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'Bite Sized Travel' Will Be Big In 2019. Think 4 day trips and weekend jaunts! Will mean big business for local economies! "Thanks to improvements in flight routes, transport, cheap flights, on-demand car rentals and accommodation, micro trips will become increasingly more popular and varied according to
Elle.com."

8 Travel Trends You Need To Know For 2019: From 'Micro' Holidays To Eco-Friendly Stays

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8 Important Travel Trends That Will Shape 2019. #8 says... “85% people look for authentic experiences to gain perspective on holiday.” The smart people at SmarterTravel say today’s traveller is constantly evolving. They compiled research from 'The Good Life Study', as well as insights from Trafalgar leaders in group travel for 72+ years, to predict the eight hottest travel trends for 2019. Here ya go! Link to the full article below.

1. You’ll look for experiences over sights
2. You’ll travel with a conscience
3. You’ll empower women through your experiences
4. You’ll travel all year round
5. You’ll explore the up and coming European countries
6. You’ll opt for guided trips to spend quality time with loved ones
7. You’ll seek out new cultures in the Middle East
8. You’ll look for authenticity on social media

8 Important Travel Trends That Will Shape 2019

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Speaking Of Authentic Travel Shots Having Big Influence On Luring Tourists...Would You Be Inclined To Visit Cuba After Seeing These Photos? I asked my pal Alison Yassky the Maitre'D at Castle Hotel & Spa who I knew just returned from Cuba, if she wouldn't mind sharing some of her recent photos for this story. She was happy to, and joins the show today at 11:35 am eastern to share more about what you might want to know is you're thinking of visiting Cuba.

Also along the lines of short weekend travel trips trending, if you haven't been to the Castle Hotel & Spa that would be a very good choice. Fireplace in the room anyone? wink

Whether You Did Or Didn't Get The Flu Vaccine Seems To Be A Hot Topic of Conversation This Week. The News is - This Years Vaccine Seems To be Working.

Check out this story in Self Magazine.
Good News: This Year's Flu Vaccine Seems to Be a Good Match

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Meanwhile speaking of babies today did you catch this story? The US fertility rate is below level needed to replace population! The total fertility rate for the United States in 2017 continued to dip below what's needed for the population to replace itself, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics. The new report also reveals some major state-by-state differences in fertility rates. Let's just say there is real CONCERN about this as in 'record low' births.

US fertility rate is below level needed to replace population, study says

Socializing Is The Key To Staying Young! I've Been Sharing The Research That Supports That Statement For Years. Refreshing To See What One Forward Thinking Company Is Doing About That! The folks running Atria Senior Living Communities across the
U.S. are committed to making sure their 23,000+ residents around the country enjoy social connection and engagement ongoing. SO IMPORTANT! They've created '144 Thoughtful Ways To Bond With Another Human Being'! Each resident will get a box filled with 144 square cards with thought provoking topics in 6 categories: Experiences, Interests, Perspectives, Values, Dreams and Ponderings. It's called Atria StoryWise: Common Ground Edition. There's an app too. They're setting a great example for a society in need of finding new ways of brining people together...on common ground. Joining me to discuss this future forward mission from Atria Darien are Executive Director Janis Knorr and Engage Life Director Beth Blake. Tune in 11:21am eastern The Debbie Nigro Show on 1490 WGCH and WGCH.com anywhere. Podcasts will be posted on DebbieNigro.com.

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Common Ground ? What do I and my longest radio fan, Leslie Dubois, have in common? Tune in to the radio show at 11:51am best and found out! The Debbie Nigro Show

NO SIGNAL? NO PROBLEM! Reporting LIVE from Las Vegas CES (Consumer Electronics Show) today, longtime Pal, PR Wizard and Digital Tech Guru Lois Whitman-Hess has inside news about about 'SatPaq'! The first satellite messaging product to communicate directly to Geostationary (GEO) satellites for consumer communication. Go ANYWHERE messaging for your smart phone. 'SatPaq' is the 2019 CES Innovation Award Honoree In the Wireless Devices Accessories and Services category. When emergencies happen SatPaq becomes your best friend and allows you to stay in touch with loved ones. So whether you're out of bounds, off the grid, on the water, or off road you'll always be able to send and get messages. There's no monthly fee, you just pay as you go. Easily clips to most smartphones and connects wirelessly using Bluetooth. It's produced by Higher Ground, a Silicon Valley technology company. So happens Higher Ground CEO Rob Reis is speaking today at the CES Smart Cities Panel about resilient technology. Lois has the scoop at 11:20am EST today. (BTW Lois has attended CES more years in a row than any other human- LOL. She's a brilliant riot )

https://satpaq.com

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DIGITAL BIRTH CONTROL? YES. There's a Breakthrough App for That! Female Scientist and Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Elina Berglund, CTO and Founder of Natural Cycles and Dr. Juan Acuna, Director of Medical Health and Science Research at Florida International University created the only app for 'family planning' available in the US. They join me Live today at 11:40am eastern. A former CERN physicist, Dr. Elina Berglund's mission is to pioneer women’s health with research and passion and to empower every woman using modern technology and the ease of a smartphone. The “brain” behind this app is a smart algorithm that can accurately determine a woman’s daily fertility by analyzing changes in her basal body temperature, which increases after ovulation. To use Natural Cycles, women are required to take their temperature with a basal thermometer first thing in the morning and enter the information into the app. That data builds into a personalized fertility indicator that identifies green days, when no protection is needed, or red days, when they should use condoms or abstain from sex to prevent a pregnancy.
www.naturalcycles.com

instagram.com/naturalcycles/

facebook.com/NaturalCyclesNC

twitter.com/NaturalCycles

Can raw onion prevent the flu? For years I've been throwing out left over raw onions because I once heard they absorb germs and bacteria in the air and who the hell wants to eat a bacteria bomb? Last night I'm staring down my raw onion below, and decide to go see what those onion people had as an update on this! NOT TRUE. The onion peeps had a very clear update on this wives tale that dates back as far as the 1500s. Back then those 'wives telling tales' claimed that placing cut raw onions in rooms throughout a residence could protect its occupants from getting the bubonic plague. Long before germs were discovered, the dominant belief was contagious diseases were spread by miasma, or "noxious air." While false, this belief remained part of folk medicine through the 19th century claiming to ward off epidemics like smallpox, influenza, and other "infectious fevers." SO...According to the National Onion Association : 'There is no scientific evidence that a cut raw onion absorbs germs or rids the air of toxins/poisons.' Therefore a raw onion cannot prevent the flu. (This onion is now in the garbage anyway.)

PS Cannot figure out how to rotate my onion photo. Sorry I tried.

Myths About Onion - National Onion Association

The Single Biggest Day Of The Year For Singles Is The First Sunday After The New Year. Each year, that day dating sites see a huge surge in new singles logging on and looking for a love connection. “You have people recovering from a breakup or who were down during the holidays, you have all those New Year's resolutions, and you have the clock ticking down to Valentine’s Day,” author and cyber dating expert (and my ol' Ithaca College pal) Julie Spira told USA Today. “It’s the first lonely holiday after the New Year.” A Match.com spokesperson said, "The holidays inspire singles to reboot their dating life after navigating questions from friends and family about their relationship status and reflecting on their own personal goals.”

Singles Sunday is the Black Friday of online dating: experts say biggest day to look for love

Your Dating and Love Struggles End Today! I've Got THE Girl! SERIOUSLY. No matter what has happened for you in the past — know this: You can have the love you’re longing for. Whether you’re looking for the one, trying to get your man to commit, dating after divorce, or hoping to save your failing relationship, you’ve come to the right place today! My guest and ol' pal psychologist Dating to True Love Mentor, Dr. Diana Kirschner joins the show today starting 10:06am EST 1490 WGCH or Hit the Listen Live Button on WGCH.com. Dr. Diana was a regular on the Today Show and starred in a PBS Special on finding love, based on her international bestseller, 'Love in 90 Days'. It is THE book that Hoda Kotb, co-anchor of the Today Show (who is now in a great relationship) used and praised as a great dating guide! Love in 90 Days has helped tens of thousands of women around the world to create greater self-love and lasting soulmate love. Now to celebrate its 10th year Anniversary, Love in 90 Days is coming out on Jan 15th 2019 in bookstores and online in an updated and expanded edition.

But TODAY we are giving away two copies through preorder! TWO winners will be chosen at random from the 'likes' to this post and will be notified by private message.

Tune in LIVE 10:06am EST 1490 WGCH The Debbie Nigro Show!

Here's Dr. Diana's Website:
https://lovein90days.com

Here's the Amazon Link To Buy 10th Anniv. Edition:
https://www.amazon.com/Love-90-Days-Es…/…/ref=dp_ob_title_bk

Facebook: Dating to True Love Mentor, Dr. Diana Kirschner

Creative Job Titles On The Rise! Titles like "head of people" vs 'human resources" . More companies are sprucing up job titles as a way to attract talent in a tight labor market. In fact, In the past four years, the percentage of job postings seeking “head of people” has jumped more than threefold, according to job site Indeed.com. The story in WSJ.com

Meanwhile, ads seeking ninjas or rock stars—think “customer service ninja” or “sales rock star”—also have shot up.

Paul Wolfe, Indeed.com’s senior vice president of human resources, said the trend runs the risk of narrowing the applicant pool because many job seekers—particularly older ones—might not search more out-of-the-box terms as they scour job listings. Mr. Wolfe also cautioned that workers with more atypical-sounding titles on their résumés may find it more challenging to translate their work experience to new prospective employers.

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Who Wants to Be a Ninja? Job Titles Get a Rebranding

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Rather than follow the crowds to join even bigger crowds...I like going to places that are in their 'off season' to avoid crowds! The Hamptons in Long Island, NY came to mind as an 'off season' destination choice . Got the word even though it's less crowded, it's still vibrant and happening this time of year. Weekenders love it for the apple orchards, colored leaves and vineyard tastings and those ‘in season ‘ scallops being harvested fresh from the Peconic Bay. Dinner reservations at cool places are much easier his time of year and there are fewer people everywhere. And cool things are happening! Like
'Dan's 12 Wines Of Christmas Holiday Dinner On December 8th. I was intrigued when my 'very merry' and 'uber talented' pal Chef Steve Biscari Amaral mentioned he's creating the seasonal farm to table food pairings with 12 (TWELVE) Long Island Wines at his North Fork Chocolate Company . (Twelve as in take an Uber to this shindig) Steve and his partner created an awesome fireplace warmed farmhouse/art gallery/chocolate/gift shop/venue and event space. Sounds just like the kind of place I'd like to be 'in' on the 'off' season. Check it out.

Dan's 12 Wines of Christmas Holiday Dinner

Laiona Michelle to star as Nina Simone in new Musical she penned! Laiona Michelle is an amazing triple threat actor/writer/singer. Meet her and Listen Live @ WGCH.com anywhere at 10:06 am EST. Laiona made her Broadway debut in 2015 in the Broadway Musical, Amazing Grace. Five years after beginning her idea of a musical based on the life and songs of Nina Simone, she completed and began workshopping it. This year George Street Playhouse decided to add LITTLE GIRL BLUE: The Nina Simone Musical to their 2018-2019 schedule! Go Laiona! The play will begin previews on January 29th and will premiere on February 1 for a limited run. There is already talk about bringing it back to George Street or take it to Broadway and tickets for these performances have started selling out.

Recently (pictured below) Laiona traveled to Washington D.C. at the invitation of Kennedy Center’s Millennium State to be a part of their series, Broadway - The Next Generation and to give audiences there, a preview of what they might expect if they were to come to a performance of LITTLE GIRL BLUE.

This exuberant musical reveals Nina Simone’s life, lived in between the black and white keys. It charts her passionate journey from classical piano child prodigy to High Priestess of Soul.

Ms. Michelle is no stranger to playing legendary figures. She played Dinah Washington in the Obie- Award winning musical biography, Dinah Was (2007), based on the life of the iconic jazz legend, and received dazzling reviews for her performance.

Laiona Michelle, who is the recipient of an NAACP Award and a Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theatre, is currently working as co-writer on a new theatrical work based on the life of Nelson Mandela, which recently had its first reading in New York City.
Tickets for “Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical” are now on sale. For more information on Laiona Michelle and to purchase tickets, visit – http://www.laionamichelle.com.

Here's a story about the power of intention! I got looped in to Linda Arroz's latest story when I caught her photo below on her FB page. Linda's from LA and is in what's called a 'looping session' for her character in an upcoming film debuting at the Sundance Film Festival called "Before You Know It" - written and directed by some 'badass women' she says. Linda's got a good story. She began her career in 1979 in Flint, Michigan, working at Chevrolet’s V8 Engine Plant as an assembly line worker, got laid off, and moved to Oklahoma to work at the GM Plant. Went to the University of Oklahoma and worked as an image and career consultant until she was discovered by two reps for the Spiegel catalog, which had just launched a plus-size division. They signed her as a spokesmodel making her one of the first plus-size models to get a contract with a major brand. She went on to be a magazine editor, author, Hollywood stylist , TV personality, and motivational speaker. Recently, (she's now 64), she was wanted to reboot her speaking career etc. so she started adding the following intention to her meditations “I get paid to speak.” ...Then one day... a neighbor stopped by...You can hear the rest of her story Live today on the show at 10am EST 1490 WGCH!
Her power of intention led to a speaking gig in a movie as an actor, and now she's been cast in another film and possibly one more for next year!

Linda sits on the board of Fashion Group International Foundation Los Angeles, is active in architectural preservation, and a member of the Los Angeles Conservancy Modern Committee. At one time she made the “25 Most Powerful Players” a list of influencers and power brokers in the Los Angeles fashion industry, by the California Apparel News.
Here's her website: lindaarroz.wordpress.com