Who is the kinsman of Naomi that married Ruth?
A. Moab
B. David
C. Boaz (Ruth 4:13)
D. Abraham
In The News:
- National Watermelon Day on August 3rd recognizes the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs! And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat.
- 2 Things in the Car - When traveling by car with non-family, to be safer from COVID-19 scientists say you should do these two things: 1) Make sure the air recycler is off — you want fresh air coming in. 2) Open some windows — a steady stream of fresh air can help to dilute any viral particles that might be present in your vehicle.
- Tomorrow is Primary Voting. Missourians will go to the polls Tuesday to decide state and county races across the state. Missouri’s Amendment 2 for medicaid expansion highlights the ballot. Governor Mike Parson faces three opponents for the Republican nomination. Missourians will also decide primary contenders for the area’s four different U.S. Congressional districts.
- Mouse Inventor Dies. Inventor William English has died at the age of 91. What was his most famous invention? You might be using one right now - the computer mouse. English and his partner Doug Englebart created the first computer mouse in 1963. The prototype was made from a wooden block and could only move in four directions. They went public with their invention in 1968, but it wouldn't really catch on until the 1980's. Even though virtually everyone in the world has used a mouse at some point, neither English or Engelbart earned much money from their invention - because the patent was owned by their employer.
8:40 - Refrigerator more than healthcare. A study finds consumers devote more time researching a car or refrigerator purchase than they do a doctor or health plan. The study found while consumers are willing to research costs, they invest less effort in it than for their other purchases.
8:50 - Fun Fact: Retail experts say an average of twenty people touch this item before anyone buys it. (A greeting card) #funfact
- We need 7 hours of sleep. People who sleep more or fewer than seven hours a day, including naps, are increasing their risk for cardiovascular disease. Sleeping fewer than five hours a day, including naps, more than doubles the risk of being diagnosed with angina, coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. And sleeping more than seven hours also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Study was conducted by researchers at West Virginia University.)
- Strange noises from package on Bus. In Scotland a bus driver found a package on his bus emitting a strange sound. He ordered all passengers off the bus and called the police. The package contained a talking stuffed animal.
- Chicago Alligator. In the suburbs of Chicago, the Lynwood Fire Department said firefighters and police officers responded to Lake Lynwood on Wednesday morning after members of the public reported a large reptile swimming in the water. Yes, 3 1/2-foot alligator was captured after being spotted swimming in a local lake. The alligator, dubbed Alex by locals, will be quarantined for 30 days before being relocated to a new home at a licensed reptile park. It was unclear how the alligator ended up in the lake.
- Monkey Business. Customs officers in Spain confiscated three live monkeys hidden in the suitcases of a man arriving from Bolivia. The man, who said they were meant as presents for his children, was released pending possible charges of unauthorized possession of a protected species.
- Missouri’s tax-free weekend. It’s almost time for Missouri’s 2020 tax-free weekend. The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through Sunday, August 9. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, certain back-to-school purchases are exempt from Missouri’s 4.225% sales tax for this time period only. Springfield is among the list of cities that will NOT be participating in the tax free holiday.
11:30 - Shoe Fox in Berlin. A fox in a leafy suburb of Berlin, Germany, has been getting into the spirit of summer by collecting flip flops. For weeks residents were baffled that a thief was stealing their flip flops and other shoes from their yards and gardens at night. Finally a man spotted the culprit carrying two blue flip flops in its mouth. The fox had a collection of over 100 shoes.
Matt's Musing:
I only like clicky pens when I am the clicker... #musing
Matt's Pick Song:
“Hold M Up” by Gordon Mote
Bible Trivia Answer:
C. Boaz (Ruth 4:13)
- Mouse Inventor Dies. Inventor William English has died at the age of 91. What was his most famous invention? You might be using one right now - the computer mouse. English and his partner Doug Englebart created the first computer mouse in 1963. The prototype was made from a wooden block and could only move in four directions. They went public with their invention in 1968, but it wouldn't really catch on until the 1980's. Even though virtually everyone in the world has used a mouse at some point, neither English or Engelbart earned much money from their invention - because the patent was owned by their employer.
8:40 - Refrigerator more than healthcare. A study finds consumers devote more time researching a car or refrigerator purchase than they do a doctor or health plan. The study found while consumers are willing to research costs, they invest less effort in it than for their other purchases.
8:50 - Fun Fact: Retail experts say an average of twenty people touch this item before anyone buys it. (A greeting card) #funfact
- We need 7 hours of sleep. People who sleep more or fewer than seven hours a day, including naps, are increasing their risk for cardiovascular disease. Sleeping fewer than five hours a day, including naps, more than doubles the risk of being diagnosed with angina, coronary heart disease, heart attack or stroke. And sleeping more than seven hours also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Study was conducted by researchers at West Virginia University.)
- Strange noises from package on Bus. In Scotland a bus driver found a package on his bus emitting a strange sound. He ordered all passengers off the bus and called the police. The package contained a talking stuffed animal.
- Chicago Alligator. In the suburbs of Chicago, the Lynwood Fire Department said firefighters and police officers responded to Lake Lynwood on Wednesday morning after members of the public reported a large reptile swimming in the water. Yes, 3 1/2-foot alligator was captured after being spotted swimming in a local lake. The alligator, dubbed Alex by locals, will be quarantined for 30 days before being relocated to a new home at a licensed reptile park. It was unclear how the alligator ended up in the lake.
- Monkey Business. Customs officers in Spain confiscated three live monkeys hidden in the suitcases of a man arriving from Bolivia. The man, who said they were meant as presents for his children, was released pending possible charges of unauthorized possession of a protected species.
- Missouri’s tax-free weekend. It’s almost time for Missouri’s 2020 tax-free weekend. The sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through Sunday, August 9. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, certain back-to-school purchases are exempt from Missouri’s 4.225% sales tax for this time period only. Springfield is among the list of cities that will NOT be participating in the tax free holiday.
11:30 - Shoe Fox in Berlin. A fox in a leafy suburb of Berlin, Germany, has been getting into the spirit of summer by collecting flip flops. For weeks residents were baffled that a thief was stealing their flip flops and other shoes from their yards and gardens at night. Finally a man spotted the culprit carrying two blue flip flops in its mouth. The fox had a collection of over 100 shoes.
Matt's Musing:
I only like clicky pens when I am the clicker... #musing
Matt's Pick Song:
“Hold M Up” by Gordon Mote
Bible Trivia Answer:
C. Boaz (Ruth 4:13)
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