Radio Recap (Friday 08/28/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Whose name was changed to "Israel"?
A. Jacob
B. Moses
C. Isaac
D. Daniel



In The News:

 - National Bow Tie Day on August 28th encourages everyone to wear this style of tie with panache! It’s versatile, too. Whether you want to look dapper or humorous, this tie enables you to modify your attire to your mood and atmosphere.

 - Rapid Covid Test Approved. The FDA has given Abbott Labs the green light to market a portable COVID-19 test that delivers results in just 15 minutes and costs only $5. Abbott executives told NBC News that the test is about the size of a credit card, doesn't require any additional lab equipment and even uses a less-invasive swabbing method than other tests to get a sample. Tens of millions of these tests could begin shipping in September with a push to ship 50 million tests by October.

 - Take a walk. A study shows a moderate walk several times a week besides boosting fitness can also enhance brain functions and increase performance on cognitive tasks in older adults, reveals a novel study. A gentle stroll three times a week is enough to increase brain connectivity of important brain circuits and improve intelligence.

 - Buying TikTok. Walmart has reportedly joined Microsoft's effort to buy TikTok. The two companies are teaming up on a bid to buy the China-based social media app's operations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The bid is rumored to be in the $20-30 billion range. The White House has threatened to ban TikTok unless it sells to a U.S. company, over concerns about collecting user data for the Chinese government.

 - Ladder Trouble. A man in England called police when he noticed a ladder had been tilted up against his window at 11:30PM. As he was on the phone with emergency dispatchers, he peeked out his window and saw two men getting ready to climb up to his window. But they had stopped to talk first. So the man opened his window and quickly pulled the ladder in, giving them nothing to climb. Police are looking for the men.

 - Fun Fact: In a survey of adults, 95% of us have heard of this, but fewer than 1 in 5 have eaten it... Caviar. #funfact

 - Fall asleep faster. Now matter how hard you try, sometimes you just can’t fall asleep when you want to. But this scientifically supported method might be one of the simplest. Body temperature plays a big part in falling asleep. Having a high body temperature can make you feel more alert. When it’s bed time, your body tries to cool down before you go to sleep. One trick: sticking your foot (or feet) out of your covers to help your body release some heat. The bottoms of your feet are hairless, and they have special vascular structures to help regulate heat loss.

 - On this day in 1922: The first radio commercial aired, on station WEAF in New York City. It was a 10-minute advertisement for the Queensboro Realty Company, which had paid $100.

 - Intro/Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28th sets aside a day to remember the pet companions we’ve lost. The death of a pet, whether furry, feathered, or an uncommon variety, is felt deeply. They become family and a familiar part of our lives. Mourning their death is different for everyone, and the observance provides a way to help heal the ache of loss.

 - The avocado is also called the alligator pear.

 - Covid is not cured with Bleach. Back in April someone used their platform to suggest an injection of a disinfectant could “almost” do a “cleaning” of COVID-19 on the body. Every health expert in the world spoke up and asked all humans to not inject or drink any sort of disinfectant. But some people did. And still do, apparently. Health officials in North Texas say they have 46 recent cases of bleach ingestion since the start of August. And so, once again, they are reminding people that drinking bleach is bad.



- Paris Mandatory Masks. On Thursday, France’s Prime Minister encouraged local authorities to impose new restrictions to address the increase in coronavirus cases in France. The announcement also included a compulsory mask mandate for all residents and Paris.


- Pandemic Prank Calls. New Jersey police have arrested a man charged with calling in hundreds of phony orders to local restaurants and pizzerias during the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak. He allegedly placed large orders but never picked them up and then berated the employees when they called him back. 34-year-old Sudeep Khetani was arrested this week and charged with cyber harassment. Khetani made the calls between January 15 and April 9 and was using a voice override service to mask his real phone number when he ordered thousands of dollars worth of food from restaurants without the intention of paying or picking up the grub.


Matt's Musing:

My family is missing that gene that tells you when trash cans are full.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Glimpse Of Your Glory” by the Ball Brothers


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Jacob (Genesis 32:28)