Monthly Archives: August 2019

Selfie Videos

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If you think selfies serve no purpose, think again.

I just found out there might be a way for the medical profession to look at a selfie video and see if the person in question has high blood pressure.

How wild is that?

Researchers at the University of Toronto are close to figuring out a way “to accurately measure blood pressure on a smartphone. First they have to zero in on a technology known as transdermal optical imaging (TOI).”

They are testing sensors on all smartphones that can actually capture the red light reflected from hemoglobin under our skin.This permits TOI to visualize and measure blood flow changes.

Very exciting times ahead. Watch the video for exact details.

LA40 – “Warriors For Peace

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I’m so proud of the Internet show my young friend, Katerina Cozias, did today. I just wanted to devote a DigiDame post to it.

Katerina did an entire show on the Warriors For Peace (WFP), a theatre company comprised of US military veterans and civilians with a two-fold mission: Provide catharsis for our returning warriors through Shakespeare and promote peace, healing, and foster the principles of global citizenship by bringing veterans of different nations together in the arts.

WFP has a simple philosophy: Who better to promote peace than those who have seen the face of war? Believing that art transcends politics and brings people together, in these tumultuous times that we are living, watch LA40 host Katerina Cozias as she sits down with the members of the WFP theater group to discuss how their projects are designed to build bridges between communities, promote ethnic diversity, empower women, and of course, foster peace. 

 

Click below to view the show.


http://www.facebook.com/katerinacozias/videos/2376416026018724

Catch the show LIVE, Thursdays at 11am PST / 2pm EST on LATalkRadio.com. 

To reserve your spot as a feature guest on the talk show LA40, contact media@katerinacozias.comor visit LATalkRadio.com

For more with founder Christopher Loverro and Warriors for Peace Theater Company, visitWFPTheater.com

For more Katerina, visit Katerina360.com


Weighted Blankets Work

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Took my second shingles shot today and I already have 99.4° temp. A heavy blanket feels so good.

Thank you Dr. Steve Mandy for sharing these. We all need “time out” to reflect.

Irresponsible Out-Of-The-Office Email Replies

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Lying On The Beach Podcast

If you want to drive a busy person crazy, just post an out-of-the office email reply that you are on vacation for the week, and then you don’t delete it for many days after you return to work. It happens all the time. Many workers hide behind the out-of-the-office replies because they want to take advantage of this common business practice. TV personality Steve Greenberg and PR expert Lois Whitman-Hess discuss the culprits and why they shouldn’t be working in the digital age.  

Click here to hear the podcast

http://www.lyingonthebeach.com/2019/08/06/irresponsible-out-of-the-office-email-replies/


A Window of Opportunity

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This video was recorded during a visit to Israel last year.

A Window of Opportunity

 

I had the privilege of speaking with Rabbi Marc Philippe of Temple Emanu-El of Miami Beach today about the recent shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. I am involved in a musical Kabbalistic project with the Rabbi, and others, that will hopefully bring more peace and harmony in the country.

I asked the Rabbi about the future for all Americans and if the current hostile environment will ever change. By the way, before arriving in Miami, Rabbi Marc was located in El Paso. How is that for a coincidence?

Rabbi Marc wrote the following piece as a response to my question.

“Darkness again”

 

Mass shootings bringing death, suffering.  Also disbelief, anger, helplessness, fear, despair, all terribly negative emotions.

I won’t tell you anything new by saying negative emotions are not healthy. If maintained, we know these emotions will create some type of dis-ease, psychological or physical. Whichever the dis-ease, it will be highly contagious because negative emotions affect everyone around.

 

This is how negativity -or evil- gains strength.  Can we turn this around?

 

Mysticism teaches that every word, every action creates an entity. Not a physical one, but a spiritual one. This is how powerful we all are, because each of these entities            -spiritual beings- has an effect in our physical world. They are pure energy.  We can’t see them, but they strongly influence the world we live in. 

It is easy to understand that some words or actions will create beings of Light, while others will unfortunately create beings of darkness.

Our emotions have the same power. Negative emotions, such as the anger and the words of anger that are said or written after a mass shooting, create beings of darkness and have the terrible effect of giving strength to the evil that already exists in the world.

 

Are we stuck in a spiraling vicious circle?  Actually not at all.

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When the world seems the darkest, there is in fact a window of opportunity. If you find yourself in a dark cave, a small match, a tiny flame has the potential to illuminate the entire place. Likewise, in a time of darkness, a small act of kindness has the potential to illuminate the entire Universe. If you decide to embark on a personal “random-act-of lovingkindness” campaign, YOU have the potential to bring about a new paradigm. You have the power to counteract the darkness that is being brought. Don’t ever underestimate what you can do, it is a super-power. Your positive emotions, words and actions will bring the energy that the world needs for peace.

“Weighted Blankets” Are Trending

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Click on the video to see what the TV show, “The Doctors,” has to say about this new trend.

https://youtu.be/w087Xh17HRM

“Weighted blankets” are very popular on Amazon. They come in all shapes, sizes and pricing.

Everyone is always looking for a solution to cure their stress or insomnia. Most recommendations seem endless and complicated.

Lately, there is a lot of talk that “weighted blankets” truly help comfort the soul.

It sounds crazy, but there are stories all over social media that claim therapeutic “weighted blankets” give you a grounding experience.

Just Google “weighted blankets” and read all the theories. What do you have to lose?

The manufacturer I just researched said, “ ‘weighted blankets’ have been used in niche medical communities for many years. But only recently have the measurable health benefits for all started to emerge in new scientific studies. To put it simply, the findings have been amazing: ‘weighted blankets’ have been shown to help people fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. Without a prescription, therapeutic training, or changes in their routine.”

“Weighted blankets” should be 7-12% of your body weight in order “to relax the nervous system by simulating the feeling of being held or hugged. More specifically, gravity uses the power of proprioceptive input (more commonly known as “deep touch pressure stimulation”), a well regarded therapeutic method that stimulates pressure points on the body linked to improved sleep, mood, and relaxation.”

Below is just one of the links I looked at.

https://health.usnews.com/conditions/mental-health/anxiety/articles/do-weighted-blankets-help-with-anxiety-and-insomnia

Your Childhood Returns

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I’m going to take you back to your childhood. Guess what is still around? The erector set. For those who need a little refresher, the erector set was invented in England by Frank Hornby in 1898.

Erector by Meccano was conceived as a model-construction system, based on the principles of mechanical engineering. The sets are comprised of re-usable metal strips, plates, wheels, axles and gears, with nuts and bolts to connect the pieces.

Yes the erector set preceded Legos. It will definitely take users away from their smartphones. Each erector set includes an assortment of parts, instruction manual, double-sided blueprints, maker tool to “hack” the steam system and a reusable box or plastic case for storage.

With an open play system, your children, or grandchildren, can create anything they want. You can purchase a variety of sets on Amazon for $19.99 up to $129.99.

For more info go to: https://www.amazon.com/stores/node/11025219011?_encoding=UTF8&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Meccano&ref_=bl_dp_s_web_11025219011

Send me photos of what you erect.

Sony Dares To Crowdfund

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Press on any link to watch a video presentation.

https://youtu.be/2dlzdZlbq2Q

https://youtu.be/2dlzdZlbq2Q

When I first learned that Sony was crowdfunding a new product, I thought I heard wrong. How could a major company be asking the public for money to market a new product? It just doesn’t make sense.

It now makes a whole lot of sense since I understand the concept. If the company is not sure that a new type of product has mass appeal, it let the public decide.

Showcase the product on a Kickstarter or Indigogo type of platform to see if people are interested in buying it. In this case, Sony crowdfunded in Japan, the country where they are headquartered.

The product is a wearable “air conditioner.“ Called the Reon Pocket, the unit slips into a pouch of a special t-shirt. The product sits at the base of your neck where heat is absorbed or emitted to either a lower or higher temperature.

You manually control the temperature of the portable a/c through a mobile app. Sony claims the battery life is 24 hours but tech industry friends say it is much shorter right now.

The Reon Pocket received a lot of support from the Japanese so it will be available March, 2020 at $117. One catch! It will only be sold in Japan.

Another industry friend, who is very close to Sony, said, “There are a bunch of similar unusual projects within Sony, but they do not get funded for production unless they can validate a demand. This process allows Sony to test a new concept without wasting overall corporate funds. By the way, this is not the first attempt at a personal air cooler. I have seen this in 2000. It’s totally a marketing ploy.”

I think the marketing concept is pretty interesting. Let’s see what happens.

Shiva Free Loaders

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While the purpose of a Shiva is super important, there is a side of it that has always unnerved me. Shiva is the seven days of mourning that follows the death of a relative. It is usually observed in the home of the deceased, or in the home of a family member. Shivas provide comfort and companionship to those who are mourning.
I have attended many shivas over the years, and I have always noted that several folks take advantage of the occasion to eat their meals. It almost becomes a party for them. They don’t mean to be disrespectful, but the food is a big lure. They visit several times just to wolf down.
Most shivas feature a buffet of the best delicacies you have ever seen, much of which gets donated by friends.
Years ago there was a very popular movie called “Wedding Crashers” where two free loaders would “crash” weddings just to eat. Now there is an app called i-shiva that’s lists all of the neighborhood shivas so a good, hot free meal, is in walking distance. Okay, it’s a joke, but you must watch the video.
Good yontif !