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Using Modern Technology to Lift Your State of Mind

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Tuesday, 14 February, 2012

Digital HighBrainwaves and how they affect you

Every state of mind has a particular “signature” attached to it. This is represented by your brainwave patterns (or “frequency”).

For example, if you’re in a state of deep focus, your brainwaves are likely to be in the Alpha frequency range of 8-12Hz. Other specific frequency patterns exist for states such as sleep, creativity, and general happiness.

These frequencies can be measured using powerful scientific tools, such as an EEG machine. (Also known as an electroencephalograph machine.)
The discovery of brainwave entrainment

In the 1830s, scientists discovered that by playing certain frequencies through the ears, the brain “followed” those frequencies. This is a powerful process known as “brainwave entrainment.”

By changing your brainwave frequencies, you could change your state – encouraging focus, creativity, sleep, or mood improvement, for example.

The problem was that the human ear can only hear frequencies of around 20Hz to 20,000Hz – whereas the vast majority of ‘useful’ human brainwave frequencies exist at 0.1Hz to 20Hz.
Recreating brainwave frequencies

That’s when scientists did something really clever. They decided to play one frequency into the left ear (ie, 400Hz), and another into the right ear (ie, 410Hz).

The noises cancelled each other out and recreated the difference inside the brain (ie, 10Hz).

The brain then followed (or entrained) toward this frequency, and brought about the exact state of mind desired – such as deep focus.
Going beyond binaural beats

This was the scientific validation of “binaural beats,” the first true brainwave entrainment method. Originally suggested in the 1830s, it was scientifically verified by EEG machines in the 1950s.

Since then, many other methods of brainwave entrainment have been discovered – including monaural beats, hamonic box X beats, and most powerfully, isochronic tones, typically regarded as the most potent entrainment methods availabl.

The most powerful brainwave entrainment sessions typically incorporate several entrainment techniques into each session, in order to produce the strongest results, as with All Natural High.

So, here you go, click on the image and give it a try… and open your mind!!

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Government Tries To Cap Ticket Resale Prices

Posted by newsanim on Friday, 25 March, 2011

:: And the Ticket Industry does NOT agreee with them! ::

Online Ticket FraudIt’s hardly surprising to think that when the government decides to enforce something, 9/10 times the industry that they are trying to help start to sit up on their hind legs like Meerkat’s, looking like nothing is wrong and they didn’t need any government intervention.

So when government officials decided to release the possible cap on ticket re-sellers, why did the industry start getting so upset over something they don’t have anything to do with? Or do they?

This is going to have to be slightly tongue in cheek – but here is the reason:

  • Ticket companies see the reseller situation and suddenly get the urge to do something “in house.”
  • Some of the big companies spend thousands having websites built to sell “unused” tickets.
  • One of these companies then begins to syphon tickets from big events before they go on sale.
  • Now the rest of the industry want a bigger piece of the pie – so are doing the same.
  • Why don’t they want a cap on resellers of tickets?

Do I need to spell it out any clearer than that?

In all honesty, the ticket industry are not concerned about the fraudsters who are selling the tickets for the big events, and scamming people out of hundreds, even thousands of pounds – they don’t care about the scam websites that pop up and sell tickets that don’t exist – they really don’t care about anyone else or anything else apart from their profit margin increase by using different methods to make more money from those who are TRUE fans.

So to wrap this in a nut shell, they have the tickets and you want to buy them – so even if you get scammed online by someone else, they know they would have sold all their tickets 3 times over – so why should they get concerned over scams?

And here is the real scary bit…

The government have put an anti-ticket scam website up too – so you can see what a scamming site looks like!!!

I’m not kidding here – the UK Government have decided to tackle this whole episode of ticket scamming, online ticket fraud and ticket resale by launching a website which is an “idiots guide” to spotting the type of website which may decide to take your money and not supply you the tickets you paid for.

It’s not the websites that are a scam – it’s the ticket industry that needs the kick up the backside – along with the credit card payment gateway’s for allowing these companies to even take online payments and run before the ink has even dried on the tickets!

Come on David, give the fans a break and do something construcive with the time you spend around the table – instead of tossing a coin and taking “best out of three” approach on what to do next!

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Nuneaton Rotary Walk 2011

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Thursday, 24 March, 2011

Nuneaton Rotary Walk :: 2011

Rotary Walk of NuneatonThe Nuneaton Rotary Walk which is organised by The Rotary Club of Nuneaton – will be going ahead as usual this year, no different to any other. This organised day has been going now for over 15 years, with many hundreds of people walking for charities around the Nuneaton and Warwickshire area – raising literally thousands of pounds for many great causes.

This walk of the outskirts of Nuneaton offers not only a great day for all of the family to join in and raise funds for your own causes, but also gives those on route the opportunity to come out and wish the walkers a safe day walking.

Amongst the charities which have benefit from the support of local people are: The People in Action Group, MacMillan Nursing, WRVS, Young Deaf, Mary Anne Evans Hospice plus unlimited amounts of Local Schools, Sports Clubs, Cub and Scout Groups with some National Charities too.

And for those who may have not taken part in the past – then here is a brief outline of what happens:

The classic walk is a circular route of 21 miles, mostly along footpaths and bridleways but it is divided into several sections with marshalling stations on route. Everyone completing the full route will receive a certificate celebrating their success! Additionally two other shorter routes of 3, 5 and 8 miles have been created for the more casual stroller and family groups, who would prefer to just amble and perhaps enjoy a pub stop on the way.

The Nuneaton Rotary Club organises the event on the understanding that you do the walking and seek out your own sponsors.

For more information on the Rotary Walk, please follow the link to the Nuneaton Rotary Club website.

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Concerns About Online Scratch Cards No Deposit

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Saturday, 12 March, 2011

:: But is this just a tease to the online gambler? ::

No Deposit Online Scratch CardsThe Online Scratch Card industry has been alive for many years, infact far longer than I certainly thought. One of the big questions which keeps entering the news about the online gaming and gambling – is the scratch card business and how they try and entice the new customers to their sites.

Over the last couple of weeks, we have been looking deeper into this “rich world” of online gaming and to be honest, you get more enticement from some of the local convenience stores to buy chocolate – than you do to get people to play onlince scratch cards, yet you don’t hear the media having a go at the store and shop owners.

It’s a crazy thing, but I guess with such a high rate of payout playing the scratch cards it’s ever more obvious why you find so many companies who are pushing the Online Scratch Cards No Deposit – with a hope that you sign up, and make a deposit and play more. I mean, is there any harm in trying something which is at the end of the day FREE?

If you have impulisve behaviour then I could understand why you would have a problem not continuing with the deposit, but at the end of the day they are not saying you have to use your credit or debit card to get the free play – in fact far from it.

One of the ways they entice people to their sites is by using something which is called affiliate marketing – whereby they pay companies and individuals a small amount of money for each person who signs up to their free offer in hope they will continue and play the game even after the free credits have dried up.

These small companies then get a couple of bucks for passing the traffic, and then it is up to the site to do whatever they want to try and persuade the customer to play a little more after they have used up the freebies. And yes, they do send you emails from time to time, yes they use thought provoking methods – but they are in this as a business, not for charity!

If you can keep your hand well away from your wallet, and try these sites out, you will find that it can be an awesome amount of fun as long as you know where your limits are should you carry on playing the game.

Here is one of the sites, go take a look for yourself just how easy it is to achieve somethiing from nothing!

Prime Scratch Cards

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Oscars 2011 – Red Carpet for British Fashion Designers

Posted by Natalia Bratzlova on Friday, 25 February, 2011

…Who is seen with whom and what they wear on the red carpet fashion at award ceremonies is watched by millions of critical fans worldwide. The Academy Awards Oscars 2011 having the largest viewers across the globe watching the red carpet fashion. Everyone who is anyone scrambles to walk the red carpet with the worlds press cameras putting celebrities fashion under the spot light.

Over the years the red carpet fashion at the Oscars has inspired and influenced generations of fashion conscious fans. The Oscars for 2011 will be no exception and keen eyes will be on every garment worn down the famous red carpet fashion. After a strong year for British presenters and actors within US television and film, hopefully this rise in talent will be recognised by the Academy Awards with nominations for the Oscars 2011.

How better to compliment this rise in British talent than to see red carpet fashion led by British fashion designers. It is vogue to be British at this time, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see British film stars not opting for the usual European and Continental fashion brands but instead flying the flag by wearing British designer dresses at the Oscars 2011.

One of our rising British fashion talent to keep an eye on is Suzanne Neville who is rapidly the first name for British celebrities when it comes to red carpet fashion. Suzanne has already gained high fashion praise for the black dresses worn on the red carpet by Carol Vorderman to the Pride of Britain Awards, Holly Willoughby to the National Television Awards and Charlotte Hawkins reporting on this years’ BATAs.

British fashion has a lot be proud of and we wait in anticipation of the dresses that make into the red carpet fashion at the Oscars 2011.

Read more about Suzanne Neville fashion worn by our British celebrities on the red carpet:
Suzanne Neville | Red Carpet Fashion

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Holly Willoughby Dancing On Ice 2011

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Sunday, 9 January, 2011

It’s that time of year again to put away the Christmas decorations and put your feet up infront of the TV for another sequin parade of Dancing On Ice 2011 with Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby – with Christopher Dean and Jane Torvill.

But as ever, it won;t be the contestants that are the focus of many avid watchers, and probably more so towards what Holly Willoughby will be wearing for the first show.

Over the years, Willoughby has be rained in by TV bosses over some of the revealing dresses she has presented in, so this year you will find that every fashion guru and his pins will be glued to see exactly what she is going to wear.

Never one to dissapoint the crowd, Willoughby has presented herself and her elegant figure in designer dresses but has always opted for one fashion designer – Suzanne Neville. Even the night that Hayley Tamaddon got crowned in 2010 – Holly was looking fabulous in an off the shoulder number, wavy hair and looking ever the seductress.

For more information about the fashion designer, Suzanne Neville and the dresses Holly Willoughby wears, go take a look at the Suzanne Neville Fashion Blog at: Holly Willoughby Dresses Up For Dancing On Ice

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Pride of Britain Awards 2010 with Carol Vorderman

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Monday, 8 November, 2010

The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards 2010

With more glamour and fashion outfits gracing the red carpet at this years Pride of Britain Awards than your average fashion boutique, the Pride of Britain Awards went off with a showbiz bang with many stars jetting back to the UK to take part in the yearly ceremony.

It has to be said that this one event attracts some of, if not the highest profile personalities from around the globe as well as the UK’s top people – all for a great cause.

Although you could sit there for hours and talk about who was there, and what they were wearing, it’s safe to say that there were a few people who stood out amongst the crowds, none more so than mathematical genius – Carol Vorderman.

It’s rare to see such a well known face arrive at such a star studded event with a daughter by her side, but this was obviously something which Carol thought was going to set the press talking – which we will do when it is worth talking about.

If you hadn’t of known that Carol Vorderman had a daughter, then you would have probably had one of those double take moments, seeing someone who is obviously wearing well.

And talking about wearing well, she certainly did that in the dress stakes too with a magnificent Suzanne Neville gown which showed off her fabulous figure and radiant complexion.

Unfortunately for most of the guests, she stole the complete limelight – but lets face it, when you look as good as she does at her age, that’s no surprise.

To see the pictures of Carol, go take a look at the blog posts on Suzanne Neville’s website: Carol Vorderman – Suzanne Neville

Carole Voderman - Pride of Britain Awards 2010

Carole Vorderman in Suzanne Neville Gown

Images From Getty Images | GoffPhotos.com

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UK Beaches Get £110 Million Investment Pledge

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Friday, 5 November, 2010
Blue Flag Clean Beaches

Blue Flags For More Beaches Through Yorkshire Water Investment

With some of the top UK Beaches and Resorts finding it harder to attract holiday makers every year, the sudden boost of £110 million will bring many towns back up to the standards expected by families when visiting coastal resorts around the British Isles.

The biggest investment in tourism ever seen has been fronted by Yorkshire Water – the main utility company who supply to the North East of the UK. They have made a pledge to bring nearly 10 resorts up to a standard never witnessed by holiday makers in Britian, which will aim at giving some of the beaches a “Blue Flag” for the first time.

This initiative is expected to last for five years and will take 50 miles of Yorkshire coastline up to the Blue Flag standards.

Speaking yesterday at an event held in Scarborough, Yorkshire Water revealed the cash boost for:
* Scarborough South
* Scarborough North
* Bridlington North
* Bridlington South
* Filey
* Hornsea
* Withernsea
* Whitby

Whitby and Scarborough North already have blue flags in place, but it is expected that the other 8 beaches will then be able to apply for blue flag status. The partnership between Yorkshire Water and other local councils is expected to make the beaches become included in the categories for the European ‘Excellence’ standards for 2015.

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Straw Bale Eco Building Construction Begins

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Tuesday, 2 November, 2010
Straw Bale Building Concept

Wolf Proof Straw Building

With Architects always looking at new ways to build projects with an Eco twist, Europe is about to witness the largest construction ever built out of straw bales.

Over the next 3 months, the final touches are being put in place for the 2,800 m2 ‘Ecobuild’ in Bradford where an old school was standing not so long ago in Eccleshill.

The project which has been on the planning table for nearly 3 years, finally got the go ahead a few months ago once they had complete confirmation of the funding which was promised by the EU. The £4.2 million which was needed to complete the project was built up of funds gathered from four European initiatives.

Local planning officials are said to be ecstatic that the project will be starting in the new year, after the initial plans had to be changed many times during the three year build up to Europe’s largest ever environmentally friendly project.

The site will be the first of this size in Europe, which is why nearly 50% of the funding has been raised from the EU – and will set the standards for future developments around the globe. Officials from 7 European states will be visiting the build during it’s construction.

This sustainable building will house many different community projects for the local area in Bradford, including 14 new start-up business units and a community centre.

It’s not something that has been classed as ‘different’ when it comes to building a commercial project from straw bales. One construction business which are based not far from the new Bradford site have built over 100 straw buildings over the last few years, the biggest one being nearly 1100 m2.

An official for the local Newlands Community Association (NCA), Tony Holditch said: “We wanted to really push the boundaries of design and build to create a centre of excellence. In this period of recession and bad news across the country we are investing in something new and different. It’s going to benefit a lot of people.”

Even though the majority of the project will be constructed from compacted straw bales, designers have also used normal house bricks and blocks where load bearing points sited for the first floor and roofing will sit.

Construction is expected to start Jan 2011 and is expected to last for around 7 months.

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E-Cigarette Advistising At Minor Audience

Posted by Lynn Proctor on Saturday, 30 October, 2010
E Cigarette Advertising to Minors

e-Cigarette Smoking Trend

One of America’s largest e-cigarettie manufacturers has signed an agreement to say that they will not target advertising of their product to under age audiences as a ‘safe alternative’ to the real thing.

This situation sparked up an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to say that they were considering placing a complete restriction on the look-a-like cigarette alternative which seems to be sweeping the nation by force.

The e-cigarette on a whole, is something which was designed to help smokers reduce their level of addiction to normal cigarettes.

now being produced in flavoured alternatives like strawberry, chocolate and bannana, anti-smoking critics say that this is just a profiteering industry who think they can make money from the younger generation through the trend of smoking.

This all arrives in the forefront of the announcement that the government are to consider placing a ban on smoking in open air places, starting in New York.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg who is the New York State Governor, said he wanted to increase the area of no smoking to places where the general public use like Plaza’s, broadwalks and parks.

This style of anti-smoking behaviour has also been adopted in Ireland since 2005, and taken on by the British only two years ago. And whilst smokers firstly complained it would ruin their social acivities like drinking and eating, many businesses have reported an increase in turnover due to non-smokers starting to visit more often.

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