Author Archives: cdsmiller17

About cdsmiller17

I am an Astrologer who also writes about world events. My first eBook "At This Point in Time" is available through most on-line book stores. I have now serialized my second book "The Star of Bethlehem" here.

Context: How Dehumanizing Encourages Abuse

Posted on March 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Standford Prison Experiment (1971) Under the chapter called the Power of Context, Malcolm Gladwell discusses this experiment in his book “The Tipping Point”. I had previously studied the results of this setup in my Psychology AS class in the UK … Continue reading →

Posted in history, reviews | Tagged astrology, guards, incitement to violence, prisoner, psychology, soldier, United States history, universities, war | Leave a comment

Urban Crime and Violence: The Power of Context

Posted on March 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Falling Down (1993) So, now that I’m reading the next section of Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point” I’m finding the examples he uses remind me of this film, starring Michael Douglas. It was filmed during the Los Angeles riots of … Continue reading →

Posted in history, reviews | Tagged crime reduction, films, Hollywood, Los Angeles, New York City, power of context, United States history | Leave a comment

Earthbound: 303 Prospect Place, Apartment 4D

Posted on March 20, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Ghost (1990) We watched this film last night. It seemed appropriate, somehow, after writing about Crossing Over with John Edward. The misadventures of Sam, Molly and Oda Mae were a revelation to us 40-somethings when it came out. Love really … Continue reading →

Posted in showbusiness | Tagged between two worlds, clairaudience, earthbound, films, ghosts, Hollywood, life after death, love, psychic readings, relationships, time | 1 Comment

Crossing Over with…

Posted on March 20, 2022 by cdsmiller17

John Edward (October 19, 1969) I’ve been a fan of John Edward from 2000 (and, yes, we got to watch this TV program in England). The delivery is rapid-fire, with seemingly impossible hits, and some delayed misses, and plenty of … Continue reading →

Posted in history, reviews, showbusiness | Tagged astrology, British, clairvoyance, life after death, medium, New York City, psychic readings, reality TV, United States history | 1 Comment

The Evolution of the Long Island Medium

Posted on March 19, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Theresa Caputo (June 10, 1967) This is the story of a girl from Hicksville who makes good in the reality TV world of American mediums. Like Dolly Parton, Theresa Caputo is no dumb blonde. It’s an instantly recognizable look. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in history, showbusiness, spirituality | Tagged astrology, evolution, medium, psychic readings, reality TV, television, United States history | 1 Comment

Can You Tell Me How to Get, How to Get to…

Posted on March 19, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sesame Street? (November 10, 1969) Sesame Street is an American educational children’s television series that combines live-action, sketch comedy, animation and puppetry. It is produced by Sesame Workshop (known as the Children’s Television Workshop [CTW] until June 2000) and was … Continue reading →

Posted in showbusiness, history, reviews | Tagged astrology, education, United States history, television, stickiness, children's programs, preschool, muppets | Leave a comment

Life After Death with…

Posted on March 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Tyler Henry (January 13, 1996) Have you ever wanted to be read by a medium clairvoyant? It’s not as hard as you think: just sign up here, and Tyler Henry will (eventually) come to your place (of choosing) and read … Continue reading →

Posted in showbusiness, spirituality | Tagged astrology, clairvoyant, drawing, life after death, medium, paintings, psychic, reality TV, television, transitions | 2 Comments

The Tipping Point: The Stickiness Factor

Posted on March 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Canada Protection Plan This insurance company used to be part of Manulife Canada. It is now a Foresters Financial Company. I am going to use its advertising as an example of ‘stickiness’, as defined by Malcolm Gladwell in his book. … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews | Tagged Canada, advertising, media marketing, television, 1-800 numbers, measuring effects, stickiness | 1 Comment

Yesterday in History VII

Posted on March 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Samoset Greets the Pilgrim in English (March 16, 1621) This event was ‘only’ 401 years ago. Look at what’s happened since then. This description says it all. Friday the 16th a fair warm day towards; this morning we determined to … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged astrology, English, greetings, native americans, Pilgrims, United States history | 1 Comment

‘Cause He’s the Cashman…