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SEEING THROUGH ILLUSIONS NEWSLETTERIs this email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser.
Hi,
The Sleight of Mind Set Workshops are one day workshops all about learning and applying Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic ideas and techniques. They are being held around the country, in:
London - 9th July 2013
Birmingham - 16th July 2013
Doncaster - 13th September 2013
Bath - 21st September 2013
Glasgow - 8th October 2013
Thinking Outside The Box - Or Clinging to the Lid
The Power of Psychological Artistry
Standing Out from the Crowd - Creating Your Difference
Being Different - No, Really Different
What You Get On The Workshops?
What Do People Say About The Workshops?
Register Your Place
For more information on the day, please see www.mindsways.com/SMS/ and for a brochure of what the day is about, please look at www.mindsways.com/SMS/.
Over the past 18 Months I have been running these Sleight of Mind Set Workshops throughout the country, and I am really pleased with the feedback, it has been tremendous, please don't just take my word for it, (I am after all biased) please see what people have said by going to www.mindsways.com/what-people-say/
For over twenty five years I have seen how magic can add value to delivery. There are a lot of unknown techniques out there, many of them psychological, that engages and attracts people. The Sleight of Mind Set workshop is all about how you can tap into this rich stream of ideas and "Mind Magic's" enduring popularity. The day looks at two paths running together, one learning the tricks and effects, the other why and how they add value to us.
They start at 10:00 a.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. For more information about the workshops, please got to www.mindsways.com/SMS/
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX - OR CLINGING TO THE LID
Many people claim that the answers to creativity, standing out from the crowd and finding solutions to problems is thinking outside the box. Although, I see many people who cling ferociously on to the lid. Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic, as well as the tools and techniques contained within them are definitely off the lid. For more, see the Sleight Of Mind Set page at www.mindsways.com/SMS/Explaining what you can achieve with these tools is wonderful. For me, I find it deeply rewarding when I see and the results that have been created using these tools and techniques. Don't just take my word for it, see What People Say About Us at www.mindsways.com/what-people-say/.
The Sleight Of Mind Set day is not just about learning the Mind Magic tricks, (these are quick to learn, but create much to be thought about) what makes it thrilling is what you can build with them for yourself. You can build pieces into your delivery, making this very personal to you. You can take these pieces and use them to ignite a powerful response in others, engaging and involving them in your ideas and what you do. Our focus is around Showing Not Telling which is about illuminating and animating your ideas and concepts. This contributes greatly to leaving people delighted, energized, interested and wanting more.
To find out more about Mind Magic and its uses, please go to www.mindsways.com/SMS/
THE POWER OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ARTISTRY
The approach we take is what we call Psychological Artistry and this involves using a blend of psychology, mind magic (or mentalism), personal development and smart thinking ideas. By tapping into people's imagination, curiosity and desire for mystery we can engage people in all different areas. By adding in psychological approaches, this is strengthened. I appreciate that by its very nature, it is not a traditional approach but that is where its power lies.
Psychological Artistry is about blending the world of art and psychology. It's about showing the beautiful flaws in our thinking and how we can use them. It's about magnifying how we all think and giving you the opportunity to change it.
A couple of interesting examples the McGurk effect and Prof Richard Wiseman's "The Incredible Colour Changing Card Effect". Please see www.mindsways.com/SMS for these and other incredible videos. I would love to know what you think. These illustrate both the power and the approach of psychological artistry.
STANDING OUT FROM THE CROWD - CREATING YOUR DIFFERENCE
This learning works on a number of levels. On the workshops, we look at what Mind Magic reveals about how we think, act and behave. This allows us to understand the environment we're in.
Whilst doing this, we're also tapping into the fact that performing and illustrating illusions holds a deep fascination for people. This is what allows us to stand out from the crowd. Below are a few quotes of what people have said about the workshop:
"A truly inspiring experience is how I'd best describe the Sleight of Mind Set workshop."
"I came away with lots of ideas to create drama and interest in my training delivery."
"The whole group laughed many times and were absolutely fascinated by each technique."
BEING DIFFERENT - NO, REALLY DIFFERENT
This programme is good for anyone looking for something different and to stimulate new styles of thinking. The feedback has definitely been that it has satisfied the thirst for new ideas whilst ticking all of the edutrainment boxes. This programme is for you if you are interested in any of the following:
Human Behaviour & Psychology
Influence & Persuasion
How We Think
Magic & Magicians
New Experiences
Learning & Teaching
Framing Your Ideas
The day is all about
Exploring the art of possibility
Stimulating creativity and innovation
Transforming personal and professional life
Tapping into your imagination
On the personal development level, it is about transforming
Self esteem
Self confidence
Self awareness
Self motivation
for yourself and others. Overall it acts a catalyst for your future development.
It is intended for people who are curious, want to improve how they connect, express and communicate with others. Overall, it is about adding new skills to you and being able to apply the techniques and ideas from Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic to maximise what you do.
MindSways sessions are based on a unique blend of magic, science, psychological artistry, design and smart thinking. All of this allows you to work with individuals, groups and organisations in an original and dynamic way. It also means that by being trained in these psychological subtleties and powerful techniques, you can add a unique twist to your activities.
Our success in life depends critically on two things; our capacity for insight into our own mental world and that of other people. One of the benefits of learning and applying Mind Magic and psychological artistry is that it puts our thinking habits and styles back on our radar. This is only one aspect of the many benefits that people find when they have worked with us over the past few months. For what others have said please take a look at www.mindsways.com/what-people-say/ ;
WHAT DO YOU GET ON THE WORKSHOPS?
Within this day, you find ideas and techniques that you can use to enhance, enliven and enrich your delivery. All of these will be demonstrated and explained with practical advice on their use in the workshop. The day will use both the Show, Not Tell kit and the Sleight of Mind Set pack. All of these are entertaining, informative, engaging and practical for you to apply to your delivery.
On the Sleight of Mind Set Workshop, you will get:
The SMS Pack :- The materials you need to perform the tricks we go through on the day
The SNT Kit :- The Show, Not Tell Kit. For more information on this, please go to www.mindsways.com/SNT/
The Support Materials :- A 2 hour DVD that guides you through the kit, how to use it and background information. This is also available online.
The Presentation :- A copy of the presentation we use on the day for your reference
The eBook :- Written materials on the tricks, including scripts and how to use them
Follow-up Support :- Contact with the trainers for further training or advice
To learn more about the content of the workshop and any of the itesm above, please go to www.mindsways.com/SMS/
WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS?
The feedback from the workshops have been extremely positive, with people from recent workshops saying things like:
"It really was most enjoyable and enlightening"
"The most unique training day I have ever been on"
"My target was to get 3 things to add to my training, I had 11 by lunchtime"
"Fantastic day... a great eye opener!"
"Thanks to you both for a challenging, stimulating and enjoyable day"
"I've had plenty of thoughts about how some of the approaches used might be incorporated into several areas of my work"
"A great course, with plenty to think about and over"
The workshops have been enjoyed and shown to be beneficial to many people over the past 2 years. The events have been attended and proved to be relevant to people from a wide range of backgrounds including entrepreneurs, business consultants, health professionals, coaches of life, performance and sports, therapists, hypnotherapists, trainers etc.
This is an unorthodox approach to understanding human behaviour, illustrating and promoting our messages, and this is where the real power lies. As Marty Neumeier says in ZAG " Be Different - No, Really Different". For more on what people say, please see www.mindsways.com/what-people-say/and for more on the workshops themselves, please go to www.mindsways.com/SMS/
REGISTER YOUR PLACE
Overall, the workshops act as a catalyst for your future development. It is intended for people who are curious, want to improve how they connect, express and communicate with others. Overall, it is about adding new skills to you and being able to apply the techniques and ideas from Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic to maximise what you do.
Using the materials from the SNT and SMS, you will find a wealth of practical, real world techniques that can be applied to coaching, training, consultancy, presenting, business, personal development and therapy.
It is for you if you are curious, want to improve how you connect, express and communicate with others. Overall, it is about adding new skills, exploring psychology and standing out, using the ideas from Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic to maximise what you do.Innovation, creativity and creating extraordinary moments lie at the heart of Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic. Whether you are already actively engaged in using your creative skills or just looking to stimulate and nurture your creativity, you will find practical tools for releasing the spirit of innovation and creativity on the Sleight of Mind Set workshop. To register your place on the Sleight of Mind Set Workshop, please go to www.mindsways.com/SMS
George
P.S. The Show, Not Tell kit is also available seperately, including the DVD and materials to make you stand out and be a more effective communicator. To see more, go to mindsways.com/SNT/
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Thursday, July 13th
Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs
Federal Track
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Federal A&B
Description
Unlock the Secrets to Landing Your Federal Dream Job! Master the Art of Federal Job Hunting and Craft the Perfect Federal Resume to Stand Out in the Crowd!
During this session, you will learn:
The difference between a private sector and federal resume
How to document work history and education
Do’s and Dont’s of a federal resume
Developing a master resume
Navigating USAJOBS
The federal hiring process
Speaker
LaShawn Dobbins(Speaker)U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Director of Strategic Talent Recruitment
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Career Journeys of AANHPIs to the Senior Executive Service
Federal Track
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Federal A&B
Description
AANHPIs represent 7% of the Federal workplace, and hold 5% of the executive leadership positions. Hear from AANHPI women in different Federal agencies and departments on their career paths, how their navigated their way through the process, the different pathways for becoming an executive leader, and challenges and opportunities and how you can position yourself to become a Federal executive.
Speakers
Vivian Chen(Moderator)Chief Learning Officer U.S. Department of Agriculture
Natalie Lui Duncan(Speaker)Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Deputy Assistant Administrator
Emily Su(Speaker)U.S. Department of Energy, Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement
Jiashen You(Speaker)U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Chief Data Officer and Director for the Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics
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Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Employment, and now DEIA? How do these all play out for people of color in general and AANHPIs specifically?
Federal Track
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Pan American
Description
Hear from Federal DEIA leaders on how EEO and Civil Rights laws have been enhanced with DEIA principles promoted in the federal workplace through President Biden's issuance of Executive Orders (EOs) which have advanced equity, civil rights, racial justice and equal opportunity throughout all of the Federal Government. In June 2021, the President specifically issued EO 14035, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the Federal Workforce so that Agency workforces reflect the diversity of America through its employment policies and practices to ensure that public servants at all levels have an equal opportunity to succeed and lead. This builds on other Equity-related EOs such as EO 13985 Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government. The Federal Government is working to be a model for DEIA, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect through its recruitment, hire, professional development, career advancement and retention of the Nation’s talent with initiatives to remove barriers to equal opportunity. Hear how the Federal Government is ensuring accountability to assure a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplaces that yields higher-performing organizations.
Speakers
Javier Inclan(Moderator)National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General, Assistant Inspector General for Management and CIO
Dorris Lin(Speaker)U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Director for Inclusive Diversity
Cyrus Salazar(Speaker)DHS/TSA
Golda Philip(Speaker)Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Senior Advisor for Equity
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Welcome Reception
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Presidential
Description
Kick off the convention with a warm welcome from OCA National and OCA-DC Chapter, and enjoy some appetizers while networking with fellow attendees.
Speakers
Thu Nguyen, Executive Director, OCA
United States Representative, Ted Lieu, California's 36th Congressional District; Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus
United States Representative, Judy Chu, California's 28th congressional district; Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
United States Representative, Grace Meng, New York's Sixth Congressional District
Linda NG, National President, OCA
Scott Sapperstein - AT&T's Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs
Bel Leong-Hong, Past Present of the OCA Greater Washington DC, DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Bel Leong-Hong
Adrienne Ngar-Yee Poon, President, OCA-Greater Washington, DC Chapter, Asian Pacific American Advocates
Ben de Guzman, Director of the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA)
Claudine Cheng, former OCA National President
Laura Berrocal, Vice President, Policy and External Affairs at Charter Communications
Helen Zia, EXECUTOR - ESTATE OF LILY AND VINCENT CHIN
DEBBIE CHEN, EXECUTIVE VP, OCA
Brandon Tsay, an American hobbyist computer programmer who disarmed the 2023 Monterey Park shooting gunman
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Though the picture looks cheesy for a typography, this actually was the least cheesy wordings I could come up with. The font is not too professional and really simple, makes the photo feel like one from Lifetouch photography. I digress, the photos mood was supposed to be simply happy and I think Ryan's smile nailed that. Answering this weeks question is it just adds an extra layer of emotion.
ma® Cares is an organization that makes a difference for many by providing disaster relief, donations to diseas prevention, donations for abandond and abused animals, organize events to raise support for less fortunate children and assisting in a variety of non-profit organizations through donations. See what they have in store at this years 2012 ma® International Convention. Click here to learn more about ma® Cares
I've been wanting to do this comparison for a while, and finally had the means to do it! What's the difference between Acros 100 and Acros 100 II? It's subtle, but there is a difference in contrast. Other than that, the two films are almost identical in grain structure and sharpness.
Left Frame:
Nikon F5 - AF Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4D (Yellow-12) - Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 @ ASA-100
Right Frame:
Minolta Maxxum 9 - Minolta Maxxum AF 50mm 1:1.4 (Yellow-12) - Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II @ ASA-100
FlicFilm Crawley's FX-37 (1+3) 6:30 @ 20C
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At the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Charles Babbage's Difference Engine Number 2. Built in the 1990s according to Babbage's original 19th-century plans.
Servite High School's 6th Annual Gala: Staging the Difference took place on Saturday, February 7 at the Anaheim Hilton. Thank you to the Gala co-chairs, the Gala committee, event sponsors and all those who attended the event. It was a night filled with dinner, dancing and lots of fun.
A documentary film by Tod Lending
PBS Airdate: Season 29 of POV (September 12, 2016)
Caption: Krishaun Branch and friends in fraternity
Credit: Tod Lending
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I find the dramatic difference between inside and outside interesting. It certainly mirrors the modern society and the schism between the haves and the have- nots.
What a difference a day can make....40 days of no rain changed overnight to a storm with winds, big rain, and cold fog. The sun umbrella was open yesterday! #cy365 253/365 'what a difference'
At the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Charles Babbage's Difference Engine Number 2. Built in the 1990s according to Babbage's original 19th-century plans.
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The Believe in the Cure Cycling Tour Comes to Philadelphia
An Inspirational Journey for an Inspirational Young Man
The power of one individual to make a difference cannot be measured in words, but in actions. John Ellis, a 17-year-old from Pensacola, Fla., was diagnosed with hepatitis B in 2006. Instead of being discouraged by this devastating medical diagnosis, John turned the news into an opportunity to raise awareness about hepatitis B. With a passion for cycling and a desire to help raise funds to find a cure for the disease, John contacted the Hepatitis B Foundation (www.hepb.org) with an idea to organize an East Coast cycling tour. Today, John’s idea has become a reality! The Believe in the Cure Cycling Tour, sponsored by the Hepatitis B Foundation, is a 1,100 mile journey which began on June 2 at John’s high school in Pensacola and ended in Philadelphia on June 23 – John’s 18th birthday!
A group of Hepatitis B Foundation researchers, staff, supporters, friends and family joined John and his riding companion and best friend, Jamaal Warren, for the last leg of their journey from Conshohocken to Kelly Drive in Philadelphia. John and Jamaal were welcomed at their Kelly Drive finish line by the Hepatitis B Foundation; Philadelphia’s Fralinger String Band Mummers; O’Liver, the Hepatitis B Foundation’s mascot; friends and family from Philadelphia and Pensacola and many more. ABC 6’s Health and Medical Reporter, Ali Gorman, served as the event emcee and Councilman Greenlee presented John with a citation from the city of Philadelphia. Dr. Timothy Block, Co-Founder of the Hepatitis B Foundation and Dr. Baruch Blumberg, Nobel laureate who discovered the hepatitis B virus also participated in the event program congratulating John for his extraordinary accomplishments.
About John Ellis and the Believe in the Cure Cycling Tour: John Ellis is an extraordinary young man. He was a healthy teenager, when the results of a routine blood test revealed that he had hepatitis B. This news came just two weeks before his 16th birthday and John recalls emotions of, “being incredibly scared because I didn’t know what having hepatitis B would mean for me.” His fear was further fueled by his doctor who told him that he would eventually need a liver transplant. John’s world was turned upside down. He was frightened and also confused as to how he could have contracted this potentially fatal disease; he had received the hepatitis B vaccine in middle school.
John turned to the Hepatitis B Foundation to learn more about his disease. The Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected with hepatitis B worldwide. Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. The virus is transmitted through infected blood. In the U.S., 1 out of 20 persons (or 12 million Americans) have been infected with HBV.
Armed with information about hepatitis B and with a conviction to improve his health, John gave up a junk food diet and began exercising. He purchased a $50 bike from a local bike store and started riding it everywhere – to school, to work and just for fun. “I knew I wanted to ride for a cause. People need to become more aware about hepatitis B and how it affects us,” said John. John has shown us courage in the truest sense of the word. He is approaching his chronic hepatitis B diagnosis with a positive attitude and embarking on this cycling tour to prove to himself that he can overcome obstacles placed in his path. Knowing that there is no cure for hepatitis B does not dampen his spirits. “If I believe in my heart that things will work out for the best, then who’s to say I’m not cured,” said John.
Sponsors of the Cycling Tour include NutriSystem, CP Commercial Printing, Monster Graphics, Bikes Plus (Pensacola, Fla.), Fox Rothschild LLP, High Swartz LLP, Newman’s Own Organic, Clif Bars, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. For more on the Believe in the Cure Cycling Tour and a blog following John’s journey, visit the Hepatitis B Foundation at www.hepb.org or contact 215-489-4900.
The City of Malden, assisted by Congressman Ed Markey, was awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for the procurement of Onsite Renewable Technology. Part of the grant was used to install solar panels on Malden High School and to perform an energy audit of municipal buildings. Another portion of the grant was used to procure 108 LED streetlights for an initial deployment around Malden Center on City owned streetlight poles. New LED streetlights were installed on both sides of Florence Street from Main to Commercial, on one side of Commercial Street from Route 60 to Charles Street, and LED lighting was installed where possible on both sides of Route 60 from the Beebe School to Malden High School.
Photo Courtesy of Paul Hammersley, Office of Mayor Gary Christenson.