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I just posted an announcement about Alonso Duralde’s visit to Gaslamp 15 here in San Diego to sign his Christmas film guide, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas.  Duralde will be appearing in conjunction with a special screening of the Christmas movie, Elf. With the abundance of Christmas movies and the fact that they’re starting […]

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 […]

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.

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

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 everywhere. […]

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 […]

How nonverbal communications affect rapport introduced the concept of rapport in conversations.  Three broad concepts govern how well we communicate with another person: words, voice, and physiology.  In reality, words contribute very little to how a message is perceived by someone else.   Read the full article using the link below. How voice volume affects rapport […]

In A professional perspective on posture and nonverbal communications, Dr. Stephen Heilman said, “Posture is health.”  His view is that posture helps control not only how others view us, but how we view ourselves. Read the full article at Examiner.com

In, How nonverbal communications affect rapport, Solana Beach Life Coach Sara Lewis Murre pointed out that rapport enhances communications between people.  Basically, rapport is what allows one person to influence another. Read the full article at Examiner.com