Radio Recap (Monday 10/05/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who is the great Shepherd?
A. David
B. Joseph
C. Moses
D. Jesus 


In The News:

 - National Do Something Nice Day. It would be ideal if everyone lived their lives doing kind things on a daily basis and without thinking about it. We all get caught up in our fast-paced lifestyles. However, kindness should never be sacrificed to get ahead in the world. Kindness doesn’t require grand gestures. Though, when able, those are acceptable, too.

 - Writing by hand. Researchers in Norway are calling for schools to emphasize handwriting activities during the childhood years in order to help kids learn and improve their memory. Brain activity differs when one writes by hand instead of typing — this goes for both adults and kids.… Brain waves were found to be significantly more active in participants when writing by hand. A lot of senses are activated by pressing the pen on paper, seeing the letters you write and hearing the sound you make while writing. These sense experiences create contact between different parts of the brain and open the brain up for learning. We both learn better and remember better.

 - Jealous Pet owners. A new survey finds more than half of pet owners are jealous of their four-legged friend. The reasons are obvious: because their pets never have to work, have no enemies, get to sleep whenever they want, don’t have to pay for things, and get more affection from loved ones… A third of the dog and cat owners polled believe their partner actually prefers their pet’s company to them.

 - Verse of the Day/ “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.“ 1 Timothy 4:8 NLT

 - Springfield Web makes national news. More evidence that 2020 is a living nightmare has been found deep in the forests of Missouri, where arachnids are spinning webs large enough to “catch” humans. Just in time for Halloween, the giant spider web was discovered by off a trail near Springfield. People began freaking out accordingly after a photo of the web, spun by an orb weaver spider, was posted to Facebook. • IMAG… While the orb-weaver spider is large and hairy, they’re generally harmless to humans, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. Also known as spotted orb weavers or barn spiders, they mostly eat insects such as moths and crane flies, and also their own webs.

 - Fun Fact: 90: Pounds of chicken consumed by the average person each year. #funfact

 - A London man putting some old clothes into a donation bin called firefighters to rescue a "cat" that turned out to be a battery-operated toy. Alan McElligott, an associate professor at the University of Roehampton in London, tweeted photos showing the scene that unfolded after he put some items into the bin and heard a "meow." Police and firefighters responded to the scene and agreed that there seemed to be the sounds of a trapped cat -- possibly two cats -- inside the container. The battery-operated stuffed toy, a FurReal Friends cat, made "very convincing meows," McElligott said. "It was activated by touch so after I dropped an old pair of shoes it activated it and started making noises," he said. McElligott said the firefighters and police officers had a good laugh at the outcome of the unusual rescue.

 - Cruises to nowhere. Singapore, which has not allowed port calls for any cruise ships since March 13, is exploring health protocol that would allow cruise companies in the area to operate voyages “to nowhere.” Singapore’s tourism board has reportedly hired a risk management company to create a safety plan for the Singapore-only sailings. The ships would sail at 50 percent capacity and go nowhere.

 - Lose weight. Sleep. A study suggests getting too little sleep might prevent dieters from losing as much body fat as they otherwise would have. The findings (in the Annals of Internal Medicine) add to evidence that sleep habits play a role in weight regulation. They also suggest that people embarking on a weight-loss plan may want to make sure they are catching enough shut-eye each night.

 - Dating apps. Before you post your profile on a dating website or app have someone check your grammar. Match.com asked more than 5,000 singles (in the U.S.) what criteria they used most in assessing dates. Beyond personal hygiene — which 96% of women valued most, as compared with 91% of men — singles said they judged a date foremost by the person’s grammar. The survey found 88% of women and 75% of men said they cared about grammar most, putting it ahead of a person’s confidence and teeth.

 - Curtain Theft. In Britain, a burglar who stole his next-door neighbor’s curtains was caught when he put them up in his own window.


Matt's Musing:

If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be “doesn’t know how to follow directions.”..
#musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Die Another Day” by Brian Free & Assurance



Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Jesus (John 10:11)

Radio Recap (Friday 10/02/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

When a young boy, where was Samuel when the Lord kept calling him?
A. in the Temple
B. At home
C. Camping in the wilderness
D. in a field with his sheep


In The News:

 - National Name Your Car Day on October 2nd encourages a special commitment to your wheels. It’s time to give your trusty automobile what it really needs, a name. Many of you most likely remember Herbie the Love Bug, Lightning McQueen from Cars, Kit from Knight Rider, General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard and Bandit from Smokey and the Bandit. These are just some of the famous car names that are known by millions of people.

 - (October 2) marks the 70th anniversary of Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz. First launched in only seven papers, the strip’s last-ever new edition ran on February 13, 2000 the day after Schulz’s death.

 - Invisible coffee cup. A good husband understands that women often get confused by stuff that doesn’t matter, as in the unwashed coffee cup that’s been sitting in the sink for days. Few wives understand that it isn’t that we see the coffee cup and choose not to rinse it or put it in the dishwater, but rather that the neural link between our eyeballs and brains actually keeps us from seeing the cup. Researchers say the gender biology of why we don’t see the cup comes down to this: They have a lot of other things on our minds… That doesn’t mean men are off the hook. Additional research shows just doing one extra chore a day, even something small and quick like folding a basket of laundry, works wonders in a woman’s mind.

 - Not a kid in car. A car was parked outside a hospital in England. Two officers on patrol happened to look in the car and thought they saw a baby inside — alone. The officers asked the advice of nurses who agreed it was a real baby. After they smashed their way into the car they learned it was really just a doll wrapped in a blanket. When the owners of the car returned to their vehicle they found the back window broken with a note to call police, who said they would pay for the window.

 - Fun Fact: The average person eats 17 gallons of this a year. (Popcorn. Popped popcorn.) #funfact


 - World Smile Day devotes a day to smiles and spreading random acts of kindness.
Improves mood
Lowers blood pressure
Relieves stress
Betters relationships
Boosts the immune system
Relieves pain
Increases life expectancy

 - Spend money to have zero stress. A third of Americans would spend over $500 to have just one day of zero stress right now, a new study found. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed three in five feel “constantly on edge” given the pandemic.One in five admitted they feel “drained” most days while 13% are in a constant state of exhaustion.

 - Drones to clean the stadium. The Atlanta Falcons are set to host fans at a limited capacity beginning October 11 when they welcome the Carolina Panthers to town. Welcoming fans for the first time this season brings forth a challenge for the Falcons in the health and safety department and to help them clean the massive Mercedes-Benz Stadium the team is turning to drones. Two drones will be used to clean the stadium with another on deck in case it’s needed. The drones will be used to disinfect the stadium’s seating bowl, handrails, and glass partitions and they allow for a 95 percent reduction of the time needed to clean the seating bowl. The Falcons aren’t the only team in the NFL turning to technology advancements to help clean and sanitize their stadium. The Panthers announced that they will have two virus-killing robots, which cost $125,000 each, to help clean the stadium. Carolina will welcome 5,286 fans to Bank of America Stadium this Sunday as the Cardinals come to town.

 - Two thirds of businesses have seen the number of shoppers fall since lockdown, according to research. A survey of more than 750 ‘bricks and mortar’ companies found 43 per cent felt the drop in footfall was down to an unease over social distancing and keeping the virus at bay. However, almost half of the businesses polled said they had made better use of online tools for e-commerce to help boost their products and services because of the pandemic.

 - Carjacker Returned car. A man stole a car with a baby inside in Washington D.C. on Wednesday and then returned the vehicle and child minutes later. The search for a suspect is ongoing.

 - 7-11 pizza. If you weren’t aware that 7-Eleven serves pizza then this Sunday’s free promotion is for you. The chain is offering free pizzas while supplies last this Sunday, October 4, and it’s so simple to claim a pie for yourself. On Sunday, anyone with the 7Now Delivery App can order a warm pizza for delivery or pickup, meaning even if you don’t feel like leaving your house you can get the free pizza pie to your doorstep. The offer is available for one day only while supplies last, so you’re going to want to hop to it in order to get the deal.



Matt's Musing:

So, I ran out of post-it notes, now I don't know how to remind myself to buy more... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Thou Oh Lord” by the Sisters


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. in the Temple (1 Samuel 3:3)

Radio Recap (Thursday 10/01/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

When told to go tell Pharaoh to let the people go, where did Moses meet God?
A. At the Red Sea
B. At a burning bush (Exodus 3-4)
C. At a well
D. By a dream


In The News:

 - National Hair Day gives the nod to all the styles, products, tools and people who keep our hair healthy and looking its best. When the clothes don’t fit, or you’re running late, it’s always nice to know your hair looks great.

 - TBT. 1982: The first compact disc player went on sale for $625.

 - Moose visits school. An Idaho middle school had to devise a special plan to release students from the building when the campus played host to an unexpected guest — a moose. Coeur d’Alene Public Schools said in a Facebook post that the moose wandered onto the Woodland Middle School campus Tuesday afternoon and decided to stick around for a while. The district said the animal did not show any signs of interest in the humans on campus.

 - Subway Bread. An Irish court has ruled that Subway bread can’t be called “bread” because it contains too much sugar. · Under Ireland’s Value-Added Tax Act of 1972, the Subway bread wouldn’t be tax-exempt because it’s not considered a staple due to its sugar content. The bread’s sugar content is five times more than the qualifying limit and the ruling was made on the white and wholegrain bread. In 2014 Subway removed the start of the flour whitening agent azodicarbonamide which is banned in the European Union and Australia and also used in the manufacturing of yoga mats and carpet underlay.

 - Fun Fact: Each year more than 24,000 home fires are started by what? (Clothes dryers. By the way, October is Dryer Vent Safety Awareness Month.) #funfact


 - National Homemade Cookies Day is observed annually on October 1. If you are looking for an excuse to bake some homemade cookies, look no further. Package them up and share them with neighbors, co-workers, and friends!

 - Hotel Schoolcation. Hotels and resorts across the country are increasingly offering “schoolcation” packages — encouraging frustrated parents to hit the pool while someone else deals with the Zoom calls. The deals come as parents say they’re at their wits’ end working from home while their kids attempt to remotely learn under the same roof.

 - Forget the leaf blower. It’s the must-have power tool of autumn: the electric or gas-powered leaf blower. A real time-saver, right? Not so, says fitness researcher David Powell. Powell says a typical homeowner saves no more time using a leaf blower over a good, large leaf rake — and raking is better for you since you’re burning calories and working a dozen or more muscle groups.

 - National Coffee Day was earlier this week, and today is International Coffee Day. [Which means Solar System Coffee Day is coming soon.]

 - It turns out you may have another regret about your abominable ink — it could harm your sweat glands. Researchers discovered that skin with tattoos perspires less than ink-less skin.The inked skin produced approximately 15 percent less sweat than unmarked skin.

 - If it takes one man one day to dig a 4-foot by 4-foot by 4-foot hole, how long does it take two men to dig the same hole? Answer: No time at all. The first man has already dug it.

 - A ferret that escaped from his owner's home in England was found early the next morning when he wandered into a stranger's home and climbed into bed with a resident.

 - Kissing germs. Research shows that just 10 seconds of passionate kissing transfers up to 80 million bacteria.




Matt's Musing:

You know it's time to clean your screen when you start confusing dirt with punctuation... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“On the Banks Of The Promised Land” by Karen Peck & New River


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. At a burning bush (Exodus 3-4)