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” — Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator (2000). This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Anadiplosis. Origin : From the Greek ??????????? anathiplosis), meaning “doubling” or “folding” In plain English: Beginning a sentence or clause by repeating the last word or words of the previous sentence or clause. Effect: Repetition of the words adds rhythm and cadence. MORE
She had joined News Corp back in 2000. Teri Everett, reports Odwyerpr.com , says it's time for something new. Back then she was Vice President of corporate communications in LA. She's leaving as Senior Vice President of corporate affairs and communications. On her watch she had managed the UK hacking scandal. MORE
So, it's no surprise that the usually wordy THE NEW YORK TIMES has issued an edict which restricts reader comments to 2000 characters, down from 5000. Short form is the genre of our era. The well-done tweet, which goes viral and prompts action, is what more of us aim to produce. Forget publishing a book. Current Affairs Web/Tech Writing MORE
It's "Consulting Demons" and it dates back to 2000, a high point in the earnings of professional services. Most of us operate at low levels of the food chain, that is, where there is decent but not a lot of money. We have probably wondered how the real money is made. An old book helps us figure that out. MORE
In 2000, Kay Jamison published her iconic study of suicide "Night Falls Fast." Benjamin Keough, Daily Mail reports, apparently took his own life through a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This is news because Keough is Elvis Presley's grandson and the son of Lisa Marie Presley and Benjamin Keough. MORE
It runs with PowerPoint 2000 through 2007. slideboxx (by Zinali) helps you find slides from PowerPoint presentations using keyword search. Charles Wolfus of Zinali sent me a free copy (that’s my disclosure statement!) and I’ve been using it ever since. slideboxx opens and works in your browser. It automatically indexes your presentations—which can take some time, depending on how many you have, and I probably have more than most people. MORE
2000 years ago our Greek and Roman presenter-ancestors left us an awesome inheritance — the formulae for magic. 2000 years of dust, detours and occasionally deliberate destruction had turned rhetoric into a tangled mess of ancient names and obscure descriptions. They left us scrolls and manuscripts full of magical word-spells. Spells that help us to bond with an audience. Spells that create indelible soundbites. MORE
" Published way back in 2000, it remains on the Amazon rankings - 35,996. In 2016, Kelly Catlin helped the U.S. team win a silver medal in cycling in the Olympics. Now, report media outlets such as the New York Post , she is dead of an apparent suicide, at age 23. Her father confirmed that. This apparent suicide is the most recent in the U.S. among high achievers. They range from designer Kate Spade to law partner Gabriel MacConaill. MORE
I know this was the case way back in 2000. I’ve Never Written a Sitcom… Yet. Please note, I am writing this not from experience of being a professional sitcom writer, but from the perspective of having read and researched a lot about it. Not claiming to be an expert by any means. Sure I’ve probably read more books, and websites on the subject than you. But despite what some suggest, that doesn’t make you an authority or an expert. MORE
Another speech that I like was the one given by Russell Crowe in 2000 when he won the award for Best Actor for his performance in Gladiator. Tonight is the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. It’s been years since I’ve seen the show live. For me, watching it from start to finish can be a tedious affair. And now that I live in Switzerland, the show doesn’t get started until the middle of the night, so I am usually fast asleep when the ceremony begins. MORE
I'm presenting at 2000 GMT in this spectacular global conversation! Check out the presenters and topics. World Day of Interconnectedness. MORE
Christians believe that a Jewish man who lived and was crucified a little over 2000 years ago rose from the dead and provides salvation for the whole human race. In the second installment of blogs that I wanted to highlight ( the first one can be found here ), I have a non-communication focused blog for you - The Displaced Plainsman. MORE
But, reports The Wrap , the sweeps numbers (calculated every November) are predicted to be the lowest for a Today franchise since 2000. As Megyn Kelly watchers know, her morning show got a ratings bump and some goodwill when she focused on sexual harassment. On the average, "Megyn Kelly Today" is averaging 2.296 million daily viewers. Actually post-sweeps, things could get worse for Kelly. MORE
In fact, her legacy is that her mindset shaped Al Gore's Alpha Male persona during the 2000 presidential campaign. In the period between third-wave feminism and before the emergence of #MeToo, author Naomi Wolf was hot. And not only for examining issues related to female socialization. That was then. Now, it's Naomi who. But not for long. The shift has been to Naomi Wolf, SmirkSmirk. MORE
Yet, as a percentage of the entire NASA budget, the earth science allocation in 2016 is actually less than in the year 2000. in 2000. Just because a chart is correct, it does not mean it's not misleading. Here's an example: Back in the USA, on March 12, US Senator Ted Cruz and NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden went head to head at a hearing on the President’s FY2016 budget request arguing as to what they thought NASA’s priorities are today. MORE
Dirimens is the ultimate example because 2000 years ago Cicero was already disagreeing with Aristotle about exactly what it was. by Peter Watts. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the speech in which President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty. Listening to a section of it on my car radio this morning, I heard the phrase: “Our aim is not only to relieve the symptoms of poverty but to cure it – and above all to prevent it.”. MORE
Her solo album, Sojourn, was released in 2000, and since then she has released two other recordings, including Musical Stories, with composer/pianist Edward Barnes, and [.]. Kate Peters has taught voice and communication impact for over 30 years, and is the author of the book, Can You Hear Me Now? Kate stays active as an artist. MORE
" Since the data is "locked in," according to collectively pre-determined rules, one wonders if applying blockchain technology could have prevented the dispute about the winner of the 2000 presidential election. The blockchain technology had been created by Agora's Leonardo Gammar. And, on March 7, 2018, 70% of the citizens of Sierra Leone had their votes recorded using that technology. That was a first for applying this technology to the election process. MORE
The prosecution intends to prove that Durst murdered his friend Berman in 2000 to prevent her from revealing what she knew about the 1982 disappearance of his wife Kathleen. The murder trial itself has been postponed until January 13, 2020. That concerns family and friends of Susan Berman. That's because her alleged murderer millionaire Robert Durst could be dead by then. He is battling cancer. MORE
Since 2000, reports Rick Edmonds on POYNTER ONLINE, classified revenue for newspapers has declined 70%, from $17.6 billion to $6 billion. Those of us who scout up work from Craigslist know that. What we might not know, unless there was a recent death in the family, is that the paid-obituary category is a growth niche at newspapers. Perhaps survivors feel the compulsion to give the deceased a high-profile send-off. MORE
I’ve put together a page with all the info here: www.insp2ed.org Please let me know if you are able to share the #Inspired2Educate program and the news of our $2000 monthly giveaway. I received this request from Nina Martin and it seems a noble one and so I'm posting it as I received it. It should be of interest to lots of educators who pass by this blog. Hi Joe, Happy summer! MORE
Tim has spoken at over 2000 events around the globe and his use of ordinary items in extraordinary ways and ordinary items in extraordinary ways make him one of the most popular speakers on the platform today. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to add humor to your speech. My good friend Tim Gard is joining us today to share his wisdom on how to keep it clean, relevant and funny at the same time. MORE
To apply interpersonal skills appropriately and effectively, you need to be mindful of the unique communication situation you’re in, of your available communication options or choices, and of the reasons why one option is likely to prove better than the others (Langer, 1989; Elmes & Gemmill, 1990; Burgoon, Berger, & Waldron, 2000). Burgoon, Berger, & Waldron, 2000) : < Can the message be misinterpreted? MORE
Geetesh: It wasn’t very planned in the beginning in the year 2000 when the site went live. I want to share with you a great resource for presenters– Indezine.com. This site is run by a great friend of mine, Geetesh Bajaj, and includes a vast amount of information on PowerPoint, presentation tools, and more. It also offers a huge number of backgrounds, both for free and for purchase. Recently, I interviewed Geetesh about his site. MORE
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during the timeframe 2000 through 2016, suicides among the working age in America increased 34%. New York City taxi driver Roy Kim hung himself on November 5th. That was the 8th recent suicide among the city's cabbies. And, collectively they are part of the dramatic rise in suicides among American workers of all kinds. MORE
It has been pointed out that according to a Supreme Court ruling back in 2000, that the Scouts are entitled to deny membership to whoever they like. America has made itself the home of public speaking. A nation of free speech. While other countries debate if public speaking skills even belong in the classroom, American children “Show and Tell” from the age of six. Once past the Show and Tell stage, Speech and Debate classes continue their development. MORE
Meanwhile, on the all-important left-hand side of the news website are multiple links to articles on voter fraud and how screwed-up the 2000 election was. There are two cultures in America. One has the mindset that Hillary Clinton will win by a landslide. The other is convinced that Donald Trump will win, only voter fraud will make it seem like he didn't. The Drudge Report embraces the latter culture. Tonight's headline in the Drudge Report is: "Trump Confident." MORE
On the other hand, the same survey indicates that the number of engaged employees reached 38% of the total workforce — the highest since 2000. Happy and productive employees are good for business. It’s a fact. However, few workplaces managed to maintain high engagement levels. In 2020, 49% of workers stated that they are disengaged, according to Gallup’s latest data. MORE
I joined Toastmasters in 2000, with the aim of simply becoming a better public speaker, but it did not take very long to realise that Toastmasters is not just about public speaking. As of two days ago, I am the District Governor for Toastmasters District 74, Southern Africa. Geographically, we are one of the largest districts in the world, covering 9 countries in Southern Africa. I am also the youngest District Governor in D74. ever, but I feel ready for the challenge. MORE
These words were written 2000 years ago by the Roman orator and teacher, Quintilian. “a boy’s capacity may be dulled by too great strictness in correcting him. This, at first, gives him despondency, then pain, and at last aversion for study, and, which is worse of all, when he is afraid of everything, he attempts nothing; for, with his spirit, he loses all his power.”. MORE
A number of years ago, in the year 2000, I had been a Baptist, a Southern Baptist for 70 years -- I tell you, I still teach Sunday school every Sunday; I'll be teaching this Sunday as well -- but the Southern Baptist Convention in the year 2000 decided that women should play a secondary position, a subservient position to men. When I watched former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's TEDWomen talk on a livestream this year, I knew it was headed for the blog. MORE
They have tutorials from 2000 through 2007 (PC only). GCF Learn Free is a website that offers free tutorials, both in text and video format. People often ask me where they can learn PowerPoint from scratch, and this is a good place to start for the basics. Go to the Computer Training page , choose PowerPoint, and choose the version you want. If you try these, let me know what you think. Do you know of other free PowerPoint tutorials MORE
When the group had escaped prison they had killed a TX police officer back in 2000. Member of the notorious Texas 7, Patrick Murphy gained a stay of execution via SCOTUS. So, the case has been high profile, with political implications. Essentially the stay was based, wrote justice Brett Kavanaugh in a solo concurrence, on "governmental discrimination against religion," in violation of the Constitution. MORE
How can we allow the rich and powerful, not only to rip off people as consumers, but to continue to rip them off as taxpayers?". Ralph Nader, 2000 NAACP Convention Address. "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.". Rudyard Kipling. . Words are the primary mechanism we use to transmit ideas. Words encourage, challenge, persuade, teach and transform. MORE
Supreme Court in 2000. Big names in Hollywood are turning up the heat on how law enforcement dealt with allegations about Harvey Weinstein's sexual behavior in the past. Those range from Reese Witherspoon to Julianne Moore. They sent a letter to New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Specifically they focused on the 2015 allegations by Italian actress Ambra Battilana about Weinstein. At the time, Manhattan attorney general Cyrus Vance made the decision not to bring charges. That was then. MORE
The tumble has now surpassed the Nasdaq Composite Index's 78 percent peak-to-trough decline after the dot-com bubble burst in 2000." Could Michael Arrington, the venture capitalist for had founded TechCrunch, have been wrong? Not only did he set up a hedge fund based on crypto. He travels the world preaching the gospel of that virtual currency. Also, we now wonder about the business sense of the Winklevoss Twins. Sure, they are odd ducks but they became rich twice. MORE
As he stated when closing the 13th Annual International Aids Conference in Durban in 2000: It is never my custom to use words lightly. * First appeared in The Atlantic Post. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for the eternity.” - Nelson Mandela, 1994. MORE
I was inspired to do this video and to help people learn to write a eulogy when my father passed away in July of 2000. It's a difficult time for you. We are here to help with your funeral speech. MORE
He had a great opening : “How would you like to make an extra £2000 this year?&# -. I heard a great presentation this morning in Southampton. I was attending the 4N Networking group and had the pleasure of hearing local accountant David Anderson give a ten minute insight slot on how to use tour financial reports to improve your business. So what was it that made Davids talk stand out? He kept his content simple: He focused in on 4 key ratios that help to asses business health. MORE
The history of Halloween dates back 2000 years to the Celts. The mashup of playfulness and energy pumped into Halloween makes it seem like an only-in-America holiday. Not so, Jon Nowinski, head of the Smoking Gun Research Association [ SGRA ], told us at the Wednesday Coffee Talk. They created the event to convince the nature spirits to not treat them harshly in winter. MORE
Cherry Creek member and 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking Ed Tate was in attendance, and in addition to offering a few introductory words, participated with me in the Q&A afterward. Ed only competed once on his way to victory in 2000, while I''ve competed nine times, reaching the Big Stage twice, winning third in 2006. MORE
How will the London Olympics be compared to Beijing in 2008, or to Sydney in 2000? What a show! London 2012 delivered the opening of the 30th Olympic Games, and with it’s magnificent Opening Ceremony, also demonstrated seven olympic sized ideas for building presentations: 1. Appeal to history. At the heart of history, lies the art of telling a story. As soon as you go historical, you go narrative, and you do it in a way that naturally structures into a beginning, a middle, and an end. MORE
" That study of suicide created for the layperson came out in 2000. The world again mourns a high achiever who committed suicide. Members of the media as well as U.S. leaders such as former president Obama salute the accomplishments of Princeton University economist Alan Krueger. Here are just some of them. Over the weekend Krueger, who served in both the Obama and the Clinton Administrations, took his own life. He was 58 years old. Suicide is a shock. And a mystery. MORE
His take was decent: $2000. This Connecticut bandit who robbed the Hamden Wal-Mart could become the kind of folk hero who becomes popular in hard times. Those otherworldly creatures inspire the rest of us who are stuck plodding through the crisis. This robber was old - they say around 70 - and got away in a taxi. MORE
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OCTOBER 26, 2011
The history of Halloween dates back 2000 years to the Celts. The mashup of playfulness and energy pumped into Halloween makes it seem like an only-in-America holiday. Not so, Jon Nowinski, head of the Smoking Gun Research Association [ SGRA ], told us at the Wednesday Coffee Talk. They created the event to convince the nature spirits to not treat them harshly in winter.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Meanwhile, on the all-important left-hand side of the news website are multiple links to articles on voter fraud and how screwed-up the 2000 election was. There are two cultures in America. One has the mindset that Hillary Clinton will win by a landslide. The other is convinced that Donald Trump will win, only voter fraud will make it seem like he didn't. The Drudge Report embraces the latter culture. Tonight's headline in the Drudge Report is: "Trump Confident."
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Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
MARCH 31, 2012
Her solo album, Sojourn, was released in 2000, and since then she has released two other recordings, including Musical Stories, with composer/pianist Edward Barnes, and [.]. Kate Peters has taught voice and communication impact for over 30 years, and is the author of the book, Can You Hear Me Now? Kate stays active as an artist.
The Presenter's Blog
MARCH 11, 2015
2000 years ago our Greek and Roman presenter-ancestors left us an awesome inheritance — the formulae for magic. 2000 years of dust, detours and occasionally deliberate destruction had turned rhetoric into a tangled mess of ancient names and obscure descriptions. They left us scrolls and manuscripts full of magical word-spells. Spells that help us to bond with an audience. Spells that create indelible soundbites.
PowerPoint Tips
AUGUST 5, 2010
They have tutorials from 2000 through 2007 (PC only). GCF Learn Free is a website that offers free tutorials, both in text and video format. People often ask me where they can learn PowerPoint from scratch, and this is a good place to start for the basics. Go to the Computer Training page , choose PowerPoint, and choose the version you want. If you try these, let me know what you think. Do you know of other free PowerPoint tutorials
Speaking Of...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2010
I'm presenting at 2000 GMT in this spectacular global conversation! Check out the presenters and topics. World Day of Interconnectedness.
The Presenter's Blog
JANUARY 8, 2014
Dirimens is the ultimate example because 2000 years ago Cicero was already disagreeing with Aristotle about exactly what it was. by Peter Watts. Today marks the 50th anniversary of the speech in which President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on poverty. Listening to a section of it on my car radio this morning, I heard the phrase: “Our aim is not only to relieve the symptoms of poverty but to cure it – and above all to prevent it.”.
Speaker Launcher
MARCH 14, 2019
Tim has spoken at over 2000 events around the globe and his use of ordinary items in extraordinary ways and ordinary items in extraordinary ways make him one of the most popular speakers on the platform today. On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast we are talking about how to add humor to your speech. My good friend Tim Gard is joining us today to share his wisdom on how to keep it clean, relevant and funny at the same time.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 12, 2020
In 2000, Kay Jamison published her iconic study of suicide "Night Falls Fast." Benjamin Keough, Daily Mail reports, apparently took his own life through a self-inflicted gunshot wound. This is news because Keough is Elvis Presley's grandson and the son of Lisa Marie Presley and Benjamin Keough.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 24, 2017
But, reports The Wrap , the sweeps numbers (calculated every November) are predicted to be the lowest for a Today franchise since 2000. As Megyn Kelly watchers know, her morning show got a ratings bump and some goodwill when she focused on sexual harassment. On the average, "Megyn Kelly Today" is averaging 2.296 million daily viewers. Actually post-sweeps, things could get worse for Kelly.
Matt Eventoff
DECEMBER 17, 2013
As he stated when closing the 13th Annual International Aids Conference in Durban in 2000: It is never my custom to use words lightly. * First appeared in The Atlantic Post. When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for the eternity.” - Nelson Mandela, 1994.
PowerPoint Tips
MAY 4, 2010
It runs with PowerPoint 2000 through 2007. slideboxx (by Zinali) helps you find slides from PowerPoint presentations using keyword search. Charles Wolfus of Zinali sent me a free copy (that’s my disclosure statement!) and I’ve been using it ever since. slideboxx opens and works in your browser. It automatically indexes your presentations—which can take some time, depending on how many you have, and I probably have more than most people.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 16, 2019
The prosecution intends to prove that Durst murdered his friend Berman in 2000 to prevent her from revealing what she knew about the 1982 disappearance of his wife Kathleen. The murder trial itself has been postponed until January 13, 2020. That concerns family and friends of Susan Berman. That's because her alleged murderer millionaire Robert Durst could be dead by then. He is battling cancer.
The Presenter's Blog
JANUARY 10, 2013
These words were written 2000 years ago by the Roman orator and teacher, Quintilian. “a boy’s capacity may be dulled by too great strictness in correcting him. This, at first, gives him despondency, then pain, and at last aversion for study, and, which is worse of all, when he is afraid of everything, he attempts nothing; for, with his spirit, he loses all his power.”.
Great Public Speaking
AUGUST 22, 2011
I was inspired to do this video and to help people learn to write a eulogy when my father passed away in July of 2000. It's a difficult time for you. We are here to help with your funeral speech.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 21, 2011
So, it's no surprise that the usually wordy THE NEW YORK TIMES has issued an edict which restricts reader comments to 2000 characters, down from 5000. Short form is the genre of our era. The well-done tweet, which goes viral and prompts action, is what more of us aim to produce. Forget publishing a book. Current Affairs Web/Tech Writing
The Presenter's Blog
JULY 18, 2012
It has been pointed out that according to a Supreme Court ruling back in 2000, that the Scouts are entitled to deny membership to whoever they like. America has made itself the home of public speaking. A nation of free speech. While other countries debate if public speaking skills even belong in the classroom, American children “Show and Tell” from the age of six. Once past the Show and Tell stage, Speech and Debate classes continue their development.
SlideModel
JULY 9, 2020
On the other hand, the same survey indicates that the number of engaged employees reached 38% of the total workforce — the highest since 2000. Happy and productive employees are good for business. It’s a fact. However, few workplaces managed to maintain high engagement levels. In 2020, 49% of workers stated that they are disengaged, according to Gallup’s latest data.
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 26, 2012
” — Joaquin Phoenix in Gladiator (2000). This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device : Anadiplosis. Origin : From the Greek ??????????? anathiplosis), meaning “doubling” or “folding” In plain English: Beginning a sentence or clause by repeating the last word or words of the previous sentence or clause. Effect: Repetition of the words adds rhythm and cadence.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JANUARY 30, 2012
She had joined News Corp back in 2000. Teri Everett, reports Odwyerpr.com , says it's time for something new. Back then she was Vice President of corporate communications in LA. She's leaving as Senior Vice President of corporate affairs and communications. On her watch she had managed the UK hacking scandal.
Craig Strachan - Keep Talking!
JULY 3, 2009
I joined Toastmasters in 2000, with the aim of simply becoming a better public speaker, but it did not take very long to realise that Toastmasters is not just about public speaking. As of two days ago, I am the District Governor for Toastmasters District 74, Southern Africa. Geographically, we are one of the largest districts in the world, covering 9 countries in Southern Africa. I am also the youngest District Governor in D74. ever, but I feel ready for the challenge.
Dahle Communication
APRIL 19, 2010
Christians believe that a Jewish man who lived and was crucified a little over 2000 years ago rose from the dead and provides salvation for the whole human race. In the second installment of blogs that I wanted to highlight ( the first one can be found here ), I have a non-communication focused blog for you - The Displaced Plainsman.
PowerPoint Tips
APRIL 22, 2011
Geetesh: It wasn’t very planned in the beginning in the year 2000 when the site went live. I want to share with you a great resource for presenters– Indezine.com. This site is run by a great friend of mine, Geetesh Bajaj, and includes a vast amount of information on PowerPoint, presentation tools, and more. It also offers a huge number of backgrounds, both for free and for purchase. Recently, I interviewed Geetesh about his site.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 29, 2019
When the group had escaped prison they had killed a TX police officer back in 2000. Member of the notorious Texas 7, Patrick Murphy gained a stay of execution via SCOTUS. So, the case has been high profile, with political implications. Essentially the stay was based, wrote justice Brett Kavanaugh in a solo concurrence, on "governmental discrimination against religion," in violation of the Constitution.
Presentation Zen
JUNE 18, 2015
Yet, as a percentage of the entire NASA budget, the earth science allocation in 2016 is actually less than in the year 2000. in 2000. Just because a chart is correct, it does not mean it's not misleading. Here's an example: Back in the USA, on March 12, US Senator Ted Cruz and NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden went head to head at a hearing on the President’s FY2016 budget request arguing as to what they thought NASA’s priorities are today.
Speak and Deliver
APRIL 24, 2013
Cherry Creek member and 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking Ed Tate was in attendance, and in addition to offering a few introductory words, participated with me in the Q&A afterward. Ed only competed once on his way to victory in 2000, while I''ve competed nine times, reaching the Big Stage twice, winning third in 2006.
Manner of Speaking
FEBRUARY 27, 2011
Another speech that I like was the one given by Russell Crowe in 2000 when he won the award for Best Actor for his performance in Gladiator. Tonight is the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. It’s been years since I’ve seen the show live. For me, watching it from start to finish can be a tedious affair. And now that I live in Switzerland, the show doesn’t get started until the middle of the night, so I am usually fast asleep when the ceremony begins.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Since 2000, reports Rick Edmonds on POYNTER ONLINE, classified revenue for newspapers has declined 70%, from $17.6 billion to $6 billion. Those of us who scout up work from Craigslist know that. What we might not know, unless there was a recent death in the family, is that the paid-obituary category is a growth niche at newspapers. Perhaps survivors feel the compulsion to give the deceased a high-profile send-off.
The Presenter's Blog
JULY 28, 2012
How will the London Olympics be compared to Beijing in 2008, or to Sydney in 2000? What a show! London 2012 delivered the opening of the 30th Olympic Games, and with it’s magnificent Opening Ceremony, also demonstrated seven olympic sized ideas for building presentations: 1. Appeal to history. At the heart of history, lies the art of telling a story. As soon as you go historical, you go narrative, and you do it in a way that naturally structures into a beginning, a middle, and an end.
The Communication Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
To apply interpersonal skills appropriately and effectively, you need to be mindful of the unique communication situation you’re in, of your available communication options or choices, and of the reasons why one option is likely to prove better than the others (Langer, 1989; Elmes & Gemmill, 1990; Burgoon, Berger, & Waldron, 2000). Burgoon, Berger, & Waldron, 2000) : < Can the message be misinterpreted?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 15, 2010
It's "Consulting Demons" and it dates back to 2000, a high point in the earnings of professional services. Most of us operate at low levels of the food chain, that is, where there is decent but not a lot of money. We have probably wondered how the real money is made. An old book helps us figure that out.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 19, 2018
Supreme Court in 2000. Big names in Hollywood are turning up the heat on how law enforcement dealt with allegations about Harvey Weinstein's sexual behavior in the past. Those range from Reese Witherspoon to Julianne Moore. They sent a letter to New York governor Andrew Cuomo. Specifically they focused on the 2015 allegations by Italian actress Ambra Battilana about Weinstein. At the time, Manhattan attorney general Cyrus Vance made the decision not to bring charges. That was then.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 15, 2018
" Since the data is "locked in," according to collectively pre-determined rules, one wonders if applying blockchain technology could have prevented the dispute about the winner of the 2000 presidential election. The blockchain technology had been created by Agora's Leonardo Gammar. And, on March 7, 2018, 70% of the citizens of Sierra Leone had their votes recorded using that technology. That was a first for applying this technology to the election process.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 18, 2019
" That study of suicide created for the layperson came out in 2000. The world again mourns a high achiever who committed suicide. Members of the media as well as U.S. leaders such as former president Obama salute the accomplishments of Princeton University economist Alan Krueger. Here are just some of them. Over the weekend Krueger, who served in both the Obama and the Clinton Administrations, took his own life. He was 58 years old. Suicide is a shock. And a mystery.
Professionally Speaking...
MAY 7, 2009
How can we allow the rich and powerful, not only to rip off people as consumers, but to continue to rip them off as taxpayers?". Ralph Nader, 2000 NAACP Convention Address. "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.". Rudyard Kipling. . Words are the primary mechanism we use to transmit ideas. Words encourage, challenge, persuade, teach and transform.
Inter-Activ Presenting and Influencing
AUGUST 17, 2010
He had a great opening : “How would you like to make an extra £2000 this year?&# -. I heard a great presentation this morning in Southampton. I was attending the 4N Networking group and had the pleasure of hearing local accountant David Anderson give a ten minute insight slot on how to use tour financial reports to improve your business. So what was it that made Davids talk stand out? He kept his content simple: He focused in on 4 key ratios that help to asses business health.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 25, 2019
In fact, her legacy is that her mindset shaped Al Gore's Alpha Male persona during the 2000 presidential campaign. In the period between third-wave feminism and before the emergence of #MeToo, author Naomi Wolf was hot. And not only for examining issues related to female socialization. That was then. Now, it's Naomi who. But not for long. The shift has been to Naomi Wolf, SmirkSmirk.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 10, 2019
" Published way back in 2000, it remains on the Amazon rankings - 35,996. In 2016, Kelly Catlin helped the U.S. team win a silver medal in cycling in the Olympics. Now, report media outlets such as the New York Post , she is dead of an apparent suicide, at age 23. Her father confirmed that. This apparent suicide is the most recent in the U.S. among high achievers. They range from designer Kate Spade to law partner Gabriel MacConaill.
Pro Humorist
MARCH 2, 2015
I know this was the case way back in 2000. I’ve Never Written a Sitcom… Yet. Please note, I am writing this not from experience of being a professional sitcom writer, but from the perspective of having read and researched a lot about it. Not claiming to be an expert by any means. Sure I’ve probably read more books, and websites on the subject than you. But despite what some suggest, that doesn’t make you an authority or an expert.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during the timeframe 2000 through 2016, suicides among the working age in America increased 34%. New York City taxi driver Roy Kim hung himself on November 5th. That was the 8th recent suicide among the city's cabbies. And, collectively they are part of the dramatic rise in suicides among American workers of all kinds.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
The tumble has now surpassed the Nasdaq Composite Index's 78 percent peak-to-trough decline after the dot-com bubble burst in 2000." Could Michael Arrington, the venture capitalist for had founded TechCrunch, have been wrong? Not only did he set up a hedge fund based on crypto. He travels the world preaching the gospel of that virtual currency. Also, we now wonder about the business sense of the Winklevoss Twins. Sure, they are odd ducks but they became rich twice.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
His take was decent: $2000. This Connecticut bandit who robbed the Hamden Wal-Mart could become the kind of folk hero who becomes popular in hard times. Those otherworldly creatures inspire the rest of us who are stuck plodding through the crisis. This robber was old - they say around 70 - and got away in a taxi.
The Eloquent Woman
AUGUST 14, 2015
A number of years ago, in the year 2000, I had been a Baptist, a Southern Baptist for 70 years -- I tell you, I still teach Sunday school every Sunday; I'll be teaching this Sunday as well -- but the Southern Baptist Convention in the year 2000 decided that women should play a secondary position, a subservient position to men. When I watched former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's TEDWomen talk on a livestream this year, I knew it was headed for the blog.
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