Radio Recap (Thursday 05/07/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
To help the Isrealites locate where she lived, what did Rahab tie to her window?
A. A silken cord
B. A golden calf
C. A bronze serpent
D. A Christian Flag




In The News:
- The National Day of Prayer. This observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” Join us today in praying for our leaders, those in government, military, business, education, church, as well as families. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity.

- Drive-in movie theaters are currently making a comeback due to the pandemic with several in California and Texas seeing an uptick in business. There are only about 300 drive-ins currently operating and while movie studios aren’t putting out new movies, people don’t seem to mind watching February releases. Ticket sales at Showboat Drive-In Theater in Hockley, Texas saw a 40 percent increase in ticket sales, and the theater, which usually closes during the week, has been able to remain open since the pandemic began. Cars must park ten feet away from each other and moviegoers must wear a mask whenever exiting the car. But is seems to currently be the perfect date night.

- Auntie Anne’s Pretzel kits. Since you are less likely to snack on Auntie Anne's pretzels at a mall or airport right now, the delicious snack is coming home. Auntie Anne's is selling Bake-At-Home kits online. Instructions and ingredients are included for you to make 10 warm fresh-baked pretzels. They come in original and cinnamon sugar flavors. The kits retail for $20 on the Auntie Anne's website.

- Does your dog grin? Although dog owners believe a smiling dog is a happy one, researchers (Bristol University) say the idea is a myth. Researchers say while it is common for dogs to grin, when a dog grins it is more likely that it is a confused gesture because it is unsure what is expected of it.

- Parking Lot WIFI. People who were accustomed to getting online at school, in a coffee shop or a library have been shut out with pandemic closures.Some have turned to the next best option: Picking up Wi-Fi signals in parking lots. Certain towns and cities have asked schools and libraries to keep their hot spots open for the public to access the internet signal outside of the building. One in four households in the U.S. do not have high-speed internet. This is problematic with the stay at home orders throughout the country.

- World Password Day. Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work, and life communications.

- Bats are good. Bats have been at the center of worldwide news the last few months and now they are making local news in Oklahoma. There seems to be an invasion in Downtown Oklahoma City and people are puzzled about what is going on.Local residents and OKC business owners have noted an invasion in the past several days, some just lying in the grass looking like they are dead. Biologists say we have nothing to worry about. During migration, these small creatures exhibit awkward behavior, which can include flying around in the daytime. Apparently, they are attracted to insects — and insects are attracted to the lights in the downtown area. Also, the tall buildings can mimic cliffs and draw them in.

- Foggy glasses while wearing a face mask. You've got your facemask on and you're ready to head to the grocery store - except the mask keeps fogging up your glasses. No problem - just use the same trick emergency room doctors use. Apply a bit of soap and water to your lenses, then rinse them under warm water. Dry them with a cloth and they should keep from fogging up when you put them back on. The trick comes straight from across the pond, via the Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

- CV-19 prompts smokers to quit. Studies have suggested that smokers who contract the coronavirus are 14 times more likely to require intensive treatment -- and, apparently, a lot of smokers has taken this information to heart. Callers to helplines over the past two months have said they're using their time at home to change their bad habits. In addition to quitting tobacco, many have said they've changed their diets or started exercising.

- Vader is in Third Place. There has been a shift in the Force. Ever since the beginning, Darth Vader has been the face of the Star Wars franchise. However, over the past year there has been an awakening in the saga and a new being has taken over to become the most beloved character in the galaxy. At least, that’s according to Google searches… Data from the search engine has revealed the ten most popular Star Wars characters based on how many times they’ve been Googled over the past year. And far, far away in the number one spot is Baby Yoda, with fans searching the adorable little critter 4.7 million times on average every month for the past 12 months. The Mandalorian himself, as played by Pedro Pascal, is in second. Third is Vader. In fourth place is Yoda himself. Kylo Ren and Chewbacca are in the fifth and sixth positions. In seventh is Anakin Skywalker, eighth is Boba Fett, ninth is Luke Skywalker and in the final position is Jabba the Hutt.

- Cashless. With fewer people using cash -- and some stores going as far as to refuse accepting money during the coronavirus pandemic -- advocates of replacing cash with cards say now is better than ever to make the change. Since the coronavirus first arrived, about half of all U.S. residents have stopped using paper money, a poll conducted by YouGov indicates. And at least one major franchise is already planning to make the switch -- Starbucks has announced it's shifting to cashless payments so customers won't have to risk picking up germs or viruses from money. However, not everyone is in favor of digitizing payments. Several states, including New York and New Jersey, have banned businesses from going cashless, saying doing so would discriminate against people who don't have bank accounts. They also fear managing money in a cashless world would be difficult for people who aren't tech-savvy, such as senior citizens.

- Mother’s Day Surprise. Moms in some of the hardest-hit areas of the coronavirus won’t be able to go out for a Mother’s Day brunch, but they will get special appreciation. Lowe’s and Uber are partnering to deliver $1 million worth of flower baskets to moms in some long-term care and senior living facilities. The home-improvement retailer is working with small business growers and nurseries to have the flower baskets delivered to more than 500 long-term care and senior living facilities in cities such as New York, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Houston, Miami and more. The baskets will be individually wrapped and include a special note of appreciation from Lowe’s.




Fun Fact:
One in three people admit they have lashed out at this, either physically or verbally. (Their computer) #funfact





Matt's Musing:
A person who is bad at math should never take a calculated risk... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:
“Bottom of the Barrel” by the Collingsworth Family



Bible Trivia Answer:
A. A silken cord (Joshua 2:14-21)