Radio Recap (Wednesday 09/30/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What bird did Noah send out from the ark to find dry land, and it never returned?
A. Raven
B. Peacock
C. Dove
D. Robin


In The News:

 - National Love People Day Perfect for the day after the presidential debate, it asks us to lift others up through the profound power of unconditional love. The word “unconditional” on its own is quite profound. Look at its synonyms: wholehearted, unqualified, unreserved, unlimited, unrestricted, unmitigated, unquestioning, complete, total, entire, full, absolute, unequivocal. Add the word love, and the power of the phrase is multiplied. So, on National Love People Day, offer kindness and care to the people in your community.

 - Keys to happiness. There’s a very specific recipe for a happy life. Experts studied 4,000 adults and found that the most self-satisfied people work seven hours a day, have five home cooked meals per week, and take two vacations per year. Hanging out with friends and exercising also helps. Watching TV gives you a boost too, but not too much. Stick to about three of your favorite shows per week.

 - Shopping in October. This is a bargain-hunters dream come true. To compete with Amazon Prime Day coming up in about two weeks, Walmart and Target are set to hold their own special sales. Target just announced "Deal Days" for October 13 and 14 while Walmart is holding a "Big Save" online event that runs October 11-15. Amazon Prime Day is usually held in mid-July, but it was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

 - Thanksgiving Over Zoom. If you’re not a fan of the family drama that often comes with Thanksgiving, stay home — and blame it on the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC has officially recommended people do Thanksgiving virtually this year because of COVID-19. Yes — Thanksgiving over Zoom…
The CDC is suggestion:
• Having a small dinner with only people who live in your household.
• Preparing traditional family recipes for family and neighbors, especially those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and delivering them in a way that doesn’t involve contact with others.
• Shopping online rather than in person on the day after Thanksgiving or the next Monday.
• Watching sports events, parades, and movies from home.

 - Fun Fact: Scientists say the typical one of these is about 101 degrees. (Shower) #funfact

 - National Chewing Gum Day exercises our jaws on September 30th. Pop a bubble or freshen your breath with your favorite piece of chewing gum.

 - Instagrammable Houseplants. With almost 240 million followers, soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo has the most popular Instagram account in the world. You probably knew that. But in case you were wondering which houseplant is most popular on Insta, well, that would be the lowly cactus. The figure comes from HomeHow.co.uk, which has looked through thousands of hashtags to reveal the most Instagrammable house plants around the world. And the cactus is way out in front, possibly because it is the easiest houseplant to grow… The second most popular houseplant to be posted is the hoya.

 - Jet Pack Paramedics. Do you remember Rocketman, or how about Iron Man? The Great North Air Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom has tested its first jet suit paramedic. You heard that right — a paramedic who flies to the rescue like Tony Stark. With this new invention, a paramedic could use the suit to fly in two minutes what it would take a person to walk 30 — and that makes the world of a difference when it comes to life-saving practices such as this.

 - Fake cloned Dino. A video featuring an alleged cloned dinosaur out of China is going viral. While anything seems possible in 2020, the video is not what it’s made out to be. On September 26 a video tweet by @odiomistweets claimed that the video features the first dinosaur cloned by scientists in China. In the video, a man in a lab coat is holding a baby “dinosaur” as it lets out a bellow. The dinosaur is actually an animatronic puppet from a Jurassic World exhibition. But because 2020 keeps throwing buckets of crazy at us, a number of viewers actually believed the video to be real — and that scientists really cloned a dino.

 - Drugs at jail. A Japanese man who was visiting a friend in jail ended up with a cell next door when a packet of drugs fell from his pocket in front of police.

 - Showering during the workday. Showering during the workday helps employees become more productive and more creative, according to a new study. Four businesses — a restaurant, an architectural firm, an advertising agency, and a lingerie company — took part in the eight-week study. Employees took a shower break and results showed improvement across a range of areas, from mood to productivity.



Matt's Musing:

Going up a shirt size as a kid is an accomplishment, but a failure as an adult... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Wedding Music” by the Cathedrals


Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Dove (Genesis 8:12)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 09/29/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

In the story of the builders, what did the wise man build his house upon?
A. Rock 
B. Sand
C. Crystal
D. Gold


In The News:

 - National Coffee Day

 - Half of Americans have become “quaristas” during 2020, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 coffee drinkers revealed 49% of respondents have become at-home baristas during quarantine, using their time inside to develop their coffee-making skills. Two-thirds (66%) of those have so much faith in their newfound talent, they plan to continue using their barista knowledge to make coffee in their own kitchen — even once the pandemic is over. Conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by the Mr. Coffee® brand ahead of International Coffee Day, the survey revealed the dedication it takes to get a perfect cup and the skills needed to make your favorite brew – cold or hot. Seventy-six percent of respondents spent time perfecting their coffee drink of choice during quarantine — and, of those, the average respondent spent two hours and 10 minutes on the endeavor. What were they working on? Results revealed 57% of respondents picked up a new coffee-related skill, and of those, 18% learned how to make iced coffee. And in the process, many found iced coffee was harder to make at home than hot coffee (38% vs. 19%).

 - Farmville shutting down. Remember Farmville? The once-popular Facebook game is shutting down for good at the end of the month. Farmville launched in 2009 and quickly became a phenomenon, with tens of millions of players tending their virtual farms and harassing their Facebook friends with help requests. On Monday, parent company Zynga announced that Farmville would shut down permanently on Dec. 31st, 2020. But don't worry - Farmville 3 will soon be launching as a mobile app.

 - Harvest For Harmony/Diet Shakes. Thinking of investing in meal replacement shakes to slim down? Consider this: as many one in four people who drink ‘weight-loss’ shakes report putting on weight. One reason might be that over a third admitted using diet shakes not to replace meals but in addition to them.

 - Having trouble making a decision? A study (published in the journal Nature Human Behavior) says the easiest way to make a decision is by narrowing down your options to only two choices. In experiments, 140 participants were asked to choose between three different foods throughout multiple rounds with various food choices. During the experiments the researchers found that rather than weigh all three options equally, participants often focused on the two options they saw as the most promising. And narrowing the decision-making process down this way actually led the participants to make faster decisions.

 - Fun Fact: Health experts say you should change this at least once a year, but the typical household has one that’s three or more years old. (Shower curtain) #funfact

 - Largest Pumpkin. For big pumpkins, Utah is tough to beat. The Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers has recorded eight pumpkins in Utah this year weighing over 1,000 pounds, setting a state record. The first-place pumpkin at the 16th Annual UGPG Thanksgiving Point Weigh-Off on Saturday weighed an incredible 1,825 pounds. The hefty gourd was the second largest pumpkin ever grown in the state… But the record setting may not be over as the Utah Giant Pumpkin Growers will host a second event at Hee Haw Farms on October 10.

 - How’s your math knowledge? The average American parent’s science and math knowledge taps out around the sixth-grade level, according to new research. When asked to estimate the grade they’d be placed into for both math and science if they took a test today, the average respondent said sixth grade for each. The survey of 2,000 American parents of school-aged children also found 42 percent of parents said they would be “lost” trying to teach their child the math curriculum for their grade. And 35 percent said the same about the science curriculum.

 - The answering machine was invented today (September 29) in 1950.

 - Nerf Gun Record. An Idaho man broke his own Guinness World Record when he got 24 shots from a single-load Nerf gun to stick to a target in 1 minute. David Rush, who has broken more than 150 Guinness records to promote STEM education, originally broke the record in 2018 when he fired 16 Nerf darts into a target. He lost the record shortly after and broke it again in 2019 with 19 darts. Rush said he wanted to break the record a third time to make his total more difficult to beat.He said moving too fast can cause the darts to bend, which affects their accuracy. Rush fired off 27 darts in the 1-minute time period. Only one dart missed the target completely, and two others struck the target but bounced off other darts, Rush said. He finished his latest attempt with 24 hits that remained on the target.

 - Bald Men. According to a British study, bald men are less likely to succeed in life than counterparts with full heads of hair. The hairless were more depressed, less sociable and felt less attractive. The younger the man, the worse he felt.

 - Crook dumps car in wrong place. A man robbed a bank in Sweden and made off with a small amount of cash. His mistake came when he tried to dump his getaway car. He got rid of the car and took off running, apparently unaware that he had parked near a police dog compound. As soon as police found the stolen car they released a canine unit that quickly tracked down the suspect. There were about 70 dogs in the training ground at the time.



Matt's Musing:

Music sounds better when you’re driving a car... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“One Step Farther” by the Freemans 


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Rock (Luke 6:47-49)

Radio Recap (Monday 09/28/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who wrestled with God and was given the name Israel?
A. Daniel
B. Jacob (Genesis 32:22-32)
C. Esau
D. Joshua


In The News:

 - National Family Day encourages everyone to gather around the table and enjoy a meal together.

 - Selfie Sticks. Selfie sticks are still around and still being used, but not like they were a few years ago. In fact, it got so bad that five years ago — in 2015 — all Disney theme parks, Six Flags parks, most U.S. landmarks, many museums, state fairs and most professional and college events said enough was enough and banned them.

 - Don’t yell “Shoot”. A neighbor called police on some rabid Tampa Bay Lightning fans who were screaming “shoot! shoot!” as they watched Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final on TV Wednesday night. The call prompted several deputies to show up at Devon Garnett’s apartment door. He and two friends had gathered to watch the game at Garnett’s apartment. In the first period, the trio began screaming for a goal, prompting the 911 call.

 - With fall firearms turkey season running Oct. 1 - 31 and archery turkey season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation advises turkey hunters it could be another challenging season. According to MDC, turkey production in Missouri steadily increased during the 1990s before declining during the 2000s. While production began to increase throughout much of the state from about 2009 to 2014, Missouri has had poor production over the last several years. However, relatively few people hunt turkeys during the fall season, which results in low hunting pressure and little competition among hunters.

 - Fun Fact: Percentage of American men who say they would marry the same woman if they had it to do all over again: 80
Percentage of American women who say they’d marry the same man if they had it to do all over again: 50
#funfact

 - National Good Neighbor Day creates an opportunity for neighbors to get to know each other better. This day acknowledges and celebrates the importance of a good neighbor.

 - Those mundane tasks. A new survey finds we spend an hour a day on mundane tasks — like making our bed, cleaning the toilet, mowing the lawn and cooking. You know, grown-up stuff.

 - Rat wins Animal Hero Award. A rat just won a top civilian award for animal bravery, receiving the honor for searching out unexploded landmines in Cambodia. Magawa, a giant African pouched rat, was awarded a British charity’s top award for after discovering 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordinance in the past seven years… First known as the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, PDSA started as a free veterinary clinic in 1917 and has honored heroic animals since 1943… Magawa was trained by a Belgian organization that has taught rats to find landmines for more than 20 years.

 - Nick Fury to Disney+. To the delight of many fans, it was reported on Friday that Samuel L. Jackson would be reprising his role as Nick Fury in his very own Disney+ series. And according to sources, Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel is set to to accompany Jackson’s Fury in some capacity.


 - Space vote. NASA astronaut Kate Rubins will cast her next vote from space — more than 200 miles above Earth. Rubins is just outside Moscow in Star City, Russia, preparing with two cosmonauts for a mid-October launch and a six-month stay at the International Space Station. Most U.S. astronauts live in Houston. Texas law allows them to vote from space using a secure electronic ballot. Mission Control forwards the ballot to the space station and relays the completed ballot back to the county clerk.

 - It’s not about money or celebrity. And it’s not even about getting your hands dirty. The job with the least prestige is: real estate broker. That’s the word from a nationwide Harris Poll of adults that measured Americans’ perception of the most and least prestigious professions.
… The professions with the greatest prestige: scientists; doctors; firefighters.
… The professions with the least prestige: accountant; stockbroker; real estate agent.

 - Criminal calls cops. A man wanted for theft in Canada was caught after he called police to report a break-in at his own home. When the man called police to report the crime, they realized he was wanted on an outstanding warrant related to a burglary years ago.



Matt's Musing:

I'm not as smart as I used to be. But then again, you can't stay a teenager all of your life... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“God’s Not Through With You ” by Mike And Kelly Bowling


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Jacob (Genesis 32:22-32)

Radio Recap (Friday 09/25/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who would not believe that Jesus was resurrected until he saw Him with his own eyes?
A. Thomas 
B. Paul
C. Joseph
D. Lazarus


In The News:

 - 3 months until Christmas. When it comes to offspring, National Daughter’s Day reminds of the young women and girls in our lives.

 - Online safety for children. Three-quarters of American parents are more worried than ever about their child’s online safety due to distance learning, according to new research. As children return to their classrooms virtually, the survey asked 2,000 American parents of school-aged children about the learning curves they’re experiencing alongside their children this school year and the worries that come with them. The survey found that 76% of respondents are worried about their child’s online safety while distance learning – with 41% strongly agreeing with this sentiment.

 - Road Trip relationship A study found that reconnecting with your sweetie boils down to two words: road trip. A whopping 84 percent of couples say taking a simple road trip strengthened their relationship. That’s quality time — just you and your sweetie. 63 percent say they hold hands or share a kiss at a red lights. It’s also a good time to talk about something important.

 - Bathroom Turkey. Deputies and animal services officers in Virginia responded to a resident's home where a turkey crashed through a window and barricaded itself inside the bathroom. Loudoun County Animal Services said a pair of Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a local home where a resident reported hearing a window breaking followed by the sound of the apparent culprit moving through the home.

 - National Comic Book Day honors the art, artists and the stories of comic books. Fans and collectors, readers and artists come together to celebrate the day with events across the country.

 - Women diet. A recent survey found the typical woman will diet twice a year for about seven weeks each time. She’ll typically lose between 9 and 11 pounds each time, but most likely will gain it back.

 - Glovebox snake. An Australian woman called a reptile specialist for help when she spotted a venomous snake poking out from her glove compartment during a trip to the pharmacy. Andrew Smedley of Andrew's Snake Removal said he was summoned to a Queensland pharmacy by a woman who was pulling up to the business when she spotted a snake slithering out from the glove compartment of her vehicle. It was identified as a venomous red-bellied black snake.

 - Helicopter catch. A Seminole County, Florida Sheriff’s Office helicopter pilot got an alert from his home’s smart camera. He was on duty, flying, but he checked the camera and saw two suspicious people at his home. He alerted deputies — and flew over to help. After the pilot spotted the suspects’ SUV, deputies attempted to pull it over, but the driver sped off. Deputies used stop sticks and were able to catch three suspects.

 - Men Scared of bugs. A survey shows 64 percent of adults are scared of bugs. Interestingly, men were more likely than women to be “very scared” of bugs — 32 percent vs. 22 percent.



Matt's Musing:

If I keep repeating the same mistakes in life for so long... may we just call them "traditions"?.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Rasslin’ Jacob” by the Gaither Vocal Band


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Thomas (John 20:28)

Radio Recap (Thursday 09/24/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who did Philip witness to while in the wilderness?
A. Samaritans
B. The people of Gaza
C. An Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:27)
D. Peter and John


In The News:

 - National Punctuation Day commemorates all punctuation on September 24th. A period, a comma, a semicolon, a question mark and an exclamation point are examples of some of the punctuation used in writing. They separate sentences and their elements to clarify meaning. Without them, meaning would be lost or up for interpretation.

 - 4.6 seconds. Before you pick up the phone to glance at that text message you just got while you’re driving, consider this: researchers say the average time a driver’s eyes are off the road when focused on sending or receiving a text is 4.6 seconds.

 - Deja Brew. Coffee Mate is releasing a new line of coffee creamers that taste like...(wait for it) ...coffee. Yes, in case you have a fear of missing out on fun flavors like funfetti or cookies and cocoa, you will soon be able to buy a coffee creamer that's designed for people who don't need it. There will be 2 new ones: Classic Columbian and Italian Espresso. If you are still scratching your head about this, Coffee Mate says these creamers will cut any bitterness of your black coffee and make it taste like a "smooth, high-end drink". You'll see the new coffee creamers in the grocery store starting in January.

 - Always fidgeting. People who spend most of the day sitting down could undo some of the damage to their health by having a good fidget. A study (University of Leeds) of more than 12,000 UK women suggested that those who claimed to fidget the most were apparently protected against the ravages of being seated. The women who sat still for hours on end were more likely to have died over the course of the study than those whose limbs tapped, wobbled and gently vibrated.

 - Fun Fact: Twelve percent of adults consider themselves to be what? (Lucky) #funfact

 - Diamond Find> An Arkansas man unearthed second largest diamond ever found at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. Kevin Kinard, 33, found the diamond on Labor Day. It weighs 9.07 carats. The only larger diamond found during that time is the 16.37-carat white Amarillo Starlight, discovered in August 1975. Kinard and his friends brought equipment with them to wet sift, but he preferred surface searching. While searching in the southeast portion of the diamond search area, Kinard picked up a marble-sized crystal that had a rounded, dimpled shape. So far, 246 diamonds have been registered at Crater of Diamonds State Park in 2020, weighing a total of 59.25 carats. An average of one to two diamonds are found by park visitors each day. Diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow. The three colors found at Crater of Diamonds State Park are white, brown, and yellow, in that order.

 - Fall & Winter attraction. You may have broken your back trying to get in shape to squeeze (or not squeeze) into that summer bikini, but if you missed the boat in March, you may not be too late. A study (conducted by Poland’s University of Wroclaw) found that men seem to find women more attractive in fall and winter than in the months of maximum exposure, and they theorize that the scarcity of flesh may make what they do get to see that much more exciting.

 - Guinness World Records said that, despite numerous inquiries, it will not be able to create a category for starting and stopping a smartphone stopwatch. "We've had a lot of people get in touch over the l rify, sadly this isn't something we could ever monitor," the organization said. "Phone stopwatches are too unreliable and can be easily manipulated to display false times. Sorry."

 - Walking. The average adult will walk almost 75,000 miles over their lifetime – the equivalent of travelling around the world THREE times A study of 2,000 adults found they each typically stroll 6,839 steps a day – amounting to 2,496,235 a year.

 - The average adult will spend a staggering $30,500 during their lifetime – just on getting things fixed. A study of 2,000 adults found vehicles, dishwashers, laptops and mobile phones are among the most costly items to maintain.





Matt's Musing:

I spend a lot of time holding the refrigerator door open looking for the answer..... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“I Recall” by Dove Brothers


Bible Trivia Answer:

C. An Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:27)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 09/23/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Philip ran up to a chariot and heard a man reading out of what book of the Bible?
A. Jonah
B. Isaiah (Acts 8:30-33, Isaiah 53:7-8)
C. Jeremiah
D. Matthew


In The News:

 - National Snack Stick Day encourages you to pack your pockets, backpacks, and desk drawers with yummy snack sticks so you can celebrate! Primarily made with beef or pork, snack sticks harken back to the days when families preserved quantities of beef, pork, and game. Full of family tradition, they made sausage through smoking and aging. Developed generation after generation, the recipes use premium ingredients and an abundance of love.

 - In an announcement on the first day of fall, Kraft Heinz Canada says it is adding the flavor of a popular seasonal spice mix to one of its iconic comfort foods. The company said Tuesday that it will be launching Pumpkin Spice Kraft Dinner (PSKD) in October, to "please KD lovers and the cult following of pumpkin spice latte aficionados." While Kraft Heinz Canada is just the latest company to jump on the pumpkin spice bandwagon, it said its unusual new product "ain't no basic batch."

 - Drivers prefer candy bars. A survey of drivers has revealed the best foods to eat while driving: candy bars, french fries, potato chips and chicken nuggets.

 - Verse of the Day: “The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 NIV

 - Kids and veggies. Your kids not eating their fruits and veggies? One way seems to be to simply jazz up what they’re called. For example, instead of carrots how about offering “X-ray vision carrots”? When researchers tried that in five New York elementary schools, kids ate twice as many. A second experiment at two more schools dealt with broccoli and green beans. But when renamed to “Tiny Tasty Tree Tops” and “Silly Dilly Green Beans,” veggie consumption again doubled.

 - Fun Fact: Eight in ten adults have it but never use it. (Home exercise/gym equipment) #funfact

 - Grocery Stores. We have way too many choices at the grocery store. Even though the typical person has the same 20 or 30 items in their fridge or pantry, the size of grocery stores has gone to 45,000 square feet. Around 50 years ago the average size was 24,000 square feet.

 - Seeing yourself as overweight. In the past, it was assumed that if people considered themselves to be overweight, they would have greater motivation to change their diet or level of exercise. But according to recent studies (International Journal of Obesity) people who perceived themselves to be overweight were at greater risk of gaining weight. This was true whether or not their perceptions were correct. They also were more likely to overeat in response to stress, which explained a large part of the weight gain.

 - Each year the average adult consumes 24 gallons of what? (Bottled water)

 - Thief robs mom. An Italian who turned to snatching handbags to finance his drug addiction came unglued when he robbed his own mother by mistake. The man didn't realize until after he yanked the purse off her shoulder that his latest victim was mom. When he was arrested and shown video of his heist he called out, “That’s my mother!” After a full confession of recent crimes the man is now in jail and in drug recovery.

 - McDonald's Pumpkin & Creme Pies. Move out of the way pumpkin spice lattes - there's a new fall treat in town. For a short time, McDonald's is bringing back its Pumpkin & Creme Pies. They are actually more like turnovers: stuffed with pumpkin pie filling on one side, and creme filling on the other. No word on how long the sweet treat will stay on Mickey D's menu.

 - Old tv. Engineers investigating why an entire Welsh village lost broadband signal at the same time every day for 18 months said they finally identified the source: an elderly resident's old TV set. engineers visited the village of Aberhosan after nearly all of the settlement's 400 residents reported losing their broadband signal for 18 months every day at 7 a.m. He said the investigators set out to determine whether electrical interference was to blame. Jones said the team traced the interference to a home, where they discovered its surprising origin: an elderly resident's old TV set. The broadband outages coincided with the resident's daily routine of switching on the TV set at 7 a.m. The residents were mortified that their old secondhand TV was the cause of an entire village's broadband problems, and they immediately agreed to switch it off and not use it again




Matt's Musing:

What would happen if I used illegal-sized paper in the printer...? #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“He Didn’t Just Carry The Cross, He carried Me” by the Hoppers


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Isaiah (Acts 8:30-33, Isaiah 53:7-8)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 09/22/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

Where did Philip go to preach?
A. Jerusalem
B. Damascus
C. The Wilderness
D. Samaria


In The News:

 - First day of Fall. The Autumnal Equinox in September ushers in a change of season. It is observed annually when the sun can be seen directly overhead along the equator. The day marks the end of summer and beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

 - In a survey, people say the most irritating invention of all time is not the cell phone, the doorbell, or the alarm clock… They say it’s bagpipes.

 - National Voter Registration Day on the Fourth Tuesday in September urges citizens to register to vote. Make your vote count!

 - “Passion of the Christ” Sequel Is Still Coming. Jim Caviezel, the star of The Passion Of The Christ, has confirmed that a sequel to the faith-based mega-hit is in the works! Caviezel told Breitbart in a new interview, that he recently received the third draft of the script from Mel Gibson. The follow up is called The Passion Of The Christ: Resurrection. Caviezel also said, It’s going to be the biggest film in world history. The first movie was done on a $30 million budget, which pulled in more than $600 million.

 - Fun Fact: The average American kitchen has at least six promotional coffee mugs. #funfact

 - First day of Fall. Despite the official end of summer, National Ice Cream Cone Day continues celebrating on September 22nd! While some controversy exists as to who invented the ice cream cone, the earliest mention shows up in French cookbooks around 1825. Originally referred to as “little waffles,” the cones were waffles rolled into the shape of a cone.

 - Wearing high heels for men. Ladies, if you’re putting on the pumps for men, don’t waste your time. Experts (at Northumbria University) studied men and their reactions to women walking with and without high heel shoes. The study revealed that men cannot tell if a woman who is walking is wearing heels or not. The study assessed several women between the ages of 18 and 35 and took a look at the signals they sent out while walking in heels and also without heels. The researchers were trying to figure out if men are impacted by the illusion of longer legs, tilting torso and more prominent rear. Looks like not so much. High heels don’t seem to bring on the love signals after all.

 - How long does it take you to fully wake up each day? A study of 2,000 adults found that while 7:14am is the average time to get out of bed, it’s not until 8:44am that they’re ready to seize the day. That’s an hour and a half. As a result, three in 10 turn to coffee, while a fifth wash their face with cold water and one in 10 go for a walk in an attempt to feel more awake. Brushing their teeth, watching TV and scrolling through social media are other popular ways people attempt to wake up.

 - Half of Cats TOO fat. America has a fat cat epidemic. A new study (Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine) finds more than 50 percent of the nation’s kitties are overweight or obese. The extra weight may mean extra fluff and cuteness, but it also means additional health problems.

 - Overthinkers. Two thirds (68 per cent) have admitted to being ‘overthinkers’ – and worry about what clothes to wear and why someone hasn’t replied to a text message. The study of 2,000 adults found nearly four in 10 get wrapped up in trying to get out of unwanted plans, which topped the poll of things we overthink the most. And almost a third (31 per cent) panic that some ‘office banter’ may have been construed in the wrong way. People also overthink their financial choices (32 per cent), how to ask someone to repay money they borrowed (31 per cent) and how much to spend on a gift (26 per cent).

 - Misspelled Street Sign. A popular North Carolina city said it is replacing a recently erected street sign after residents of Autumn Oaks Lane complained that the sign incorrectly identified their street as "Autum Oaks Drive." A Raleigh resident contacted a local tv station to complain that the sign, which recently was replaced after being struck by a vehicle, featured the misspelled word "Autum" and incorrectly identified the "lane" as a "drive." The city of Raleigh said the local transportation department has made a new sign and is delivering it to the local homeowner's association for installation.




Matt's Musing:

I bet if there were little basketball hoops above every garbage can, littering would greatly decrease.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“The Old White Flag” by Triumphant


Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Samaria (Acts 8:5)

Radio Recap (Monday 09/21/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

How old was Adam when he died??
A. 250
B. 520
C. 930
D. 1000


In The News:

 - National Chai Day celebrates the strong, satisfying tea that is ordered at cafes across the country.

 - Cold Showers. Should you be taking some cold showers? Researchers had subjects add a cold shower at the end of their regular hot shower routine to measure its effects on heath and other lifestyle factors. They found that cold showering significantly reduced the number of sick days that the subjects took during the study (though not the number of illness days). The authors hypothesize that this was caused by the invigorating effect of the cold shower, which some subjects compared to a jolt of caffeine. In fact, the subjects enjoyed the cold showering so much that the majority of them continued to do it even after that phase of the study ended.

 - Snapchat video. A London woman is lucky to be alive after falling out a car window onto a busy highway - while filming a Snapchat video. Police say the woman was dangling out the window while the car drove down the M25 motorway. Luckily, neither she nor anyone else were seriously hurt. More than 259 fatal selfie accidents were been recorded worldwide between 2011 and 2017.

 - Air freshener. A British man’s trusty can of air freshener came in handy in scaring off a would-be thief. The man fended off a burglar last year by spraying air freshener in the perpetrator’s eyes. Then, after a man knocked on his door and threatened him with a knife, the man grabbed his can of air freshener from beside the door and sprayed the attempted intruder in the eyes.

 - Fun Fact: How often do you Apologize? The average woman apologizes five times a day, the average guy three to four times a day. #funfact


 - National Pecan Cookie Day. This delicious cookie can be eaten and enjoyed morning, noon and night. If you’re a pecan snacker, another pecan related celebration

 - Barrel collection. On a tip from a neighbor, police in Thailand raided a man’s apartment and found 13 barrels of what they thought were going to be illegal filled will illegal moonshine. One by one they cracked open the containers and found — hundreds and hundreds of women’s shoes. The man is apparently a collector and was allowed to keep his collection.

 - Bats on radar. A colony of bats in Arizona created a cloud so big it showed up on weather radar. The National Weather Service tweeted photos of what appeared to be a giant cloud over Phoenix and Mesa. But it wasn't rain - it was Mexican free-tailed bats, leaving their summer home and migrating south. Bat-watching is actually a popular activity in Arizona, which is home to more than 28 species of the flying mammals.

 - Snake in toilet. A 73-year-old Polish woman was shocked to find a 6½-foot-long anaconda peering up out of her toilet bowl. After she raised the lid of the toilet seat, the lady saw a huge snake that wanted to slither out of the bowl. She immediately slammed down the toilet lid and called police.



Matt's Musing:

House cleaning would go a lot faster if the spray bottles made laser gun sounds.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Highway 96” by Chris Hester


Bible Trivia Answer:

C. 930 (Genesis 5:5)

Radio Recap (Friday 09/18/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What was Sarah's reaction to the news that she would bear a son?
A. She rejoiced
B. She fainted
C. She cried
D. She laughed 



In The News:

 - National Cheeseburger Day on September 18th honors America’s favorite sandwich with a slice of cheese.

 - Elusive Pig in the city. Our officers handle a wide variety of issues throughout the community. That includes responding to “loose pig in the neighborhood” calls. We recently got a call (again) about the porker roaming around at Atlantic and Main. He’s been dubbed the “uncatchable pig” and despite multiple attempts from officers and animal control to nab him, he remains elusive.

 - Popular online color. After a look at the colors in the brands from the top 100 websites in the world, it turns out the web landscape is dominated by a large number of blue brands, although red occupies a large amount of space as well. So why is blue so popular? A lot of the brands that have grown to be global web powerhouses started as small web startups. While large corporate giants with branding departments spend quite a lot on market research, user testing, branding, etc., lots of website got started with brands created by the founders themselves with little to no research into the impact their color choice would have. When Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, was asked why he chose blue for his site design he responded, “I’m color blind, it’s the only color I can see.”

 - Fun Fact: Just over one in four U.S. homes have what on the outside? (A deck) #funfact

 - National Tradesmen Day honors the men and women whose skills and hard work build America. And, their skills keep it running strong. The day recognizes the professionals who maintain the complex infrastructure of our roads, cities, water systems, and power grids.

 - Beach brain. Police in Racine, Wisconsin are looking to determine not only the what, but the why, after what appeared to be a brain was found on a Lake Michigan beach. Construction worker Jimmy Senda found the supposed brain during a stroll on the beach. He says he typically collects sea glass and other random stuff to use in his artwork… The brain was found in a square package with flowers and what appears to be paper with Mandarin characters printed on it. On Thursday police said the item found was deemed “not consistent with a human brain. … At this time it is unsure what type of animal it is.”

 - Man shot by his own dog. In Bulgaria, a hunter was shot by his own dog when he tried to knock a dead quail out of its mouth with his gun, but instead the dog grabbed the trigger and fired it into his chest. The hunter is OK.

 - Time for a break. The afternoon is when most of us hit a productivity wall and feel the need for a break, but a study suggests that it might be better to conserve your energy earlier in the day. The study (published in the Journal of Applied Psychology) analyzed over 900 surveys regarding breaks at work — lunches, coffee, socializing with co-workers, and personal email. The results suggested that it’s better to break before you’ve used up your mental resources in order to refresh and actually recuperate some of those resources.… Researchers found that workers should take a break mid-morning, before lunch. Morning breaks were the most effective at restoring resources of all breaks across the day. Your mental resources decline throughout the day, so when taking a mid-morning break you’re replenishing a small amount of lost resources better as opposed to afternoon, when it’s harder to get back to your pre-break state.

 - Dummy phone theft. A phone store in Germany was the victim of an overnight break-in, but the thieves didn’t get away with what they thought they did. Police say one or more people used large rocks to break the glass in the store’s back door and gain entry. Once inside, several phones were cut or ripped from the displays. Lucky for the store all of the display phones are dummy phones and are of no value to the thieves. The store has been the victim of theft in the past so all the real phones are locked in a vault every night.

 - US to block TikTok. By the end of the weekend, TikTok and WeChat will be blocked from U.S. app stores.the Department of Commerce's announcement this morning means you won't be able to download or update the apps. Also, no transferring money or processing payments through WeChat. Some security experts have warned that the Chinese company that owns TikTok tracks and keeps data from the 100 million users in the U.S. President Trump has been pushing for TikTok to be fully owned by a U.S. company. It appears, at this point, TikTok will still function if it's already installed on a device.





Matt's Musing:

Why be difficult, when with a bit of effort, you can be totally impossible!


Matt's Pick Song:

“Still Feelin’ Fine ” by the Booth Brothers


Bible Trivia Answer:

D. She laughed (Genesis 18:12-13)

Radio Recap (Thursday 09/17/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
What did Jacob give his son Joseph?
A. A golden harp
B. a coat of many colors 
C. a herd of cattle
D. His inheritance


In The News:

 - National Apple Dumpling Day on September 17th honors a sweet delight of Autumn. With fall fast approaching, this food holiday comes at the height of apple harvests. Peeled and cored apples are typically placed on a pastry. Then, cinnamon and sugar are sprinkled over the top. The dough is folded around the apple creating a dumpling and baked until tender. The flavor is similar to an apple pie.

 - We don’t like vigorous exercise. Only five percent of Americans do anything vigorous like running, biking or aerobics on a given day and preparing meals is the most common moderate physical activity. In a study that looked at the intensity of what Americans do daily, researchers found that exercise was not high on the list. Americans, by far, favored sedentary tasks such as making phone calls and grabbing a snack over activities that require them to actually get up and move.

 - Some don’t yawn. If someone near you yawns, do you yawn, too? About half of adults yawn after someone else does in a phenomenon called contagious yawning. A study found that most children aren’t susceptible to contagious yawning until they’re about 4 years old — and that children with autism are less likely to yawn contagiously than others.

 - Foreign Toilet paper. Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands. Demand for toilet paper has been so high during the pandemic that in order to keep their shelves stocked, retailers are buying up foreign toilet paper brands — mostly from Mexico. Major chains, across the country, including CVS, Piggly Wiggly, Safeway, 7-Eleven and others, are carrying the international brands… Don’t worry about popular US brands like Charmin — they aren’t going to disappear. Supply chain experts expect the Mexican and other foreign-made rolls to be on store shelves only temporarily, until US manufacturers catch up with demand… Two more things: Patrick Penfield, a supply chain professor at the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, says Americans use much more toilet paper than other countries. And most of the toilet paper we use in the US is made in the US. Toilet paper is inexpensive and takes up a lot of space in trucks and ships, making it not worth the cost of importing from other countries.

 - Fun Fact: The average American will do this 1,811 times in a lifetime. (Eat at McDonald’s) #funfact


 - National Professional House Cleaners Day on September 17th recognizes Professional Cleaners for the necessary and skillful trade they provide every day. In homes and businesses across the country, Professional Cleaners create healthier environments.

 - Older people are honest. Apparently as your ability to control impulses declines with age so does your ability to smooth over other people’s feelings by using white lies and omissions. The upside to this: advice from old people is more likely to be honest — if a little on the painful side. Scientific American reported on a study that’s showed how dwindling impulse control can simultaneously impair your social graces and improve your advice skills.

 - Flirting face. Is she flirting or just being polite? It’s a question plenty of men have had to ask themselves or their friends in social settings. So is there really a way to tell if someone likes you? A new study (University of Kansas) says there is — and one particular facial expression is the key. Researchers used something called Facial Action Coding System (FACS) to examine facial expressions. Their study looks at how women interact in a social environment and how if they can convey their attraction without actually saying anything… Across our six studies, researchers found most men were able to recognize a certain female facial expression as representing flirting. The researchers say the expression “has a unique morphology, and it’s different from expressions that have similar features — for example, smiling — but aren’t identified by men as flirting expression.” The study recruited professional actresses and volunteers to discover which facial cues men pick up on. While some women were found to be better at making a flirtatious face than others, and some men were better at reading these cues, the study finds nearly every male successfully picked out one face as flirting.

 - diner regulars tip favorite waitress with a car. A pair of regular customers at a New Jersey diner surprised their favorite server with an unusual tip -- a car. Lisa Ayala and Jason Medina, regulars at the Empire Diner in Brooklawn, gave their 2006 Nissan Altima to their favorite server, Lisa Mollett, as the tip for their Sunday meal. Mollett, who has been serving the couple for about two years, said she broke down into tears. Ayala and Medina said they bought the Altima years ago, but hadn't used it much lately after they both got new cars. They said they remembered Mollett telling them about her recent car troubles, and they wanted to do something nice for the server, who recently returned to work after being laid off for three months due to COVID-19.

 - With millions of Americans being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army Springfield is starting it’s Red Kettle Campaign earlier than ever before on a virtual level to ensure the organization can be a beacon of help and hope for those in need. They could serve up to 155% more people across the Ozarks this holiday season. Once the Red Kettles are out across the Ozarks, there will be several contactless payment options. There will be “Kettle Bump” technology allowing donors to pay with either Google Pay, Apple Pay, chip payment, or through a QR code.

 - Monkey selfies. A Malaysia resident whose phone temporarily went missing said the device turned up in his yard loaded with new photos -- including some selfies snapped by a monkey. Zackrydz Rodzi said he believes a monkey came into his house while he was asleep and took his phone outside, where the primate apparently played with the device and inadvertently snapped some selfie photos and videos.


Matt's Pick Song:

“Marriage Supper of the Lamb” by the Hoppers


Bible Trivia Answer:
B. a coat of many colors (Genesis 37:3)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 09/16/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What did God make the man out of?

A. Stone

B. Dust

C. Dew

D. His rib

In The News:

- National Guacamole Day. Since avocados fall under the superfood category, feel free to indulge. Lime juice, tomatoes, onion, and seasonings make guacamole a guilt-free addition to any snack or meal.

- Happy birthday to Play-Doh, which was introduced this week (September 16) in 1955. More than 752 million pounds of Play-Doh have been created. More than 100 million cans are sold annually. Play-Doh was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.

- Snake Facemask. How would you react? A British man boarded a city bus wearing an unconventional facemask - a live snake. Fellow passengers shared photos and videos of the man with a large snake wrapped around his face - until it slithered off onto the bus rails. While the passengers were entertained, the bus company didn't think it was funny.  A spokesperson said it was "shocked" by the reports and is conducting a full investigation. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-54163293

- Fun Fact: Around 250,000 of these were sold in the U.S. in 2019. (Cassette tapes. National Audio Company of Springfield, Missouri, is the largest manufacturer of professional quality audio cassettes in the country.) #funfact

- Mayflower Day commemorates the day the ship set sail from Plymouth, England in 1620.

On September 16 of 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England with 102 souls on board. These colonists- men, women, children, some seeking fortune, some seeking religious freedom – were later known as pilgrims.

- How to apologize. Apologizing is never as easy as it seems, and it hardly ends at just saying “I’m sorry.” Your body language, demeanor, and word choice all play a part in how your apology comes across — which is why you need to be extra careful in choosing the words you use. In fact, according to experts, there is one word you should never use whenever you are apologizing: but.  According to Tasha Seiter, a therapist in Colorado, “The word ‘but’ is not an apology — it is self-protection disguised as an apology.” Seiter says the problem with the word “but” is that once it’s uttered mid-apology, it is the only word the listener will focus on. Even if you are sincere in saying sorry, the person you’re apologizing to “will immediately get defensive when they hear this word.” … Not only that, the word “but” often makes you look like you’re blaming the other person.

- Tallest mohawk. There is a new world record for the tallest Mohican mohawk. Joseph Grisamore, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, checks in with a mohawk that’s over 42.5 inches tall. Grisamore is 6’1″ tall, which puts him and his mohawk at nearly ten feet. Grisamore said that he doesn’t even use that much product. Usually he gets his hair stylist to tease the base so it can basically stand on its own… Grisamore doesn’t always wear his hair high. He’s an essential worker at a health care facility and usually keeps it braided and in two knots so to avoid sitting on it.

- Dogs and words. How smart is your dog? What words does he know? A study (University of British Columbia) found the average dog knows about 165 words! That’s the same as a two year old child. The two smartest breeds — Border collies and Poodles — have an average vocabulary of 250 words.

- Hearing inside your body. Whoa, did you know this? There’s a rare disease which causes people to hear everything inside their bodies. The rare disorder is called superior semicircular canal dehiscence and it causes patients to hear sounds from within their own body, sounds like food digesting. To correct the disorder in the past, patients would have to undergo surgery that involves drilling a sizable hole in the skull or learn to live with the sounds. But researchers at the UCLA Medical Center developed a minimally invasive surgery with less recovery time so that patients can feel better and get back to work more quickly.

- Drive-ins are popular Joke. Will drive-ins still be popular — or even open — this winter? Reminds me of this joke: Did you hear the one about the two (hick state) guys who froze to death at a drive-in theater? They went to see “Closed for the Winter”.

Matt's Pick Song:

“When I Lift Up My Head” by Gordon Mote 

Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Dust (Genesis 2:7)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 09/15/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who married Isaac?
A. Rachel
B. Esther
C. Sarai
D. Rebekah 


In The News:

 - Exercise increases our happiness _ A new survey (commissioned by Oxigen) finds exercising one to three times per week increases our happiness by about 25 percent. But exercise at least four times a week and our happiness level jumps to 75 percent.

 - Don’t date a bad driver _ When you’re in the dating game, it can feel like your every move is being analyzed. Potential partners are looking at how you dress, how you talk, and how you interact with the world to see if they think you’re compatible. Generally, they’re looking for your habits to coexist in harmony with theirs. But it turns out, there’s one factor that tends to be a significant point of contention with couples: driving. Whether it be for safety reasons or because it shows an unsavory side of someone’s personality, in a new survey, nearly 56 percent of people said they would not date a bad driver… On top of that, bad driving can also split up a couple. The survey (by OnePoll) showed that 18 percent said they have ended a relationship due to their partner’s questionable driving habits.

 - Do You Talk to your pet… a lot? _ A survey finds roughly 70 percent of pet owners talk to their animal more than their significant other.

 - Fun Fact: 50,000 of these occur around the world each year. (Earthquakes) #funfact

 - National Online Learning Day recognizes the advantages and vast potential of online learning. It also honors the accomplishments of online students everywhere.

 - Take a walk. An 88-year-old Massachusetts man has walked 24,900 miles, and plans to finish the final mile October 3 to total the circumference of the Earth. Brad Hathaway said his doctor encouraged him to start walking in his mid-50s when he was dealing with diabetes, heart problems and other health issues. After his doctor suggested 3 miles a day, Hathaway mapped out his entire town (Mattapoisett) and began to walk daily, rain or shine, and would sometimes walk 10 miles instead of 3… As time has passed, walking has gotten a little harder but he kept going — first with the help of a walking stick and now a walker. One bonus of his almost 25,000 mile journey: he has made about $7,000 from discarded items he collected.


 - McNugget body pillow _ A true Chicken McNuggets fan dreams about those perfectly-shaped golden dipping meats day and night. And now nug-fans can dream of them while snuggling up to a three-foot-long Chicken McNugget body pillow. The incredibly realistic-looking giant nuggets, which cost $90, have a nine to 12 week shipping time, though, so you’ll have to be patient.

 - Half-Size spaghetti. Depending on your outlook on life, spaghetti can either be fun or a pain. Those who think it’s a pain probably don’t like the cooking part — you have an undersized pot and have to break the pasta in half. Why don’t they just make spaghetti noodles half as long? Well, they do. Half-sized, or what they call “pot size”, noodles are available now from brands such as Mueller’s and Barilla, and from big box stores and on Instacart.

 - It takes a village to raise a child and persevere through a pandemic. One Massachusetts (Attleboro) mom is feeling grateful after those within and beyond the local community helped her search for SpaghettiOs during the pandemic. The canned pasta is the only food her autistic daughter will eat lately, and it’s been in short supply during the outbreak. Crystal MacDonald — a mom of five — did her best to restock the family’s pantry with SpaghettiOs when they ran out… even calling or visiting up to 20 stores per day in search of the product… MacDonald eventually took her search to social media and a local newspaper. From there, the mother’s mission was met with an outpouring of support. The family has received over 100 cans of the must-have pasta to date, with even more on the way. Campbell’s Soup Company caught wind of the MacDonald family’s story, and will be sending them a year’s supply of SpaghettiOs with meatballs.

 - Quiz: Question: A boy and his younger sister were fighting. Their mother was tired of it and decided to punish them by making them stand on the same piece of newspaper in such a way that they couldn’t touch each other. How did she accomplish this? Answer: Tom’s mother slid a newspaper under a door, with each sibling standing on each side


 - Sleeping Burglar. A burglar in Spain got inside a medical clinic and pretty quickly spied a large cushioned chair. He decided to try it out before continuing to burgle the clinic. Two cops woke him up less than an hour later.



Matt's Musing:

The only stock options I have are chicken and beef... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“I Believe God” by Brian Free & Assurance



Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Rebekah (Genesis 24:67)

Radio Recap (Monday 09/14/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who was the first person to come upon the injured man in the parable of the Good Samaritan?

A. Priest
B. Levite
C. Soldier
D. Shepherd


In The News:

 - National Cream-Filled Donut Day on September 14th recognizes one of our favorite foods. Cream-filled donuts come in so many varieties. If you aren’t a fan of fillings in your pastries, consider trying some of the latest flavors. Not only have bakeries become creative with their fillings, but they’ve also branched out with their toppings, too.

 - Firm Handshake. British researchers say a firm handshake could be a sign of a longer life expectancy. Scientists found that elderly people who could still give a firm handshake and walk at a brisk pace were likely to outlive their slower peers. They found simple measures of physical capability like shaking hands, walking, getting up from a chair and balancing on one leg were related to life span, even after accounting for age, sex and body size.

 - How Long You’ll live App. Would knowing the date of your death influence your actions? My Longevity is a newly developed app from researchers at the University of East Anglia in England that claims to reveal how long you’ll live. Simply input data like age, race, height, and current health issues and the website will give you your life expectancy. It also provides something called your QRISK2: your likelihood of a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years.

 - Fun Fact: On September 15, 1988, MasterCard issued the first credit card to feature a person. Who? (Elvis Presley) #funfact

 - National Eat a Hoagie Day on September 14th promotes a sandwich which is also known as a grinder, sub or hero. You can also order a po’boy, torpedo or an Italian sandwich to celebrate! The hoagie consists of meats, cheeses, vegetables, sauces and seasonings on a long roll of Italian or French bread.

 - Minor decisions We’re all obsessed with finding the best: the best TV, the best laptop, the best toothpaste. At a certain point, though, you’re just wasting time. Personal finance advisor and author Ramit Sethi says we shouldn’t spend more than two seconds on decisions that don’t really matter. The next time you find yourself deliberating, ask: “Is this something that actually matters? Or should this be a two second decision?”

 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Going Virtual. The iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Macy's said the 94th annual celebration will shift to a television-only presentation that will still feature its famous giant character balloons, floats, and street performers "heralding the arrival of the holiday season with the one-and-only Santa Claus." Wait…. When you watch it on TV isn't it always virtual?

 - No peeps for the holidays. Peeps manufacturer Just Born Quality Confections will not sell holiday-themed marshmallow treats for Halloween and Christmas this year, as well as Valentine's Day in 2021. The Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based company in April temporarily suspended production amid the coronavirus pandemic. While production has resumed, the company is working to meet the expected demand for Easter 2021. Before the pandemic, the company made roughly 2 billion Peeps per year.

 - Bank robber. A bank robber in England was caught after giving his own bank account details and asking the teller to deposit the money into his account.

 - Saggy Pants ban overturned. After 13 years, Opa-locka, Florida, has overturned a ban on saggy pants. The Opa-locka City Commission voted this past week to repeal both the original 2007 legislation and a 2013 ordinance that said women, not just men, could receive civil citations for wearing pants that exposed their undergarments. After the ordinance went into effect, signs were posted around Opa-locka which read: “No ifs, ands or butts … It’s the city law.”




Matt's Musing:

It's hard to focus on a home workout when your home also contains a refrigerator full of delicious food #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Enter In” by the Anchormen


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Priest (Luke 10:32)

Radio Recap (Friday 09/04/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

The Passover meal included lamb meat, unleavened bread, and WHAT?
A. Bitter herbs
B. Oranges
C. Figs
D. Olives


In The News:

 - During the first Friday in September, National Lazy Mom’s Day delegates everyday mom jobs to someone else. Even though moms around the country view this day in different ways, the majority see it as a day for moms to take a break.

 - Too busy to drink water. A new survey (by water company Evian) finds a little over one in ten adults is “too busy” to drink more water. Interestingly, 15 percent of adults actually track their water intake with an app, and 10 percent track it with pen an paper?

 - Staying at home. Stay-at-home orders issued across the United States in the spring appeared to work at keeping people home. The CDC shared that new cellphone data shows that in 97.6 percent of counties with mandatory stay-at-home orders issued by states or territories, these orders were associated with decreased population movement after the order start date. The researchers also found that in areas where orders were lifted or expired, movement “significantly increased” immediately afterward.

 - Taco Bell. Earlier this month, Taco Bell discontinued several popular items — including the Nachos Supreme, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Spicy Tostada and the 7-Layer Burrito. On Thursday, the fast-food chain announced starting on November 5 they are also going to remove the Mexican Pizza, and all items with shredded chicken. Fans of the Mexican pizza have taken to social media to voice their displeasure about the Mexican Pizza going away.

 - National Macadamia Nut Day on September 4th recognizes a delicious nut found in many baked goods and desserts.

 - Purple Dog. Locating a purple dog could be the key to solving a crime in Daly City, California. Police are searching for a man and a woman seen with a purple dog. They’re wanted because the couple used a stolen credit card.

 - Crocs saving a life. It was midnight and Cal Misener was in bed at his home in Canada (on Bowen Island) listening to heavy rain. He remembered he had left the windows open in his pickup truck and slipped into his Crocs and popped outside. Misener stepped up on the truck’s running board and turned the key to get power, and “there was this huge flash and bang,” he said. “The one Croc blew about 12 feet across the road, and the right one kind of dropped underneath the truck.” Cal or his truck had been hit by lightning, but other than what paramedics called “unsurprising” high blood pressure and a racing heart, he was uninjured. While experts say the truck dissipated the lightning bolt, Cal credits his Crocs with saving his life.

 - Fun Fact: On the average person, this is 17 to 18 inches long. (The spinal cord.) #funfact

 - Battery-Free Gameboy. A hand-held video game console allowing indefinite gameplay might be a parent’s worst nightmare. But a new version of Game Boy is not just a toy. It’s a powerful proof-of-concept, developed by researchers at Northwestern University and the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, that pushes the boundaries of battery-free computing. Instead of batteries, the special Game Boy harvests energy from the sun — and the user. The researchers say it’s the first battery-free interactive device that “harvests energy from user actions. When you press a button, the device converts that energy into something that powers your gaming.”

- Livestream Criminals. Chicago police say a man went on a livestream, smiled for the camera, and began bashing an ATM with a hammer. Police shared the footage with the public and asking for leads. Less than 90 minutes later they started receiving tips.

 - Applicant snathces Tip. A man ran off with the tip jar at an eastern Pennsylvania pizza shop, but investigators didn’t have to do a lot of legwork to track him down. Nicholas M. Mark had just applied for a job at the restaurant, leaving his name and contact information.




Matt's Musing:

A healthy nap not only makes you feel better… it also shortens the work day! #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Thou Oh Lord” by the Sisters


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Bitter herbs (Exodus 12:8)

Radio Recap (Thursday 09/03/20)

Bible Trivia Question:
Christ called Himself the true WHAT and His apostles the branches?
A. tree
B. bush
C. grove
D. Vine 


In The News:

 - Skyscrapers Day is celebrated every year on September 3, on the birth anniversary of Louis H. Sullivan, often called the 'father of modern skyscrapers'. The term 'skyscraper' originated in the United States in the late 1880s.

 - A new survey finds 40 percent of parents still “battle” with their kids to get them to wash their hands.

 - Run or bike? How does cycling or spinning compare with running or walking as an exercise for health or weight loss? An article in the New York Times reported that, in general, running burns more calories per minute than cycling. In a study, healthy, active men were assigned to run for an hour on one day and on another, to ride vigorously for the same amount of time. During both activities, the men’s blood levels of ghrelin, a hormone known to stimulate hunger, fell, compared to when they sat quietly… But running has a downside: Injuries are common. Biking, meanwhile, is gentler. Cycling is a non-weight bearing activity, so it is better for your knees and joints. Another option if biking and running aren’t on your fitness menu: walking. Research has shown regular walkers can be very fit.

 - Maybe we can chalk this up to the crazy year 2020 has been?! You can now buy candy canes that taste like ketchup, kale, pizza, or mac-n-cheese. This is not a joke. I repeat. This is not a joke. The crazy candy canes can be ordered online from Archie McPhee, a Seattle-based shop. The line-up also includes flavors like bacon, shiitake mushroom, and clam.

 - Sesame Street Podcast. A podcast for kids and families is coming to Audible. The podcast will be hosted by Sesame Street character Foley and will feature Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and other familiar faces as they participate in interactive games and jokes. The podcast debuts October 15.

 - Fun Fact: 62 percent of people who consume coffee say they become upset if they don’t have it at their regular time. #funfact

 - U.S. Bowling League Day. Each year league bowlers across the United States recognize U.S. Bowling League Day

 - Police in New Jersey say a bobcat cornered a mother and her two young children in the bathroom of their home. The family called the police to report that the bobcat had somehow gotten into their home. Police officers opened all of the doors and windows in the house to coax the bobcat into leaving.

 - Mulan on Disney+. Disney+ customers who shell out $30 for Mulan starting Friday (September 4) will get the first look at the live-action remake — but in three months, all subscribers to the streaming service will get access to the film for no extra charge… On Friday Mulan will be available to Disney+ subs for $30 — on top of the regular $6.99-per-month subscription. Access to Mulan will continue as long as you are an active Disney+ subscriber. But if you prefer to save the money, just wait until December 4 when Mulan becomes available as part of the regular D+ service.

 - Spiders House Fire. Well, it’s happened again. Firefighters in Germany arrived too late to save the house of a woman who set it on fire when she tried to kill the spiders in the garage with a can of hairspray and a cigarette lighter.

 - Train Trouble. In Russia, a train engineer saw a man lying on the rails and used his emergency brake to try and stop. But the train still went over the man’s body. Luckily it managed to pass over without so much as scratching the man — who was drunk. When the train came to a halt it caused an unexpected problem: the low-profile cargo cars made it impossible to pull the still sleeping man from under the train. The train then had to be started again until all the cars passed by and the man was rescued. Rescue workers say the fact that the man did not wake up probably saved his life.




Matt's Musing:

Hanging out with skyscraper builders is so boring! It's story ... after story… after story...
#musing #skyscraperday


Matt's Pick Song:

“I'm Not What I Was” by Gold City


Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Vine (John 15:1)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 09/02/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Which apostle betrayed Jesus with a kiss for money?
A. Matthew
B. Judas
C. Peter
D. James


In The News:

 - National V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) recognizes Allied Forces’ victory over Japan during World War II. Officials announced the surrender of Japan to the Allies on August 15, 1945. The official signing of surrender took place on September 2, 1945, officially ending World War II.

 - A new survey (iHeartMedia) found that listeners’ trust in radio and its on-air personalities continues to grow as social media has become far less trustworthy over the past year. The new survey revealed that radio is number one in trust and is two times more trustworthy than social media. The survey of radio listeners found radio to be 79% percent more or just as trustworthy versus a year ago, while social media is 50 percent less trustworthy during the same time period. In particular, sentiment for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter has plummeted in recent months, with Facebook down 56 percent, Instagram down 38 percent and Twitter down 140 percent… The survey also discovered that radio delivers tangible benefits to listeners, with an overwhelming majority of respondents citing that it improves their mood, helps them feel less isolated and more connected to their community. Listener connection with radio personalities is strong, with 77 percent trusting the information they receive from their favorite on-air hosts… The survey found that for radio listeners 18-69:

• 75% trust radio

• 66% trust television

• 57% trust websites

• 38% trust Twitter

• 37% trust Facebook


 - Walmart+. Walmart says it will launch its new membership service, Walmart+, on September 15. The service includes a ton of perks for members. For instance, they will receive unlimited free delivery from stores on more than 160,000 items, including groceries. Walmart+ members will also receive fuel discounts of up to five cents a gallon, and tools like Scan & Go in the Walmart app, where customers can scan their items as they shop and check out using Walmart Pay. Walmart said that it will continue to add additional benefits as the service continues… A Walmart+ membership will cost $98 a year or $12.95 a month and all memberships include a 15-day free trial period.


 - Benadryl Challenge. Teens across the country are partaking in a challenge that encourages each other to take as much allergy medicine as needed to hallucinate, with some TikTokers taking a dozen or more pills before trippin’ out. Johnson & Johnson is urging parents to be aware of the Benadryl TikTok after a 15-year-old girl died from it and put three Fort Worth, Texas teens in the hospital. Ingesting large doses of Benadryl can result in seizures and serious heart problems.

 - Fatty Foods and sleep lacking Teens. Teens who sleep less than eight hours a night on weeknights eat more fatty foods and snacks than those who get more than eight hours of sleep a night. Researchers say that teens getting too little sleep can result in chronic changes in the diet that can increase the risk of obesity, especially in girls. Prior studies have shown that too little sleep can lead to weight gain, but the new findings show where the extra calories come from.

 - National Blueberry Popsicle Day. Scheduled in the midst of the dog days of summer, it’s a delicious way to cool off. You can purchase a box of blueberry-flavored Popsicles or make your own. Either way, the treat will be a tasty one! With the end of summer at hand, now is the time to celebrate this National Day.

 - According to Real Simple magazine… The Best Time of Day to Read (and Retain) is 8AM or 10PM. If you’re going over notes for today’s presentation or memorizing the names of your child’s classmates’ parents before the school open house tonight, do it early in the morning, when your immediate recall is highest. For longer retention, evening is better.

 - Roller Skates! The pandemic has spurred a nostalgic resurgence of a lot of things, including roller skating. According to Google data, searches related to roller skating nearly quadrupled from March to May, and interest in the activity has led to lower inventory and back orders everywhere from big-box stores to specialty brands. Several styles on the Dicks Sporting Goods website are currently listed as “limited stock” while Moxi — one the biggest roller skate sellers in the country, which sells vintage-inspired skates in whimsical colors and patterns — announced on Friday that it is temporarily pausing sales of American-made roller skates to work through its current order backlog.

 - Best time to take a nap. According to Real Simple magazine… The Best Time of Day to Take a Nap is 1PM to 2:30PM. Doctors used to think afternoon sleepiness was the result of a big lunch. But they’ve found that in the early afternoon there’s a dip in body temperature, which causes sleepiness.

 - How do you sleep? The position in which you sleep at night reveals your personality (Britain’s Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service). The six basic sleeping positions and the personality traits are:

• Crouched in the fetal position: Shy and sensitive

• Soldier position flat on the back with arms at the sides: Quiet and reserved

• On the side with legs outstretched and arms down: Social and easy-going

• On the side with legs outstretched and arms outstretched: Suspicious

• Flat on the tummy with hands at the sides of the head: Brash and gregarious

• On the back with outstretched arms and legs: Unassuming and a good listener

… Crouched in the fetal position is most common way to sleep, assumed by fully 51% of women. The most unusual is on the stomach with only 6.5% of respondents saying they sleep this way. Once we adopt a preferred sleeping position, we rarely change it.

 - According to Real Simple magazine…The Best Time of Day to Clean the House is 4PM. You’re more likely to whistle while you window wash (and not kick over the bucket) if you do it in the late afternoon. That’s when hand-eye coordination is at its peak and mood levels are high.

 - Old Navy Voting. To address a nationwide poll worker shortage and encourage employees to vote, Old Navy announced Tuesday that it will pay its employees to work at the polls on Election Day and give workers up to three hours of paid time off on November 3 to cast their ballots. It’s part of a broader initiative by more than 150 major retailers to encourage civic participation at a moment when the country is faced with some of the biggest crises in generations.




Matt's Musing:

I like to finish other people’s sentences because my version is better.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“He Rescued Me” by Triumphant Quartet


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Judas (Luke 22:48)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 09/01/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

What did the cherubim guarding the way to the Tree of Life hold?
A. A golden staff
B. A brass shield
C. A flaming sword 
D. The Holy Scriptures


In The News:

 - National No Rhyme Nor Reason Day on September 1st recognizes words that do not rhyme with any other words in the English language.

 - Quarantining makes better person. Two-thirds of Americans say quarantine has made them a better person. The survey of 2,000 Americans (21+) looked at the positive changes to come from this challenging time — and the ways in which respondents are re-prioritizing what they value. Results revealed 55 percent of respondents were even a bit embarrassed by some of the things they valued or favored pre-quarantine and this time spent inside gave 70 percent a chance to learn more about themselves.

 - Relationship funny. What are the characteristics and traits we most value in romantic partners? When asked: “In addition to chemistry, which one of the following do you believe is the single most important factor when choosing a relationship partner?” 45 percent of those interviewed answered “sense of humor”; 30 percent of participants said a “similar cultural background” was the most important; 10 percent answered “appearance”; 7.3 percent placed the most value on a partner’s “educational level”; and 6.8 valued “financial state” above everything else.

 - Crossing Guards for Springfield. The City of Springfield's contractor is having a very hard time finding people willing to become crossing guards. Currently our elementary kids are crossed by cops, but that is not sustainable for much longer. If you are interested, or know someone who would be, check out the link on facebook.

 - Oldsters and youngsters. A study reveals older people like reading negative news stories about their younger counterparts because it boosts their own self-esteem. German researchers said older people tend to be portrayed negatively in society. Although they are often described as wise, they are also be shown as being slow and forgetful. Living in a youth-centered culture, older people appreciate a boost in self-esteem. That’s why, the study revealed, they prefer negative stories about younger people, who are seen as having a higher status in society.

 - Fun Fact: This cleans, warms, and humidifies over 500 cubic feet of air every day. (The nose.)#funfact


 - Snooping Through Texts. Have you ever scrolled through your partner’s text messages or emails? You’re not alone. More that a third of Americans who took part in a survey said suspicious behavior warrants electronic snooping. More women than men said it was OK to spy — 37% said spying on a significant other is acceptable if “bad behavior” is suspected. Only 29% of males agreed with that statement.

- Brush your teeth. So this is interesting: 4 percent of people brush their teeth in the shower… Where do you brush?

 - Tattooed people. People with visible tattoos are more likely to be reckless and impulsive than those without ink. A study by economists (McMaster University) of more than 1,000 people looked at long-term decision making. The study employed a monetary game often used by researchers to assess long-term planning ability. Non-tattooed people made the wiser choices earlier in the game.






Matt's Musing:

I'm not lazy, I'm in energy saving mode... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“I Believe” by Greater Vision



Bible Trivia Answer:

C. A flaming sword (Genesis 2:24)