Coffee Shop Goss Banora Point > Kirra Beach - June 2014 | Page 3

TECHNOLOGY Tech Obsessed Most of us rely on technology so much these days it has become an almost, natural extension of our being. Our computing devices have become so intertwined in our lives that we can sometimes feel incomplete and insecure without them. I’ve heard of people who have developed permanent fade marks in the shape of a phone, worn into the pocket of their demin jeans. Digital technology has advanced to the point where the easy and affordable nature of access to online content is bringing a rise in people struggling with tech-driven behavioural addictions. So how do you know if you’ve fallen from a healthy ‘tech user’ to the ‘tech obsessed’? By far the most abused activity is checking the phone in bed. Certainly, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay connected, but researchers say that the bright displays from tablets and phones is linked with increased risk of sleep disorders, melatonin suppression, and increase stress levels – something you don’t want to have in an environment dedicated to rest and relaxation. So, as tempting as it may be to check your phone in bed, try to hold off by turning it off. If you use your phone as an alarm, then put your phone in ‘flight mode’ or turn off Mobile/Wi-Fi data access. If you must use your device in bed then install a display dimmer like “Twilight” or f.lux. Got technical challenges and need help with your Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone? Call Ian Piggott from Computer Life on 0451 526 207. COOLY ROCKS ON!! Fans of rock’n’roll, rockabilly, classic cars, hot rods, and the nostalgia and fashions of the 50s and 60s will converge on the Southern Gold Coast and Tweed from 30 May to 9 June for Cooly Rocks On. For 11 action-packed days, the border towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads will be fuelled with party atmosphere. Pre-1970 cars, nightly cruises, music, dancing and family fun are all trademarks of this annual, muchloved festival. An amped-up crowd of 100,000 people are expected to attend Cooly Rocks On 2014, held in the colourful, vibrant and beautiful beachside destinations of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads. This year, more than 50 rock’n’roll and rockabilly bands, alongside a line-up of special guest international artists, will rock the crowd at outdoor concerts, beachside marquee events and performances at local clubs and venues throughout the border towns. During the Grand Finale weekend – 7 and 8 June – the two main streets are closed to traffic for one massive street party. Six outdoor stages, music and dancing are the order of the day and when you can dance no more, fans can wander through retro markets. Almost every pub and club in the Cooly Rocks On precinct will be venues for live music and dancing. www.coffeeshop.goss.com.au > BANORA POINT TO KIRRA > JUNE 2014 3