November 11, 2014
1. Try Some Brain Orgasm
The noise of the Internet is deafening, apparently, so users are now tuning into videos of people whispering for relief. For some reason, the whispering triggers Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), which is defined as 'a physical sensation characterized by a pleasurable tingling that typically begins in the head and scalp, and often moves down the spine and through the limbs.'
No one seems to know what exactly causes the sensation but it is already being touted as a cure for insomnia and depression. There is no hard scientific evidence yet, so all we can go on is anecdotal. There is even a channel on YouTube dedicated to ASMR.
They say meditation is good for the soul, so ASMR may be worth at least a try if, like us, you work on overload often. Of course, if the Internet is ‘too loud’, perhaps you can make use of your volume control… after all you are in charge of your Internet exposure.
2. Facebook and the Law
Zoe Bennett’s father was killed here while on a visit in 2011, and out of distress she shared some not so nice comments about the killing/Jamaica. What’s peculiar about this situation is that Zoe worked as a marketing representative for the Jamaica Tourist Board, which suspended her, deeming the comments “detrimental to Jamaica.” The JTB later dismissed her, but a court ruled it wrongful termination and awarded her £19,000.
All this drama over feelings expressed on her personal Facebook page. Do you believe the JTB should have dismissed Zoe over her comments?
3. Lighting Up a Worthy Cause
Showing their usual innovative marketing, Digicel took breast cancer awareness to the next level when they lit up their entire downtown building pink. Executive director for Jamaica Cancer Society Yulit Gordon heaped praise on the telcom: “We are so happy to have this kind of support from a company like Digicel in helping to raise awareness of breast cancer. Let us continue this fight together. It’s not something we can do alone.”
4. #PayItForward #ChristmasKettle
Scotiabank Group Jamaica is big on philanthropy, and traditionally has been an avid supporter of the Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle. This year, the bank is using social media to get Jamaicans behind the cause. With its #PayItForward #ChristmasKettle plan, Scotia is asking online users to take a photo making a donation to the Christmas kettle and sharing online with the hashtags #PayItForward #ChristmasKettle, and tagging their friends to encourage them to do the same. (For transparency: Panmedia is working on this initiative).
