Radio Recap (Friday 06/28/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How many locks of hair did Delilah have cut from Samson’s head?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
D. 14


In The News:
- A survey of more than 1,000 American adults 21 percent said they didn’t know if they had credit card debt.

- A couple in Texas, whose son is in the military, were ticked off at their neighbors because the small flag they had planted in the ground kept disappearing. They finally set up a video camera and found out the real culprit was a squirrel.

- Facebook has a bad reputation — but a new study says it may actually improve your mental health. Many studies report that the more time users spend on Facebook, the worse they feel. Some researchers even claim the platform can ruin a person’s overall well-being. But these previous Facebook studies failed to “isolate new tech from youth,” says Michigan State University media professor Keith Hampton. He says, “Taking a snapshot of anxiety felt by young people today and concluding that a whole generation is at risk because of social media ignores more noteworthy social changes. Hampton tracked data on more than 13,000 adult relationships from a 2015 and 2016 household survey, which included questions on communication technologies and psychological distress. Social media users, Hampton found, are 63 percent less likely to experience serious psychological distress including depression and anxiety year over year.

- If you’re a Taco Bell super fan looking to stay at the Mexican fast food chain’s limited-time hotel, you’re already too late. All available rooms were snatched up just two minutes into taking reservations. The chain started taking reservations at 1 PM ET Thursday for the roughly 70 rooms at its Palm Springs hotel. Rooms started at $169 per night, with no minimum required stay. The Bell, which is taking over the V Palm Springs Hotel, will open its doors August 8 and close August 12.

- Women are better with hammers! Researchers say men are better at using a hammer in the dark, but that women are more accurate during the day. They tested the “hammering performance” of a range of people, under various lighting conditions, measuring how easily they could knock a nail into a block of wood. They found some people were naturals — getting the job done after a few clean strokes of the hammer — whereas others ended up with the nail bent in the middle or a sore thumb. But the research team (University of Massachusetts) discovered men were better when the lights were turned off, while women were more accurate in proper lighting conditions.

- Cats may rule the internet, but spiders dominate our nightmares. In a new study, published in The Journal of Psychology, researchers (Charles University) showed volunteers 25 different animal images to gauge their fear and disgust. Spiders were the clear winner. Cats were at the extreme opposite end of the scale

- In the UK a man robbed a bank and got away with some money. Details of the getaway car were shared online but apparently they were wrong. Police know this because on the same day as the bank robbery a man walked into a police station to share that the car he used was green, not burgundy.




Fun Fact:17 percent of dog and cat owners buy health insurance for their pets? #funfact #InsuranceAwarenessDay



Matt's Musing: I often wish I had a dollar for every time I didn't have a dollar.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Live Like Jesus” by the Collingsworth Family


Bible Trivia Answer:B. 7 (Judges 16: 18 & 19)

Radio Recap (Thursday 06/27/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
According to King Solomon, “good news” gives health to what part of our body?
A. Hair
B. Skin
C. Heart
D. Bones



In The News:
- We now have less than 6 months until Christmas, so Wal-Mart is helping celebrate. Yes, Talk about the holidays coming to stores earlier and earlier every year. Walmart has brought back its Christmas Tree Cakes for July. The Little Debbie branded snacks hit shelves on Wednesday, featuring Santa in full vacation mode on the packaging, relaxing on a beach while rocking a Hawaiian print shirt. On the back, along with nutrition information, there's a "Greetings from Santa" message detailing how the Claus family has been enjoying the offseason. Too early for you? https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/little-debbie-tree-cakes-back-140900969.html

- On this day in 1859: The melody of probably the most often sung song in the world, Happy Birthday to You, was composed by Mildred J. Hill, a school teacher born in Louisville, Kentucky. #HappyBirthdayToYouDay

- Sunglasses Day

- A new survey finds the average American will spend nearly 23 hours on road trips with the family this summer. During those 23 hours we’ll take 11 bathroom breaks and hear the phrases “are we there yet” or “how much longer” about 17 times.

- A top executive at the maker of the multibillion dollar Candy Crush Saga game has revealed that more than 9 million players a day spend from between three to six hours or more playing the puzzle game. He also shared that last year one player spent $2,600 in a single day on the gold bar currency that can be used to propel players faster through the game. … Around the world Candy Crush has 270 million players who fire up the app 2 or 3 times a month.

- Despite headlines of record low unemployment and a booming economy, just 43% of Americans are certain they could come up with $2,000 for an unexpected expense. There is some good news: More people are prepared for an emergency today than they were in 2012, when just 35% of people were certain they could cover a $2,000 bill. (Study from FINRA Foundation)

- A study says delivering bad news is easier — and the information gets delivered more accurately — when done by email rather than face-to-face or by phone. A co-author of the study thinks its because “People don’t sugarcoat” the news — “they just tell it like it is” through email.

- Newborns are ugly. Studies (Brock University) suggest we don’t find babies particularly cute until 3, or even 6 months of age, when the awkward old man features give way to chubby cheeks and big eyes. They then remain at peak cuteness from 6 months until around age 4½.

- In Iceland two men stole a camper and drove it 75 miles to a scenic spot. During setup the men made so much noise that a neighboring camper offered his help. To his surprise he noticed that the camper was his and called police.

- The more, the merrier — especially when Hallmark Christmas movies are involved. While it might feel like the holiday season is far away, Hallmark is here to make our spirits bright (months in advance): To celebrate its 10th anniversary of holiday magic, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will air 40 brand-new Christmas movies in total, starting July 7. Too soon???





Fun Fact:Each year Americans spent $300 million on what type of footwear? (Slippers) #funfact





Matt's Musing: I can almost always tell if a movie doesn't use real dinosaurs... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Out Of His Great Love” by the Martins




Bible Trivia Answer:D. Bones (Proverbs 15:30)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 06/26/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
What Bible author thought laughter was a foolish thing?
A. Moses
B. David
C. Solomon
D. Daniel



In The News:
- The next big food craze? Bugs, according to a new report from financial analysts. This week, Barclays analysts predicted that 'edible insects' will explode into an $8 billion dollar industry by the year 2030, as demand for meat alternatives grows. Some of the factors cited in the report include the increasing demand for plant-based proteins, a growing global population, and a younger generation that is less turned off by the idea of eating insects. The report points out that sushi is now commonplace, when it was once considered a 'weird and whacky' food. Currently, about 2 billion people around the world eat bugs regularly.

- A new study (by eligibility.com) found 89 percent of us Google our health symptoms before going to their doctor. According to the study, respondents said they wanted to find out the severity of their health condition before going to a doctor. The problem, say doctors, is that they often have to spend a lot of time explaining to a patient what they don’t have, versus telling them what they do have.

- What happens when your son is addicted to a video game that requires him to keep pace with other players, but he also needs to study for the most important exam in his life? Instead of straight up banning her son from playing online, a mother in China decided to play the game for her boy, relieving him of the stress of maintaining the game’s progress and allowing him to focus on his studies. The mom’s strategy worked — her son did well on his college entrance exam and he kept his status level in his video game. The son said, “When she first started she was a noob. She seems to like the game more than I do now.” ….. Wait…. Her “college” son????

- With wedding season in full swing, guests everywhere are asking the same question: How much money should I give the newlyweds? Though most guests will spend an average of $109 this year, the average cost rises to around $150 if the recipient is a close family member.

- In England, a guy broke into a residence and stole several items, including a smartphone. The next day he used that phone to call himself a cab. What he didn’t know was that the phone he stole belonged to a cabdriver for the very cab company he called. The phone operator recognized the cabbie’s name on caller ID and, being aware of the break-in, sent the cops rather than a cab.

- A slug has been blamed for a power outage that halted dozens of trains and delayed 12,000 passengers in Japan. The company was forced to cancel 26 trains and delay other services after the slug made its way into an electrical power device installed near rail tracks.




Fun Fact:One in five of us has used this to repair something on our car. (Duct tape) #funfact



Matt's Musing: I’m classically trained in the art of Nintendo.... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“The Last Big Thing” by the Kingdom Heirs




Bible Trivia Answer:C. Solomon (Ecclesiastes 2:2)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 06/25/19)

Bible Trivia Question:According to the Bible, what emotion will cause your bones to rot?
A. Envy
B. Lying
C. Pride
D. Murder





In The News:- Christmas is 6 months away!
- A Minnesota woman said her pet cat is down one of his nine lives after taking a 35-minute ride in the washing machine with a load of laundry. Stefani Carroll-Kirchoff said she checked on her laundry at the end of a 35-minute cycle and spotted a paw belonging to her 1-year-old cat, Felix, sticking out from among the wet clothes. Felix was rushed to an animal hospital where veterinarians said he had pneumonia from the water in his lungs. He is expected to make a full recovery.
- Could our favorite morning drink also help fight one of its biggest health issues, obesity? That’s the suggestion from a British study (University of Nottingham) that finds coffee stimulates the human body’s “brown fat,” a heat-generating form of fat that literally burns calories in a process called thermogenesis. … However, at least one obesity and nutrition expert (Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC) said it’s too early to label coffee a dieter’s best friend.
- Sick but still going to work? You’ll probably end up taking more sick days in the future than colleagues who stay at home when unwell, according to a Swedish study. Researchers (Karolinska Institute of Stockholm) found that employees who often go to work feeling sick — termed “sickness presenteeism” — have higher rates of future work absences due to illness.
- Research shows that knitting and other forms of textile crafting such as sewing, weaving and crocheting have quite a lot in common with mindfulness and meditation: all are reported to have a positive impact on mind health and well-being. In an online survey of more 3,545 knitters, the study found a significant relationship between the frequency of knitting and respondents’ perceived mood and feelings. Frequent knitters (those who knitted more than 3 times a week) were calmer, happier, less sad, less anxious, and more confident.




Matt's Musing: People who sit and talk while their pizza is getting cold, gives me anxiety... #musing





Matt's Pick Song:“Die Another Day” by Brian Free & Assurance




Bible Trivia Answer:A. Envy (Proverbs 14:30)

Radio Recap (Monday 06/24/19)

Bible Trivia Question:
Who was the grandfather of Ichabod?
A. Saul
B. Eli
C. Samuel
D. David



In The News:
- Science has discovered that the secret to getting someone to do something is to ask them in their right ear. Research shows that people prefer to be addressed in their right ear because they will find it easier to process the information and are therefore more likely to perform a task. Known as the “right ear advantage,” scientists believe it’s because information received through the right ear is processed by the left hand side of the brain which is more logical and better at deciphering verbal information than the right side of the brain.

- A walk in the wood has taken a Minnesota (Duluth) man man back seven decades. 88-year-old Ray Ulvi makes canes and was searching some woods near his home for the perfect branch when he found instead a piece of his past. He saw something round in some mud and picked it up. It was a decades-old hockey puck with the initials ‘RU’ carved on both sides — his initials that he carved into the puck when he was a teenager. Ulvi figures the puck had been in the woods for 70 years. Ulvi isn’t sure how his puck ended up in the woods. The neighborhood rink was a block away.

- A survey of licensed drivers reveals the top thing that makes people mad while driving is someone not using their turn signal

- When a guy in Germany told a bank teller he was robbing her she stayed calm and told him she’d be happy to hand over the money in her drawer, but first she needed to see some proof of identification. The robber handed over his ID card and was given a small amount of money. He fled but forgot to take his ID card with him and was arrested a few hours later.

- A young boy in France was so determined not to go to the dentist that he faked his own kidnapping. On the day of his dental appointment the 12-year-old vanished, only to turn up around dinner time. That’s when he told his parents that he’d been kidnapped in the morning but was able to convince his kidnappers to give up their plan. The parents called police, of course, who looked at surveillance video around the area of the alleged kidnapping and found him hanging out in coffee shops, candy stores and bakeries.




Fun Fact:1957 is when we were finally introduced with the first frozen pizza. #funfact




Matt's Musing: You can always improve your day by ordering coffee in the voice you use for your pets... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Calvary Came Through” by Gold City



Bible Trivia Answer:Eli (1 Samuel 4:16-21)

Radio Recap (Friday 06/21/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who asked God to put his tears in a bottle?
A. David
B. Job
C. Daniel
D. Moses



In The News:
- Selfie Day

- Take A Road Trip Day

- In Georgia, police officers are disguising themselves as utility workers to catch distracted drivers.

- A recent study has found that the average American spends only 19 minutes a day reading. Those 34 and under are reading less than ten minutes a day.

- A study says 70 percent of parents are stressed about summer and the majority would be OK sending the kids back to school after just a week off. The poll of parents of school-aged children found 40 percent still have nothing planned for their kids this summer.

- An Oklahoma woman’s own surveillance camera recorded her setting fire to her neighbor’s house.

- It’s the first day of summer, and the heart of grilling season. If you want a perfectly juicy burger, put an ice cube in the middle of a patty, folding the meat around it, and then grilling it. That way the ice keeps the patty moist so it doesn’t dry out.





Fun Fact:Each year 100,000 people land in the ER because of what trampolines. #funfact



Matt's Musing: It's a fact. Flies on computer screens are not afraid of cursors... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Alpha & Omega” by Gaither Vocal Band



Bible Trivia Answer:A. David (Psalm 56:8)

Radio Recap (Thursday 06/20/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What did the rich man in hell ask for?
A. Water
B. Bread
C. Wine
D. Vinegar



In The News:
- Apparently' our weather forecast is on time is true. Today is the last day of spring!

- on this day in 1877: Alexander Graham Bell installed the world’s first commercial telephone service in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

- Ice Cream Soda Day

- Busy office workers are managing to squeeze in a meager 16 minutes a day for lunch. Researchers found despite having a full hour to enjoy a break, many take a quarter of this period to eat, and nearly half will typically dine ‘al-desko’. … One in ten admit to eating the same meal for lunch EVERY day. 47 percent are bored of what they have for lunch. After using their desk as a meal table, 15 percent will go for a walk every day, stretching their legs for an average of 16 minutes.

- Summer means backyard barbecues, time at the beach, and a whole lot of sweat. Most of us would agree that using deodorant is a must-use before leaving the house during the sweltering months. But according to a shocking new poll (YouGov), nearly 40 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 24 haven’t used either deodorant or anti-perspirant in the last month. In fact, 48 percent of them admitted they haven’t even bought these products in the last year.

- If you talk to yourself, keep doing it. According to science, talking to yourself is actually a good thing. It turns out that expressing some inner thoughts out loud can actually help you better conquer the present and future and is something we should all start doing. It’s suggested that writing down what you're grateful for on a regular basis and giving yourself "silent pep-talks" are beneficial for your mental state too. (just don’t do this in public)




- Vacation isn’t just for fun. Research shows time away from work is good for your mental health and the career you’ve temporarily put on hold. And vacation’s also good for seeing your life in new ways. A new study finds 37 percent of adults have had “life eureka” moments while on vacation or a trip away.

- Health experts have long warned of the risk of obesity, but a Japanese study warned that being very skinny is even more dangerous, and that slightly chubby people live longer. The study found people who are a little overweight at age 40 live six to seven years longer than very thin people.( looks like I might live forever)



Fun Fact:$48 is the average annual cost to own this pet… A fish. #funfact




Social Media Fun:Without saying your age...
name one thing from your childhood that someone younger than you wouldn’t understand.



Matt's Musing: So... tried to exercise today, but it didn’t work out... #musing




Matt's Pick Song:“Old Convention Song” by the Cathedrals




Bible Trivia Answer:A. Water (Luke 16:22-24)