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Janet Harper from Guide Dogs for the Blind Association being interviewed by Edward Lee in the CVS Show.
He insisted on showing us this Obama ("beautifu!!") picture in his wallet. We're often greeted by "Obama!" yells, a interesting variant of the more common greetings of "Hello. Where you go?" or "Hello. Money."
Gibbs Hill lighthouse, as seen from the Yacht Club on Albuoy’s Point in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bermuda has two lighthouses. This one and St. David’s lighthouse in the East. Bermuda’s waters are treacherous. The 21 mile island is surrounded by reef. Its large collection of ship wrecks helped to earn it the moniker The Devil’s Isles back in the days of tall ships. It was the reefs that resulted in the eventual settlement of the island when the British ship, the Sea Venture, on it’s way to Jamestown, was shipwrecked here in 1609. All survived the wreck and lived on the plentiful wild hogs, fish, and birds until they were able to build two new ships from the island’s substantial cedar supply and move on to Jamestown. In 1611 the British returned, to colonize the island. As seen on my daily photoblog www.traverseearth.com
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Neuromagic - Tricks of the Mind | MindSways - May 2013
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Hi,
For over twenty five years I have seen how magic can add value to delivery. There are a huge collection of secret techniques out there, many of them psychological, that engages and attracts people. The Sleight of Mind Set workshops are one day workshops 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 learning about why and how they add value to us.
They are being held around the country, in:
Neuromagic & the Tricks of the Mind
Applied Advantage
Tapping Into Popularity
Theatre of the Mind
Examples of Psychological Artistry
What Do People Say About the Workshops?
What Do You Get On the Workshops?
Register Your Place
Doncaster - 31st May 2013
Manchester - 19th June 2013
Bath - 22nd June 2013
Glasgow - 2nd July 2013
London - 9th July 2013
Birmingham - 16th July 2013
They start at 10:00 a.m. and finish at 4:30 p.m. For more information about the workshops, please got to mindsways.com/SMS/
NEUROMAGIC AND THE TRICKS OF THE MIND
As a psychologist and Psychological Artist, I have been fascinated by how the principles used in magic and mind magic in particular can reveal so much about our human nature and behaviour. Now, neuromagic as well as psychology is learning from Mind Magic.
Neuromagic is brand new field of neuroscience that is being used to understand how magic, affects and changes how we see the world. This in turn informs how we think and what we believe about ourselves and others. For just one example of how magic is being used with neuroscience to study change blindness, go to mindsways.com/SMS#Neuromagic
As is often pointed out in portrayals of Sherlock Holmes; "we see but do not observe". Our cognitive biases constantly distort and filter how we think. We are always under the control of stereotyping, confirmational bias, default effects and much more, basically as magicians know; "we cannot believe what we see but we see what we believe"
The good news is that we do not need to be at the mercy of these thinking fallacies. As neuroscience shows us: we can change. Some go as far as to say that we actually have infinite plasticity, in other words, there is no limit to how much we can change ourselves or how we think.
The Sleight of Mind Set workshops use the principle that "all is not as it appears" to be able to illustrate this and how we see the world. This in turn affects how we act, think and behave, just as neuromagic shows us. The SNT kit has the tools built within it to help us change by making use of the infinite plasticity we all have and to do so with entertaining and enlightening ways. You get your own SNT kit to take away with you on the day. To see more, please go to mindsways.com/SMS/
APPLIED ADVANTAGE
A theme of the day is how you can use these ideas and techniques to add practical value to your delivery through:
Using MMI's (Multiple Moments of Interest, Interaction & Insight)
Connecting emotionally and being relevant (emotional triggers)
Being memorable (giving people something novel to talk about)
Creating attraction (and making you stand out)
Increasing your delivery vocabulary
Bridging the innovation gap
Personal Touch delivery
For more information on the themes of the day, please see mindsways.com/SMS/
TAPPING INTO THE POPULARITY
Mind Magic holds an enduring allure and popularity by bringing together entertainment, mystery and the paranormal. Magic is never far out of the popular sphere with Derren Brown currently filling theatres across the country with his 'Infamous' tour and drawing large TV audiences.
This is also shown by the new blockbuster film; Now You See Me. The film is based on the premise of what if magic were real. Starring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Mark Ruffalo, Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher, the film shows the hold that magic has over our imagination. To see more about the film, please go to mindsways.com/SMS/#NowYouSeeMe.
Our aim is to make day informative, entertaining and practical for you. People have attended for many reasons including:
Curiosity
Learning something new
Interest in how the mind works
Adding variety to enliven their presentations
New and different approaches
Adding to their business practices
An increased reputation
A channel for their passion and fascination
Wider perspectives and experiences
The real power of Mind Magic and Psychological Artistry lies not with just the tricks, but the effect that the delivery of the tricks have on people. By doing this, you are tapping into the emotions of mystery combined with the power of the Personal Touch.
On the workshops and in the SNT kit, we give you the tricks, however, learning to use them with what you do is where the real power lies. This is when the real magic happens, in the theatre of the minds. For more on this, please go to mindsways.com/SMS/
THEATRE OF THE MIND
On the workshop we uncover tricks, look at making a trick into an effect and making the effect into a piece that works for you. The three levels we work on are:
Effect of a trick - "how did you do that?"
Analysis of a trick - "why does this trick work? Why did the effect happen?"
Practicality of a trick - "how you can use the tricks for myself?"
This involves using a combination of Psychology, Neuroscience, Smart Thinking and the ideas, tools and techniques from Mind Magic. For more on this, please see mindsways.com/SMS/
EXAMPLES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ARTISTRY
A couple of interesting examples of how all is not as it appears are the McGurk effect and Prof Richard Wiseman's "The Incredible Colour Changing Card Effect". Please take a look here or visit mindsways.com/SMS#PsychologicalArtistry. I would love to know what you think. These illustrate both the power and the approach of Psychological Artistry.
WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE WORKSHOP?
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"
"Another 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 year. 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 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 mindsways.com/SNT/
The SNT Support Materials :- 2 hours of video that guides you through the kit, how to use it and background information. It can also be made available online if requested.
The Presentation :- A copy of the presentation we use on the day for your reference
The eBook :- Access to written material on the tricks, including scripts and tips on performance
Follow-up Support :- Email and phone access to the trainers for further training or advice
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 discover a wealth of practical, real world techniques that can be applied to coaching, training, consultancy, presenting, goal setting, business, personal development and therapy.
Innovation and creativity lies at the heart of Psychological Artistry and Mind Magic, so 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 mindsways.com/SMS
Thanks,
George
P.S. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me or look at mindsways.com/workshop/SMS#FAQ for the Frequently Asked Questions
P.P.S. The Show, Not Tell (SNT) kit is available separately. For more information, please go to mindsways.com/SNT/
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The Adventure Guides program provides fathers and their children the opportunity to spend valuable time together. As part of a larger group, both father and child create unforgettable memories playing games, spending the weekend at an overnight camp, family adventures, and much more.
The Georgia Guidestones is a large granite monument in Elbert County, Georgia, USA. A message comprising ten guides is inscribed on the structure in eight modern languages, and a shorter message is inscribed at the top of the structure in four ancient languages' scripts: Babylonian, Classical Greek, Sanskrit, and Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The structure is sometimes referred to as an "American Stonehenge."[1] The monument is almost 20 feet (6.1 m) tall if the buried support stones are included, exactly 18 feet (5.5 m) otherwise,[2] and made from six granite slabs weighing more than 240,000 pounds (110,000 kg) in all.[3] One slab stands in the center, with four arranged around it. A capstone lies on top of the five slabs, which are astronomically aligned. An additional stone tablet, which is set in the ground a short distance to the west of the structure, provides some notes on the history and purpose of the Guidestones.
A representative soil profile of the Nordrach series (Chromic Endoleptic Luvisols) in England. (Cranfield University 2021. The Soils Guide. Available: www.landis.org.uk. Cranfield University, UK.)
Soils classified and described by the World Reference Base for England and Wales:
www.landis.org.uk/services/soilsguide/wrb_list.cfm
These freely draining slightly acid but base-rich soils occur on Carboniferous limestone in Derbyshire on the fringes of the Peak District, and on the Mendip and adjoining hills in Somerset and Avon. It is found also on small outcrops of Devonian limestone in south Devon. Except in Devon, it typically occurs on upland plateaux above 300 m O.D., where it mainly occupies flat or gently sloping land dissected by dry valleys. There is bare rock locally on brows or steeper valley sides.
Nordrach soils are permeable and well drained (Wetness Class I). Excess winter rainfall readily passes through the soils into the jointed, permeable rock beneath.
Although the soils are well drained, easily cultivated and have good reserves of water, few arable crops are grown. This is because the land is relatively high and rainfall, humidity and cloud-cover discourage cropping. In the past, mining activities limited agricultural improvement and caused extensive pollution by lead and zinc fumes and spoil. The effects of pollution are now rarely seen though infertility and other animal ailments are sometimes attributed to metal toxicity. With piped water supplies, in what is naturally a waterless landscape, heavy stocking is possible with little risk of poaching and grass yields can be large. Successful hay making is difficult in this climate, so silage making is common, sometimes as bales. For cereal crops, the soil is easily prepared and drilled and with liming and balanced general fertilizers good yields might be expected. Mildew and other cereal diseases however, are common and harvesting is often delayed.
Potatoes, which crop well, were formerly grown on the Mendip plateau, often in hand-dug allotments on a rented basis. Coniferous plantations are common particularly on and around mined ground, although yields might be expected to be above average on these deep soils, exposure on the plateau top is a limiting factor. A wide range of species have been planted though only Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) and beech (Fagus sylvatica) yield above the regional mean. Early plantings suffered from rabbit and squirrel damage and mineral toxicity from excessive zinc leading to manganese deficiency. In Devon the shallower soils are rather droughty. This limitation together with rockiness and variable slope means that there is little arable land and most is in permanent grassland and woodland.
For additional information about the soil association, visit:
www.landis.org.uk/services/soilsguide/series.cfm?serno=13...
For more information on the World Reference Base soil classification system, visit:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania - A safari guide poses outside his vehicle.
From my photos of The Tanzanian People gallery as part of the Tanzania photo gallery on my stock photo website
My first attempt to go out in my village alone was quickly interupted by my host brother, whom my host mama had sent to follow me.
I took this because I loved his rickity old bike that I could hear following me from a block away, and his flip-flops from the bizaar.
Dogland GuideDogs
Dogland Guide Dogs, is a support service for visually/perceptually impaired residents that want a Guide Dog, with a custom look.
These dogs are not meant in any way to duplicate the functions that the VHH/VAI Guidedog "Max" can provide.
The Dogland Guide Dog, can do basic guide dog functions, like find, follow, and tp you to coordinates. Our basic guide dog, can also give a free copy of "Max" , the VHH/VAI Guidedog v.2.9 to any friend you wish, through chat command.
I fully support the "Max" project, and that is why the Dogland Guidedog is able to pass a Guidedog v.2.9, that has all functions to you, or to any friend you like.
Dogland Guide Dogs are not for sale.
Dogland Dogs will custom make a Guide Dog for any visually impaired resident of SL.
Qualified recipients will be asked to send a full perm copy of their body shape(NOT SKIN) to Vitolo Rossini, so the dog can be custom fit prior to sending out.
There are a number of fine looking breeds to choose from.
Dogland Park has a long standing reputation for not charging for goods or services. The resale of preowned dogs of different types at reduced costs is another service of Dogland. We are fortunate to have wonderful supporters.
There is no charge for the making of a custom Dogland Guide Dog, for residents that are visually or perceptually impaired.
This Guide Dog, is in no way meant to replace "Max" or to interfere with the "Max" project by VHH and VAI.
These Custom Guide Dogs are not transferable, and are good only for the person they are made for.
There are two options for your Guide Dog.
1- Get an unscripted Custom Guide Dog, with instructions on how to install your "Max" contents into him (or have us do that for you).
2- Get a Basic Dogland Guide Dog;
Basic Dogland Guide Dog is a simpler choice. They do not have pre-installed landmarks, voice or "tour" information, that "Max" does. Your Guide Dog can give any friend you choose, a copy of the "Max" Guidedog v.2.9 distributed as a free assistive device in SL.
These are the functions of Dogland's Guide Dog
*notecard help
*Find
*Follow
*Locate
*Can tell distances
*Give a copy of the "Max" guidedog to others
*Can sense direction
*Can go to map coordinates( you may add landmarks to the dog)
The Custom Dogland Guide Dog, will be given with the understanding, that the recipient will disclose to any that may ask, that this is not a Guide Dog distributed by VHH/VAI, and that the dog that you offer them , is the original "Max", with all features provided by VHH/VAI.
The notecard that the dog is able to give you takes you through all features.
Contact Vitolo Rossini with questions.
vitolorossini@yahoo.com
By artist Denise Ferragamo. Check out my blog for more information about me and my work - iktomiclay.blogspot.com
The Adventure Guides & Princesses program provides fathers and their children the opportunity to spend valuable time together. As part of a larger group, both father and child create unforgettable memories playing games, spending the weekend at an overnight camp, family adventures, and much more.
The Adventure Guides & Princesses program provides fathers and their children the opportunity to spend valuable time together. As part of a larger group, both father and child create unforgettable memories playing games, spending the weekend at an overnight camp, family adventures, and much more.
Our guide for the Parliament and City tours. I forget her name, and don't seem to have recorded it in our trip notes either.