Springfield Police Officer Listens to KWFC!

I was served a subpoena to appear in court this morning to testify about the attempted carjacking I witnessed back on May 8th. Unfortunately, after waiting an over an hour, it was discovered that one of other witnesses knows the judge, so it's being moved to a future date.

However,I got to view a couple of the other cases being presented. This being my first time, it was pretty neat.

As I was leaving, one of the officers that had testified in one of the earlier cases approached me. He told me that he could tell I enjoyed watching the proceedings. I admitted to him that I did. He then told me that he recognized me, and listens every afternoon to KWFC. He continued by saying to keep up the good work! 

Seeing that today is "Welcome Home Wednesday"... it was neat to be told this at the courthouse, of all places!

~Matt

Office Puns

I figured I'd share some humor today....

An old facebook post from 2012:

Correctly Observing Memorial Day

There is quite a bit of "talk" on social media and the internet on how we should observe Memorial Day. 

- Should we have BBQs and grill?

- Should we visit the graves of fallen soldiers?

- Is it appropriate to greet each other with the word "happy" before "Memorial Day"?

- Should we include those service-members currently alive in observance?

By going with facts, the day was set aside to remember those who died during the Civil War. New York was the first state to recognize it in 1973. All the northern states finally recognized the holiday by 1890 (the South refusing until after World War 1. With the Congressional passage of the "National Holiday Act of 1971", almost every state observes the holiday on the last Monday in May.

However, many seem to get Memorial Day confused with Veteran's Day. The first being set aside to remember those who died while serving our country, and the latter for celebrating the service of all US veterans.

So how do we observe the day? 

Traditionally, the flag is supposed to be lowered during the first part of the day, and then at noon, raised to the top for the remainder. Also, on December 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance was passed, asking all Americans to observe in their own way, a moment of remembrance and respect by listening to "Taps" at 3pm.

There is nothing wrong with visiting the graves of a loved one, showing respect to those currently in the service, or pulling out the grill for some steaks and burgers. But either way, none should be expected or frowned upon.

Just doing some history research!

~Matt

Honestly...

Today might be a difficult one for politicians to celebrate...

Since the first was April Fools Day, and this day being the last of the month, it’s National Honesty Day. So celebrate by telling the truth, being honest in all things! 

Hopefully, this shouldn't be hard of a challenge...

~Matt

Careful What You Post

I try to be careful what I post on the internet, and often encourage my friends to do the same. Yes, I occasionally read things that make me shake my head in disbelief that one would make some post. Some do it because they like to vent, some out of gossip, and some out of pure hate. Then there are those who obviously don't pay attention to what they are writing.

Well, there are a few stories that have recently hit the news involving social media posts.

The first story has to deal with a mom being fired before she starts the job. I agree with the employer's decision. If you publicly announce that you HATE working around kids and getting ready to start a new job at a daycare that you claim you'll also HATE to do... then you have no right to work there!

It also goes to show that one needs to be careful when posting things on the internet. Already, the mom is claiming that she is being "bullied" by those stating she doesn't deserve to work at a job she claims she's going to hate. Oh brother!

The other story going around is that of a woman who made a post threatening to kill and murder white police officers. of course, she was arrested and charged with terrorist threats. Some have posted in her defense, calling it her 1st amendment right! Oh my. Now, what she did is what I consider "bullying" in extreme form. 

I share this all to say... be mindful on posting your thoughts. There are always consequences!

~Matt

http://www.clarkhoward.com/fired-for-a-facebook-post-befo

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/28925497/police-woman-makes-threats-on-facebook-to-kill-cops

I bought a Selfie-stick

I took my birthday funds from earlier this month and bought me a "selfie-stick".

Yes, you read that correctly. And I'm sure I know your thoughts... "HUH? That's so ridiculous".

I understand. I remember when they first came out. I too thought that it was a horrible idea. Only those crazy/vain people would purchase and use such an item. I wouldn't be caught in public, swinging my cell phone at the end of a pole above people's heads.

Yet, now I've bought one. Now, to answer "Why"...

For one, the sticks come with a clasp to hold your phone, making it easy to mount on a camera tripod. Since my didgital camera has been replaced by my iPhone, this is an awesome advantage when taking group photos. With the timer feature in the camera app, I can get those great shots. I'm also able to take great video without movement and shakyness of my arms.

The other reason why I bought it.... I like takiing selfies with the family. Hey, my arm is not super-long to get those shots. I got tired of looking through my pictures and not being in them along with wife and kids! Just recently, I took it with us on our mini-vacation to Branson. Sure enough, I got some neat family shots! Totally worth it.

I could hand my cell phone to a stranger to take our picture, but I'm not too keen on the idea of letting a stranger hold my expensive iPhone. 

~Matt

Instagram at KWFC Radio

Just recently, KWFC has added Instagram to some of the social media networks we have a part in. Oh, and guess who's in charge....? ME!

It's yet another challenge for me to keep updated and relevant. So, we'll see how it goes. Check us out and be sure to follow: https://instagram.com/kwfc_89.1/

~Matt