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)