THURSDAY 23rd JUNE 2016 07:13 BST

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1. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
23rd June 1991: The release of Sonic The Hedgehog
The game was released in North America, Europe and Australia on June 23, 1991, and in Japan the following month. The game features an anthropomorphic hedgehog named Sonic in a quest to defeat Dr. Robotnik, a scientist who has imprisoned animals in robots and stolen the magical Chaos Emeralds. Sonic the Hedgehog's gameplay involves collecting rings as a form of health and a simple control scheme, with jumping and attacking controlled by a single button.

The game's development began in 1990, when Sega ordered its AM8 development team to create a game featuring a mascot for the company. After considering a number of suggestions, the developers decided on a blue hedgehog with spikes along his head and spine and renamed themselves "Sonic Team" to match their character. Sonic the Hedgehog, designed for fast gameplay, was influenced by the games of Super Mario series creator, Shigeru Miyamoto. Sonic the Hedgehog uses a novel technique that allows Sonic's sprite to roll along curved scenery, which originated in a tech demo created by the game's programmer, Yuji Naka.

The game was well received by critics, who praised its visuals, music, and speed of gameplay. The game was also commercially successful, establishing the Genesis as a key player in the 16-bit era and allowing it to compete with Nintendo and their Super NES console. It has been ported a number of times, and inspired several clones, a successful franchise, and adaptations by other media.

2. TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging
Me Time
Gatepainting
Washing Machine Cleaning
Business Promotional Work
Meditation
Supper 
Quality Missus Time

Twitter Followers = 2,266 (up 10)
Never-followed unfollowers eliminated = 0
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Followed unfollowers eliminated = 0
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New Followers followed back = 1

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Spammers not followed back = 9
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3. TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATIONThursdays are turning out to be my "Sunday" and consequently my favourite day of the week, with the maximum me time. This doesn't mean zero stuff to do, but the day with the fewest time pressures.  

With a meditation regime now thoroughly restored, things are calm and my mind is in "just get on with it" mode. My emotions are of peace and gratitude, a good way to start the day!

4. TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
What is your default "baseline" emotion?

5. TODAY'S WEATHER IN BRADFORD
In brief
Dry and mild with sunny intervals

Details

Moon

Air Pressure
1016 millibars and static

6. TODAY'S ONELINER
I finally summed up the courage to tell my parents they're gay :D

7. NOW THAT'S FUNNY!
Amy Anderson on Bradjelina

8. TRIVIA
Kurt Cobain's hometown of Aberdeen, Washington State, now has the welcome motto "Come As You Are"

9. ZEN WISDOM
The accepting and enthusiastic embracing of uncertainty are key to a fulfilling life.