Welcome to a new day, and a new, more streamlined round of #ReadThisFIRST...
Have you noticed the changes? Less BS, straight to the point, and now, surrounded by even more posts and whatnot?
:-)
#WeNeedTheClicks.
Hey - being authentic means being honest, right?
Here comes the stuff you may want to know today... which I've copy-and-pasted here for you all in one place!
First off... TODAY IS:
- National Hike With a Geek Day: This is a day where techies and gamers are encouraged to step away from the keyboard and explore the great outdoors.
- American Eagle Day: Maybe youâll see one on your hike.
- National Vanilla Milk Shake Day. The perfect treat after a hike.
- National Ice Cream Soda Day: See above.
Breastfeeding is a perfectly normal and natural part of life⊠but it seems lots of people are still uncomfortable with it. According to a new study by Aeroflow Healthcare, 25% of people donât think women should be allowed to breastfeed or pump in public and 31% donât believe employers should be required to supply a lactation room for working moms. 61% of respondents said itâs inappropriate to nurse in a restaurant. (She Knows)
Have you ever had a major travel nightmare? Good news â you might be able to get a vacation do-over. The American Society of Travel Advisors wants to give a free vacation "do-over" to one lucky person. If picked, you will get a dream vacation, valued at up to $10,000, planned by a travel expert to make sure everything goes smoothly. To enter, you need to share your worst travel disasterhere. You have until July 19th to enter. (Insider)
Break-up lines⊠According to a new survey, these are the top break-up lines used by men and women. Have you used any of these?
Women:
- Iâm not ready for a commitment.
- This is going too fast for me.
- You donât make enough money.
- Youâre not mature enough.
- I need to concentrate on my career.
- I donât like your family/friends.
- Itâs just not working.
- Weâre not going to get married, so whatâs the point?
- We havenât got enough in common.
- I donât trust you.
Men:
- Itâs just not working.
- I met someone else.
- Iâm not attracted to you anymore.
- Weâve lost the sexual spark.
- Itâs not you, itâs me.
- I need to concentrate on my career.
- We want different things.
- I donât want to see you anymore.
- Iâm not ready for a commitment yet.
- We havenât got enough in common. (The Frisky)
When is the right time to go on a road trip with someone youâre dating? A new Match.com survey found that 60% of respondents said itâs OK to go on a road trip with a new partner after one month of dating. 33% of the singles surveyed said road-trippinâ with a partner is a very significant milestone in a new relationship. What bugs couples on a road trip? 38% said the way their partner drives and 19% said their partnerâs choice in music was a problem.
FOOTBALL PLAYERS BORN EARLY IN THE YEAR MORE LIKELY TO SUCCEED
According to a new study from Dartmouth College, boys born in January, February or March are more likely to play in the NFL than boys born in any other month.
Researchers found that players born in these early months develop faster than other -- slightly younger -- players.
It seems that being just a bit older gives these boys a bit of an edge on the playing field. And, this slight edge also probably gives them a boost in confidence, which can be enough to carry them right to the pros. (Phys Org)
CRIME FIGHTING ROBOT PATROLLING STREETS IN CALIFORNIA
Police in Huntington Park, California, are fighting crime with a robot that strolls sidewalks, using a 360-degree camera to look for bad guys.
The robot -- which theyâre calling âHP Robocopâ -- will keep an eye on areas such as parks and city buildings.
HP RoboCop has also been programmed to say things like âexcuse meâ and âgood day to youâ when it crosses paths with actual humans. (KABC-TV)
Have You Ever Eaten Anything Gross to Win a Bet?
The Interwebs are still buzzing about the guy at a minor league baseball game caught on camera eating a tub of mayonnaise with a spoon.
Maybe it was lunch? Or, maybe he was paying off a betâŠ
Have you ever eaten anything gross to win a bet? How about to pay off a bet?
Letâs talk about mayonnaise âŠ
If you stood to win a bet, how much mayonnaise do you think you could eat?
The stuff is mostly egg yolk and oil. And, itâs not for everyone.
Do you have a no tolerance policy when it comes to mayo?
Hmmmmmm MAYO!
Sounds tasty!
Check back for more... soon! And thanks for choosing to #ReadThisFIRST, you guys!
#LoveToby