Radio Recap (Wednesday 05/06/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who gave Moses his name?
A. His Mother
B. His Sister
C. Pharaoh's Daughter 
D. God



In The News:


- National Apple Pie Day, America’s favorite dessert, is observed annually on May 13th.

The first apple pie recipe printed was in England in 1381. The list of ingredients included good apples, good spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a type of pastry crust).

- Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey told employees in an email Tuesday that many of them will be allowed to work from home forever even after the pandemic ends. Buzzfeed News says it's unlikely Twitter will reopen its offices before September. All 2020 in-person events for the social media company have been canceled. Google's already told many of its employees that they won't return to the office until 2021. Facebook is also allowing its employees to work from home for the rest of the year.

- Virtual escape room. Escape rooms were all the rage during the 2010's - and just like every other form of entertainment, they've been forced to go virtual in 2020. A website called trappedintheweb.com is offering a 'virtual escape room' experience where you and some friends can try to crack the puzzles over video chat or text message. You can even attempt one solo if you prefer. The British-made website offers five different 'rooms' like 'Space Race', 'Cabin Fever', or 'A Night At The Theatre'.

- Krispy Kreme Graduating. • Are your plans to turn your tassel and toss your mortarboard in the air on hold? Don't pack away those caps and gowns just yet. High school and college seniors can get a free dozen doughnuts from Krispy Kreme on Tuesday, May 19th just by showing up in graduation gear. The special Graduate Dozen features iced and cream-filled treats that are decorated to spell out "2020". Speaking of the canceled or postponed ceremonies this year, the company's chief marketing officer Dave Skena said in a press release, "We can't replace that, but we thought we could help them safely have a little fun and enjoy a special 'Graduate Dozen' on us."

- Each year National Receptionists’ Day on the second Wednesday in May gives recognition to receptionists and the valuable contributions they make to the companies where they work.

Receptionists are responsible for providing an excellent first impression to all customers, in person, and on the telephone. Their customer service skills play a vital role in each company’s image.

- Reconecting… Student failed zoom attempt. ”A 4th grade teacher recently shared one of his student’s funny attempts at skipping zoom class by saying he was ‘having Internet issues’ and changing his screen name to ‘Reconecting…’ Unfortunately by incorrectly spelling ‘reconnecting’ his attempt was pretty easily foiled.

- Lockdown Candles. Many weeks into the COVID-19 lockdown there are a number of things you probably miss — and now there are candles to help remind you of those things. A UK candle company’s (Earl of East) latest line of candles is called “Scents of Normality,” a collection of luxury soy candles that reminds us of the things we had in a pre-lockdown. The scents are supposed to remind us of a festival, a favorite bar, and a movie theater.

- Lose a finger than the web. A survey shows one in three people would rather lose a finger than their high-speed broadband internet connection.


- National Frog Jumping Day is a favorite of young and old alike. Mark Twain’s 1865 short story about a pet frog named Dan’l Webster and a casual competition between two men betting on whose frog jumps higher, is the origin of National Frog Jumping Day. The annual Frog Jumping Contest, which began in 1849 in Calaveras County, California is also the origin of this holiday.

- Window capture. A burglar was arrested in South Africa (Klerksdorp) after he was caught trying to break into a house. The man was caught after he got stuck in a small window he had tried to use to gain entry into the house.

- Lucky Jacket bust. A burglar accused of ransacking homes in China while wearing what he called his “lucky jacket” was caught during a police stakeout.

- Broadway closed through Labor Day. Just like movie theaters and concerts, Broadway shows have been shut down since mid-March. And they're going to remain dark until at least September. On Tuesday, the Broadway League announced that its 41 theaters would remain closed through at least Sept. 6th. It's a major economic blow, as Broadway ticket sales account for more than $1.75 billion a year.

- Women carry $84 worth of cosmetics.Women carry an average of $84 worth of cosmetics in their make-up bags, according to a survey. The survey also found women between the ages of 16 and 24 carry $101 worth of make-up while 25- to 34-year-olds have on average $105 in cosmetics. After age 34, women’s spending on make-up drops off steadily with the over-55s carrying less than $51 in product.


- On this day in 1939: The first commercial FM radio station in the United States was launched in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The station later became WDRC-FM.




Fun Fact:

Thirteen percent of Americans say they’ve spent the night … in jail. #funfact




Matt's Musing:

The moment you empty your vacuum cleaner, is the moment YOU become a vacuum cleaner... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Sweeter As The Days Go By” by Canton Junction



Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Pharaoh's Daughter (Exodus 2:10)