Last weekend, July 28-29, 2007, the Phillips family headed off to the Fancy Frontier 10 comic book and cosplay convention held at National Taiwan University in Taipei. Kaye cosplayed as a character in the manga/anime Reborn and spent most of the time with a couple of her friends. The friends were supposed to also be…
Monthly Archives: July 2007
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Taipei to model English village project on Korea
by Brian David Phillips •
The joys of the English village . . . Taipei to model English village project on Korea . . . It will no longer be necessary to go abroad to learn English. In the English villages, people will feel they are in a foreign country. They can watch movies, have fun in shopping malls and…
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Facebook . . . Brian David Phillips
by Brian David Phillips •
Okay . . . I admit it, I have succumbed and have joined facebook . . . yet another social networking community web thingie to confuse and confound me . . . Facebook | Brian David Phillips.
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What Revolves around the Earth?
by Brian David Phillips •
The title for this video is way off . . . but the actual content is fun, you just want to shout through the screen the correct answer . . . simple question, he doesn’t know the answer and polls the audience who also get it wrong . . . The Majority of French People…
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HYPNOTICON . . .
. . . The Inclusive Hypnosis Convention . . .
. . . 1-3 February 2008 . . . Atlanta, Georgia
by Brian David Phillips •
HYPNOTICON 20081-3 February 2008 : Atlanta, Georgiahttp://www.hypnoticon.org You have always heard about these conventions and events and wondered why there was never one just for your interests, Now its here . . . and more. Welcome to HYPNOTICON, the single most unique convention for the hypnosis community! Join us for an open and supportive exchange…
Eroticatrance
We’ve been FLESHBOTTED . . .
. . . You Are Getting Very Horny: Enter The World Of Blissnosis
by Brian David Phillips •
We have been Fleshbotted . . . You Are Getting Very Horny: The World of Blissnosis . . . the last time we were fleshbotted, no one noticed as something much more important in the world happened at the same time . . . Katrina . . . this time, perhaps we can be the…
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Multiple Virginity, Barbarian Prince Charmings, and Other Contested Realities in Taipei’s Foreign Club Culture
by Brian David Phillips •
Corbett’s posted the full text of an academic study on Taiwan’s “foreign club” cultures worth a peek . . . Multiple Virginity, Barbarian Prince Charmings, and Other Contested Realities in Taipei’s Foreign Club Culture . . . he quotes a bit worth repeating for intterest . . . “Dating foreign men can also prove to…
Hypnosis in the News
The Benefits of Learning Self Hypnosis Techniques
by Brian David Phillips •
Gerry Restrivera writes a piece in which he discusses and breaks down a number of The Benefits of Learning Self Hypnosis Techniques. Of course, most competent hypnotists can help their clients learn how to enter into hypnosis effectively and consistently so that they can continue to reap the benefits of focused trance long after they’ve…
Hypnosis in the News
Hypnosis Reduces Pain Perception
by Brian David Phillips •
Intersting news on a study that shows yypnosis reduces pain perception . . . Hypnosis can offer significant reduction in pain awareness without any effect on non-painful aspects of the subject’s perception. It therefore is most effective in altering perception of acute pain, experts reported at the European Neurological Society Meeting in Rhodos (Greece). The…
Hypnosis Videos
UNCONSCIOUS . . . Hypnosis, love, danger, and every imaginable taboo
by Brian David Phillips •
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B L I S S N O S I S . . .
. . . “Risque” Comedy Hypnosis Show . . .
. . . Bliss, 17 August 2007, 10-11:30pm, Taipei
by Brian David Phillips •
B L I S S N O S I S "Risque" Comedy Hypnosis Show17 August 2007, 10-11:30pm, Bliss, Taipei The Waking Dreams Hypnosis Show with Brian David Phillips is back at Bliss in Taipei. This time, we’re performing an encore performance of our BLISSNOSIS, risque-ish Comedy Hypnosis Show. The show is Friday, August 17, 2007,…
Hypnosis in the News
Hypnotic Histories . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
The Gulf Daily News has a short piece with some history bits about hypnosis Myth and Mystery of Hypnotherapy which has a rather interesting quote from Sigmund Freud’s Hypnosis, circa 1891 . . . "There is no doubt that the field of hypnotic treatment is far more extensive than that of other methods of treating…
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The MySpacing of Flickr
by Brian David Phillips •
Acclaimed author Viloet Blue (blog) is in an ongoing dispute with flickr as they keep censoring her photos . . . no, I don’t mean those photos, I mean relatively tame or at least non-explicit photos. Read The MySpacing of Flickr, Or: Revenge of the Spawn of Web 0.0, The Sucker Punch by Thomas Roche…
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Blissnosis . . . what a rush!
by Brian David Phillips •
As many of you know, last Friday was the premiere of the new BLISSNOSIS risque variation of our Waking Dreams Comedy Hypnosis Show at Bliss in Taipei. It went wonderfully! Here are a few photos and videos of the action! There are a LOT more photos in the online galleries here. Here are a couple…
Hypnosis Videos
Brittany Hypnotized
by Brian David Phillips •
Aaron (hypnofocus and more) has uploaded this classic gem from his valuts. Enjoy.
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Hypno-Orgasms . . .
. . . approaches and mutual delights
by Brian David Phillips •
This is being cross-posted from Mark Cunnigham’s "Marknosis" list in response to a query on how to guide a lover into an orgasm experience. See the original post in that group for the full context. I am merely setting my response here which I cross-posted to the Hypnosis Technique Exchange here . . . I…
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Life Lessons . . .
. . . No Sex in the Champagne Room
by Brian David Phillips •
I am going to agree with David on this one.
Hypnosis Videos
The Power of Hypnosis lecture by Peter Naish
by Brian David Phillips •
Peter Naish of Open University delivers a lecture on The Power of Hypnosis at the Dana Centre. While I found the connections with schizophrenia fascinating I still disagree with some of his conclusions about it not being a particularly valuable adaptation. My take on the subject that it has been highly valuable and when we…
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Princess Bride turns Twenty . . .
by Brian David Phillips •
Wow . . . Princess Bride: 20 Yrs. Later . . . take a look at the photogallery. William Goldman’s abridgement of S. Morgenstern’s classic “The Princess Bride” has been one of my favorite novels since I first read it a very many number of years before there was a movie. The movie was a…
Influence
You Might Have to Watch This Twice
by Brian David Phillips •
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Surgeon General and Political Science . . .
. . . when politics distorts the science
by Brian David Phillips •
No shockers here . . . Surgeon General Sees 4-Year Term as Compromised . . . On issue after issue, Dr. Carmona said, the administration made decisions about important public health issues based solely on political considerations, not scientific ones. “I was told to stay away from those because we’ve already decided which way we…
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David Blaine . . . parody
by Brian David Phillips •
PART ONE PART TWO Those are some amazing tricks. Snarfed from David who is often very snarfable. All the best,Brian Sign Up NOW!Hypnosis Shows, Sessions, Training . . . and MORE!See http://www.BrianDavidPhillips.com for details! Brian David Phillips, PhD, CH [phillips@nccu.edu.tw]Certified HypnotherapistPresident, Society of Experiential TranceAssociate Professor, NCCU, Taipei, Taiwanhttp://www.BrianDavidPhillips.com
3D/VR/AR/360°
More on Beowulf
by Brian David Phillips •
As we gear up for the joy that will be Beowulf . . . in 3D, here’s a nice piece on the motion capture system being used . . . makes you want to see the movie even more . . . and not just to see a near naked Angelia Jolie in IMAX 3D…
Hypnosis in the News
Smoking: A taxing habit
by Brian David Phillips •
As of July 1, the taxes for cigarettes in Tennessee so smokers in that state are finding Smoking: A Taxing Habit indeed, to the point that many are now seeking workable alternatives to help them kick the habit. Anyone who has even glanced at this blog knows that hypnosis is one of the more effective…
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Beowulf . . . in 3D
by Brian David Phillips •
Koolness. Neil Gaiman’s adaptation of Beowulf, set for a Nov. 16 release will be showcased in IMAX 3D. I love the original poem, love Gaman’s writing, and love 3D . . . we’ve got a tripple play all the way to a home run. Really looking forward to this one!
