Cincinnati's most CAMusing RG
December 2-4, 2011
Programs
Heidi Macneal has returned as our Program Chair and has once again planned a great lineup. Offerings will be listed below, in the order of the speaker's last name and with specific program and speaker information included. You can also click here for a pdf version of the RG schedule grid (when we are closer to the RG). Note: changes to the schedule may occur. Please check the date on your copy to be sure it is the latest one.
Program Grid in pdf
(last updated 11/23/11)
Program Lineup
Jim West from Skydive Greene County will be speaking about Skydiving.
Friday at 6:00 PM
Frank Dolinar will be talking about Nanotechnology.
Friday at 6:00 PM
Igor Radetic will be talking about Safe Driving: Tips and Tricks.
Friday at 7:30 PM
Carol Ann Newsome topic is "How I Became An EPub Author."
Friday at 7:30 PM
Prospective Member Event Hosted by Bob Fitzgerald. Know someone who should be in Mensa? Know anyone who wants to join? This Q & A session for prospective members does not include admission to the RG, but is intended to provide a taste of who we are and what we’re all about. Friday at 7:30 PM
Dr. Thomas Algeo, University of Cincinnati will be speaking about Biodiversity Collapse. Lessons from the largest mass extinction in Earth's history, and how these relate to changes in today’s environment. Friday at 8:00 PM
John Klug will be presenting information about Facial Expressions for People with Asperger's/Autism and those who love them. How learning facial expressions of emotion and body language can help those on the Autism spectrum.
Friday at 9:00 PM
Robb Feldhaus will be talking about Dreams, Interpreted Explore dream interpretation – or have your dreams interpreted, if you want to share!
Friday at 9:00 PM
Jennifer Ross and JT Brumley, TSA will be speaking about Transportation Security History of the Transportation Security Administration, current and future processes, plus interesting and entertaining stories.
Friday at 9:30 PM
Skinner will be hosting a Hell’s Ms Meet & Greet Have you ever wondered what those black tee shirts are all about? Attend this meeting for current and potential Hell’s Ms and find out. You will hear what is going on with the party SIG. If you don’t already know you will learn what we are, how we got started, and what we do.
Friday at 9:30 PM
Back by popular demand, Lee Berkovits & Misty Richmond will be hosting Non-Pretentious Drinking. If you feel that you are non-pretentious, and you enjoy alcohol, why not join us for a taste of some swill? Contributions are encouraged but not required as we will provide a bit of our own hooch. Pinkies in, please.
Friday at 11:00 PM
Friends of Bill W. Active participants in 12-step programs only.
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Bob Fitzgerald will be proctoring the Culture Fair Test. For prospective Mensa members who want to take the Culture Fair version of the Mensa admission test – Welcome! Pre-registration for this is not necessary, although it would be appreciated. Test Takers are welcome to stay for the day. And please show testers they are welcome by being QUIET when in this area.
Saturday at 9:00 AM
Patric Leedom will be the proctor for the Mensa Testing For prospective Mensa members – Welcome! Pre-registration for this is not necessary, although it would be appreciated. Test Takers are welcome to stay for the day. And please show testers they are welcome by being QUIET when in this area.
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Val Nastold will be presenting Cincinnati Zoo – Wildlife Comes to You Through this program, the Cincinnati Zoo brings the wonders and mysteries of animals to our RG. Many amusing animals and one very knowledgeable human.
Saturday at 10:00 AM
Sandra Schilling, Schilling School for the Gifted, will present What do you do with Gifted Kids?
Saturday at 11:30 AM
James Daniel Ross will talk about The Ethos of Homicide Many fictional settings, from Harry Potter to Star Trek, have a safe, mostly nonviolent and painless way to stop an enemy. What effect is there in a world where killing is not necessary to end a threat? Is this a cop-out or does it speak to a more moral mindset?
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Terri Weeks will present Adventures Around Cincinnati Many fictional settings, from Harry Potter to Star Trek, have a safe, mostly nonviolent and painless way to stop an enemy. What effect is there in a world where killing is not necessary to end a threat? Is this a cop-out or does it speak to a more moral mindset?
Saturday at 1:00
John Klug will talk about Crocodile Tears: Jokers and Psychopaths O DEVIL, DEVIL! IF THAT THE EARTH COULD TEEM WITH WOMAN'S TEARS, EACH DROP SHE FALLS WOULD PROVE A CROCODILE. OUT OF MY SIGHT!" Susan Smith, Scott Peterson and Jimmy Swaggart all cried for the victims they ate. Ted Bundy and a host of assorted others showed no empathy or remorse for those they destroyed. Watch Out! Don't open that package. Life is like a box of psychopaths... you never know whom you are going to get!
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Robb Feldhaus will enlighten us about Gestalt Therapy An interactive discussion about the practice and application of Gestalt psychotherapy, which focuses on present-moment experiences and where we lie within our web of relationships with others. Saturday at 2:00 PM
Mark Curnutte will present A Promise in Haiti and Beyond "My presentation will address how I came up with the idea for the book and executed it, logistically, and from reporting and writing standpoints. I will discuss how I was led to Haiti and to the book idea and how the experience on the ground in Haiti has affected my Enquirer work as a social issues and minority affairs reporter."
Saturday at 2:30 PM
Eric Marschall will be presenting Meme a Little Meme of Me What is a meme? An internet meme? Is it funny? YES! CAM's own Eric "Sna(r)ck" Marschall will be walking you through the history and current internet memes so you're caught up on your web references. Basically, we're going to watch YouTube videos and look at graphics and laugh. WARNING: Internet memes are based on satire and snark and span all aspects of culture; we'll keep it as close to PG-13 as we can, but those easily offended should probably view other talks in this slot.
Saturday at 2:30 PM
Dr. Ralph Burney will be informing us of Recent Events in the Middle East Recent events in the Middle East -- Syria, Iran, Turkey, Arab Spring -- will be framed within Dr. Burney’s expertise on the region & culture.
Saturday at 3:00 PM
LTC Eugene Sheely will be talking about the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Incident.
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Skinner will be speaking on Hidden Resources - do I have any? One of the biggest untapped resources a person has is themselves. Finding those resources can be challenging and daunting. While everyone's search is personal there are some basic paths that everyone can follow to start with. Where they end only you can find out. This program is about showing you the starting point for several paths. There is no guarantee what you will find at the end of them.
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Debbi Silverman, M.D. will be presenting about Functional Medicine Explore the emerging field of functional medicine & how it can dramatically improve the outcomes in American health care – both clinical and financial.
Saturday at 4:00 PM
Robb Feldhaus will be speaking about The 16 Personality Factors.
Saturday at 4:30 PM
James Daniel Ross is presenting a program entitled "Lost in the Forest" How has the landscape of publishing changed? Is there a path of breadcrumbs to success? What about all these 'how to get published' books? Come and ask questions, take notes, wind up as confused as everyone else!
Saturday at 5:30 PM
Hagit Limor, Topic to be Announced. WCPO-TV's Emmy and national award-winning investigative reporter will join us, thanks to a little help (or a lot) from Bob Fitzgerald.
Saturday at 5:30 PM
Verona Bennetto, will be hosting the Needle Arts Meet & Greet Bring your needlework projects (knit, crochet, embroidery, quilt or other) to show off or ask for help. Share your favorite resources such as books, patterns, web sites and stores. No formal program, but instead an opportunity to learn from each other and to exchange stories of successes and failures.
Saturday at 5:30 PM
Debbi Silverman, M.D. will be speaking about The Dangers of Vaccines Dr. Silverman will explore the dangers of vaccines… or perhaps she may discuss the cancer industry, and how the FDA may restrict patient treatment options.
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Sal “The Hitman” Piacente will be talking about Casino Cheats. Loaded dice, card counting, slight of hand… Sal is an expert on casino gaming, and casino cheating – and on catching casino cheats at their own, uhm… game. Come hear this dynamic speaker talk about his experience as a game protection specialist, and learn a little bit about mnemonics and memory along the way!
Saturday at 7:00 PM
Niki Foor will be our host for Wine TastingTour de France: Bring a bottle of French wine to share. No need to spend big bucks; stop in a local wine shop and ask for a bottle of "Vin de Pay" (table wine) or an inexpensive Cotes de Rhone. Local wine shops will stock drinkable French wine starting at about $10 per bottle; sometimes even cheaper! Pick up a red, white, rose, or sparkling, and in the process, begin a relationship with your local wine merchant. Discuss the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) classification system and other sexy wine terms at the Cincinnati Tour de France!
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Robb Feldhaus will be speaking about Zen Buddhism.
Saturday at 8:00 PM
Dance! will once again be hosted by our DJ Al Schneider Come as you are… dress up, dress down; anything goes. DJ Al Schneider will work his usual magic - requests are welcome. We don't have clowns, but we would love to see their feet. 2 left feet? Have a pair of 70's platforms that are dying to be seen again? Wish someone would recognize your size 16's for the true wonders they are? Wear your most outrageous footwear to the dance to be recognized.
Saturday at 9:00 PM
By popular demand, Sarah Thompson will once again host Death by Dessert. Please enjoy a taste from the scrumptious spread of sweets. (And if you feel inclined to bring a sweet to share, we would be quite pleased.)
Saturday at 11:00 PM
Robb Feldhaus hosts Meditation Guided meditation session to start off the Sunday morning after a busy weekend. Learn meditation techniques, and practice this method of self-reflection and mental calm.
Sunday at 10:00 AM
Awards & Announcements Awarding of prizes, announcements concerning upcoming events, and the pronouncement of Party Animal. Don’t miss what is sure to be a CAMusing closing ceremony!
Sunday at 11:00 AM