A few years ago, the worst nightmare of any geek was Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. While that’s still the primary concern of many proud geek, there has been something else creeping up that could put you out of commission. That’s right, Blackberrry Thumb. Sure, it sounds amusing, but contacting this horrible affliction could mean slower typing on your precious smartphone. Thankfully, there’s something out there that makes treating Blackberrry Thumb a breeze; behold the Xtensor.
Sure, that was a bit over-the-top, but it is quite serious to those who are affected. The Xtensor it “the first product on the market to perform with true bio-mechanically correctness and treats the direct cause of this pain.” It appears to use elastic bands attached to the tips of your fingers to provide resistance when extending them. I’m not doctor (but I play one on TV) so I can’t really tell you how this helps, but it’s certainly worth a shot if you’re in pain.
For years now; core training (the idea of strengthening a group of muscles that support the primary muscles involved in specific activities) has been the leading edge of fitness training philosophy. This type of training is often associated with hips, back and abdominal areas of the body. Leading information now employs the thought that core training muscles exist throughout the body depending upon which area of the body is in motion. The Xtensor is the core training tool for the hands, wrists and elbows. No other device is better designed to exercise the muscles that stablize the wrist and elbows which until now have been virtually off limits core training principles. Strengthening the muscles that open the hands is on the leading edge in helping to prevent overuse injuries that effect the performance of millions of golfers and tennis players every year.
Despite the miserable weather, a nice turnout of 35 devotees turned out for an exhilarating evening of prayer, Torah, and camaraderie the likes of which only the DJC can provide. Foremost Catering came through as usual, and appropriate headgear abounded.
For my Dvar Torah, see the page on the sidebar to the right (technical issues - for some reason you first have to page all the way down to see the list of pages).
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SalemGlobal is looking forward to seeing you and your colleagues on February 21st for our monthly networking breakfast. Sign-up now and join the nearly 40 RSVP’s we have received in the last week! Our January breakfast saw 60 professionals and was sponsored by Matthew Weiss, a New York Traffic Lawyer, of 888 RED LIGHT.
To attend breakfast you must RSVP online (www.breakfastnetworking.com) - our location has very strict security measures. Also, the monthly sponsorship spot is still available, sign-up today to get nearly $1000 in promotional value for only $300! The SalemGlobal Breakfast Sponsorships packages include:
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SalemGlobal also hopes to see you on February 11, 2008 as SalemGlobal Chief Marketing Officer Michael Findling will be speaking at Ramon Ray’s Small Business Summit at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in New York City. Sign up now for the all day event.
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If you need a content writer or writing for your website, publication, newsletter or organization, please let us know and we will be happy to introduce you.
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No More Miracle Cures: Companies Focus on Improving Fitness
Posted by Tim Carroll
The newest exhibitors at the PGA Merchandise Show seemingly aren’t the Callaways and Titleists of the world who have been here forever, but are more like Scott Kupferman who has an sports exercise background, with 14 years experience with working with injured athletes and stroke victims.
The Xtensor (TheXtensor.com)
No longer can the golf industry get by with selling miracle one-step cures for all that ails your golf game for a not-so-small price, plus shipping and handling. Instead any golfers paying attention now realize that there is work involved in playing better. Titleist for years made its money by promising 15 more yards with this ball, 10 more with this club, but if all these added yardages were true, we’d be hitting balls to the moon by now. The Titleist Performance Institute says it is now the biggest free Web site to get the engine of the golf swing — the golfer — in shape. Getting in shape might actually get you 15 extra yards.
In 2002, Mr. Kupferman invented a product called the Xtensor (www.thextensor.com) that allows golfers to strengthen their hands and their grips with a precise, finger by finger contraption. Originally marketed to folks who work with their hands, such as dentists and musicians, Mr. Kupferman has found that golfers are a willing audience. A strong grip is essential to holding the club securely, but relatively lightly.
His product retails for $39, plus shipping and handling, of course. Some things never change.
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SalemGlobal Internet Website Marketing is proud to welcome our latest client, Clinically Fit, the makers of The XTensor. This amazing device was designed to build the muscles of the hand. The XTensor was also a 2007 Award Winner for Medical Design Excellence For New Rehabilitation Product (http://www.thextensor.com). It is the perfect tool for video gamers, golfers, dentists and even recovering stroke patients.
Thank you to the nearly 60 professionals who attended our January Networking Breakfast last Thursday. You can see the roster and a short video on our site by clicking here. Also we must thank Matthew Weiss, a New York Traffic Lawyer, of 888 RED LIGHT. Matthew sponsored our first Networking Breakfast of 2008. If you would like to sponsor breakfast contact us today.
We are hoping to see everyone on February 21st at our monthly Networking Breakfast.To attend you must RSVP online - our location has very strict security measures.
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Everyone knows that Haman and his ten sons were hung from a tree - right? Esther 9:13 from the 1917 edition of the JPS translation reads: “… let Haman’s ten sons be hanged upon the gallows.” However Elan pointed out to me today that the new JPS translation has this as: “impaled on sticks”.
Any ideas where this novel translation came from?
UPDATE - Elan called me this morning with further info. The first time the term ‘Tala al Etz’ is used is in Genesis 40:19, where Joseph tells the butler, translated by the 1917 JPS as ” within yet three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head from off thee, and shall hang thee on a tree;” - but if his head were cut off, why hang him? And how? Perhaps impaling is more suitable. There is also some indication that impaling was a common punishment at the time. Elan also suggested that as hanging became more popular, the meaning of the word may have changed.
Do you suffer from wrist pain? Do you know anyone recovering from a stroke? SalemGlobal Internet Website Marketing is happy welcome our latest client, Clinically Fit, makers of the XTensor.
Using The Xtensor strengthens muscles virtually off limits to all other devices.
Exercising the muscles that open the hands helps improve finger joint range of motion (ROM) for people suffering with Arthritis Hand Pain.
The Xtensor is the first product able to precisely target and strengthen the Finger Extensor Muscles while also providing a full, natural path of motion necessary for stimulating the muscles in the elbow; which can help reduce elbow pain causing Tennis Elbow; the site of most Elbow Pain.
An essential tool for people recovering from tendonitis in the wrist, overcoming the effects of a Stroke or suffering from Hand Stiffness.
Research shows that exercising the Finger Extensor Muscles will improve dexterity and performance for:
Tendonitis in the Wrist and Elbow is a condition in the Extensor Muscle Group and is very common with people who use their hands for work on the Computer, hand tools or people whose hobby requires Manual Dexterity such as Gamers, Knitting, Hair Dressers, Massage Therapists, Auto Technicians… These as well as many other activities and jobs perpetuate an imbalance of Strength between the Flexor Muscles that enable gripping and squeezing and the Extensor Muscles enable us to open our Hands. This one sided activity increases the risk of wrist pain and elbow pain due to overuse. Preventing wrist pain and elbow pain has been made easy with The Xtensor. To maintain a healthy, normal balance we must condition the Finger Extensor Muscles and increase their ability to handle the stress placed on them during daily activities like computer use and working with hand tools or video gaming and knitting or cutting hair. The Xtensor works quickly to develop the Strength and Endurance of the Finger Extensor Muscles providing the necessary stabilizing effects to reduce the risk of Tendonitis in the Wrists and Elbows.
2007 Medical Design Excellence Award Winner For New Rehabilitation Product !!
We just returned from a wonderful trip to Paris, Israel, and Jordan. Definitely the highlight was a family vacation with all of us in the same place at the same time - that has not happened for years! There is much to tell but I will just mention a few highlights:
Wonderful to see Elan, who seems very happy at Maale Gilboa
Great to be at Isaac Ballan’s bar mitzvah celebration in Jerusalem
Paris is a magnificent city - loved the Louvre!
Eilat has better (kosher) French restaurants than France
Jordan was a fascinating experience, thanks to all those who encouraged us to go
Highlight - tiyul to Nachal Shofet with Rachel and Gedalya Keren
Matthew Weiss of 888 RED LIGHT is sponsoring our first Networking Breakfast of 2008. Matt’s boutique law firm defends 1,000s of NY motorists each year from all types of moving violations (such as speeding, red lights and suspensions) as well as commercial drivers and fleet operators from truck tickets (such as overweight, no tax stamp and no log book violations). His firm handles any traffic or truck ticket issued in New York State and New York City including the at the Traffic Violations Bureau. Should your case go to court, a New York traffic lawyer will vigorously defend you and you will not even have to go. See my web site for my info and material. Thanks.
SalemGlobal Internet Website Marketing was proud to photograph a great event with Bill Sobel of SobelMedia. And do not forget, tomorrow night, Wednesday December 12th is the annual holiday bash! See Bill Sobel with Garrick Utley below, all of the pictures can be found here.
FutureThink: The Media & Entertainment Industry 2008 and Beyond Featuring David Poltrack of CBS Television & Garrick Utley of The Levin Institute Mr. Poltrack is EVP and Chief Research Officer, CBS Corporation and President of CBS VISION. David Poltrack oversees all research operations at CBS encompassing audience measurement, market research, program testing, advertising research, and monitoring of the national and international video marketplace. Mr. Poltrack will be interviewed one-on-one with Garrick Utley. Mr. Utley is the President of the Levin Graduate Institute of International Relations and Commerce of The State University of New York. For forty years Garrick worked as a broadcast journalist on NBC, ABC, CNN, as well as Public Radio and Public Television. With a primary focus on international affairs he has reported from more than seventy-five countries. DATE: Tuesday December 11, 2007 7:30am - 10am LOCATION: SobelMedia World Headquarters 4 West 43rd Street/Main Ballroom (just West of 5th Avenue) New York, NY 10036 Location: New York, NY!
