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)