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Who Knew Smartphones Had So Many Pros and Cons?!

Today was Who Knew Wednesday, and we shared pros and cons of smarts phones.

First, we shared a tip on how you can use your phone to scan and digitize old negatives. Here’s the info from PCMag on how to do that:

          Let’s start off by saying that this isn’t the best way to do this. PCMag’s resident photography           expert, Jim Fisher, recommends a Lomography orPlustek OpticFilm scanner if you want to             digitally capture your old negatives the right way. BUT, if you want a quick and dirty way to           digitize (or just view) your old film negatives, you can use your camera’s negative effect (as              seen above) or take advantage of some of the many specialized apps like the HELMUT Film            Scanner (available for Android).

We told you about deadwalking and p-phubbing, which you can read all about over here.

We also shared some other pros and cons that you can find over here.

Head over here to check out all the information on WinterJam 2016.

And click here to see the video of Crowder performing Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains) with Tedashi.

Our Word of the Day was delectation, a noun meaning enjoyment or delight. You can read more on that here.

Have a great Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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Who Knew This Is Not A Test?!

Today was Who Knew Wednesday on the Afternoon Drive and I talked all about TobyMac’s “This Is Not A Test” Tour that is coming to Columbus THIS weekend!

You can see TobyMac, Colton Dixon, Britt Nicole, and Hollyn at Nationwide Arena this Sunday night, and you can find out everything you need to know about that over here.

I also told you all about how you can win tickets to see that tour, with our “Feel It, Film It” music video contest. The deadline is 11:59 pm tonight, and you can see more on that here.

The Word of the Day was greenmail, which is the practice of buying enough shares in a company to threaten a takeover, forcing the owners to buy them back at a higher price in order to retain control.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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Who Knew Wednesday – Fall Activities, Dove Awards, & TobyMac Tickets

Today was Who Knew Wednesday on the Afternoon Drive, and I talked all about fall activities in Knox County that your family can enjoy.

I gave you all the information on two events happening this Saturday, October 17th – the Marshall Family Fall Festival and the Fall Harvest Festival (click each for details).

I also told you about Light The Night for Jesus, which will take place Thursday, October 29th. You can find all the info on that here, and head over here for a complete calendar of activities happening in Knox County.

Click here to see the complete list of winners from the 2015 Dove Awards, which took place last night.

Today’s Word of the Day was obloquy, a noun meaning strong public criticism. You can read more on that here.

And don’t forget to enter our Feel It, Film It contest for your chance to win two tickets to see TobyMac, Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, and Hollyn in concert Sunday, October 25th. Head over here for the complete set of details and rules.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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Who Knew There Were So Many Concerts?!

Today was Who Knew Wednesday, and I told you all about the different concerts that are coming up.

First, I told you all about the “This Is Not A Test” Tour, featuring TobyMac, Colton Dixon, Britt Nicole, and Hollyn. You can find out all the info for that concert over here.

Next, I told you about the Tenth Avenue North and Dan Bremnes concert happening this Friday night in Mansfield. Click here for all the info on that. Congratulations to Faith, the winner of today’s pair of tickets for that concert. Make sure you tune in to the Morning Thing and Afternoon Drive tomorrow for your last two chances to win tickets.

I also told you all about the Beating Hearts Tour, which will be in Zanesville tomorrow night, and features Danny Gokey, Mandisa, and Newsong. You can find out more on that over here. We also had our last round of Beating Hearts Tour Song Poetry, with the lyrics: I will wait for You oh Lord/ Because You have filled my heart with joy/ You lift me higher and higher/ Lord my one and only desire. Sandie called in and correctly guessed that those lyrics belong to Psalm 40 by Newsong.

The last concert I told you about was Newsboys “We Believe God’s Not Dead” tour, featuring Hawk Nelson and Ryan Stevenson. That concert will take place at the Palace Theater in Columbus on December 5th, and you can find out more information over here.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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Who Knew Today Was Play-Doh Day?!

Today was both National Play-Doh Day and Who Knew Wednesday, so play-doh-4-packI combined the two and talked all about Play-Doh on the show!

First, I gave you a little information on Play-Doh Day, which you can find here.

I shared a lot of fun facts about the childhood favorite toy, and you can find all of that here and here.

I also found this awesome page on the Hasbro website where you it shows you step-by-step directions on how to create Play-Doh masterpieces. Click here to find all 214 different creations and directions.

Our Word of the Day was velar, an adjective which describes the sound produced when the back of your tongue touches the soft palette. You can read more on that here.

I also gave you some information on SonFest 2015, and you can find everything you’ll need to know here.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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Who knew? Eat this, not that! 8/26/15

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Today we shared some tips from the book and website, “Eat This, Not That.”  Our focus was on seven surprisingly good sources of fiber that can help in weight loss.

Click the link here for all the resources on the home page.

Click here for the fiber article.

Today’s Word of the Day is REDUX (pronounced like ree-DUCKS). It is an adjective meaning something brought back or revived.

Thanks for listening!
-Joe

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Candy-Crazed Who Knew Wednesday

Today whalloween-candy-by-phanton-kittyas a very sweet (pun intended) Afternoon Drive!

Since it was Who Knew Wednesday and Gummy Worm Day (you can read about that here), I decided that I would combine the two and spend the whole show talking about CANDY! (Plus, Joe’s still out for the rest of the week, so there’s basically no rules, right?)

I first filled you in on some gummy worm fun facts in honor of the holiday. I also tried to tell a gummy-worm inspired joke that I messed up… You can find all those facts and more jokes over here.

I then shared “The Abridged History of Popular Candy in America”, which you can find here.

I also read part of USA Today’s list of the Top 50 Candies of All Time, and you can check out the entire list over here to see where your favorite candies rank.

Then, I shared some Sweet Tooth Candy Trivia that you can find here.

Plus, I shared this list of the most popular candies for different decades from 1950-1980.

I also took the What Candy Are You Quiz, where you can find out what candy best fits your personality. I got Cry Baby’s because I’m “tough, adventurous, love to try new things, and quirky”. You can take the quiz for yourself over here. Leave a comment below letting us know what candy you got!

Our Word of the Day was calumny, a noun that means a misrepresentation intended to harm another’s reputation. You can read more on that over here.

And don’t forget to check out all the videos our Big Blue Crew put together from the Nazarene Youth Conference in Louisville, Kentucky last week! You can watch all six videos over here.

Thanks for listening and have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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Who Knew It Was Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas?!

christmas picture for ad blogDon’t let the title of this post freak you out!

Since our Big Blue Crew is gearing up to go on the road this weekend to Christmas In July, the annual food drive to benefit Interchurch Social Services, I decided that I would do this week’s Who Knew Wednesday all about Christmas!

For information on Christmas in July, you can click here.

First, I shared some fun facts about Christmas trees, which you can find here and here.

I also shared some information on Christmas shopping. You can check out the infographic on that over here.

You can find the Top 10 American Christmas Traditions list that I shared by clicking here.

The fun facts I shared about Christmas cards is here.

And, my favorite list, the Top 50 Christmas Toys of the Last 100 Years, which shows the most popular Christmas toys by decade, is over here.

Our word of the day was nabob, a noun meaning a person of great wealth or importance. You can read more about that here.

Have an awesome Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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Who Knew Wednesday – July 4th Weekend

Wfc_pyrotechnic_displayToday was Who Knew Wednesday and we gave you all the details on all the different festivities taking place around Knox County this 4th of July weekend.

On Friday, July 3rd, you can head over to Mount Vernon’s July First Friday. WNZR will be going On The Road Without Big Blue (see what I did there?) to First Friday on the public square of downtown Mount Vernon from 6 pm – 9 pm. For more information on what we will be giving away and all of the other First Friday events, you can head over here.

The reason we will be On The Road Without Big Blue at First Friday is because we will be On The Road WITH Big Blue that same night at our WNZR Fireworks Viewing Party. The party starts at 8 pm and then at 9 pm, your family has the chance to compete in our annual Liberty Games, where you can win The Roar and Explore Prize Package from Experience Columbus, valued at over $500! The prize package includes tickets to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, Cosi, and more. And even if you don’t win, you’ll still have the BEST view of the fireworks in all of Mount Vernon at 10 pm. You can click here to find out more information about the party, or click here to invite your friends!

Then, after you fit in all that patriotic fun on Friday night, make sure to get a good night’s sleep so you and your family can enjoy even more festivities on Saturday! The Ariel Foundation Park Grand Opening Celebration will we taking place from 1 pm – 10 pm, and there will be tons of activities all over the park throughout the entire day, including a lazer light show and fireworks finale to close the celebration. You can find the complete list of activities and more information on the celebration here.

Our word of the day was esculent, an adjective meaning edible or fit for eating. You can see more on that word over here.

Have a great Wednesday evening!

-Jess

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