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Self-presentation during the speech:
Last night, I competed in a speech contest in Toastmasters. I did well because my two competitors were too long, and there are automatically disqualified. I really hate it when I win by default, rather than by ability. I get … Continue reading
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Military letters:
I have always wanted to get this list. If you want to have clarity in communication and you want to confirm if you’re saying an F was S then, using the word in conjunction with the letter can confirm what … Continue reading
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What type of message:
Many of us have had the experience of working in the garden or at least familiar with what’s involved. There’s a variety of tools that we can use to accomplish different purposes and toiling of the land. If I was … Continue reading
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Humor Highlights:
I thought I would present some great examples of the successful implementation humor that I got from a panel about comedy. Distractions: during a movie scene can add humor. One example is in galaxy quest when the character Guy is … Continue reading
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Difference between farther and further:
Further as in distance: Here is a way to remember. When you go on a long trip you may eventually hit a piece of road that has a bunch of switch backs or U turns. Thus I may remember going … Continue reading
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Detailing a story:
Quite a number of months ago I attended a day writing seminar, I write. There were some wonderful presentations and here are some notes I took on adding details to a story. -Details can make or break the story. … Continue reading
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Web links on evaluating speeches:
Last week I presented some ideas on how to be a better evaluators. The ideas I shared were specifically for speeches, but many the principles could also be implemented for storytelling, or to review a manuscript. I want to present … Continue reading
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What tool are you?
I find when I do these blogs, there are certain themes. I seem to touch upon frequently. One theme I particularly like is the importance of individual. This week I attended a storytelling meeting where a very accomplished storyteller … Continue reading
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My concerns about Utah’s H.B. 96 Utah School Readiness Initiative:
Please see link: http://le.utah.gov/~2014/bills/static/HB0096.html Here are some of the specific lines I’m concerned about: 28-31, 35, 38-39,78, 82, 137,143. The debate of the legislation starts tomorrow. Please take time to review this bill. if you want your representatives to support … Continue reading
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Spelling Analyze:
It looks like it’s the Y and analyze that I keep spelling wrong. Maybe I can try to use the visual image that when You want to analyze something You look at it. You study it. You try to determine … Continue reading
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