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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” So started Frank Stasio’s radio intro for the 6/23/09 The State of Things show on Positivity. Featuring Barbara Fredrickson who is principal investigator of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at UNC-Chapel Hill, her “research examines how cultivating emotions such as joy, gratitude and awe can improve relationships and make us better people.” Positivity = Complex mind and body experiences within micro-moments. Some may say that the concept of positive thinking yielding happier people is common sense or belief, but the scientific research and conclusions help further form some context to work with and advice on how to apply it more consistently. According to Fredrickson, “Be Open” > “Be Positive”.
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Vince Offer has become a household reference as “The ShamWow! Guy” but this reworking of the Slap Chop infomercial into “Rap Chop” is a work of art – it may have to be watched multiple times to appreciate the level of remixing dedication – silly fun. The breakdancing sequences featuring the Breakin’ movies bring back memories of when hip hop was spreading its cultural ground. It’s funny to see that Jean-Claude Van Damme appeared in that movie as a background extra. So how many breakdance moves are there? They range from the lighthearted to incredible displays of athleticism. I recall we kids goofing around the gym floor in the 80s, but nothing like these relatively more recent competitions: Chicago 2005 Breakdance Competition, 2006 Red Bull Competition to highlight a few.
