D. Jubal (Gen 4:21)