Radio Recap (Wednesday 02/27/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What does the Bible say cannot be bought for any price?
A. Honor
B. Love
C. Friendship
D. Food


In The News:- International Polar Bear Day
- Three teens in Poland broke into an apartment and stole $7,000 worth of jewelry. They decided to lay low after the heist and not cash in their haul right way. So they hid the jewelry in an empty Cheetos bag under a bush in a park. Someone found it and called police, who waited for the three teens to show up looking for their jewels.
- (8:20) Love peanut butter? Save time and say good-bye to the clean-up, with the ultimate kitchen tool for your favorite nut butters. Called the Peanut Butter Pump, created by Andy Scherer, of Southern California. It’s so convenient, it makes all your snacks, smoothies and sandwiches easier than ever! The crowdfunding campaign has launched: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-peanut-butter-pump#/
- (10:20) Soon you'll never have to go anywhere without a back-up slice of pizza. A new functional fashion item is raising funds on Kickstarter. The Pizza Pocket Hoodie is billed as “The world's first hoodie that can cleanly hold your pizza while keeping it warm and close to your heart.” Yes… “The hoodie includes an insulated, food grade, washable pouch that can hold a slice of pizza and keep it warm for hours,” a press release states. “Behind the screen-printed pizza image on the chest of the sweatshirt is a zipper pocket that is designed to fit the removable insulated pouch snuggly.” https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pizzapocket/pizza-pocket-hoodie-keeps-your-pizza-closer-than-e



Fun Fact:Over 3 million trees are used to create IRS forms each year. #funfact


Matt's Musing: Why join a gym... when I have Photoshop? #musing


Matt's Pick Song:"I Bowed On My Knees And Cried Holy” by the Singing Americans


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Love (Solomon 8:7)

Radio Recap (Friday 02/22/19)

Bible Trivia Question:How old was Isaac when he married Rebekah?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50


In The News:- Walking the Dog Day
- Caught Twittering or on Facebook at work? It’ll make you a better employee, according to an Australian study that showed surfing the Internet for fun during office hours increases productivity. The (University of Melbourne) study showed that people who use the Internet for personal reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive that those who do not. The study’s author said workplace Internet leisure browsing helps to sharpened workers’ concentration by allowing them to zone out for a bit to regain their concentration. He said short and unobtrusive breaks, such as a quick surf of the Internet, enables the mind to rest itself.
- The “blue” in blueberries could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20 percent. Researchers found consuming 7½ ounces of blueberries a day for a month improved blood vessel function and lowered blood pressure in healthy people.
- You’d think it’d be the other way around. A German woman has divorced her husband because she was fed up... with him cleaning all the time. The wife got through 15 years of marriage, putting up with the man’s constant desire for doing household chores, tidying up, and constantly rearranging the furniture. She finally ran out of patience when he knocked down and rebuilt a wall at their home when it got dirty.
- A woman in Abu Dhabi filed for divorce after her husband forgot her dinner. The wife was home alone while her husband was hanging out with some friends. When he got home at 3AM tempers flared and she left — because he forgot to pick up a burger for her. Now she wants a divorce.



Fun Fact:According to a Yale University study, the food scent most recognizable to American adults is coffee. What scent is second? … Peanut butter #funfact




Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):Let’s face it: Public bathrooms can be cringe-worthy, but they’re impossible to avoid. If you need to make a pit stop on-the-go, here’s one smart strategy: in a restroom with multiple stalls, try to nab the one closest to the door. The reason? Most people will skip over it to go to the middle stalls, making it the least-used — and, chances are, the cleanest.



Matt's Musing: I love my job, but I'd enjoy it a bit more if at the end of the day I could slide down the back of a brontosaurus directly into my car... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Come Morning” by the Nelons



Bible Trivia Answer:C. 40 (Genesis 25:20)

Radio Recap (Thursday 02/21/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who got leprosy be sticking his hand inside his cloak?
A. Job
B. Nebuchadnezzar
C. Judas
D. Moses


In The News:- It has snowed in Las Vegas twice this week. A Winter Storm brought temperatures down to the low 30s on Wednesday night. Some areas saw up to an inch of snow. Pictures of snow on the Las Vegas strip and near the famous Las Vegas sign were seen on social media. The is the coldest February on record in Las Vegas since 2004. There have been traces of snow in the city four times this month.
- Do anything you can to get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. A new study (University of Western Australia and the Baker Institute) found that just 30 minutes of moderately intense walking can help improve brain blood flow in overweight and obese adults.
- Seattle’s had the snowiest February in seven decades, with accumulations of up to 10 inches in some areas. This has led to a windfall for one 18-year-old. David Holston, who does landscaping and snowplowing in Idaho, was visiting his mom in Seattle when a friend gave him the idea to advertise his services there. He published a Craigslist ad, got a $1,000 job offer, and went back to Idaho to get his plow truck. He drove it back to Washington state and made $35,000 in four days plowing snow last week.
- Do you have THIS Beanie Baby stored away, or even on display in your home? People who collected Beanie Babies in the 1990s were promised a massive return on their investment when they grew up. Decades later, the majority of the Ty toys aren’t worth much. However, according to experts, if you have Princess Diana Bear tucked away in a closet it might be time to bring it out — it’s worth $10,000.
- If you’re a dairy farmer this probably isn’t news to you, but for the rest of us out there with no cows to milk, it’s interesting to hear that a good way to get the cows producing is to play some soft, smooth, slow jams. Modern Farmer took a lengthy look at the influence of music on milk cows. Because of all the stressful noise, many farmers find that a great way to make happy cows and keep the oxtyocin flowing and milk pumping is to turn on some good music. So keep that dial set to 89.1 FM!
- When you hear a friend’s voice, you immediately picture her, even if you can’t see her. And from the tone of her speech, you quickly gauge if she’s happy or sad. You can do all of this because your human brain has a ‘voice area.’ Scientists using brain scanners and a crew of eager dogs discovered that dog brains also have dedicated voice areas. The finding helps explain how canines can be so attuned to their owners’ feelings.


Fun Fact:There were no classes in calculus in Harvard’s curriculum for the first few years because calculus hadn’t been discovered yet. #funfact



Matt's Musing: I wish I could set my coffee maker to 'stun'... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Unworthy” by The Dixie Echoes


Bible Trivia Answer:D. Moses (Exodus 4:6)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 02/20/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who saw a city coming down out of heaven?
A. John
B. Daniel
C. Ezekiel
D. Joseph



In The News:- Talk about picking up a hitchhiker! A man got the shock of his life when he looked underneath his car and found a python. The man who lives in Thailand said he was on his way to work when he noticed a small tail poking out from under his car. Upon further investigation, he found a 12-foot python wrapped underneath his black Isuzu truck. A snake handler was called to the scene and he was able to remove the snake without incident. Maybe the snake didn’t have money for a Lyft!
- Today is Love Your Pet Day
- Researchers have found teens who are asked to turn down the volume of their earbuds and headphones are more likely to turn them up instead. The study (University of Colorado) also found that boys listen louder than girls, and those who know the risks loud music has on hearing loss actually play their music at higher levels. Other finds included that teen are less able to judge how loud their music is and up to 24 percent listen a levels which put them at risk of permanent hearing loss.
- Garbage collection is one of the deadliest jobs you can have. Thanks mostly to impatient drivers who whip around stopped collection trucks and run into trash collectors, garbage collecting is riskier than piloting airplanes and almost three times as dangerous as driving a cab. Researchers said the only riskier jobs are fishing, with 178 deaths per 100,000, and timber cutting, with 156 per 10,000. The rate of deaths for garbage collectors is 90 per 100,000.
- The failing Payless ShoeSource chain will honor gift cards and store credit until March 11 as the company liquidates all operations. The Topeka, Kansas, company, which filed for bankruptcy protection this week, will allow returns and exchanges of non-final sale items through the end of this month for goods bought before Feb. 17.



Fun Fact:97% of employees believe it’s important for their managers to have a sense of humor. #funfact



Social Media Fun:Would you eat it? A guy’s multi-color Mac & Cheese recipe has the internet… throwing up. No one knows who made the stuff, but this photo was shared on reddit. The “chef” says he makes his multi-colored mac & cheese using Kool-aid.



While I sip this steaming cup,
Please now, coffee, wake me up;
Dim, I come that you may pry
Open this, my drowsy eye.
Pour me up a double shot,
On the double, make it hot!

Matt's Musing: I'd watch NASCAR if Hot Wheels designed the tracks..... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“I Bowed On My Knees And Cried Holy” by The Gaither Vocal Band



Bible Trivia Answer:A. John (Revelation 21:2)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 02/19/19)

Bible Trivia Question:What woman hid two Israelite spies on the roof of her house?
A. Ruth
B. Esther
C. Rahab
D. Delilah


In The News:- Younger children are spending more time watching TV, according to a recent study. Researchers studied the screen time data from nearly 2,000 kids who were all under the age of 6. In 1997, kids under six watched around 1½ to 2 hours of TV. In the most recent study screen time has increased to about 3 hours a day.
- When it comes to their knowledge of U.S. history, most Americans get an ‘F’. A new survey by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation found that four in 10 were able to pass a citizenship exam. According to the study in which 41,000 adults participated, the majority of Americans in all states and the District of Columbia would flunk with only one exception ― Vermont, where 53 percent of citizens would pass. … 15 percent of those who took the multiple choice test knew the year the Constitution was drafted (1787) and 25 percent knew the number of amendments it has (27). A staggering 1 in 4 were unaware that freedom of speech is a First Amendment right.
- Police in London broke into an art gallery to investigate a suspected corpse that turned out to be a mannequin that was part of the art installation.
- About 40,000 pounds of broccoli spilled on the side of an Atlanta freeway Monday morning.


Fun Fact:The average person will eat 134 pounds of sugar this year #funfact

Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):A man near Miami, Florida, tried to flee from a beer store carrying several packs of cigarettes. He tried to run but the handfuls of cigarettes kept him from holding up his pants, which fell down. He tripped on his pants before he made it out of the parking lot. When a police officer caught up to the thief “he had cigarettes scattered all around him, and his pants were down by his ankles.”


Matt's Musing: If you eat it in the car before you get home, it never existed... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“Enter In” by the Anchormen


Bible Trivia Answer:C. Rahab (Joshua 2:1-6)

Radio Recap (Monday 02/18/19)

Bible Trivia Question:

Paul the Apostle was born in what city?
A. Antioch
B. Tarsus
C. Athens
D. Caesarea



In The News:
- What songs would you workout to? There’s Gym/Physical Fitness Center in Carmel, Indiana offering something unique! Workouts inspired by gospel music! They say it's a fitness experience like no other. The cycling class, called the GOSPEL RIDE, it’s also described being “electric” where people are clapping, they're cheering, they're praising... Its a combination of Fitness and Faith every Sunday afternoon at 3pm. https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/the-gospel-ride-fitness-studio-using-workouts-inspired-by-gospel-music/1791599030
- Next time your kid thinks they’re getting away with something bad, don’t call them out on it. Not right away, anyway. Instead, pretend you didn’t see anything and look away. Then, with your back turned, announce that you know what they’re up to and describe it in detail. They will freak out and unquestioningly accept that you have psychic powers. It’ll work — or, at least, it’ll work until they’re about 7 years old.
- More bad news for diet soda lovers: Drinking two or more of any kind of artificially sweetened drinks a day is linked to an increased risk of clot-based strokes, heart attacks and early death in women over 50, according to a new study by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.


Fun Fact:
In a survey, 48% of people found clowns “terrifying” or “mildly disturbing.” #funfact



Today (Monday) is not Presidents Day. The official name for the federal holiday is “Washington’s Birthday”. It’s been that way since 1886, but in the late 1960s, when Congress was moving around a bunch of federal holidays to make three-day weekends, Illinois pushed to change the name to Presidents Day to honor Abraham Lincoln. But Virginia blocked the move to protect its native son, and it remained Washington’s Birthday — as far as the federal government is concerned.
But state and local governments can call the day whatever they want, and some refer to it as Presidents Day. And, of course, so do many retailers when promoting their big holiday weekend sales. Thus, the myth of Presidents Day persists.
By the way, George Washington was born February 22, 1732

- Nine presidents never attended college.
- President John Tyler had 15 kids


Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):A Florida inmate working on a highway cleanup crew was in the right place at the right time for a panicked mom. The mom was getting out of her Chevy Tahoe when her husband accidentally left the keys on the front seat and shut the door — locking their 1-year-old in the car in high temperatures. A group of inmates doing some work on a highway median saw the frightened mom and ran over to help. One of the inmates who had a history of breaking into cars knew what to do. Using a clothes hanger, he was able to get into the door and unlock it, allowing the mom to get her baby before any harm could be done. The baby was unharmed during the time locked in the car. The mom of the rescued 1-year-old said she plans to find out the names of the inmates who helped and will contribute to their commissary accounts.


Matt's Musing: If each day is a gift, I wonder where I can return Monday... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:“The Great I Am Still Is” by Triumphant


Bible Trivia Answer:B. Tarsus (Acts 9:11)

Radio Recap (Friday 02/15/19)

Bible Trivia Question:Who cast his rod before Pharaoh and the rod became a serpent?
A. Joseph
B. Moses
C. Aaron
D. Noah



In The News:- This day in 2005: YouTube was launched.
- A study of odors in homes (by Procter & Gamble) reveals those homes with the most carpeting are the most likely to smell the worst.
- A man in China, upset over the end of his relationship with his girlfriend, purchased every other seat in a movie theater so couples wouldn’t be able to sit together on Valentine’s Day.
- In Italy, a man went to the hospital after he attempted to set a local record for eating the most meatballs. He became sick after consuming 27. The record in the town where he lives is 42.
- A new poll by the Los Angeles Times ranked french fries from several famous fast food chains according to taste and texture. According to the poll, the fries at Five Guys are #1. McDonald’s which is just as famous for its fries as their burgers came in at #2. Del Taco, Steak and Shake and Arby’s rounded out the top 5. Chick-fil-A didn't even make the top 10….
- Chocolate, wafers, ummmm maybe some more chocolate! Have you ever wondered what is in the center of a Kit-Kat candy bar? Turns out that the center of a Kit-Kat is more than just chocolate and wafers.The inside layers are actually made out of chocolate, wafers, and ground up Kit-Kats. The mind-blowing fact was discovered during a BBC documentary.



Fun Fact:Since 1958 there have been 1,500 “well documented” sightings of Bigfoot. #funfact



Bonus News (not mentioned on-air):Livestock need love too, and now there’s an app for that. “Tudder” a mash-up of ‘tinder’ and ‘udder’ was created in order for farmers to find matches for their cattle. The creators of the app launched it just in time for Valentine’s day. Interested farmers can check out stats like milk yield and protein content, or calving potential.



Matt's Musing: I love my job, but I'd enjoy it a bit more if at the end of the day I could slide down the back of a brontosaurus directly into my car... #musing



Matt's Pick Song:“Sweeter As The Days Go By” by Canton Junction



Bible Trivia Answer:C. Aaron (Exodus 7:10)