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The Dark Web
I bet you never heard of the term the “dark web.” Get used to it. That’s where terrorists go to communicate with each other.
So many of you have ask which social media platforms do terrorists use? It’s a complicated answer but Shelly Palmer, Fox 5 New York’s On-air Tech Expert, tackles that question with Juliet Huddy and Teresa Priolo on Fox 5.
His findings are very interesting. I encourage you to watch the video because it will give you a better idea of why apps are a terrorist’s best friend.
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Belated Happy Birthday to Hedy Lamar
Hedy Lamar, publicity photo.
My brother Steve emailed me at the beginning of November to remind me that Hedy Lamar, one of the most gorgeous stars in Hollywood, would have been 101 on November 9th. She died in 2000 at the age of 86.
I totally forgot to honor her. As the author of DigiDame, I should have recognized this amazing woman because she was much more than a pretty face. Lamar was an inventor and the work she did layed the ground work for the Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi. In fact, Lamarr was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.
I may have forgotten, but Google didn’t. They honored her with a Google Doodle. Watch the above video. For more details about Lamar, read the Huffington Post story.
Happy birthday Hedy Lamar.
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How To Get Famous On Instagram
For all of my contemporaries who are sorry they never got famous, it’s not too late. In fact, it’s easier than ever. All you need is a little creativity and some discipline.
Check out these dramatic photos my friend Russ Rowland created. 
Now check out how Russ posts them on Instagram. He carefully hashtags (#) key words on each of his photos so other users who search the same categories, will see his images. It’s as simple as that.
Russ is determined to become a well-known photographer. Judging by his collection of photos, I say he has a good chance. Russ said artists no longer need galleries to get noticed. While everyone would love to be recognized by well-known gallerist, Instagram is much more available.
Vogue recently did an article about how Instagram is influencing the careers of a number of artists. Read it and let’s talk about what you can do to get your 15 minutes of fame.
A Drone Takes You On A Tour Of NYC’s 2nd Avenue Subway
Click here to take a drone’s tour through the Second Avenue subway.
I was recently meeting with a business who was talking to me about a possible venture regarding the Second Avenue subway in New York City. I thought the idea was far-fetched until she showed me a CBS TV video clip of a drone that flew through the underground tunnels on the upper east side.
I didn’t know if I was more impressed with the new subway system or the capability and preciseness of the drone. I was in awe. The Aerobo is the first FAA license drone company in New York.
CBS reported that one section is set to open in December 2016 and is expected to carry about 200,000 riders a day.
Don’t miss the tour.
Our Ambassadors
Whitney and Fredrick attended the opening of the Williams McCall Gallery 2015/2016 season, South of Fifth, Miami. They are standing in front of Eliot’s photos. Eliot and I are in New York. We are thrilled that our children were able to stop by. We just found out that the photo to the right sold. Yes!!!!!
Sylvia, For Dog Lovers
Tony, Victoria, me, and Eliot at the bar in the CitizensM Hotel, Times Square 
I met Broadway producer Victoria Lang when she was working in the TV business on the Regis & Kathy Lee show. This was several decades ago. I was a young publicist and she was a young TV producer. Fast forward to today. Victoria is a well known producer on the Great White Way who keeps bringing great properties to the stage.
Tonight we got to see her show, “Sylvia,” at the Cort Theatre. My friends Ruth and Howard saw the play a few weeks ago and really liked it. Eliot and I laughed so much because it was so clever and thought-provoking that I would see it again and again.
If you ever had a dog, or you love animals, then you must see this play. It speaks right to you. We have had three dogs over the span of 30 years and could relate to the emotions on the stage in a big way. It’s about a businessman, played by Matthew Broderick, and his dog Sylvia, played brilliantly by Annaleigh Ashford. The play is extremely clever in the way it’s presented.
Some of Victoria’s productions include: Found, Silence! Shout, Matt & Ben, Johnny Guitar, Listen to My Heart, and Bat Boy.
Congratulations Victoria.
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A Life Or Death Assignment
For the last several weeks, I have been working on a special assignment that could literally mean the difference between life and death.
I wanted you to be aware of it because the situation is only going to get worse if someone doesn’t do something right away.
The Department of Health and Human Services recently admitted that last year seven out of 100 electronic medical records were matched to the wrong patient. That may not sound like a huge number to you, unless, of course, you are the one who is counting on the doctor to make the correct life-saving decision. It’s very possible that the doctor is making choices on someone else’s medical information.
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My client, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), the healthcare industry’s leading professional organization for chief information officers and senior IT executives, is designing a challenge for tech innovators throughout the United States, to help correct these potentially fatal mistakes.
This may sound crazy but CHIME said, “The federal government is prohibited from creating a national patient identification system that would ensure that patients are accurately matched to their records. As we continue to digitize the healthcare system though, this problem can’t be allowed to persist.”
CHIME is raising $1.5 million to fund the National Patient ID Challenge. Our job is to spread the word. Any ideas?
Thank you
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Update On Getting You A Job
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A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was interested in helping folks over 55 get a meaningful job, full or part time. By meaningful, I mean something that makes a difference in the company.
I started to reach out to major companies: like Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc. Sometimes, I am contacting the human relations/resources department, other times I know someone at a senior level.
My pitch is that someone who is a little older will have the patience to get the job done. They wanted to know more. I made a list of reasons to hire someone 55-plus but my friend Gary Greenberg nailed it. See below. If you have anything to add, let me know.
Hi Lois
“Below are my list of reasons why older workers are perfect to solve a corporate issue, staffing deficiency and difficult problems that are not getting the proper attention.
In these situations a semi-retired senior executive or upper middle level manager could be perfect to be injected into the right situation on a temporary or interim basis and here are the 10 reasons why:
In most cases:
1) They want to re-enter the market in a part time or temporary basis which means they are more motivated to perform and less focused on higher pay
2) They are not interested in out shining their boss or upsetting the hierarchy but rather in doing a good job so they are remember when the next assignment surfaces
3) They will work for less than expected as long as it is reasonable and respectable
4) Older workers are more punctual and more engaged then younger works as shown in a few studies
5) They bring experience and insight that far exceeds the younger managers who based on the purging of senior workings during the financial crisis rose very quickly to their current positions.
6) There is no need for fringe benefits as these workers will work as 1099 contractors
7) Once a company hires a few senior managers on a project or interim basis, they will quickly help find others via their personal network or on LinkedIn.
8) The level of sophistication on computers is quite good and in fact, older professionals spend less time than younger workers managing their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts.
9) Older workers are not career oriented but more concerned about the details and contributing to the overall success.
10) The older professional of today who is 65 has the energy and attitude of the 55 year old of the past.”
Gary Greenberg
Let me know if you have anything to add. I’m trying to change an attitude, industry by industry.
Thank you
The Genetic Reason Why We Travel All Over The World
Buying art in Cuba
Every time Eliot and I go on a trip, I get some weird comments from friends. Most are happy for us and start to venture out on their own.. Yet others question why we are gallivanting all over the globe. They don’t like to travel and have no interest in immersing themselves in other cultures.
I never really thought much about it until I read a story focusing on why people travel in Bit of News, a website that is a clearinghouse for news, comments and analysis on technology,science, economy, politics, and culture. I don’t know if this article is correct but it was an interesting read.
It seems that several scientists discovered that people with the DRD4 gene, love adventure, explore, and can’t sit still. They love journeys to faraway places and just enjoy new experiences.
While I am particular about a clean guest room, plenty of hot water, and excellent Internet service, I love going to foreign cities to see how other people live. In my wildest dreams, I never thought I would travel so much, but we were lucky to find friends who have the travel bug. One encourages the other, and off we go.
Click here to read why your gene pool may determine if you travel or stay home.
On a jeep ride in the Coffee Triangle of Columbia.
On a boat ride in Cinque Terre, Italy
Over looking Provence
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