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In this week?s That Thing You Missed, Kobe Bryant on Dwight Howard?s Departure, is this the fastest man in the NFL, what it looks like to catch a homerun with your head and a must-see RG3 Rap video. ?What was he thinking??
Zombie Effect?
Ok, as many of you know, Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and his fianc?e Rebecca Liddicoat just tied the knot.
And what do you think they did first? ??
Well apparently, they recorded a rap video about ?Pop Rocks and Tootsie Pops.?
Wait, what?
Ok. Someone?s gotta help me out here.
Am I missing something because I?m old enough to wear reading glasses? Are ?Pop Rocks and Tootsie Pops? some sort of Millennial Generation cultural reference I just can?t relate too?
I seriously don?t think so ?cause I just Googled it and all I got was this bizarre video.
Personally, I?d like to hear ?Rob Parker weigh in on this.
Story via CBS DC?
Running For His Life
It?s not easy being a 29-year old wideout rookie trying to make a team?s roster ? even if it IS only the Arizona Cardinals.
So it?s no wonder Robert Gill wants to make sure everyone knows exactly what he?s capable of.
Enter Exhibit A: This video of him running on the treadmill at a whopping 25 miles per hour! And, no, this video is not altered.
How is this even humanly possible?
I?d hate to think of what would happen if he slipped and fell though.
Story via CBS Detroit
Head Case
This is what I imagine would happen to Homer Simpson if he ever came close to catching a homerun ball at a Major League Baseball game.
Of course, on the TV show, Homer would somehow end up in the dugout, playing on the team and even score the winning run.
Unfortunately for the guy in the video, this isn?t a successful cartoon series.
I hope he at least drank a six pack of Duff Beer.
D?oh.
Story via CBS Philadelphia
Howard?s End
It was no secret Dwight Howard was looking for other options in the NBA and it came as no surprise when he decided to hightail it out of L.A. to try his luck at NBA life in Houston with the Rockets.
It was, however, surprising to learn that Kobe Bryant had been asked to attend the final negotiation meeting to help the Lakers re-sign the big center.
So, of course, the media expects Kobe Bryant to weigh-in on Howard?s departure and ? I think you should watch for yourself ? but basically what I got out of the interview is Kobe Bryant only cares about one thing.?
Kobe Bryant.
Story via CBS Los Angeles
I want to hear from you! Got a fun story sports fans may have missed? Or an obscure, silly and perhaps gossipy tale we didn?t cover? E-mail Tara Lipinsky at tara.lipinsky@cbs.com or send me a Tweet?@TaraLipinsky.
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It seems there is never enough time in the morning -- no matter how early a guy gets up. Men are rushing to the shower, rushing through the morning routine, only to sit in rush hour traffic to get to work. Unfortunately, all this rushing can cause a man to rush through things important to his overall health. Skipping breakfast too often can lead to a poorly balanced diet, overeating at lunch and even issues with one?s metabolism. Rushing through or skipping teeth care, can lead to cavities. Rushing or skipping penis care can lead to a loss of sensation, dry cracked skin, and in some cases, even Peyronie?s disease. Learn more about the importance of taking a few moments out of the day to engage in penis care.Why is penis care important?
Most men do not give caring for the penis a second thought. The equipment may get a quick shot of soap in the shower, and that is all the attention to penis care the little guy gets until it is time for a checkup from the doctor. Unfortunately, this lackadaisical approach to penis care can dramatically impact the health and wellness of the penis. Why? The answer is simple: the penis gets used, and used often. Furthermore, though the penis is a very sensitive part of the male anatomy, it is not treated with gentleness 24/7. Rough sex, masturbation and even the rubbing up against zippers and rough jeans while urinating, can all take a toll on the skin of the penis. This can lead to dry, itchy, irritated and even cracking skin in an area where itching is not always publically acceptable. What man hasn?t done an awkward lunge or squat to try to sneakily scratch an irritated unit?
Dry skin is not the only problem of a neglected penis. The wear and tear of frequent use can actually damage the delicate tissue of the penis, burst blood vessels and lead to plaque buildup on the shaft of the penis. This condition, known as Peyronie?s disease, can cause a painful curvature of the penis, and in extreme cases, make sex difficult and unpleasant. The scar tissue that builds up as a result of Peyronie?s disease can also shorten the penis -- and penis length is one thing no man wants to part with.
How to care for the penis
Fortunately, caring for the penis doesn?t have to make a man late for work in the morning. Adding just a few seconds to the grooming routine can make all the difference in the health of the penis. Simply adding a penis health formula (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil) to the pre-work routine can improve the quality of the penis skin, enhance sensitivity, and help fight Peyronie?s disease. When choosing a penis health formula, men should select one that is all natural and formulated from vitamins and minerals that target penis health. To reap the benefits of a penis health formula, simply massage the lotion into the penis immediately after the shower ? while the skin is still damp. Doing so will help lock in moisture to heal dry, itchy skin leaving the skin healthy and supple. A penis formula containing Acetyl L Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid can also help to reverse years of cell damage that have gradually built up from the daily wear and tear of the penis. The combination of the two ingredients improves oxygen flow to the penis, while healing the tiny blood vessels, which adds up to improved sensitivity and a healthier penis. This one simple change a day can make for a healthier penis, and a healthy penis is a happy penis.
About author: John Dugan
For men who are concerned about improving their male organ health: Find more advice about treating common problems such as a sore male organ, dry skin, redness and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.
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LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - Jul 11, 2013) - ?MyGirlFund.com reports that young female college students on summer break are flocking to its website. While students aged 18-22 normally comprise 25% of the adult social network's 6,000 plus female member base, since the academic year ended over 500 matriculating college students have joined.?MyGirlFund's Stefan Patrick says the trend suggests that young women are pursuing creative ways of earning tuition money in the face of a sluggish summer job market.?
According to a recent ABC news report, only half of young adults will be able to find summer employment. Meanwhile, college tuition and student loan costs have skyrocketed. "Members list their financial goals when they join," Patrick says, "and the new coeds are vocal about their tuition needs. One new member penned the memorable line, 'When good girls can't pay their tuition, anything can happen,' on her profile, but overall these are young women who would never consider stripping, porn or public group cam shows."?
They are attracted to MyGirlFund, Patrick avers, because it empowers them as autonomous economic agents in a social networking setting that is similar to mainstream sites like Facebook. "The young women joining our site," Patrick says, "appreciate the total autonomy we grant them. They are free to set their own prices for the content and interaction they chose to provide. They work when they want to from the privacy of their own homes. They also appreciate the extra steps we take to ensure that what happens on MyGirlFund stays on MyGirlFund. We operate the site as a closed, private environment so members don't have to worry about exposure or leaked content. Our female members are comfortable and guys respond positively to confident, expressive and goal-driven women."
As far as how much college students are earning on MyGirlFund, Patrick says it is a function of time and effort.?"We know that a number of young women have earned degrees, undergraduate and graduate, with the contributions they receive on MyGirlFund and that many others are able to support their families. At the very least, the new girls will be able to partially defray exorbitant tuition costs while doing what many are likely already doing on social media sites like Facebook, tumblr and Instagram."
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Positive thinking sounds useful on the surface. (Most of us would prefer to be positive rather than negative.) But "positive thinking" is also a soft and fluffy term that is easy to dismiss. In the real world, it rarely carries the same weight as words like "work ethic" or "persistence."
But those views may be changing.
Research is beginning to reveal that positive thinking is about much more than just being happy or displaying an upbeat attitude. Positive thoughts can actually create real value in your life and help you build skills that last much longer than a smile.
The impact of positive thinking on your work, your health, and your life is being studied by people who are much smarter than me. One of these people is Barbara Fredrickson.
Fredrickson is a positive psychology researcher at the University of North Carolina, and she published a landmark paper that provides surprising insights about positive thinking and its impact on your skills. Her work is among the most referenced and cited in her field, and it is surprisingly useful in everyday life.
Let's talk about Fredrickson's discovery and what it means for you...
What Negative Thoughts Do to Your Brain
Play along with me for a moment.
Let's say that you're walking through the forest and suddenly a tiger steps onto the path ahead of you. When this happens, your brain registers a negative emotion -- in this case, fear.
Researchers have long known that negative emotions program your brain to do a specific action. When that tiger crosses your path, for example, you run. The rest of the world doesn't matter. You are focused entirely on the tiger, the fear it creates, and how you can get away from it.
In other words, negative emotions narrow your mind and focus your thoughts. At that same moment, you might have the option to climb a tree, pick up a leaf, or grab a stick -- but your brain ignores all of those options because they seem irrelevant when a tiger is standing in front of you.
This is a useful instinct if you're trying to save life and limb, but in our modern society we don't have to worry about stumbling across tigers in the wilderness. The problem is that your brain is still programmed to respond to negative emotions in the same way -- by shutting off the outside world and limiting the options you see around you.
For example, when you're in a fight with someone, your anger and emotion might consume you to the point where you can't think about anything else. Or, when you are stressed out about everything you have to get done today, you may find it hard to actual start anything because you're paralyzed by how long your to-do list has become. Or, if you feel bad about not exercising or not eating healthy, all you think about is how little willpower you have, how you're lazy, and how you don't have any motivation.
In each case, your brain closes off from the outside world and focuses on the negative emotions of fear, anger, and stress -- just like it did with the tiger. Negative emotions prevent your brain from seeing the other options and choices that surround you. It's your survival instinct.
Now, let's compare this to what positive emotions do to your brain. This is where Barbara Fredrickson returns to the story.
What Positive Thoughts Do to Your Brain
Fredrickson tested the impact of positive emotions on the brain by setting up a little experiment. During this experiment, she divided her research subjects into five groups and showed each group different film clips.
The first two groups were shown clips that created positive emotions. Group 1 saw images that created feelings of joy. Group 2 saw images that created feelings of contentment.
Group 3 was the control group. They saw images that were neutral and produced no significant emotion.
The last two groups were shown clips that created negative emotions. Group 4 saw images that created feelings of fear. Group 5 saw images that created feelings of anger.
Afterward, each participant was asked to imagine themselves in a situation where similar feelings would arise and to write down what they would do. Each participant was handed a piece of paper with 20 blank lines that started with the phrase, "I would like to..."
Participants who saw images of fear and anger wrote down the fewest responses. Meanwhile, the participants who saw images of joy and contentment, wrote down a significantly higher number of actions that they would take, even when compared to the neutral group.
In other words, when you are experiencing positive emotions like joy, contentment, and love, you will see more possibilities in your life. These findings were among the first that suggested positive emotions broaden your sense of possibility and open your mind up to more options.
But that was just the beginning. The really interesting impact of positive thinking happens later...
How Positive Thinking Builds Your Skill Set
The benefits of positive emotions don't stop after a few minutes of good feelings subside. In fact, the biggest benefit that positive emotions provide is an enhanced ability to build skills and develop resources for use later in life.
Let's consider a real-world example.
A child who runs around outside, swinging on branches and playing with friends, develops the ability to move athletically (physical skills), the ability to play with others and communicate with a team (social skills), and the ability to explore and examine the world around them (creative skills). In this way, the positive emotions of play and joy prompt the child to build skills that are useful and valuable in everyday life.
These skills last much longer than the emotions that initiated them. Years later, that foundation of athletic movement might develop into a scholarship as a college athlete or the communication skills may blossom into a job offer as a business manager. The happiness that promoted the exploration and creation of new skills has long since ended, but the skills themselves live on.
Fredrickson refers to this as the "broaden and build" theory because positive emotions broaden your sense of possibilities and open your mind, which in turn allows you to build new skills and resources that can provide value in other areas of your life.
As we discussed earlier, negative emotions do the opposite. Why? Because building skills for future use is irrelevant when there is immediate threat or danger (like the tiger on the path).
All of this research begs the most important question of all: If positive thinking is so useful for developing valuable skills and appreciating the big picture of life, how do you actually get yourself to be positive?
How to Increase Positive Thinking in Your Life
What you can do to increase positive emotions and take advantage of the "broaden and build" theory in your life?
Well, anything that sparks feelings of joy, contentment, and love will do the trick. You probably know what things work well for you. Maybe it's playing the guitar. Maybe it's spending time with a certain person. Maybe it's carving tiny wooden lawn gnomes.
That said, here are three ideas for you to consider...
1. Meditation -- Recent research by Fredrickson and her colleagues has revealed that people who meditate daily display more positive emotions that those who do not. As expected, people who meditated also built valuable long-term skills. For example, three months after the experiment was over, the people who meditated daily continued to display increased mindfulness, purpose in life, social support, and decreased illness symptoms.
Note: If you're looking for an easy way to start meditation, here is a 10-minute guided meditation that was recently sent to me. Just close your eyes, breathe, and follow along.
2. Writing -- This study, published in the Journal of Research in Personality, examined a group of 90 undergraduate students who were split into two groups. The first group wrote about an intensely positive experience each day for three consecutive days. The second group wrote about a control topic.
Three months later, the students who wrote about positive experiences had better mood levels, fewer visits to the health center, and experienced fewer illnesses. (This blew me away. Better health after just three days of writing about positive things!)
Note: I used to be very erratic in my writing, but now I publish a new blog every Monday and Thursday. I've written more about my writing process and how you can stick to your goals in this blog and this blog.
3. Play -- Schedule time to play into your life. We schedule meetings, conference calls, weekly events, and other responsibilities into our daily calendars... why not schedule time to play?
When was the last time you blocked out an hour on your calendar just to explore and experiment? When was the last time you intentionally carved out time to have fun? You can't tell me that being happy is less important than your Wednesday meeting, and yet, we act like it is because we never give it a time and space to live on our calendars.
Give yourself permission to smile and enjoy the benefits of positive emotion. Schedule time for play and adventure so that you can experience contentment and joy, and explore and build new skills.
Happiness vs. Success (Which Comes First?)
There's no doubt that happiness is the result of achievement. Winning a championship, landing a better job, finding someone you love -- these things will bring joy and contentment to your life. But so often, we wrongly assume that this means happiness always follows success.
How often have you thought, "If I just get ___, then I'll be set."
Or, "Once I achieve ___, I'll be satisfied."
I know I'm guilty of putting off happiness until I achieve some arbitrary goal. But as Fredrickson's "broaden and build" theory proves, happiness is essential to building the skills that allow for success.
In other words, happiness is both the precursor to success and the result of it.
In fact, researchers have often noticed a compounding effect or an "upward spiral" that occurs with happy people. They are happy, so they develop new skills, those skills lead to new success, which results in more happiness, and the process repeats itself.
Where to Go From Here
Positive thinking isn't just a soft and fluffy feel-good term. Yes, it's great to simply "be happy," but those moments of happiness are also critical for opening your mind to explore and build the skills that become so valuable in other areas of your life.
Finding ways to build happiness and positive emotions into your life -- whether it is through meditation, writing, playing a pickup basketball game, or anything else -- provides more than just a momentary decrease in stress and a few smiles.
Periods of positive emotion and unhindered exploration are when you see the possibilities for how your past experiences fit into your future life, when you begin to develop skills that blossom into useful talents later on, and when you spark the urge for further exploration and adventure.
To put it simply: Seek joy, play often, and pursue adventure. Your brain will do the rest.
James Clear writes at JamesClear.com, where he uses behavior science to help you master your habits and improve your health. For useful ideas on improving your mental and physical performance, join his free newsletter.
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