November 27, 2012
Wednesday (unless it's not)
If you need a smile or if you're already happy...this is really good.
Birthdays
Today is Police Officer's Memorial Day (Phoner: Say something nice about a police officer -- one that went above and beyond for you)
Pop Quiz
A character named "Speedee" was their first mascot. He was replaced in 1967.
Answer: McDonald's!
Richard and Maurice McDonald started their barbecue restaurant with an emphasis on speedy service. Ray Kroc opened the first franchised McDonald's in 1955 in Des Plaines, Ill.
TV Tonight
CBS: Criminal Minds is new followed by the finale of CSI
NBC: All new tonight with Dateline, Law and Order: SVU, and Chicago Fire
FOX: American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance are new
CW: Arrow and Supernatural are finales tonight
5 things your dermatologist won't tell you
1 They can tell which way you sleep. Sleeping on your side or stomach creates a furrow on one side of your face. To minimize wrinkles, sleep on your back.
2 If you hit the pillow every night without washing your face, every single thing you came into contact with that day is on your skin.
3 If it makes your skin feel 'squeaky clean,' it's stripping out all the moisture -- which is not a good thing.
4 Women that are losing their hair can use men's Rogain 5% minoxidil formula
5 Store brand antiaging creams have the same active ingredients and are just as effective as the brand named stuff that costs four to 10 times as much.
Article: 13 things your dermatologist won't tell you
College in the 80's rocked... FREEZE FRAME!
7 ways to make life more fun
This is a Men's Health article that teaches you how to "gamify" your life. Take the tasks that seem ordinary and turn them into a game to make them more interesting. Here's how:
1. Define your goals. Don't think of rewards yet, just think of a specific goal you'd like to accomplish.
2. Break it down into specific tasks. Games lead you to a larger level through a series of small steps. Break down your goal into specific tasks.
3. Figure out what motivates you. If social interaction motivates you, then complete your task with a buddy. If it's money, then reward yourself with a little cash every time you accomplish a goal.
4. Track your progress. Track your steps for inspiration (to see how close you're getting to your goal), and to reward yourself periodically.
5. Reward yourself.
6. Level up -- smartly. Reward yourself with something that will take you to the next level. If you're learning to play piano, for example, reward yourself with a cool pair of headphones after you've licked the basics.
7. Have fun. If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right.