Mid-Day Recap (Tuesday, 10/17/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
271 Who preached, “repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand”?

- John the Baptist

- Jesus

- Jonah

- John

In the news:

The Christmas Goat, also known as the Gävle Goat in its native Sweden, is back for its eighth year in a town near the capitol of Iceland. But many are wondering for how long. The enormous goat decoration, made of straw fastened around a thin metal frame, has not had the best run in Iceland. In both 2010 and 2012, vandals set fire to the goat. In 2011 and 2013, unusually high winds tore down the goat, whose thin metal frame was unable to stand up against Iceland’s trademark gusts.

Last year, the goat committed suicide, in a way – faulty wiring in the Christmas lights reportedly sparked an ignition of the straw, catching fire. How long the Christmas goat will last this year still remains to be seen.

Video here: https://twitter.com/Gauib/status/658637555680813056/video/1

A fact:

Boomers brace yourselves! Contrary to popular belief, a new study finds that “Baby Boomers” don't have a stronger work ethic than those in later generations. An analysis of 77 studies turned up no significant difference in work ethic between boomers (born between 1946 and 1964), Generation X (1965 to 1980), and millennials (1981 to 1999).
https://consumer.healthday.com/mental-health-information-25/behavior-health-news-56/which-generation-has-better-work-ethic-715734.html

Matt's Musing:

Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address... you turn down the volume on the radio?

Matt's Pick Song:

“Hey Everybody” by the Soul’d Out Quartet

Bible Trivia Answer:

John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-2)

Mid-Day Recap (Monday, 10/17/16)

Bible Trivia Question:
What was the name of the woman who hid the spies at Jericho?

- Miriam

- Ruth

- Rahab

- Martha

In the news:

Have you purchased an carbon monoxide alarm online? Going for cheap could be deadly.

10 dangerous carbon monoxide detectors have been withdrawn from sale from Amazon and Ebay thanks to an investigation by the organization “Which?” in the UK. They warn that many alarms seemingly indistinguishable from those that so badly failed their tests are still available for purchase online. So buyer, beware.

Read more: http://www.which.co.uk/news/2016/10/unsafe-carbon-monoxide-detectors-named-and-shamed-by-which-454153/

A fact:

A heads up! Some of your coworkers are disgusting.

Why? Studies show that a third of workers take their phone to the bathroom with them so that they can text, browse social media and play games. Yuck!

And that’s not all…. One out of twelve are taking food and drink in there as well!

Matt's Musing:

The only thing preventing me from smashing my alarm clock against the wall in the morning is the fact that it's also my smartphone.

Matt's Pick Song:

“Part The Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour” by Gold City

Bible Trivia Answer:

Rahab (Joshua 2:3-4)

The day I "Won The Internet" with a PUN comment.

As many of you know, especially those who follow me on social media, I enjoy posting puns. I also enjoy being involved in "Pun Wars", something I've often shared here as well.

Sometimes, I'll just come across a post and leave a comment. Just because. When that happens, I often get a few likes by others. 

Well, one day, Tim Hawkins made a post. I couldn't resist. It turned out to be the most "liked" comment I ever made:

https://www.facebook.com/timhawkinscomedy/posts/10152410016203008?comment_id=10152410047988008&notif_t=like&notif_id=1476372014543854

~Matt

Oh.. the Singing News.

It's fun when you come across unique songs. Especially in Southern Gospel.

I think the Dixie Echoes have some "issues" with the Singing News! They've got the "blues"... Take a listen to this song, https://youtu.be/wNuqP9ORHj8

Ain't that funny?!?!

I guess later on, the Down East Boys decided to sing about it too... wanting on the cover: https://youtu.be/KuIui-8BQ_4


~Matt

"Bacon Soda" Taste Test

A few weeks ago, I visited Branson with the family and we did some shopping downtown. We had fun browsing the the shops and viewing all the unique items. We picked up a few things too.

Anyone who follows me, knows I love bacon. Yes, it's my favorite food. It goes with practically anything, and can be eaten at any time of the day.

Well, I brought home a bottle of soda pop that was flavored.... BACON.

Deciding to have some fun with it on-air, I invited my manager Dave to taste test it with me.

Here's the video: https://youtu.be/l_IIhEOC2hA


~Matt

BlogGo App

Well, I found another app that will now allow me to make posts to blogger from my phone with ease. It did cost me 99¢, but I think it may be worth it. 

Now if only I can remember to post my thoughts!

Oh yeah... The app is called "BlogGo".

In My Father's Eyes

Today, a listener stopped by the KWFC radio station studios. He was in search of a song that had been on his mind. He hadn't heard it a while, and it was something we played back in 2012. After doing some searching, and remembering what the lyrics were, I found it. 

Performed by the Rochesters, it's very touching. Now the song has been playing in my head. It's great! Here's the video: https://youtu.be/25WIXmchRkU




IN MY FATHER'S EYES
Gary Duty

From a distance He'd be watching me,
And I guess somehow He knew,
That in my heart I longed to be like Him.
In time the closer we became,
The more it seemed I grew:
I'd fall, He'd pick me up, and I'd try again.

He loves me even when I do
The things I shouldn't do,
And when I fail to do the things I should.
I've heard it said that love is blind,
And I've come to know it's true;
He forgets the bad, and remembers all the good.

In my Father's eyes there's no wrong I've done.
In my Father's eyes I am the perfect son.
There must be someone I can't see,
And it makes me want to try
To be like the Son that's in my Father's eyes.

And when this life is over,
My last trial I've gone through,
'Twill be worth it all to hear Him say "Well done."
And maybe then I'll understand
Just what He saw in me,
Though I'm sure I'll find that He was blinded by the Son.

In my Father's eyes there's no wrong I've done.
In my Father's eyes I am the perfect son.
There must be someone I can't see,
And it makes me want to try
To be like the Son that's in my Father's eyes.