Radio Recap (Wednesday 05/20/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Jacob had 12 sons, what was his daughter’s name?
A. Ruth
B. Dinah
C. Leah
D. Rachel




In The News:


- National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. Right about this time of year, they start coming into season. And there is just something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine.

- Are you eating more healthy? New research shows that more people are choosing to eat healthy during the pandemic. The research study, which involved 11,000 shoppers from 11 countries, found that more people were choosing to buy fresh fruit and vegetables instead of the usual microwaveable food. Lead organizer Charlotte DeBacker believes that the change to healthier food is because trips to the grocery store are being more planned out than they were before. Despite the study showing that more people are eating healthy, the numbers for meat consumption, fish, and alcohol stayed the same.

- Coca-Cola Plant-Based Bottles. Coca-Cola is backing a project to manufacture plant-based bottles that will degrade within a year. A Dutch company is working on a bottle that uses an outer cardboard layer and an inner plastic lining made from plant sugars. Both layers can be recycled separately and the whole thing will biodegrade within 12 months. The hope is to have the bottles ready by 2023.

- Face recognition reunites Abducted son. A Chinese man who was abducted as a toddler has been reunited with his parents 32 years later - thanks to facial recognition software. In 1988, Mao Yin was abducted at the age of two and sold to another couple. His biological parents spent the next 30 years searching for him, posting fliers and even appearing on television. Last month, authorities used facial recognition technology to match baby photos of Mao Yin with a 34-year-old man named Gu Ningning. A DNA test later confirmed that he was the missing child. The family was reunited this week, with Yin's mother calling it "the best gift I have ever got on Mother's Day".

- National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life. Rescue dogs often overcome extreme obstacles and yet provide comfort, security, and friendship as family pets. But, rescue dogs are capable of much more. With training, they contribute to the independence of people with disabilities as service animals and give comfort to the elderly. In these circumstances, they become our eyes, ears, or legs as well as our best friend.

- Bike Sales Skyrocket. While most U.S. stores still haven't recovered from March's run on toilet paper, the coronavirus pandemic has moved on to cause a whole new shortage, experts say: bicycles. Sales of bicycles have skyrocketed in recent months, according to market research company NPD Group. Sales of leisure bikes have increased 121 percent; sales of commuter and fitness bikes have climbed 66 percent; and sales of children's bikes have risen 59 percent, NPD reports. The unexpected spike has left many retailers sold out of low-end consumer bicycles -- and since the coronavirus has resulted in a shutdown of production facilities, they won't likely restock anytime soon, says Ryan Zagata, president of Brooklyn Bicycle Company. "I have never seen anything remotely approaching this,” says Zagata, who adds sales at his store have increased by 600 percent compared to the same time last year. "If you went into a store three weeks ago, you could find a bike under $1,000. Right now shelves are bare."

- Disney Princess Goldfish Crackers. Snacktime is about to get a lot more exciting! Goldfish is partnering with Disney for another inspired collaboration: the brand is releasing new special-edition collectibles with cheddar crackers shaped like Jasmine, Tiana, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Moana, and Ariel. While fish are certainly fun, we have a feeling your little ones will be eager to discover their favorite Disney princesses in their snacks. Along with the Disney princess version, Goldfish is also dropping Avengers-themed crackers shaped like Iron Man, Black Widow, Black Panther, and the Avengers symbol. Both collaborations will be available exclusively at Target starting the first week of June.

- FB Personality Test. Next time you go to a job interview, beware. That guy on the other side of the desk might have spent the morning counting up your Facebook friends and analyzing your favorite movies and TV shows. Sure, the fact that your prospective employer will check you out on Facebook is pretty much a given. But a study suggests they might be driven by more than idle curiosity. They could pinpoint your personality just by looking at information you’ve made public. Researchers at the University of Maryland analyzed the Facebook profiles of 300 people then had users take a test that measures the “big five” personality traits: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. It turns out you can get to within 10 percent of a person’s personality score by looking at Facebook.

- Pringles Sweet Corn. A favorite summer food is fresh corn on the cob, smothered in butter and salted. While it can’t possibly taste anything like the real thing, Pringles is introducing Sweet Corn flavor. The chips incorporate the flavors of sweet and salty fresh corn, cooked corn, and creamy butter… The new Pringles Sweet Corn is a limited-edition flavor that’s exclusively available at Walgreens.

- Pier 1 Imports is shutting down. Another shopping giant is closing. Pier 1 Imports is shutting down all of its 540 stores. Pier 1 has been actively trying to find a buyer for the retail chain over the last few months. The effort has failed mainly because of economic challenges tied to COVID-19. Pier 1 filed for bankruptcy in February. Officially, the company is looking for bankruptcy court approval to wind down the business.




Fun Fact:

What was significant about 1979’s Hurricane Bob? It was the first hurricane with a male name. Before then all hurricanes had female names. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):

Good news: With the COVID-19 restrictions, there are fewer car crashes, and deaths from them are in steep decline.

Bad news: Longer waits for organ donations, since car crash deaths are the biggest single source (33% percent to be exact).

*according to the United Network For Organ Sharing





Matt's Musing:

I used to be afraid of hurdles, but I got over it... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Sometimes I Cry” by Jason Crab


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Dinah (Genesis 34:1)