Page 12 - Boca Club News - February '20

Page 12, Boca Club News

Computers

From Sheila’s Desktop:

Juice-Jacking...a New Threat!

By Sheila Garber of Broken Sound me, also. recommends that you get a portable battery charger. This is
Club. Sheila was a teacher for 41 It occurs in the airport or even restaurants. We go to the the same device you use as a backup power pack during a
years, the last 22 years as a Computer Food Court or the gate to await the arrival of our scheduled hurricane. That way, you charge your battery charger in your
Teacher. She is the recipient of an plane and plug our phones into the many outlets designed to home or a relative’s house and take it to the airport.
AOL Interactive Educational Initiative recharge our phones or tablets. Uh oh! A new scheme. The IT I might add that The Palm Beach Airport says it has
Grant and the author of an award- author who wrote the article is now warning us not to do so. no complaints regarding this situation. “However, their IT
winning website featuring virtual “Why,” you may ask? department surveys the charging stations regularly for signs
reality panoramas of the historical Robert Fellman, the IT expert who wrote the article, said of tampering in an effort to reduce the potential risk to the
and cultural sites of Philadelphia. Mrs. the ports could be loaded with malware by thieves who could public.”
Garber currently resides in Broken Sound Country Club and steal bank account info, passwords, photos and emails. Mr. Fellman said that if you need to use the airport charging
devotes her time to teaching others computer skills. “It can download and can pull data off of your device, and stations, you should at least use your phone’s charging cable
As if we didn’t have enough threats of which we should can email it to another source, and next thing you know your block. In other words, use the charging cable with the power
be aware, there is now another. I read an article in the Palm data has been taken and it’s been stolen.” block (AC adapter) to plug into the outlet. Do not remove the
Beach Post warning of “Juice-Jacking.” Most of you are now You are probably wondering what can you do when you are power block and plug into the outlet with just the USB end.
wondering what in the world is this new one? It was new to traveling all day and need to charge your phone. Mr. Fellman Good luck, Sheila. garberse@aol.com

Health & Wellness

Reality Check √… Healthy Answers on

Living & Loving Life: “Make This Year the Best Yet!”

By Dale Brown, B.S., M.A., C.E.C. Make eye contact – Have you ever had a conversation been spoiled because someone doesn’t come through with
Dale is a motivational speaker who with someone who is not looking you in the eyes? He might her promise? Likeable people do what they say they’ll do and
has spent many years as a Certified be checking out the bartender, glancing at his phone, or waving follow through. It’s nice to know you can count on someone
Life Coach and has written numerous to a person in the distance. It’s very rude and makes you feel no matter how big or small the task or need.
articles and e-books relating to self- as if you might as well be invisible. Likeable people focus on Smile – Have you ever noticed how a baby reacts when you
improvement and ways to build a the person they’re with, giving him/her their full attention. smile or when you don’t? If you’re happy, the baby is happy
high-performance team. Her education Don’t gossip – It’s hard to be likeable if you talk badly too. When you don’t crack a smile, it makes you look mean
and years of experience in physical about someone else. Gossip is talking negatively about a person and unwelcoming. It doesn’t take much effort to smile and it
fitness and training of elite athletes has who is not present and therefore cannot defend herself. No makes such a difference, not only to those around you but to
enabled her to sharpen her knowledge in many health-related one wants to be the subject of gossip; it’s harmful and unkind. yourself as well. Likeable people love to laugh; it comes easily
areas. The following is one in a series of columns devoted When I coached staff in a corporate environment, one of the and it’s contagious.
to many topics that deal with the mind/body connection and hardest things to curtail was gossiping. It creates dissension Being likeable may not be as easy as it sounds. We all
the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Dale, a Bocaire and ruins relationships. have our shortcomings that show up every once in a while.
resident, can be reached at dalebrown@lovingmondays.com. Don’t spread rumors – Likeable people don’t tell a story Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everybody did their best to follow
What is it that makes someone likeable? I’ve talked about or piece of information that has not been verified. Rumors can some of the traits of likeable people? Anyone can change his
chronic complainers in the past, the type of person who finds be just as harmful as gossip and cause a chain reaction within or her mode of operation with a little effort. Do your best to be
fault with every little thing, which is neither a desirable nor a workplace or community that is unwarranted. If you want to less judgmental and more positive. It might make you a little
likeable trait. be liked, stay clear of both gossip and spreading rumors…not happier and the world around you a more pleasant place.
Our world is made up of a variety of personalities, so a nice thing to do! Likeable people don’t allow themselves to In the words of Oprah Winfrey, “I had no idea that being
I thought it only fair to shine light on the opposite type of be drawn into either situation. your authentic self could make me as rich as I’ve become. If
individual, one who doesn’t complain and is easy to be Follow Through – How many times have your plans I had, I’d have done it a lot earlier.”
with… someone likeable. If you think back to your friends,
co-workers, and acquaintances, I’m sure you can recall some or
many whom you would deem popular or the “life of the party.”
These people stand out because of their outgoing persona and
ability to get along with all sorts of folks.
My friend Joanne is like this. She is charming, genuine,
helpful, and fun to be with. It’s no surprise that she’s the type
of person you go to for advice or want to be with because
you know she’ll be there for you without judgment. If there’s
a problem, Joanne will come up with possible solutions; a
complainer she’s not. Stylish Modern Atmosphere Make Reservations happy hour
Joanne is a master at listening and getting you to talk about every Day 3 - 6 pm
yourself without you even knowing it. How often have you
had a great time chatting with someone and realize later that and Mon. - Thurs.
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Chances are the other person listened and asked the questions
while you happily shared your story. Lunch SpeciaLS
Being liked has a lot to do with attitude. Unlike the whiner
who sees things in a negative light, a likeable person will see every Day
the positive side. How you view life and its ups and downs is $
a choice. So why not surround yourself with optimistic energy starting at 9
and distance yourself from negativity?
Wish you could be more likeable? By studying the habits
of likeable people, you might find some common habits that
you may choose to acquire. Why not give it a try?
Be genuine – This is the number one rule I learned when
studying to be an empowerment coach. Don’t try to be better
than anyone else; be open to new ideas and opinions. Always
come from a place of curiosity. Be real regardless of whom
you’re with. People like you when you are down to earth and
authentic. No one likes a phony.
Be respectful – This means toward everyone, from the
cashier at checkout to the valet driver, to your family and
friends, or your Congressman. Likeable people walk the talk
and treat everyone with the same courtesy, no matter who
they are. Likeable people are able to know intuitively how
you would like to be treated. They are more interested in your
comfort level than their own.