Radio Recap (Monday 08/31/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

In the parable of the weeds, who planted the weeds?
A. A neighbor
B. A servant
C. A friend
D. An enemy 


In The News:


 - National Matchmaker Day to celebrate and thank all the matchmakers who bring two people together in love and happiness. Did someone put you and your spouse together? If so… say thankyou.

 - No smartphone. A new study (by the American Academy of Medicine) shows 9 in 10 college students battle “nomophobia,” or the fear of being out of smartphone contact.

 - Men are liars. To the shock of no one, a survey found that men lie more than women. The average guy lies three times a day, or 1,092 times a year. Women say they lie just twice a day.

 - Kite and Child flying. Taiwan is home to something called the International Kite Festival. You can guess what the theme is. The festival is a big hit with families — especially kids because they get to participate in the launches of giant kites. One family will never forget the 2020 International Kite Festival after a three-year-old girl became wrapped up in the tail of a giant kite. As soon as the adults released the kite into the sky, the girl was immediately pulled upward where her body was violently swung around like a rag doll. The blood-curdling screams of the girl’s mother and nearby onlookers can be heard during the terrifying scene. … Luckily, the child was able to maintain her grip on the massive kite even as she dangled hundreds of feet above the ground. The kite was soon pulled closer down to the ground where the girl was able to be safely caught after falling a short distance.


 - New Moms & Sleep. It may come as news to new parents but a study found that mothers do get enough sleep in their babies’ first few months — it’s just not good quality. Researchers (West Virginia University) followed a group of new mothers and found, on average, the women got just over 7 hours of sleep a night during their babies’ first four months. That amount is generally what is recommended for adults and, based on past studies, more than the average American gets. But the study found that sleep is also frequently disrupted, with the women typically being awake for a total of two hours a night — which was worrying as sleep problems and exhaustion may contribute to postpartum depression and impact work performance.

 - Fun Fact: The average person gets a new one of these every four weeks. (Layer of skin) #funfact

 - National Trail Mix Day honors the mix developed as a healthy snack for long hikes. Filled with nuts, dried fruit, and grains, trail mix packs a boost of carbohydrates when the body needs it most. The nuts supply good fats as well as sustained energy, too. Since it’s lightweight, trail mix travels easily, as well. On long trails or while camping, trail mix keeps without spoiling since most of the ingredients are dried. Trail mix is sometimes referred to as Gorp.


 - Selfies & heart disease. Love taking selfies? You’re in luck! According to a new study (Fuwai Hospital), selfies can do more than just show off your face — they might actually help your doctor diagnose heart disease. Scientists using a computer algorithm can detect coronary artery disease (CAD) using four pictures of a person’s face… Certain facial features have been previously linked to higher risks for heart disease, including thinning or gray hair, wrinkles, or creases in the ear lobes. Other signs include xanthelasmata (bumpy yellow patches on the inside corners of the eyelids), and arcus cornea (gray or blue rings around the cornea). To develop their computer algorithm, researchers recruited and snapped four photos each of 5,796 patients.

 - Gas tank & lighter. Three men trying to steal fuel from a farm in the Ukraine ended up setting fire to their own car. The trio had siphoned diesel fuel into a gas-driven vehicle. When their car would not start, they examined the fuel tank using a cigarette lighter. One click and the car burst into flames. The men escaped without injury.

 - Grease vent robbery attempt. A would-be burglar who tried to break into a restaurant in Spain found himself in a tight and a greasy situation. The man tried to break into the restaurant by climbing down a grease vent. He got stuck and had to wait almost seven hours until he could be freed.


 - According to a study, chocolate may lower the risk of stroke among men.




Matt's Musing:

Apparently, it sometimes takes me 8 hours to get nothing done... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Fall On My Knees” by the Browders


Bible Trivia Answer:

D. An enemy (Matthew 13:24-30)

Radio Recap (Friday 08/28/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Whose name was changed to "Israel"?
A. Jacob
B. Moses
C. Isaac
D. Daniel



In The News:

 - National Bow Tie Day on August 28th encourages everyone to wear this style of tie with panache! It’s versatile, too. Whether you want to look dapper or humorous, this tie enables you to modify your attire to your mood and atmosphere.

 - Rapid Covid Test Approved. The FDA has given Abbott Labs the green light to market a portable COVID-19 test that delivers results in just 15 minutes and costs only $5. Abbott executives told NBC News that the test is about the size of a credit card, doesn't require any additional lab equipment and even uses a less-invasive swabbing method than other tests to get a sample. Tens of millions of these tests could begin shipping in September with a push to ship 50 million tests by October.

 - Take a walk. A study shows a moderate walk several times a week besides boosting fitness can also enhance brain functions and increase performance on cognitive tasks in older adults, reveals a novel study. A gentle stroll three times a week is enough to increase brain connectivity of important brain circuits and improve intelligence.

 - Buying TikTok. Walmart has reportedly joined Microsoft's effort to buy TikTok. The two companies are teaming up on a bid to buy the China-based social media app's operations in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The bid is rumored to be in the $20-30 billion range. The White House has threatened to ban TikTok unless it sells to a U.S. company, over concerns about collecting user data for the Chinese government.

 - Ladder Trouble. A man in England called police when he noticed a ladder had been tilted up against his window at 11:30PM. As he was on the phone with emergency dispatchers, he peeked out his window and saw two men getting ready to climb up to his window. But they had stopped to talk first. So the man opened his window and quickly pulled the ladder in, giving them nothing to climb. Police are looking for the men.

 - Fun Fact: In a survey of adults, 95% of us have heard of this, but fewer than 1 in 5 have eaten it... Caviar. #funfact

 - Fall asleep faster. Now matter how hard you try, sometimes you just can’t fall asleep when you want to. But this scientifically supported method might be one of the simplest. Body temperature plays a big part in falling asleep. Having a high body temperature can make you feel more alert. When it’s bed time, your body tries to cool down before you go to sleep. One trick: sticking your foot (or feet) out of your covers to help your body release some heat. The bottoms of your feet are hairless, and they have special vascular structures to help regulate heat loss.

 - On this day in 1922: The first radio commercial aired, on station WEAF in New York City. It was a 10-minute advertisement for the Queensboro Realty Company, which had paid $100.

 - Intro/Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on August 28th sets aside a day to remember the pet companions we’ve lost. The death of a pet, whether furry, feathered, or an uncommon variety, is felt deeply. They become family and a familiar part of our lives. Mourning their death is different for everyone, and the observance provides a way to help heal the ache of loss.

 - The avocado is also called the alligator pear.

 - Covid is not cured with Bleach. Back in April someone used their platform to suggest an injection of a disinfectant could “almost” do a “cleaning” of COVID-19 on the body. Every health expert in the world spoke up and asked all humans to not inject or drink any sort of disinfectant. But some people did. And still do, apparently. Health officials in North Texas say they have 46 recent cases of bleach ingestion since the start of August. And so, once again, they are reminding people that drinking bleach is bad.



- Paris Mandatory Masks. On Thursday, France’s Prime Minister encouraged local authorities to impose new restrictions to address the increase in coronavirus cases in France. The announcement also included a compulsory mask mandate for all residents and Paris.


- Pandemic Prank Calls. New Jersey police have arrested a man charged with calling in hundreds of phony orders to local restaurants and pizzerias during the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak. He allegedly placed large orders but never picked them up and then berated the employees when they called him back. 34-year-old Sudeep Khetani was arrested this week and charged with cyber harassment. Khetani made the calls between January 15 and April 9 and was using a voice override service to mask his real phone number when he ordered thousands of dollars worth of food from restaurants without the intention of paying or picking up the grub.


Matt's Musing:

My family is missing that gene that tells you when trash cans are full.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Glimpse Of Your Glory” by the Ball Brothers


Bible Trivia Answer:

A. Jacob (Genesis 32:28)

Radio Recap (Thursday 08/27/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

Who was the wife of Moses?
A. Sarah
B. Esther
C. Zipporah 
D. Ruth


In The News:

 - National Just Because Day offers up an opportunity to do stuff…just because. Feel free to celebrate this day any way you choose. Just because!

 - Filter on Selfies. A new survey finds a quarter of women use a filter on photos of themselves before posting on social media. The study of 2,000 females found this figure more than doubles for women 24 and under.

 - Mount Everest Rates. Good news: A new study finds that the success rate of summiting Mount Everest has doubled in the last three decades, even though the number of climbers has greatly increased. Bad News: However, the death rate for climbers has hovered unchanged at around 1% since 1990… As the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest draws more than 500 climbers each spring to attempt the summit during a small window of favorable conditions on the rugged Himalayan mountain that tops out at just over 29,000 feet.

 - Missing wallet. Police in Ireland (Tallaght) said they reunited a resident with the wallet they lost nearly 20 years ago. Police said a member of the public came into the station Tuesday to hand in a mystery wallet they found. It appeared to have been buried a long time. The wallet’s contents included a credit card and a student ID dated June 2001. Police said they searched the name on the cards in their database and were able to contact the wallet’s owner, who said the item had been missing for two decades.

 - Coffee Antioxidants. Coffee not only helps clear the mind and perk up the energy, it also provides more healthful antioxidants than any other food or beverage in the American diet (University of Scranton). Researchers aren’t saying coffee has the most antioxidants — only that the average adult consumes 1,299 milligrams of antioxidants daily from coffee, while the closest competitor was tea at 294 milligrams. Rounding out the top five sources were bananas, 76 milligrams; dry beans, 72 milligrams; and corn, 48 milligrams.

 - Fish catching is harder. Fish are catching on to the tricks of anglers and getting harder to catch. A New Zealand experiment found trout that are constantly exposed to fishermen develop strategies for staying out of sight and avoiding the bait. The same study found that fish caught once remember to avoid the same ruse and usually stay away from being caught again for at least a month… Researchers say fish in remote areas that get swamped by anglers on a yearly basis are the most likely to develop learning skills. They also say catch and release policies add to the fish’s ability to avoid capture.

 - We still worry. Ten year ago a huge study about what worries us revealed money and health insurance at the top. Today, money and health insurance are still at the top, followed closely by job loss.

 - Cockroaches in ear. Doctors in China came to the rescue of a young man who woke up one night to a real nightmare. A pregnant cockroach had crawled deep into his ear while he slept and hatched 25 babies.

 - Obesity increases the risk of dying of COVID-19 by nearly 50% and may make vaccines against the disease less effective. The study (by University of North Carolina, Saudi Health Council and World Bank) places even more emphasis on countries which have high obesity rates — such as the US and UK. US government data shows that more than 40 percent of Americans are obese. The figure in England is more than 27 percent of adults.

 - New “Tool Time”. Fans of the hit ’90s comedy series Home Improvement can look forward to a brand new series from two of the show’s stars. Tim Allen and Richard Karn are reuniting for a new competition series called Assembly Required. The series will air on the History channel for 10 episodes and spotlight talented builders from across the country who will repair everyday household items. Allen will serve as executive producer of the series. He’ll team with Karn to explore the history of each item being repaired.



Matt's Musing:

The older I get, the earlier it gets late… #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Calvary Came Through” by Gold City


Bible Trivia Answer:

C. Zipporah (Exodus 2:210)

Radio Recap (Wednesday 08/26/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What man was set free while Jesus was crucified?
A. Peter
B. Barabbas 

C. Saul
D. Judas


In The News:


 - National Dog Day

 - A British radio station is serious about wanting get 2020 over with - they've already started playing Christmas music. Even though it's still August, Magic Radio 104.5 in London has flipped to 100 percent holiday tunes. Morning personality Ronan Keating said "2020 has been a hard year for us all - what better way to lift our spirits than bringing Christmas forward a few months?"

 - Good looking people. Those who consoled themselves with the thought that there is more to life than being really good looking are in for a shock. A study shows beautiful people are not just pleasing to the eye; it seems they are also wealthier and more successful. Researchers have found that those deemed the most attractive make 12 percent more money than those regarded as less good looking. The main reason for the apparent victory of the attractive people is that they are seen as more helpful and co-operative.

 - 4 foot snake in bedroom. A British man received an unwelcome late night surprise when he awoke to find a 4-foot snake slithering around his bedroom. The man said, “I opened my eyes but it was pitch dark so I picked up my phone and scanned the room with the [light] and as I was putting the phone down I saw the snake climbing up the table right next to my bed.” He trapped the snake in a sleeping bag cover and call animal control.

 - Poor diet. From the University of Obvious, a new study says kids are tubby because they aren’t eating right. Yes, yes, American kids do need more exercise then they’re getting, but according to Baylor University researchers, the problem is poor diet.

 - Fun Fact: Five percent of cat owners say they’ve tried to train their cats to do use a toilet. #funfact

 - Toilet Paper Day

 - Married and chores. If a woman finds that the kind and considerate man she has lived with for years suddenly stops helping with the laundry and taking out the trash, it’s probably because the couple got married. Researchers have found cohabiting couples are far more likely than those who are married to split housework evenly — but after the wedding they revert to the typical stereotype, with the woman taking on the great majority of tasks.

9:30 - Selling the stolen phone. A Nashville man was charged with burglary after he stole a phone from a hotel and sold it to a kiosk at Walmart. The man took the phone to the kiosk and sold it. As he was doing so, he let the kiosk take a photo of his ID, and the video cameras on the kiosk showed that he was wearing the same clothes at the hotel.

 - Verse of the day/How much debt. One in five cash-strapped adults have no idea how much debt they’re in — and they don’t want to know. A poll of 2,000 adults found 17 percent would rather not find out the exact figure they owe, and 21 percent don’t want to worry about something they feel they can’t do anything about. Another 16 percent don’t even bother checking their account on payday, because seeing it all fly straight out to pay the bills and debt brings them down.

 - Crash with Spider. A woman in Germany was so shocked by a spider crawling across her face that she lost control of her car and crashed head on into a tree. The car was totally destroyed but the woman escaped with only slight injuries. Police say the spider survived.

 - Perfect fingerprint. In the UK a man thought he had pulled off the perfect crime. He had just successfully grabbed cash from a bank and was about to make his getaway. In a final show of bravado he turned back to the teller, pointed his finger at her and said, “You had better not lock me in!” She didn’t, and he was able to run out of the building. But when he pointed his finger at her, he left a perfect fingerprint on the security glass.






Matt's Musing:

If you have trouble getting your children's attention, just sit down and look comfortable.... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Enter In” by the Anchormen


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Barabbas (Matthew 27:16-22)

Radio Recap (Tuesday 08/25/2020)

Bible Trivia Question:

What five things did David pick up from the brook before he faced Goliath?
A. Coins
B. Stones
C. Shells
D. Snails


In The News:

 - 4 months until Christmas/Strange Music Day

 - Teens find buried treasure. Oz Cohen is glad he took a second look. The 18-year-old was digging around in the dirt on a hillside in central Israel as part of a project with other young people when he spotted a jar holding “what looked like very thin leaves.” When he looked again, he saw they were gold coins. Along with another 18-year-old, Oz had uncovered a treasure: 425 coins of pure, 24-karat gold, more than 1,100 years old. Experts said the stash was well hidden by someone who planned to come back for it, fastening the lid with a nail.

 - Drink water. Want to lose weight? Drinking two cups of water before eating results in consuming 75 to 90 fewer calories per meal on average, according to a study. Researchers said it could be because water, which contains zero calories, is filling — so you feel full faster. H2O might also be taking the place of sweeter drinks people might otherwise consume.

 - KFC. Kentucky Fried Chicken has decided to pause using its “finger lickin’ good” slogan because — well, that’s probably not the best idea right now. Several months after health officials recommended everyone stop touching their faces to help stop the spread of coronavirus, KFC said Monday that the 64-year-old slogan “doesn’t feel quite right.”

 - After more than six years with the Springfield Police Department, K9 Charlie will retire from the department following the promotion of his handler, Sgt. Michael Karnes. Charlie, a Malinois from Denmark, first began with SPD in June of 2014. He was a model K9 and enjoyed working, whether it was tracking bad guys, searching buildings, conducting car sniffs, or doing article searches. In retirement, Charlie will live with Sgt. Karnes as a pet and become part of his family. He will get to relax and enjoy life by playing outside in the yard or laying around the house. The Springfield Police Department is grateful for K9 Charlie’s service and we wish him plenty of naps and lots of treats in retirement.

 - Fun Fact: According to a survey, one in five of us say we never eat … Fruit #funfact

 - National Kiss and Make Up Day reminds us to end the quarrels, arguments, and fights. Instead, come to an agreement with anyone you’ve had a disagreement with. However, I suggest that this be only with your spouse.

 - Women like geeks. A study into the dating habits of 3,000 women found they prefer geeky, practical guys over athletic, well-groomed men. Of the women polled, almost three quarters said they were more attracted to men who know how to fix things over guys who spend all their time keeping fit. Roughly eight out of ten said they found men who spend their spare time down the gym a total turn-off.

 - Pumpkin-spiced lattes are back. If it seems a little too soon - you're right. Starbucks released all of its fall favorites earlier than ever this year, to give people all the fall feels. Besides the latte, the new menu options are a pumpkin cream cold brew or salted caramel mocha or frappe. Bakery items like pumpkin bread or scones and pumpkin cream cheese muffins are on the fall menu as well.

 - Cop fingerprint. In France during the investigation of a house burglary, cops found a thumbprint on the door frame. Figuring it had to belong to the burglar, they ran the print through their computer and were surprised to find out that the thumbprint came from one of their own — a police officer. He was charged with the burglary until his attorney pointed out that the officer’s print was on the door frame because he had been the first to respond to the alarm and had leaned against the frame while interviewing the homeowner.

 - McDonald’s has introduced two new menu items: Spicy Chicken McNuggets and the Chips Ahoy! McFlurry. It’s an attempt by McDonald’s to lure customers back during the pandemic. Spicy Chicken McNuggets is the first new McNuggets flavor in the US since they first hit the menu in 1983. The spicy version has a breaded tempura coating of cayenne and chili peppers. They come with the company's first new dipping sauce in three years: Mighty Hot Sauce. The sauce includes a blend of crushed red pepper, spicy chilies, and garlic. As for the Chips Ahoy! McFlurry, it includes vanilla soft-serve ice cream, Chips Ahoy! cookie pieces, and caramel topping. Both new items will hit US restaurants on Sept. 16 and will be available for a limited time.

 - National Banana Split Day recognizes the sweet ice cream treat served with a banana, whipped cream, and various toppings.

 - A British Columbia woman who lost her family heirloom wedding ring nearly 18 years ago said the ring was found hidden inside a dresser she sold to a neighbor.

 - On This day in 1958, Chikin Ramen became the first instant noodles on the market. Momofuku Ando perfected the process and Nissin Foods sold the product.



Matt's Musing:

I always found it a little counter productive when a teacher would say, "Don't get smart with me!"... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Low Down The Chariot” by The Gaither Vocal Band


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. Stones (I Samuel 17:40)

Radio Recap (Monday 08/24/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What other disciple was Peter’s brother?
A. Matthew
B. John
C. Luke
D. Andrew


In The News:


 - National Waffle Day. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner… Waffle irons and waffles originated around the 14th century. However, on August 24, 1869, Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York received his patent for the waffle iron.

 - Fast internet? Is your internet fast? Probably not as fast as you’d like. Or maybe it is, but is it fast enough to download the entire Netflix library in less than a second? Engineers recently set new world record internet speed, a data transmission rate of 178 terabits a second. The new record, set at University College London, is a fifth faster than the previous world record held by a team in Japan.

 - Groom fakes kidnapping. A Guatemalan man faked his own kidnapping to get out of his wedding. The 25-year-old disappeared on the day of his wedding and appeared again hours later. He gave police a full statement but officers thought his story was suspicious. He eventually admitted he did it all to escape the wedding.

 - Truck-Sized Asteroid. Nothing says 2020 like an asteroid headed to Earth. To make it more interesting, it is a truck-sized asteroid headed to Earth the day before the election. The asteroid named 2018VP1 is considered thin and small at 6.5 feet. It only has a .41% likelihood of actually impacting Earth. A NASA spokesperson said, if it did enter Earth it would disintegrate due to size.

 - National Peach Pie Day! We celebrate this mouth-watering dessert during the heart of the Peach harvest season.

 - Bottled Tea. Labels on bottled tea beverages are typically plastered with declarations of their rich antioxidant content. But a study suggests if you’re looking for high doses of healthful antioxidants, you might be better off brewing your tea at home. Many of the popular beverages included in the study contain fewer antioxidants than a single cup of home-brewed green or black tea. Some store-bought teas contain such small amounts that consumers would have to drink 20 bottles to get the antioxidants found in one cup of tea. In addition, bottled beverages often contain large amounts of sugar.

 - Best Spider-Man. Voters have named Tom Holland the best Spider-Man. More than 11,000 people on Twitter voted in the poll that saw Tobey Macguire take the second spot with 35.3 percent of the vote. Andrew Garfield came in third place with 10 percent of the vote and Miles Morales was fourth with 4.1 percent of the vote. Who do you think is the best Spider-Man?

 - Left Behind Teddy Bears. I read an article that said millions of phone and other gadget chargers are left in hotel and motel rooms around the world each year. Even more tragic: some 75,000 Teddy bears are left behind in hotels around the world each year.

 - Large Diamond. One of the world’s largest diamonds has been unearthed in Africa — a 442-carat rock worth as much as $18 million.

 - Singing Happy Birthday. A man on a flight from one Chinese city to another was kicked off the plane because he refused to stop singing a birthday song to himself. Shortly after boarding, the man announced it was his birthday and told passengers and crew they should bring him free drinks. When no one did he began singing a popular Chinese birthday song loudly, over and over again. He was escorted off the plane before it took off.





Matt's Musing:

I admit it... Sometimes I get road rage by just standing in line. #musing



Matt's Pick Song:

“Adam’s Fall” by 11th Hour


Bible Trivia Answer:

D. Andrew (John 1:20)

Radio Recap (Friday 08/14/20)

Bible Trivia Question:

What was the ram that God gave Moses to sacrifice caught in?
A. A rope
B. A thicket
C. A fence
D. Quicksand


In The News:

 - Kool-Aid Day

 - Halloween candy. No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. Halloween candy displays have arrived even earlier this year. Hershey has partnered with retailers to stock big bags of fall and Halloween favorites and set up Halloween merchandise earlier than usual. Most stores have moved up their displays by two to four weeks. Bad news… will trick-or-treating events be cancelled. Good news: More candy for us!

 - Teen SM & Depression. Parents, teachers, and doctors alike have speculated for years that frequent social media use predisposes teenagers and adolescents toward depressive thoughts, feelings, and episodes. Now, however, a new study from Columbia University finds daily social media use is not associated with an increased risk for depression. It hardly felt possible before COVID-19, but many teenagers now spend even more time online because of the pandemic. With this in mind, the study’s authors say their findings will hopefully come as a welcome relief for countless parents.

 - Biking at 95, and 100,000th mile. A 95-year-old California man known to neighbors as “Bicycle Bob” was treated to a celebration after he logged his 100,000th mile of cycling. Bob Mettauer said he took up cycling when he retired in the 1990s and has been logging his miles ever since. Mettauer logged his 100,000th mile Tuesday and was treated to a celebration by friends and neighbors at Casa Grande Senior Mobile Estates in Santa Maria. Mettauer said he rides his bike 9 miles every day, regardless of the weather.

 - Fun Fact: What part of the body is the fastest healing? The tongue. #funfact

 - Bald eagle takes down Drone. A bald eagle attacked a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, sending it splashing into Lake Michigan. The attack happened when the drone was mapping shoreline erosion (near Escanaba) in the Upper Peninsula. The drone’s pilot, Hunter King, said he’d completed about seven minutes of the mapping flight when satellite reception became spotty and the drone began twirling furiously. When he looked up at the video screen the drone was gone, and an eagle was flying away. A nearby couple, whose pastimes include watching the local eagles attack seagulls and other birds, later confirmed they saw the eagle strike something. The couple said the eagle appeared uninjured as it flew from the scene of the crime. The drone still hasn’t been found.

 - Instagram and Suspicious Accounts. Instagram is taking new steps to root out bots and other accounts trying to manipulate its platform. The company says it will start asking some users to verify their identities if it suspects “potential inauthentic behavior.” Instagram stresses that the new policy won’t affect most users, but that it will target accounts that seem suspicious. Under the new rules, these accounts will be asked to verify their identity by submitting a government ID. If they don’t, the company may down-rank their posts in Instagram’s feed or disable their account entirely.

 - Kids need parks. Health officials have concluded that this may be one reason why so many American kids are overweight: there’s nowhere close-by for them to run around, play and get exercise. Based on a survey from the CDC, only about one in five U.S. homes have parks within a half-mile. Of the kids surveyed, only about half said they had easy access to playgrounds, jogging paths or other places to exercise.

 - Star Wars Rugs. If you are a Star Wars fan or have one in your life, there is money about to be spent. Ruggable has released a line of Star Wars rugs. There are 20 designs featuring characters, ships, and other themes from the movies. Most styles are very subtle so that the Force doesn't overpower the eye. Looks include R2D2, Darth Vader, The Dark Side, The Rebellion, and more. Prices range from $109 to $399.

 - AMC 15cent Tickets. AMC Theaters have been closed since March and are preparing to reopen on August 20 with a huge deal. To get people back in the seats AMC has announced that when they reopen they will offer "movies in 2020 at 1920 prices." That's right when AMC theaters reopen you'll be able to see a film for only 15 cents! The offer is only good on opening day but expect there to be other offers.



Matt's Musing:

Thanks to Netflix I can tell my doctor I've done a lot of "marathons"... #musing


Matt's Pick Song:

“Love Is Stronger” by jason Crabb


Bible Trivia Answer:

B. A thicket (Genesis 22:13)