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Mind Control - Is It Real? Published on 04/09/2008

Derren Brown uses mind control to perform various tricks on his subjects. One particular trick that he does involves a voodoo doll. On his website you can see this trick performed on a lady and she is completely amazed at the end result of the trick. Derren tells the lady that he needs to give the voodoo doll a 'soul' and removes a ring from her finger. He then inserts the ring into the...

What Is NLP And How Does It Work? Published on 03/09/2008

NLP was created for the first time in the year 1970. John Grinder and Richard Bandler were its creators. They had claimed that NLP had theories, principles, practices, methods and techniques of three varied fields, namely, linguistics, computer science and neurology. NLP has often been defined as a 'modeling excellence'. Some also define it as the art and science of useful and productive...

Derren Brown - Trick or Treat Published on 03/09/2008

While Derren was studying German and Law at the University of Bristol, he went to a show featuring hypnotist Martin Taylor. This inspired him to look toward hypnosis and illusion as a career. As an undergraduate he began working as a prestidigitator, where he practiced his up-close magic skills. He began performing hypnosis on stage as a show in 1996 at the University of Bristol, using Derren...

Top 10 Ways to Get Quality Inbound Links Published on 01/09/2008

If we look at close quarters, we will find that inbound links to websites have made the task of looking for both quality and quantity data much easier, thus saving on our 'most valued' resource time. Inbound links are actually hyperlinks transiting domains. Primarily, they were devised for being used in net navigation but in recent times they have gained importance in search engine optimization...

What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming? Published on 30/08/2008

In one of his tricks, called a person swap, Brown will present a map to a pedestrian and ask for directions. While the pedestrian is trying to help him, someone will walk between them carrying a large picture. Brown will switch places with the person carrying the picture and the pedestrian will continue giving the new person directions, even though it is no longer Derren Brown that they are...

Derren Brown - Mind control Published on 29/08/2008

Derren Brown's Mind Control was a big television hit on the UK's Channel 4. His national tour sold out of tickets weeks ahead of time. He received an award from the Montreux TV Festival and the he went on to conquer the United States. The appeal that draws the audience in, is his amazing ability to control and predict the behavior of another person. He claims to be capable of detecting...

The Rydges Campbelltown's New Hotel Published on 28/08/2008

Campbelltown now has its own hotel, and a great one at that. Rydges Campbelltown opened in August 2007, and boasts many facilities that need to be seen, to be believed. From wedding packages to conference facilities and everything in between, if you are planning anything in Campbelltown speak to Rydges and they'll be sure to help. From the Rydges you can book into Sydney's only...

Serene Country Living in Cobbitty Published on 28/08/2008

As you drive out to Cobbitty, you may as well be driving to another country, it is so far removed from the hurly burly of city life. Cobbitty boasts serene country living, old-world churches, and an arts and crafts market that really needs to be visited at least once (but we know you'll go back over and over again!). Cobbitty is located just over 60 kilometres from Sydney, and you can...

Menangle And It's History Published on 28/08/2008

Travel to Menangle and at the end of Glenlee Road stands the impressive property known as Glenlee. Built in 1824 for the Police Magistrate William Howe, Glenlee has a rather auspicious history. Menangle resident James Fitzpatrick married a daughter of William and Annie Cummins, Glenlee tenant farmers at Menangle. While William Cummins served as Mayor in 1888 and 1890, James' grandson...

Currans Hill And The Local Wineries Published on 07/08/2008

And while you're staying at Currans Hill (even if you live there but are looking for something new to do) why not explore what the area has to offer like wineries? Not too far from Currans Hill is the historic Gledswood Homestead. Boasting a glimpse of country life not far from the city (Currans Hill is less than an hour from Sydney, the state's capital) Gledswood also offers an impressive...