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Advanced Mega Memory
A complete course in mind enhancement and memory power presents a series of innovative techniques and skill-building exercises designed to unlock listeners' mental capabilities and improve memory.
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First published January 1, 1995
About the author
Kevin Trudeau
112 books114 followersKevin Trudeau is an American author, salesman, and television personality known for promotion of his books and resulting legal cases involving the US Federal Trade Commission. His ubiquitous late-night infomercials, which promoted unsubstantiated health, diet, and financial advice, earned him a fortune but resulted in civil and criminal penalties for fraud, larceny, and contempt of court.
In the early 1990s, Trudeau was convicted of larceny and credit card fraud. In 2007, he was accused of grossly misrepresenting the contents of his book, The Weight-Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About. In a 2004 settlement, he agreed to pay a $500,000 fine and cease marketing all products except his books, which are protected under the First Amendment. In 2011, he was fined $37.6 million for violating the 2004 settlement, and ordered to post a $2 million bond before engaging in any future infomercial advertising.
In 2013, facing consequences for non-payment of the $37 million judgment, Trudeau filed for bankruptcy protection. His claims of insolvency were challenged by FTC lawyers, who maintained that he was hiding money in shell companies, and cited examples of continued lavish spending, such as $359 for a haircut. In November 2013, Trudeau was convicted of criminal contempt, and was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in March 2014. The Chicago Tribune reported in April 2014 that infomercials starring Trudeau and promoting his books continued to air regularly on United States television stations even though he was in jail at the time. Trudeau left federal custody in 2022 after 8 years, after which the FTC continued to pursue the unpaid $37 million fine.
In the early 1990s, Trudeau was convicted of larceny and credit card fraud. In 2007, he was accused of grossly misrepresenting the contents of his book, The Weight-Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About. In a 2004 settlement, he agreed to pay a $500,000 fine and cease marketing all products except his books, which are protected under the First Amendment. In 2011, he was fined $37.6 million for violating the 2004 settlement, and ordered to post a $2 million bond before engaging in any future infomercial advertising.
In 2013, facing consequences for non-payment of the $37 million judgment, Trudeau filed for bankruptcy protection. His claims of insolvency were challenged by FTC lawyers, who maintained that he was hiding money in shell companies, and cited examples of continued lavish spending, such as $359 for a haircut. In November 2013, Trudeau was convicted of criminal contempt, and was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in March 2014. The Chicago Tribune reported in April 2014 that infomercials starring Trudeau and promoting his books continued to air regularly on United States television stations even though he was in jail at the time. Trudeau left federal custody in 2022 after 8 years, after which the FTC continued to pursue the unpaid $37 million fine.
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November 10, 2016
I'm really confused by people (well, not so much after the elections in USA).
Why would you keep supporting some con artist, who swindled millions of people? What's the appeal of convicted fraudster? He is a great salesman, I give him that, but aside from playing tricks on you, there is nothing good or useful about his ''work''. He brings only harm and damage. Man like this might be good for entertainment, but way too many people take him seriously.
As for this particular book, it consists of well-known mnemonic techniques, given with a great aplomb. There is nothing new or remotely original here. If you are a beginner in reading memoria technica, you will enjoy learning those little helpful tricks (please, do not expect too much!). But for those of us, who have been reading on this subject for a while, there is nothing remotely interesting.
Why would you keep supporting some con artist, who swindled millions of people? What's the appeal of convicted fraudster? He is a great salesman, I give him that, but aside from playing tricks on you, there is nothing good or useful about his ''work''. He brings only harm and damage. Man like this might be good for entertainment, but way too many people take him seriously.
As for this particular book, it consists of well-known mnemonic techniques, given with a great aplomb. There is nothing new or remotely original here. If you are a beginner in reading memoria technica, you will enjoy learning those little helpful tricks (please, do not expect too much!). But for those of us, who have been reading on this subject for a while, there is nothing remotely interesting.
January 26, 2016
Using this number system to memorize numbers by converting to pictured is incredible. I'm able to memorize credit cards, bank accounts, and Ron's of other practical applications.
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