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Have you ever wondered what the real forensic experts do in a homicide investigation?  At its Thursday meeting, San Diego Sisters in Crime chapter members were treated to a slide show presentation by forensic expert Carolyn Gannett.  Gannett's presentation, titled "Bloodstain Pattern Analysis," covered various aspects of the forensic science behind what the real forensic … [Read more...] about “Bloody Murder” at Sisters in Crime

The San Diego County Library's 2010 Summer Reading Program is in full swing.  Here is a sampling of a few fiction reads adults can check out for the program.Read the full story on Examiner.com. … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Program at San Diego Library in full swing

San Diego has a strong community of writers. There are a number of organizations whose purpose is to help the aspiring and published fiction writer succeed. One of those organizations is the San Diego Chapter of Sisters in Crime (SinC-SD).Read the full story on Examiner.com … [Read more...] about Sisters in Crime to Host “Bloody Murder”

On Saturday, March 22nd, the Kiwanis Club of Escondido held its 10th Annual Megabucks fundraiser at Orfila Winery in Escondido.  About a hundred people attended the 50's themed event, which raises money to help support the club's community-service efforts.  From the attendees' dress to applause to hugs, nonverbal signs of appreciation and commaraderie were … [Read more...] about Nonverbal communications abound at annual charity event

The difference between influence and manipulation discussed how nonverbal communications can be used to manipulate a conversation.  One way to ensure that your nonverbal skills are being used in a positive manner is to think in terms of "outcomes."  In other words, what positive result would you like to see?Read the full article on Examiner.com … [Read more...] about Using outcomes as part of building rapport