I may try to beat the heat today by reaching for the beach. This certainly beats yesterday's method: periodically sticking my head into the freezer.

Doesn't take much. If you can cool your core temperature, there is a moment of bliss and then an attitude adjustment that can last for some time.

The best way I've found to do this is to jump in the ocean. If one has an ocean close.

If not, a pool of any kind - even a backyard kiddie pool in the shade will do the trick. The key being to immerse your whole body until cooled.

And, remember, while you're at it drink heavily.

Here's a suggestion if you're a do it yourselfer.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-air-conditioner/