Friday, December 5, 2014
honoring magic johnson
Earvin (Magic) Johnson’s impact on the basketball world is unquestioned: The Hall of Famer redefined the point guard position, captured five championships and played a leading role in driving the NBA’s international growth. But Johnson’s influence has only increased since he retired in 1996, becoming the chief executive of a billion-dollar company, the public face of a global health cause and a major philanthropist. To honor those diverse contributions, sports illustrated announced that Johnson has been recognized with the magazine’s Sportsman of the Year Legacy Award. Johnson, 55, is the second person and first professional athlete to receive the honor in sports illustrated 60-year history. “It is an honor to receive this award from sports illustrated,” Johnson said. “I grew up reading the magazine, which also gave me my first national exposure in its ‘Faces in the Crowd’ feature. Now, 37 years later, to be recognized by sports illustrated with a tribute that has only been given to Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a woman who has made the world a better place for millions with intellectual disabilities, is very special and humbling.” Johnson will be presented with the award during sports illustrated sportsman of the year award ceremony
Bill Cosby
On Friday morning, it was discovered that someone vandalized Bill Cosby’s star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in California.In recent weeks, dozens of women have come forward alleging Cosby raped them, and many projects Cosby was working on have been killed in the wake of these accusations.Cosby’s star on the iconic walkway is “being cleaned up at this time,” a rep for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spoke on Friday.“When people are unhappy with one of our honorees, we would hope that they would project their anger in more positive ways than to vandalize a California State landmark,” the rep added.
Finals Week and its oh so many wonders...
Finals week is here and for many college students this means hell week is here. So here I have provided tips to relieve stress. I personally know a couple if these that really work for me. So I hope this can help other students in need.
1. Meditate
A few minutes of practice per day can help ease anxiety.
It's simple. Sit up straight with both feet on the floor. Close your eyes. Focus your attention on reciting -- out loud or silently -- a positive mantra such as “I feel at peace” or “I love myself.” Place one hand on your belly to sync the mantra with your breaths. Let any distracting thoughts float by like clouds.
2. Breathe Deeply
Take a 5-minute break and focus on your breathing. Sit up straight, eyes closed, with a hand on your belly. Slowly inhale through your nose, feeling the breath start in your abdomen and work its way to the top of your head. Reverse the process as you exhale through your mouth.
Be Present
Slow down.
“Take 5 minutes and focus on only one behavior with awareness,” Tutin says. Notice how the air feels on your face when you’re walking and how your feet feel hitting the ground. Enjoy the texture and taste of each bite of food.
When you spend time in the moment and focus on your senses, you should feel less tense.
4. Reach Out
Your social network is one of your best tools for handling stress. Talk to others -- preferably face to face, or at least on the phone. Share what's going on. You can get a fresh perspective while keeping your connection strong.
5. Tune In to Your Body
Mentally scan your body to get a sense of how stress affects it each day. Lie on your back, or sit with your feet on the floor. Start at your toes and work your way up to your scalp, noticing how your body feels.
Trust me when I say these tips truly work!
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