TODAY IS

Happy Cinco de Octobero.

Jesse Eisenberg celebrates number 33 today. Whenever I see him, I still think of Mark Zuckerberg.

Actress Kate Winslet turns 41 today.
  • She's done quite well considering her career started on board the "Titanic."
  • Yes, she got on board a sinking ship and it was the smartest thing she ever did.
  • She'll continue to have a great career, as long as she watches out for those icebergs.

Parminder Nagra is also 41 today. Her career began with the movie, "Bend it Like Beckham." Apparently, she bent it too much because she ended up on "E.R."

Former NBA star Grant Hill turns 44 today. He was on the original Dream Team, with Mr. T... oh, wait. I think I'm confusing my teams.

Daniel Baldwin celebrates birthday number 56. I can't remember if he's my third or fourth favorite Baldwin brother.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller turns 73 today.
  • He still flies like an eagle, but he's just not swooping down and catching fish like he used to.
  • Still a rocker, not ready for the walker.
  • He specialized in pop rock music. You'd put a little in your ears and you'd hear it crackle.

Do Something Nice Day -- Even when you really don't feel like it. If the foot shaking under the table doesn't give you away, then the gum snapping certainly does: You're anxious. And however you cope with your anxiety -- or don't -- recent research reveals an all-natural fix: Being nice. Turns out that good deeds, or kind acts, can make socially anxious people feel a whole lot better. So whether you suffer from anxiety, or just need a way to boost your mood, here are 13 everyday ways to do something nice for someone -- and make yourself feel better in the process:
  1. Buy a co-worker her favorite Starbucks frap next time you stop for morning coffee.
  2. When you're driving, let someone merge into your lane.
  3. Offer to stay late and help cleanup at your friend's party.
  4. Smile and make eye contact with people in the grocery store.
  5. Pay the toll for the person in the car behind you.
  6. Baby-sit for your neighbor's kids while she takes a nap.
  7. Make small talk with the cashier at your dry cleaner.
  8. Let someone go ahead of you in line at the movies.
  9. Visit family members you haven't seen in awhile.
  10. Volunteer to run an errand for a busy co-worker.
  11. Drive a friend to the airport.
  12. Give a genuine compliment to someone.
  13. Over-tip your waiter.


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