Monthly Archives: February 2013

Make Time With Your Kids

SON: “Daddy, may I ask you a question?” DAD: “Yeah sure, what is it?” SON: “Daddy, how much do you make an hour?” DAD: “That’s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?” SON: “I just want … Continue reading

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27 Feb 2013 Expression

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22 Feb 2013 Expression

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How does the presence of others affect individual behaviour?

How does the presence of others affect individual behaviour? In social facilitation, it enhances performance on easy tasks and inhibits performance on difficult tasks. It appears that others affect our performance by just being there, as evaluators, and by distracting … Continue reading

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Be someone that makes you happy

I couldn’t agree more – happiness starts with ourselves then stems out from there. Far too many people rely on other people to make them happy, or put conditions on their happiness (see my previous post on the subject). The … Continue reading

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Josh Powell claims a victim from the grave..

Michael Powell, 30, leapt off a multi-story parking garage on Monday afternoon. Powell’s brother, Josh, was a person of interest in the 2009 disappearance of his wife, Susan Cox Powell, when he blew up a home with his two sons … Continue reading

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Police officer accused of groping handcuffed, pregnant woman

“An Auburn police officer is under investigation for allegedly groping a pregnant and handcuffed woman. The incident happened at 1:30 a.m. on a Sunday morning. “The alleged victim, Hannah Thompson, said she was so traumatized that she’s now afraid to be … Continue reading

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Are They Into You? Learn To Read Your Date

I’m working on a number of new shorter workshops over the next few months – one of which is “Are They Into You: The Body Language of Dating”. This workshop will open your eyes to just how powerful body language … Continue reading

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8 Feb 2013 Expression

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Vrij’s Guideline to Catching Liars: Observational Guidelines

Aldert Vrij‘s Guideline to Catching Liars by Examining Verbal & Nonverbal Behaviour – Observational Guidelines –  (1): Use flexible decision rules.Research clearly demonstrates that there’s no one single behavioural or verbal cue relating to deception – there’s no Pinocchio’s nose.

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