Dr. Koch: …once again it’s all about the details. The only way you can do such an experiment would be to have a near-death experience while your brain waves are being recorded, while you’re in a brain scanner. Because otherwise, how do I know? Otherwise, the guy wakes up an hour later, right, and then you ask what happened to his brain an hour before. Of course, an hour before he wasn’t in the brain scanner. So the only way to do the experiment is while you’re having this near-death experience.

Alex Tsakiris: Great. And that makes it impossible to do the experiment. We’re back to ground zero. But hold on. I don’t think that’s the case. You referenced the GLOC experiments with the pilots. Well, by deduction you’re incorporating in human experience. You’re saying that of course, which is obvious, people can say what happened to them.

The other thing about it is that they have this continuity of experience, right? They say, “Oh, I was awake and then I started blacking out and then this happened and then I woke up.” They have a continuous experience. Now you can say they recreated that continuous experience after they woke up but the burden is really on you, especially when it’s consistently reported as a continuous experience. Why would we assume that it’s not continuous? That’s the way it’s being reported.

Dr. Koch: When I go to bed I suddenly wake up inside and I fly. I just did this tonight. I have no experience of the intervening two hours, right? So suddenly I’m flying. Well, wonderful. So now what? So now you’re going to say it’s not up to you to find out through which space that I flew? No. I have this experience every night. My brain gives rise to all sorts of experiences. Of course I realize them. I don’t deny them for one second. But they’re caused by specific brain activity.

The Skeptiko interview with Christof Koch (audio and transcript) is available at: http://www.skeptiko.com/

About Skeptiko:

Skeptiko.com is the first scientifically oriented Podcast exploring new research in controversial areas of science such as telepathy, psi, parapsychology, near-death-experience, psychic detectives, medium communication, reincarnation, and after-life encounters. Each episode features open, honest debate on new scientific discoveries. The show includes interviews with top research scientists and their critics.

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Well, don’t worry! When you’re staying at a John Fowler caravan park you can keep up to date with all the nearby events by visiting the News section on our website! There, you’ll find out about all sorts of great attractions and events that are taking place near our holiday parks, so you needn’t worry about what you’re going to do each day.

Of course, it’s best to plan before you head off, so be sure to keep checking back to see what the latest offerings are. We try to keep a good mix of things to do in the news section so that you can be sure everyone will enjoy the holiday.

Editor’s Notes:

John Fowler Holidays have parks throughout Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, all with excellent facilities for a family holiday. Every park is within walking distance of a beach, and some even have their own private beaches.

To book, contact John Fowler Holidays on 01271 866766 or visit www.johnfowlerholidays.com

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For many, the Ford Transit van is the first choice when investing in used or new Ford vans, with its reputation as being one of the most durable and reliable commercial vehicles on the market, it certainly comes as no surprise. Available in a variety of wheelbases and engine sizes, the Transit has all of the features and power needed to help your business grow.

If you are looking for something smaller, then the Ford Transit Van Connect could certainly be the right choice for you; the compact panel van was the ideal replacement for the popular Ford Escort and Fiesta based vans back in 2002. Not only seeing great popularity within the UK, the Transit Connect has been taking the United States by storm, with many of New York’s taxi companies now employing these extremely efficient and reliable vehicles at present.

Once again, the Transit van and its smaller relative, the Connect, may not be the ideal choice for your business needs, which is where the Ford Ranger comes in. Tested and developed in some of the most hostile environments, the Ranger pickup is a true workhorse. An all new model of Ranger has recently been released with even more improvements added, including an advanced Durotorq diesel engine version.

As you can see, Ford have a commercial van to suit every need. Why not visit Foray Commercial to experience just why the Blue oval has become the first port of call for those seeking new vans?

Editor’s notes

Foray Commercial have Ford franchised dealerships located across the south and southwest of the country and are experienced in providing vehicles to some of the largest users of vans in the UK. Call Foray Motor Group now to find out more about their competitive finance deals and wide range of commercial vehicles on 01722 424222.

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All used models are fully inspected by a team of professional technicians and serviced to a high standard, as specified by the manufacturers. Before taking delivery of the mobility vehicle, it will be fully valeted and will come with a 3 month warranty that covers the vehicle and its conversion.

Brotherwood Automobility has a wide range of quality pre-owned vehicles available to view online in their interactive showroom. Visit www.brotherwood.com/showroom/ to see the full range of used models currently in stock. The handy system allows you to compare and filter the available vehicles by a number of criteria, including age, fuel type, mileage and price.

The Brotherwood Automobility website (www.brotherwood.com) is full of handy information that will help you decide which type of converted vehicle to choose for your needs. You can even request a demonstration of a vehicle at your home or in a convenient location before making your mind up about a model.

For more information on new or used mobility vehicles do not hesitate to call the expert team at Brotherwood Automobility on 01935 872603

Editors Notes:

Brotherwood Automobility are a specialist company that have been converting vehicles into Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles since 1985.

The company; which now has 58 members of staff and a turnover of more than £7 million, converts vehicles to allow wheelchair passengers across the world to travel seated in their wheelchairs. It exports internationally as far as Australia, Asia and South Africa as well as Europe.

The company also buys back and refurbishes used vehicles for resale.

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Here are some of the fantastic things to enjoy in Barcelona with your children:

Barcelona Zoo: Considered one of the best Zoos in Spain, Barcelona Zoo has a range of fantastic animals and exhibitions to both amuse and educate your children. Come along and see Snowflake, the albino Gorilla or the brilliant dolphins. The zoo also has an infant zoo section, where the young ones can be introduced to various animals for the first time. Barcelona Zoo makes for a fantastic day out that the whole family will love.

Barcelona Aquarium: Continuing with the animal theme, The Aquarium of Barcelona offers a fascinating look into the world of the Mediterranean ocean. The attraction is home to around 11,000 animals which are kept in 35 tanks using around 6 million litres of water. Take a walk through the 80 metre long tunnel to get a wonderful view of the animals swimming all around you. If you are feeling brave, parents have the perfect opportunity to show their kids how brave they are by swimming with the sharks.

Tibidabo: This traditional amusement park is over 100 years old and is home to a number of classic rides and stalls. Whilst not quite up to the modern standard of the Disney Park, Tibidabo is an important part of Barcelona, sat upon the highest point in the city and entertaining local families and tourists in equal amounts.

Magic Fountain: This wonderful attraction continues to delight tourists both young and old with its spectacular water displays that feature water, colour and light all combined to music. If you are looking for something to do with the children in the evenings, these displays are truly magical against the clear nigh sky of Barcelona.

Hotel Direct have the ideal accommodation for your family city break to Barcelona, take a look at the range of Barcelona hotels with swimming pools or hotels near the beach. Please visit www.hoteldirect.co.uk/Barcelona/ for the full range of hotel deals to the Spanish capital.

Editor’s Notes:

HotelDirect.co.uk is designed to help you find the best hotel deals in any city simply and quickly. You may be looking for a type of hotel like 5 star hotels, cheap or convenient hotels near to attractions or airports. Or perhaps one of our London Theatre breaks is just the ticket (plus a hotel of course!)

Every hotel is discounted. Our Special Offers present hotels with extra discounts and Hidden GemsTM is a fun way of offering you the greatest hotel savings – in this case secretly!

You’ll receive the same hotel savings whether you book online or talk to one of our expert advisors, 7 days a week free on: 0800 633 8000 (+44 1872 261 100). Call us now to go direct to the best hotel prices.

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During the Health and Wellness Fair, “The Keeper of the Keys,” the first funny self-help movie will also be shown. This movie stars Jack Canfield co-creator of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” franchise, Dr. John Gray author of “Men are from Mars Women are from Venus,” and Marci Shimoff, author of “Happy for No Reason,” and “Love for No Reason.” The movie also features 15 experts – personal development speakers, coaches and authors. One of the experts is Carolyn Finch, the internationally known speaker on Body Language and a resident of Danbury, Connecticut.

Robin Jay, producer from Las Vegas says, “ever since the success of ‘The Secret,’ self-help films have followed the same formula of delivering endless sound bites from dozens of ‘talking heads.’ I wanted to do something more entertaining and compelling. For that, a movie needs to be funny. I think we have to engage the viewers before we can empower them. I believe we have accomplished exactly that.” Director Scott Cervine, owner of Movies from the Heart (www.MoviesfromtheHeart.com) partnered with TwoBirds Inc. to create a unique experience for movie goers and a real treat for fans of personal development, while taking the “hell” out of self-help. ‘The Keeper of the Keys ‘blends unique expert segments within a very funny fictional story.” (www.TheKeeperoftheKeys.com)

Robin Jay also stated, “The array of experts includes Carolyn Finch who at 73 is going to be an inspiration to all who see the movie, Carolyn refuses to slow down. She embodies a tremendous motivational spirit and spreads her engaging messages of hope, humor and communication to audiences of all ages proving that you are never too old to be the star you were meant to be.”

The Be Electrific Day Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 11am until 3pm, at The Maron Hotel and Suites, on Lake Ave Extension (Mill Plain Road) Danbury, CT. It will include a variety of vendors. A $7.00 donation is suggested for the Be Electrific Day Scholarship Foundation and children are free.

The movie “The Keeper of the Keys” will be shown at 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.

There will also be a visit from Benny the Robot. He has been created by the Brookfield High School Robotics team in conjunction with United Technologies and a group of local sponsors.

For additional information on Be Electrific Day, the movie, Robotics and The Health Fair email carolyn@carolynfinch.com or call 203 -791-2756.

About Carolyn Finch:

Carolyn Finch, MS SLP is an internationally recognized Body Language Expert and an authority on speech and interpersonal communication. She combines her expertise from business, education and the medical world with entertainment talents that are memorable. She has been a medical researcher and health care practitioner for over 25 years. Her experience ranges from early child intervention to the recovery of comatose patients.

Carolyn is president of Electrific Solutions, Inc. Her background includes consulting with corporations and health care facilities and teaching at the university level for over 28 years.

Guest spots in the media have included The Ellen DeGeneres Show, VH1 Red Carpet Special, CNBC News and the Rolanda Watts Show. Most recently, she was on Good Morning Namibia in Africa. She has been interviewed for magazines and newspapers, including the TV Guide and Cosmopolitan Magazine. She has authored and co-authored several books and is featured on the cover with Bernie Siegel MD, Dr. Earl Mindell and Dr. Norman Rosenthal in the newly released book Dynamic Health. She has been featured in the book Creative Innovators, is the author of Socks Says! and Universal HandTalk (A Survival Sign System).

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Virtual Gastric Banding involves an initial hypnosis session where the person will be guided into a deep relaxed state of hypnosis, and is taken through the simulated surgery.  The patient returns for a series of several regular follow up visits to provide additional emotional support and provide the opportunity for suggestions to be re-enforced and enhanced in order to provide additional effectiveness and continued weight loss.

Suggestion and visualization are two of several hypnotic techniques that can be used by a qualified Hypnotherapist to recreate the physical benefits of Gastric Banding without all the potential side effects. The person feels as though they have really been through the actual surgical procedure, and the reduction in weight is often quite profound.

The follow up sessions may also include hypnotic adjustments to the band in order to slow down or enhance the weight loss depending on the progress. As an individual continues to lose weight they begin to permanently adjust their thinking about food, and continue to adjust their belt buckle!

About Dr Ellyn Gamberg:

Dr. Gamberg is licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and in Florida, and is a nationally certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. Throughout her twenty-five year career in behavioral healthcare Dr. Gamberg has has held various faculty positions at major educational institutions, been a consultant to community organizations, and private corporations .

She has published and presented research nationally on the subject of anxiety and adjustment disorder. Her current training and research has developed an expertise in the area of Medical and Pediatric Hypnosis with special interest areas in Weight Management, Stress, and Anxiety in both adults and children. She has offices in both New York City and Connecticut.

Dr. Gamberg received her Doctoral Degree from Nova Southeastern University, completed her Master’s Degree at the University of South Florida and earned her Bachelor’s degree at Temple University.

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Well, maybe you could join all the happy, relaxed people who have found the perfect spot to celebrate the Valentine Weekend. The Cumberland Hotel, the most glamorous of our hotels in Bournemouth, has a great Valentine’s offer available. You can book a two night stay from just £119 per person, which includes a full English breakfast buffet.

However, we recommend taking the half board package, which is £159 per person, which includes a candlelit dinner on the Saturday night, live entertainment and a small gift for the ladies.

If you want to make the weekend even more romantic, then you can upgrade to one of our Dorset hotel’s superior rooms, where you can enjoy a sea view along with a balcony or terrace, the perfect setting for a Valentine’s weekend away.

A weekend in Bournemouth means you can spend the day enjoying everything the town has to offer, or get out into Dorset’s countryside. Perhaps you’d like to explore the wonderful coastal paths, or see some of the county’s wildlife reserves. Whatever you choose to do, we’re sure that Bournemouth, and our hotel, will provide you with the perfect romantic getaway.

Editor’s Notes:

Oceana Hotels have hotels in Torquay and Bournemouth, and take pride in providing unique, stylish accommodation for visitors. Each of our four hotels enjoy ocean fronted locations and we aim to provide a service that will bring customers back again and again.

For more information, visit our website at www.oceanahotels.co.uk, where you can find details of all our hotels and contact information for each. Alternatively, call us on +44 (0)1202 298350.

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The latest research carried out by the website uncovered that 27.25% of respondents have no idea of what their partner earns. The poll also showed that twice as many women as men have private, hidden bank accounts, with 8% compared to 4%.

Furthermore the DiscountVouchers.co.uk research revealed that women lie more about their money – 43% said they have lied about what they spent on a new outfit. 17% of men admitted to this, with the main reason cited for the duplicity being a guilty conscience.

The latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk research was commissioned by the voucher codes website to gauge UK consumers’ spending habits and also discovered that 2 in 5 Brits admit to reading their partner’s personal bank and credit card correspondence. Conversely nearly 10% of people said that they simply don’t bother reading their monthly credit card and bank statements.

Psychologist Dr Penny Goldsbrough says: “These kind of actions usually result from lack of self esteem and a fear of the unknown – a lack of trust in your other half can prompt looking at their bank statements or hiding money away secretly in a private account.”

Dr Goldsbrough goes on: “Many female consumers take their influences from their maternal side, meaning that if their own mother had a habit of buying new dresses secretly, the daughter may replicate this process. Many shoppers find that they feel guilt for spending money but are nonetheless somewhat spendthrift.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk helps Brits to save using money off vouchers for more than 800 of the country’s most famous on and offline retailers.

About DiscountVouchers.co.uk

DiscountVouchers.co.uk features the latest money saving offers from a growing range of retailers, all updated in real time. Designed to help consumers save money with both leading high street brands and specialist retailers, DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers one of the widest choices of discounts available.

Part of ASAP Ventures Ltd, the company behind the award winning Carrentals.co.uk price comparison site, DiscountVouchers.co.uk is committed to offering a growing range of the best savings available online.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk

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Camera Obscura & The World of Illusion – One of the city’s oldest attractions, Camera Obscura allows you to see Edinburgh in a whole new way. Guides take you round and point out landmarks and attractions, plus you can use the powerful telescopes to see around the city. The attraction is host to a number of interesting exhibits that include plenty of whacky visual tricks to play with.

Our Dynamic Earth – Take a trip back to the beginning of time with this wonderfully educational attraction that takes you on a journey from the big bang through to modern day. Full of interactive displays and exhibits that will fascinate young and old alike, this Science Museum is a must visit.

City of the Dead tours – If you like to scare yourself silly, why not book yourself a place on one of the City of Dead tours that allows you to explore some of the spookier parts of Edinburgh? Visit the Underground city or the Haunted graveyard for a real chilling evening out.

Comedy – ‘Jay and Silent Bob get Old’ at the Festival theatre February 19th, Sarah Millican at Playhouse, March 2nd and 3rd, Richard Herring at the Stand Comedy Club on March 19th, Frankie Boyle at Playhouse on July 31st and August 1st, Fosters comedy live at Highlight,

Gigs – The HMV Picture House is one of the top venues in Edinburgh and is a great place to catch a live gig on your stay in the city. Upcoming shows including hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks on February 24th, American alt rockers 3 doors down on March 9th, glam punk rockers Placebo on April 25th, punk rock trio Alkaline Trio on May 7th and YouTube sensations Boyce Avenue on June 12th.

Hotel Direct offer a wide selection of Edinburgh hotels for you to choose from including a fine selection of cheap hotels in Edinburgh, plus cheap options for those on budget. Head to www.hoteldirect.co.uk/Edinburgh/ for the full range of hotel offers available.

Editor’s Notes:

HotelDirect.co.uk is designed to help you find the best hotel deals in any city simply and quickly. You may be looking for a type of hotel like 5 star hotels, cheap or convenient hotels near to attractions or airports. Or perhaps one of our London Theatre breaks is just the ticket (plus a hotel of course!)

Every hotel is discounted. Our Special Offers present hotels with extra discounts and Hidden GemsTM is a fun way of offering you the greatest hotel savings – in this case secretly!

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