Bible Trivia Question:
When Samuel picked David as king, God reminded us that while people look at the outward appearance, what does God look at?
A. our motives
B. our attitude
C. our work done on earth
D. our heart
In The News:
- National Gummi Worm Day. While you can snack on gummi worms all on their own, they make great additions to desserts like dirt pudding and casket pie. You can also add them to your ice cream, parfaits, and beverages.
- Get a Coke, Covid free. Coca-Cola has figured out a way to save its highly profitable fountain soda business from becoming extinct at the germy hands of COVID-19. The solution: QR codes and your smartphone. Coca-Cola has made its popular Freestyle soda machine — which could be found at scores of fast-food restaurants and corporate offices — completely contactless. By updating the machine’s software package, a consumer will be able to hold their camera up to the machine’s display which will auto-scan a QR code. That then connects to the cloud and brings the machine’s user interface direct to a smartphone. The drinker then selects from the full menu of options and hits pour. No app download required.
- no five-second rule. We’ve all dropped that freshly buttered piece of golden brown toast on the floor, yes? And many of us have contemplated whether or not to just pick it up and eat it. That’s why there’s the Five Second Rule, the completely unscientific belief that food left on the floor for less than five seconds is sufficiently ick-free. But scientists (at Clemson) “found that bacteria was transferred from tabletops and floors to the food within five seconds — that is the five second rule is not an accurate guide when it comes to eating food that has fallen on the floor.”
- no five-second rule. We’ve all dropped that freshly buttered piece of golden brown toast on the floor, yes? And many of us have contemplated whether or not to just pick it up and eat it. That’s why there’s the Five Second Rule, the completely unscientific belief that food left on the floor for less than five seconds is sufficiently ick-free. But scientists (at Clemson) “found that bacteria was transferred from tabletops and floors to the food within five seconds — that is the five second rule is not an accurate guide when it comes to eating food that has fallen on the floor.”
- Home improvements. Homeowners are now spending twice as much time on home improvements than they did before the lockdown. Up until the end of March, homeowners would spend an average of four hours and 44 minutes a month making their residences perfect. Since lockdowns begin in March this number has rocketed to eight hours and 21 minutes… The study reveals that the typical homeowner thinks they are still five years and five months away from getting their homes “just right.”
- Smelly tennis shoes. Passengers got off a train in Scotland after an unattended piece of luggage sparked a full-scale security alert. The suspicious item turned out to be a cardboard box containing smelly, moldy tennis shoes.
- Fun Fact: The average adult does what 23,000 times a day? (Breathes) #funfact
- Fun Fact: The average adult does what 23,000 times a day? (Breathes) #funfact
- National Give Something Away Day. Giving benefits us all, too. It improves our community and puts much-needed services and assistance within the reach of those who need it most. The giver also benefits. Giving not only makes us feel good but it teaches gratitude, too.
- Sugar cookie M&M’s. If you're a fan of sugar cookies during the holidays you're really going to love sugar cookie M&Ms. The brain trust behind M&M's announced that a new sugar cookie flavor would be hitting store shelves this holiday season. The new holiday treat will feature a white-chocolate sugar cookie shell with a crispy center. Look for the candy treats to be on shelves beginning in November.
- Amazon’s new shopping cart. Amazon has a new cure for long supermarket lines: a smart shopping cart. The cart, which Amazon unveiled on Tuesday, uses cameras, sensors and a scale to automatically detect what shoppers drop in. It keeps a tally and then charges their Amazon account when they leave the store. No cashier is needed… The cart, called Amazon Dash Cart, will first show up at a new Los Angeles supermarket Amazon is opening later this year. The store will have cashiers, but Amazon said it wanted to give shoppers a way to bypass any lines.
- Springfield Mask Mandate starts tomorrow. July 16, face coverings will be required in public spaces in Springfield. Springfield City Council unanimously approved the measure Monday night following four hours of public comment, largely against the ordinance. Face masks will be required at all businesses open to the public, social clubs, sporting events and schools except higher education facilities, according to the ordinance. A person found to be in violation of the ordinance is subject to a fine of up to $100, and owners or managers of businesses that do not enforce the ordinance are subject to a similar fine and could have their business license or building permit suspended or revoked, according to the ordinance.
- Iceland helps frustrations. “You’ve been through a lot this year and it looks like you need the perfect place to let your frustrations out. Somewhere big, vast and untouched.
“It looks like you need Iceland.” People feeling stressed by lockdown are being invited to let off steam by having their screams played over loudspeaker in a remote part of Iceland.
The offer comes from the Scandinavian nation’s tourist board, which has set up a website allowing people to record themselves venting their frustration. The results will then be played from one of seven speakers set up around the sparsely-populated country.
- Promise Keepers has announced the musicians who will lead worship for its 2020 Global Digital Experience, which will be simulcast and live-streamed free of charge to men across the country and around the world July 31 and Aug. 1. This two-day event will feature everything that men have come to know and expect from a Promise Keepers event—an authentic, Christ-centered experience with amazing keynote speakers, worship artists, and special guests—all selected to offer a timely message of hope, unity, and transformation directly to the heart of men.
- Sugar cookie M&M’s. If you're a fan of sugar cookies during the holidays you're really going to love sugar cookie M&Ms. The brain trust behind M&M's announced that a new sugar cookie flavor would be hitting store shelves this holiday season. The new holiday treat will feature a white-chocolate sugar cookie shell with a crispy center. Look for the candy treats to be on shelves beginning in November.
- Amazon’s new shopping cart. Amazon has a new cure for long supermarket lines: a smart shopping cart. The cart, which Amazon unveiled on Tuesday, uses cameras, sensors and a scale to automatically detect what shoppers drop in. It keeps a tally and then charges their Amazon account when they leave the store. No cashier is needed… The cart, called Amazon Dash Cart, will first show up at a new Los Angeles supermarket Amazon is opening later this year. The store will have cashiers, but Amazon said it wanted to give shoppers a way to bypass any lines.
- Springfield Mask Mandate starts tomorrow. July 16, face coverings will be required in public spaces in Springfield. Springfield City Council unanimously approved the measure Monday night following four hours of public comment, largely against the ordinance. Face masks will be required at all businesses open to the public, social clubs, sporting events and schools except higher education facilities, according to the ordinance. A person found to be in violation of the ordinance is subject to a fine of up to $100, and owners or managers of businesses that do not enforce the ordinance are subject to a similar fine and could have their business license or building permit suspended or revoked, according to the ordinance.
- Iceland helps frustrations. “You’ve been through a lot this year and it looks like you need the perfect place to let your frustrations out. Somewhere big, vast and untouched.
“It looks like you need Iceland.” People feeling stressed by lockdown are being invited to let off steam by having their screams played over loudspeaker in a remote part of Iceland.
The offer comes from the Scandinavian nation’s tourist board, which has set up a website allowing people to record themselves venting their frustration. The results will then be played from one of seven speakers set up around the sparsely-populated country.
- Promise Keepers has announced the musicians who will lead worship for its 2020 Global Digital Experience, which will be simulcast and live-streamed free of charge to men across the country and around the world July 31 and Aug. 1. This two-day event will feature everything that men have come to know and expect from a Promise Keepers event—an authentic, Christ-centered experience with amazing keynote speakers, worship artists, and special guests—all selected to offer a timely message of hope, unity, and transformation directly to the heart of men.
- being hungry. According to one study, being hungry also helps you make better decisions. (Except when shopping)
Matt's Musing:
Running is the best way to remind yourself how much you love sitting... #musing
Matt's Pick Song:
“I’d Like To Tell It Again” by the Down East Boys
Bible Trivia Answer:
D. our heart (1 Samuel 16:7)
Matt's Musing:
Running is the best way to remind yourself how much you love sitting... #musing
Matt's Pick Song:
“I’d Like To Tell It Again” by the Down East Boys
Bible Trivia Answer:
D. our heart (1 Samuel 16:7)
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