This past Monday, Mark shared some enlightening news regarding Artificial Intelligence. I hope you listened to that show because it showcased a host of scams that are at play with this technology…scams that could wipe out your or your parents bank accounts simply because you or they didn’t know any better.

Whether you like it or not, AI is here to stay.

It should be noted from Marks show on the topic of AI, is that few CEO’s of AI companies are focused on “AI Guard Rails” to protect the public.

Which leaves us…the users of technology…to fend for ourselves.

Several of the clips Mark shared in episode 260 on AI showcased how the technology is being used to create video messages that appear to be your son or daughter in a tough spot, or held captive in a dark and scary room…telling you in their own voice…that they are in trouble and they need you to send money straight away. The video looks like your son or daughter and their voice certainly sounds like them, but it’s fake. So how can you discern whether the message is real or not?

Here’s our first TIP from a loyal and fellow listener of One Day Closer. He suggested creating a SAFE word and a DANGER word. This could be established with your kids as well as your parents or grandparents. The idea is a simple one but can be very effective. We’ve all seen an FBI show or a movie where someone goes under cover to infiltrate a mob Gand or a smuggling operation. The person undercover is usually wearing a wire and their colleagues in the van outside are listening closely for either the SAFE word or the DANGER (my covers been blown) word, which serves to deploy the calvery, breach the building and “get me out of here!”

Most of us normal folks don’t have these occupations and hence don’t need to think like this right? Think again.

Let’s say you get a video message. Your daughter is leaving you a desperate video message for help or money, but in her message she DOES NOT use the DANGER word or phrase. You’ll know right away that that is a scam, especially if you make it very clear from the start with your loved ones…why having this discussion about CODED Safe and Danger words is important. If they don’t use them…you will NOT be taking any action on their behalf.

Here’s a Universal Hand Signal for someone needing help. 5-4-0

It was developed several years ago but not everyone may know what it is. It was designed to help someone communicate without speaking, that they are in trouble, being abducted and need help. Most recently, I’ve seen commercials showing how this hand signal can be used by an abductee. The commercial shows a guy walking down a busy street holding the gals arm (obviously to keep her from running away). This leaves her other arm free to touch or slightly bump others as they walk by in the opposite direct. Once the abducted gal bumps you to get your attention to look back at her, she displays the following hand signal behind the abductors back. 5 = A full open Hand; followed by the number 4 = four fingers; followed by a closed fist. 5-4-0. This is the universal hand signal for someone asking for help. Teach this to your kids. If they do this enough when being abducted or they loose their voice, this simple hand signal could save their life.

Today’s show has been a Public Service Announcement intended to give you some ideas and tactics to protect yourself and love ones, young and old. I hope you share this show with your friends, family members and co-workers…basically anyone you know that you care about.

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Today Mark is going to give us some insight into how AI is being used to scam those unaware of its capabilities.

He'll explain what "Pose Matching" is and how it can be used to exploit the boomer generation and anyone else that is not made aware of the technology.

Join us today as we dive into the artificial world of future communications.

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I hope you had a great week and that you had a chance to listen to Mondays show entitled “The 12 Day War: One Historic Week of Leadership on Display.” The inevitable Israeli / Iran war that for 50 years, had all nations fearing that a major conflict between these two, would usher in the beginning of the end for all mankind. Instead it brought an abrupt end to Irans nuclear missile ambitions in just 12 days.

The alliance and coordination between two great allies, Israel and America, showcased the military might of both nations, as well as, the bravery, courage and commitment of two great leaders, Prime Minister Bibi Nethenyahu and President Trump.

American competence was on full display and her execution was flawless. The citizens of both Israel and American should be very proud of what these two men orchestrated to bring peace and security to the Middle-east.

Well today is July 4th. Independence Day in America!

Did you know that more than 150 countries celebrate an Independence Day around the globe?

Independence Day, is a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. It’s historically significant because the Continental Congress declared the 13 American colonies no longer were subject to the British monarch. But the cost for this Independence would be high. A revolution against our oppressor, Great Britain would be required.

The Americans had no standing army at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. The American Revolutionary Soldiers came from the 13 colonies who had relied upon the local militia, made up of part time citizen-soldiers, for local defense.

There were 2.5 million colonists during the Revolutionary War period

The British Army had many advantages over the American Army:

•The British Army had a well established, experienced, standing army - the American Army did not

•The British Army had a well established navy - the American Army did not

•The British Army had ample quantities of powder, guns, and clothing - the American Army did not

•The British Army were well disciplined and trained - the American Army was not.

A total of 25,000 Americans died during the Revolutionary war.

9000 American soldiers suffered serious wounds and injuries

The initial cost or downpayment if you will was paid by the actions taken and lives sacrificed during the lengthy and expensive American Revolutionary War.

The level of devotion committed to such a cause as freedom and self (but unified) government that was promised to ALL men united in the cause was astonishing. The courage, the strength, the stamina to carry on despite the setbacks, loss and growing costs is almost unfathomable to ponder.

It represents people’s efforts to earn and keep freedom, and that’s a struggle that continues to this day.

But more importantly, we need to remember all the sacrifices that went into the earned celebration of our Independence, and those that offered their last full measure, their own blood and treasure, must not be forgotten or taken for granted. The 25,000 citizen-soldiers of the Revolutionary War, plus those that have defended this nation, our values and core tenets over the decades that followed.

It’s a day to be grateful…but not just for the day or until the last barrage of fireworks light up the sky, but everyday!

Left unattended, under-appreciated and not protected, will certainly lead to its demise. The very essence and meaning of independence and freedom deteriorates over time…IF WE THE PEOPLE DON’T CONTINUE TO DEFEND THE CORE TENETS OF OUR FOUNDING.

Today’s musical guest and feature is Indenpendence Day by Martina McBride

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