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To Ohio Treasurer, Domestic Relations Judge and Cuyahoga County Executive January 2015 From BHS to Ohio Treasurer, Domestic Relations Judge and Cuyahoga County Executive BB0115.indd 1 12/18/14 12:19 PM BB0115.indd 2 12/18/14 12:19 PM Letter from THE EDITOR By Debby Zelman Rapoport ‘Tis the season for resolutions. If you’re not into resolutions, don’t despair! I’m not going to preach about fitness, weight loss, volunteering or good health. I’m just going to share some thoughts about technology and human interaction, so read on . Generally speaking, the I often feel that human interaction is becoming a trying to catch up with her “friends,” most of whom lost art, much like a handwritten letter. As technol- she rarely sees. world won’t stop if we ogy becomes more common, many of us spend “Oh wait,” Nilles writes. “That wasn’t a dream. This miss a call or text message. more time on cell phones and laptops, which technological detachment is becoming today’s leaves less time to engage in conversations. Sure, reality.” And what could be more the abilities we have because of technology are In today’s society, the meaningfulness of human important than actually amazing – we have options today that we never interactions is often diminished, disconnecting us had in the past. from the world around us and often making us feel giving your undivided On the other end of the spectrum, too much more isolated. Although often simpler, communi- attention to the person laptop, smartphone and tablet-computer use may cating through a hand-held device doesn’t equate with whom you’ve chosen leave people at greater risk of eye strain, tendi- to spending quality time with another person. The nitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Texting while benefits of hugging, sharing stories and laughing to spend time? driving is also a dangerous reality, and the English together can’t be replicated through texting and language is being used incorrectly because of sending smiley-face emoticons. the slang terms that are acceptable in the texting So, when thinking about resolutions, think about world. the importance of human interaction. Make an ef- A study in the American Journal of Epidemiology fort to communicate verbally; and when meeting in reported that most adolescents spend an average person, put your phone away, be present and make of 25 to 30 hours per week watching TV and using the person you’re with feel like the most import- computers. As a result, personalized interaction is ant person in the room. And then, if you’re really being compromised for both adults and children inclined to bring back a lost art, you may want to sit since this is time that could be spent with friends down and craft a handwritten letter. and family. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2015. When you’re out and about, take a look at how many people are on their phones. Whether at a social event, business lunch, business meeting or on vacation, people often have their phones within arm’s reach. Generally speaking, the world won’t stop if we miss a call or text message. And what could be more important than actually giving your undivided attention to the person with whom you’ve chosen to spend time? In an article published by Bottom Line, Arts and Entertainment Editor Melissa Nilles wrote about a terrible nightmare she’d had. Instead of meeting for a quick cup of coffee, she and her friend spent 30 minutes texting back and forth about their day. Then, instead of going in to talk to her professor during his office hours, she emailed her question to him from home. As a result, although he might have been a great source for a letter of recom- mendation, he never got to know her. She then ignored a cute guy at the bus stop who asked her for the time because she was busy responding to a text. And she spent far too much time on Facebook BB0115.indd 3 12/18/14 12:19 PM Be Safe this Winter with an All-Wheel-Drive Subaru Who We Are Happy New Year to you and your family! This year is going to be a great year at Ganley Debra Zelman Rapoport Editor/Publisher Subaru. Because you are from Beachwood, and so am I, you will automatically receive a Adam Jacob GREAT DEAL. Stop on in and see us today! Oh, by the way, when you lease or buy a new Account Executive Subaru, you will drive safely and stay connected to the road with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Tybee Zuckerman Proofreader Michael Friedman COVER STORY Jerry Zelman January 2015 Education pays off, and each of the following candidates Vice President of Operations GREAT LEASES obtained their roots while attending Beachwood High Rob Ghosh AVAILABLE TOO! School. Josh Mandel will soon be sworn in for his second Art Director term as Ohio Treasurer; and Francine (Frankie) Goldberg and Letters to the Editor The Ganley Team Wishes You Armond Budish were recently sworn in as Domestic Relations Write to us and tell us what you ONLY 2 AVAILABLE AT Judge and Cuyahoga County Executive, respectively. think. Beachwood Buzz magazine From BHS THIS PRICE! Good Health, Peace and to Ohio Treasurer, welcomes all Letters to the Editor. Domestic Relations Judge Please send all letters via email and Cuyahoga County Executive 2015 NEW 32/24 MPG* See pages 6-9 to learn more! to [email protected]. Prosperity in 2015. 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