In a bad mood? Listen to these songs
I'll admit it, I'm in a sour mood a lot. I don't love that I am but, what can ya do?
Well.... as research has it, I could just listen to these songs:
"Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys
"I Got You (I Feel Good)" by James Brown
"House of Fun" by Madness
"Get the Party Started" by Pink
"Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
"Sun Is Shining" by Bob Marley
"I Get Around" by The Beach Boys
"YMCA" by Village People
"Waterloo" by ABBA
"September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
If you're looking to get in a better mood, better press play on The Beach Boys classic "Good Vibrations."
That's according to Dr. Michael Bonshor, a music psychologist named, who says "Good Vibrations" tops his list of songs that make people happiest. He says, "Previous studies have found songs are perceived as happy if they are in a major key, with a sweet spot of approximately 137 beats per minute. We like '7th chords' as they add interest; regular chords use three notes, whereas '7th chords' add an extra note which provides a sense of musical 'tension' and 'relief.'" Also, the Beach Boys song's "verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure" is appealing to our ears. In a survey conducted by the psychologist, respondents said it takes just 14 seconds for the mood-boosting power of these songs to take effect.
In case you were wondering, a 2020 poll of the happiest songs of all time dubbed Electric Light Orchestra's "Mr. Blue Sky" the happiest song ever.
So just hit play on those songs to get yourself in a better mood if you feel yourself feeling cranky. It's worth a shot.
The City of Springfield wants your thoughts on public parking downtown
Here's your chance to let the City of Springfield know what you think about public parking in the downtown area. The goal of the survey is to find possible ways to improve parking in downtown Springfield while continuing to foster economic development. The survey is available online through March 20th.
The specific study area is bordered by National Avenue on the east, Grant Avenue on the west, Elm Street on the south and Phelps Street on the north.
Click the links below to read more about it and to participate in the survey.
Pink Floyd Animation Competition
Attention animators! This is an INCREDIBLE opportunity for you! In honor of Pink Floyd's 50th anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon, they want you to create music videos for any of the 10 songs on the iconic 1973 album. Watch the video from Nick Mason below & read the terms & conditions on the link underneath the video. The deadline is November 30, 2023
Cast your vote to have an Arena League football team in Springfield
The Arena League has narrowed down a list of possible cities to bring a team to for the 2024 season. Springfield made the list. Yes! Our Springfield! But... you'll have to vote to make it happen. Click the link & let them know that Springfield wants football.
Get ready for Girl Scout Cookie season
It's almost time to start testing our willpower with our New Year's Resolution to eat healthier. Are you strong enough to resist the Thin Mint? I'm a Caramel Delight kind of person, so the temptation is strong, however there is a new cookie that's coming out this year. It's the Raspberry Rally. It's basically a Thin Mint, but Raspberry. I'm doomed.
Well, diet, it was good while it lasted.
Girl Scout Cookies will start tempting Springfieldians around February 11th.
Check out the cookie finder. Click the link, enter your zip code and it will tell you where you can find cookies near you.
learn about Digital Cookie online sales, download the official Cookie
Finder app, and more!
Winter weather is no match for these Black Sabbath snow goggles
With the nasty winter weather headed our way, you might want to pick up a pair of these rad Black Sabbath snow goggles. This company also has a bunch of other Black Sabbath items for the Sabbath fan in your life.
Warming Shelters Are Now Open On Cold Nights
Cold weather is coming to the Ozarks. Warming centers and shelters will be open for the homeless and less fortunate. The warming shelters are open between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. from now thru March 1, if temps overnight are expected colder than 32 degrees.
Here is a list of those shelters for both men and women and families if you are in need.
| East Sunshine Church of Christ | 3721 E Sunshine | 417-408-8076 | Men’s Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Grace United Methodist Church | 600 S Jefferson | 417-869-0765 | Women’s Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Asbury United Methodist Church | 1500 S Campbell Ave | 417-865-1335 | Adult Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Pets welcome. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Unity Church of Springfield | 2214 E Seminole St | 417-887-2214 | Adult Shelter open when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| The Connecting Grounds | 4341 W Chestnut Expy | 417-986-2552 | Family Shelter. Pets welcome. Call ahead to ensure there is space. Shelter open November 1-March 31. |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | 1609 N. Summit Ave. | 417-869-3646 | Men’s Shelter open the two coldest nights of the week when the temperature is 32 degrees F or below. Call ahead to ensure there is space. |
| Revive 66 | 3839 W Chestnut Expy | 417-894-1167 | Adult Shelter. Pets Welcome. These are normally $10 to rent but are free on nights when the crisis cold weather shelters open. |
The 35th Anniversary of The Max Headroom Signal Hijacking
It's been 35 years since the broadcast of two Chicago TV stations WGN-TV and PBS member station, WTTW, were interrupted with a bizarre fake Max Headroom. I remember Max Headroom when I was a kid, but I have only heard about this broadcast hijacking this year.
The first hijacking was on WGN-TV, it lasted only 30 seconds before the station was able to regain control. The second hijacking happened on WTTW during an episode of Dr. Who. What came next was 90 seconds of weirdness. Click the link below to watch the video.
A criminal investigation conducted by the FCC in the immediate aftermath of the intrusion could not find the persons responsible, and despite many unofficial inquiries and much speculation over the ensuing decades, the culprits have yet to be positively identified
Both Max Headroom broadcast signal intrusion incidents took place on local Chicago television stations on the night of Sunday, November 22, 1987.
Abbey Road Documentary Trailer
Oooooh!! This is a must-see! If These Walls Could Sing will stream on Disney Plus on December 16th!
DON'T WANT TO COOK THANKSGIVING DINNER? GO OUT TO EAT INSTEAD!
If you don’t want to mess with the stress of making Thanksgiving dinner this year, you can always go out! Here’s a list of local restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving:
- Alli’s Family, 4525 W Chestnut Expy, Springfield, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Applebee’s Locations, Springfield 4 p.m-10 p.m.
- City Cafe, 2129 West Republic Road, Springfield, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Cracker Barrel, 2858 North Glenstone, Springfield, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Denny’s Locations, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Domino’s Pizza Locations 4 p.m.- Midnight
- Golden Corral Locations
– 2020 East Primrose, Springfield, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– 2734 North Kansas Expressway, Springfield, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Golden Korean, 1406 West Sunshine Street, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Hurts Donut Shops, Springfield, 24 hours
- Hooters, 2010 East Independence, Springfield4 p.m.- Midnight
- IHOP Locations
– 3804 South Glenstone, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.
– 2647 North Kansas Expressway, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.| - Norma’s Carriage House, 1537 North Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
- Nawab’s Indian Cuisine, Springfield, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m./ 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Papa John’s, 10 a.m. – Midnight
- Sakura Japanese restaurant, 3230 S National Avenue, Springfield, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Springfield Family Restaurant, 2222 South Campbell Avenue, 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Thai Express, 2113 West Republic Road, Springfield, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Village Inn Locations, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Waffle House Locations Springfield, 24/7
- W.F. Cody’s, 3138 East Sunshine Street, Springfield, 4 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
- Ziggie’s Cafe
– at the Lamplighter Inn, 1772 South Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
– at the Best Western Coach, 2515 North Glenstone, Springfield, 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.