Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Aug 13, 2013)

Rock Group



I am a rock group that has 4 members, all of whom are dead, one of which was assassinated. What am I?





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Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Aug 13, 2013)

Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty?

Can you tell me which fictional or nonfictional feline I'm talking about?



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Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Prevaricate

pre-var-i-cate



verb :: To shift or turn from one side to the other, from the direct course, or from truth; to speak with equivocation; to shuffle; to quibble



"As regards your questions, however, I will not prevaricate nor deceive you, but will tell you without concealment all that the old man of the sea told me." --Homer

Memory : Good Sleep

Good sleep is extremely important if you want to have a strong memory, because it is during sleep that memory consolidation occurs. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your sleep.



1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day (including the weekends). Having a consistent schedule will keep your internal clock in sync and will make it easier to fall asleep at the proper time each night.



2. Refrain from doing any physical exercise shortly before bed time. All that energy can make it difficult to fall asleep on time.



3. If you are sleeping in a noisy place, try to mask the bad noises by using mellow music, a white-noise machine, or even a fan with a constant hum.



4. Avoid caffeine and alcohol prior to bedtime. Caffeine is a stimulant and can keep you awake. Alcohol can interfere with your brain chemistry and prevent you from entering the most restful stage of sleep called REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.



5. Avoid taking naps during the day, or at least limit them to 30 minutes or less. Napping can make it difficult for you to fall asleep at the proper time because you wont be tired yet.

Stress : Shoulder Stretching

The muscles in the shoulders are a very common place for people to carry tension from being under stress. One way to feel less stressed is to reduce this tension. This simple stretching exercise will help you do just that.



1. Start in a standing position with good posture and make sure that you are breathing properly throughout the exercise.



2. Slowly lift both shoulders up towards your head and hold for a few seconds. Release back to normal. Repeat a few times.



3. Slowly rotate your right shoulder in a circle (up, back, down, forward) a few times. Repeat with your left shoulder. Then switch directions and repeat.



4. Slowly tilt your head towards one shoulder and feel the stretch. Now move your head back to the center and go to the other side. Repeat several times.



5. Slowly turn your head so you are looking over your shoulder. Return to the center and then go to the other side. Feel the stretch. Repeat several times.



6. Remain standing and take several deep breaths before finishing.

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