Cell Phones Rock

'The more that things change, the more they stay the same.'

That's a famous French saying, but it's also a famous lyric from
the band Rush. I went to see them back in 1981 when I was a
freshman at Tech. It was a great musical experience, but also
a great social one: exposing my engineer/nerd mind to the
rock and roll culture.

Well, I re-visited that experience last week when I saw the
Red Hot Chili Peppers.

In the 80's, we stood IN line two days at the Omni to get the
tickets; now, we got them ONline, from the comfort of our home.

Back then, the guys on stage were small and hard to see; they
pulled long electric cords behind them. Now they have a full stage
and light show, with moving screens, multiple camera angles
and wireless instruments.

For the slow songs, we used to hold up lighters for the mellow
effect. Now (since smoking is prohibited, another big difference) most
people are using...

...cell phones.

Who would've thought that a cell phone could set a mood? For
that matter, who would've thought that a cell phone could cook an egg?
lower your sperm count? cause so many traffic accidents? or
weaken your blood-brain barrier?

Cell phones, like most other hi-tech gadgets, can be a double-
edged sword. Helpful and handy, but also harmful (even addicting...
remember how you felt the last time you forgot to bring your
phone with you?)

Here are a few ways to blunt the edge of that sword and make
your cell phone a little safer:

1. Don't talk while you drive. 'Distracted Driving' is becoming
just as dangerous as drunk driving. Lately, any time I see someone
driving erratically (too slow, weaving, etc.) they've got a phone
plastered to the side of their head, staring off into Never-Never land.

2. Use the speaker-phone mode. That way you don't have to
hold it so close to your head. A cell phone emits a 'radiation plume'
about the size of a basketball, so keep it away from your head
if at all possible.

3. Wear your Q-Link. The Q-Link pendant is a helpful high-tech
gadget that protects you from the harmful effects of other high-tech
gadgets. It blocks the electronic stress from cell phones, computers,
appliances, TV, etc. And it keeps you focused, alert and relaxed
(another good reason to wear it while driving)
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

4. Make and take your calls outside. You may not realize it, but
you talk alot louder when you're on the phone. And hearing one
loud side of a conversation can make people a little irritable
(especially if there are two or three people talking in the same room).
So step outside or at least around the corner, and give your fellow
citizens a little peace and quiet.

Rock On...

Dr. Vince

P.S. On the way to work the next day, I made sure I listened to my
'Renewal' CD. I wanted to balance my brain and soothe my body
before I started touching people. Rock music has been shown to
increase heart rate, respiration rate and stress response. High-frequency
classical music can help heal all that head-banging and make you
more relaxed and productive. My friend Tania has put together an
amazing program called 'the Secret Power of Words and Music'. It
includes some of her own original compositions. Good stuff. Check it out at
http://www.drvinceonline.com/secretpower.htm