Radio Recap (Thursday 03/26/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
When Elijah was depressed, how did he hear from God?
A. A great wind
B. An earthquake
C. A fire
D. A still small voice


In The News:

- Seeking information on the Coronavirus. It's found in the Featured section on the front page.

- National Spinach Day reminds us of the health benefits packed into this leafy green vegetable. Not only are there so many delicious ways that you can enjoy spinach, but it is also incredibly good for you!

- Prerona. It seems like only days ago we were preparing for spring, spring breaks, and St. Patrick’s Day. It also feels like that time was months ago. There’s now a word for that feeling: ‘prerona’. Prerona is the blissful period before the coronavirus grabbed a hold of lives. Getting ready to be spooked by A Quiet Place Part II? That’s so prerona. Major League Baseball spring training? Prerona. Trying to predict the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament bracket? Prerona.

- Hopping in the Tub. A new study finds that taking a nice hot bath on a daily basis can reduce one’s risk of dying from cardiovascular-related issues (heart attack, stroke). While taking a bath once or twice a week is beneficial, researchers found that daily bath takers were in even better shape. Essentially, the more often you hop in the tub the better.

- Higher Step Counts. It may be worth dusting off the fitness tracker when you head out on your stroll because researchers have found higher step counts are associated with a lower risk of early death. While the figure of 10,000 steps a day is a popular goal, researchers have long criticized the fact it has its roots in a Japanese marketing campaign, rather than scientific research… Now researchers say step monitoring in more than 4,800 adults 40 or over has shown that higher step counts are associated with a lower chance of death from any cause over a 10-year period. And individuals do not need to hit 10,000 steps a day to start seeing a benefit… Dr. Charles Matthews of the US National Cancer Institute, a co-author of the study, said any type of activity is good and that doing more is better. If you’re only doing about 4,000 or 5,000 steps a day now, data shows you can get substantial benefit from increasing to 8,000 steps a day. Those already reaching 8,000 steps a day benefit from doing even more steps.

- COVID-19 Pushes Internet usage. The first internet streaming and usage figures are coming in as the coronavirus pandemic places a quarter of the world’s population under lockdown. As millions of people go online for entertainment and more, total internet use has surged by between 50 percent and 70 percent. Streaming has also jumped by at least 12 percent.

- Wash Vegetables with Soap. Not only do we need to wash our hands with soap and water, but our fruit and veggies also. According to virologist Timothy Newsome, not only can the COVID-19 stick to surfaces, it can stick to our fresh produce. Newsome says, We have to remember that every surface is potentially contaminated. And like with any surface there is a risk. We don't see it as high risk because that comes from sustained contact with other people, but nonetheless it's important to be mindful.

- Licking Toilet seats. As the nation grapples with slowing the spread of the coronavirus, some influencers have been apparently licking toilet seats. Now, one is in the hospital with the coronavirus. Larz, an influencer based in Beverly Hills, recently took part in the TikTok “coronavirus challenge” where licking a toilet seat was meant to be entertaining. He revealed on Twitter that he tested positive for COVID-19.

- First responders are reading to kids. With millions of kids at home, parents are looking for ways to entertain and educate their kids. Now State Troopers and police are helping out by reading kids books out loud while seated in their patrol cars. Search #BooksandBadges and #TrooperTales on social media to watch with your kids.

- Men less concerned. A survey out of Canada suggests that women are significantly more concerned about COVID-19 than men, with only a quarter of young men ages 18-29 reporting that they are extremely concerned about the pandemic. Almost half of the women polled — 47 percent — said they were extremely concerned, while only 32per cent of men answered the same.


- The Tony Awards have been postponed. The Tonys was scheduled to broadcast on June 7.

- Apple secures 10 Million Masks. Apple has secured 10 million masks for U.S. health care workers and is donating millions more to countries globally as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread and strain manufacturing chains for the medical supplies. Tim Cook, the tech giant’s CEO, announced the news in a video tweeted out Wednesday afternoon. The video was filmed from Cook’s home.

- Social distancing. According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, social distancing is currently the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19. Location data company Unacast is ranking cities based on how well residents are social distancing. The company uses cellphone GPS data. •

- SM Hoax about COVID-19. A social media post announcing that the Rapides Parish, Louisiana, Sheriff’s Office issued an order that if deputies encounter anyone infected with COVID-19, they should “SHOOT ON SIGHT.” There was, of course, no such order, and investigators say they tracked the post to Waylon Allen Bailey. He was arrested on a terrorism charge and faces up to 15 years in prison.






Fun Fact:
Five in six married men don’t know what about their wives? (Her weight) #funfact




Fun:
YOU MIGHT BE ADDICTED TO COFFEE IF:

• You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.

• You sleep with your eyes open.

• You have to watch videos in fast-forward.

• You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.

• You can type sixty words per minute with your feet.

• Instant coffee takes too long.

• You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.

• You help your dog chase its tail.

• You get a speeding ticket even when you’re parked.

• You answer the door before people knock.




Matt's Musing:
Carpet-layers must make great dancers - They know hot to really cut a rug...! #musing




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




Bible Trivia Answer:
D. A still small voice (I Kings 19:11-13)