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- Same-sex couples can marry, Iowa court rules
- What does the Earthlink shake-up mean for the future of city Wi-Fi-
- Astronaut boozing- No proof, NASA says
- Transonic's goal- A car engine that gets 100 miles per gallon
- NASA- Warming to Cause More Severe Tornadoes, Storms
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
- Analysis- The GOP’s French Connection
- Report- Wi-Fi to supersede wired Ethernet
- Nokia Launches Multimedia Phones, Mobile Portal
- Japan's Warp-Speed Ride to Internet Future
- Why Apple Can't Stop iPhone Hackers
- Chavez Says Fidel Castro Will Live Forever
- Venezuela Congress OKs Chavez's reforms
- Chavez offers billions in Latin America
- Nikon tops SLR customer satisfaction survey
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- 2 years after Katrina, pace of rebuilding depends on who pays
- Study- Troops could leave with little risk
- Gulf Coast economy rebounding
- Wart virus increases mouth cancers
- Muqtada al-Sadr Suspends Mahdi Army Activities
- Report- Va. Tech Gunman's Paper Foreshadowed Massacre
- New red-light cams to cover all angles; catch you coming and going...
- Wages Up in China as Young Workers Grow Scarce
- 47 Million Americans Without Health Insurance, Census Report
- Profit Falls at DaimlerChrysler
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
- Can Lawsuits Unhack the iPhone-
- Bush warns Iran about interference in Iraq
- Census Shows a Modest Rise in US Income
- HILLARY SUPPORTS NATIONAL SMOKING BAN...
- 100-year-old celebrates her birthday by smoking 170,000th cigarette...
- MAG- 'Al Qaeda has an active plot to hit the West'...
- BUSH WARNS OF 'HOLOCAUST' IF IRAN GETS NUKES
- U.S. Forces Detain Six Iranian Officials in Baghdad Raid
- A duel in the sky- Airlines vs. private jets...
- 5 Top Contenders for Attorney General
- Democrats insist probes will continue
- America's poverty rate dips, but more have no health insurance
- Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Lead to Thinner Kids
- Boeing Wins Big NASA Contract
- Boeing 737s inspected after fire
- NOAA Study Says Greenhouse Gases Behind Hot Temperatures This Summer
- Speculation builds about the gPhone
- NTSB issues report on Ky. plane crash
- Home prices- Steepest drop in 20 years; no recovery soon
- Housing fears send Dow sliding
- STOCKS TUMBLE AS FED MINUTES DISAPPOINT...
- Climate change may open a new route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans...
- 100-year-old celebrates her birthday by smoking 170,000th cigarette...
- Man gets jail time for home improvement projects; failed to secure permits...
15 Tips for Powerful Public Speaking
1. Get out from behind the podium whenever possible. You feel protected behind there, but the podium turns you into an immobile talking head, and that’s a sleeping pill for your audience.
2. Tell stories. Real stories with a real point to them (not one-liners) to bring your material alive and show your audience how they can move what you’re saying into their lives.
3. Practice your talk in front of a full-length mirror, with particular attention to your facial expressions and your body language. Stand with both feet apart, knees bent just a little. Stiff legs can interfere with circulation and make you feel faint.
4. Record your practice presentations so you can really hear how you will come across. Yes, I know, you don’t like your own voice. Almost nobody does, but don’t let that stop you.
5. Be aware that we speed up and our voices tend to get thin and shrill when we’re under stress, so make a conscious effort to slow down, breathe, and keep your voice full and low, while maintaining a strong, consistent volume. Enunciate clearly and don’t mumble.
6. Make eye contact with your audience. Don’t just focus on the people directly in front of you. Divide the room into four quadrants, then keep moving your attention around the room as you briefly rest your eyes on a different person in each quadrant while you talk.
7. Finish strongly, with a call to action or a series of statements that tie everything up. End things with a real finish.
Speech-killers you should avoid:
8. Don’t fidget, avoid eye contact, or use sentence extenders like, “er”, or “uh”.
9. And, like, don’t keep using the word “like” in front of everything, and don’t, like, use any other word that will make your audience wish they could, like, kill you and leave. Good grammar and clean sentence structure count.
10. It’s OK to have a folder or some cards in one hand, but don’t ever read lengthy passages from anything; your audience will feel cut off and get restless quickly if you do.
11. Try to avoid reading, word-for-word, what’s right up there on the Power Point that everyone has already read, or can read for themselves. It’s b-o-r-i-n-g.
12. Don’t tell jokes unless you are very comfortable with them and have a great delivery. It’s also easy to offend with jokes. This doesn’t mean you can’t use humor – I recommend it – just don’t tell jokes.
13. Don’t ever go beyond your allotted time. It’s rude and unprofessional, and it will subtract quickly from whatever value your program had.
14. Don’t let your ego get in the way. Unless you’re Bill Cosby or Julie Andrews, those people in your audience are not there to see or ‘buy’ you personally; they want the information you have that can help them. Don’t get in the way of your information.
And here’s the final big thing to know: Don’t take this public speaking thing too seriously. Go out there and have fun! If you’re having fun, your audience probably is, too.
2. Tell stories. Real stories with a real point to them (not one-liners) to bring your material alive and show your audience how they can move what you’re saying into their lives.
3. Practice your talk in front of a full-length mirror, with particular attention to your facial expressions and your body language. Stand with both feet apart, knees bent just a little. Stiff legs can interfere with circulation and make you feel faint.
4. Record your practice presentations so you can really hear how you will come across. Yes, I know, you don’t like your own voice. Almost nobody does, but don’t let that stop you.
5. Be aware that we speed up and our voices tend to get thin and shrill when we’re under stress, so make a conscious effort to slow down, breathe, and keep your voice full and low, while maintaining a strong, consistent volume. Enunciate clearly and don’t mumble.
6. Make eye contact with your audience. Don’t just focus on the people directly in front of you. Divide the room into four quadrants, then keep moving your attention around the room as you briefly rest your eyes on a different person in each quadrant while you talk.
7. Finish strongly, with a call to action or a series of statements that tie everything up. End things with a real finish.
Speech-killers you should avoid:
8. Don’t fidget, avoid eye contact, or use sentence extenders like, “er”, or “uh”.
9. And, like, don’t keep using the word “like” in front of everything, and don’t, like, use any other word that will make your audience wish they could, like, kill you and leave. Good grammar and clean sentence structure count.
10. It’s OK to have a folder or some cards in one hand, but don’t ever read lengthy passages from anything; your audience will feel cut off and get restless quickly if you do.
11. Try to avoid reading, word-for-word, what’s right up there on the Power Point that everyone has already read, or can read for themselves. It’s b-o-r-i-n-g.
12. Don’t tell jokes unless you are very comfortable with them and have a great delivery. It’s also easy to offend with jokes. This doesn’t mean you can’t use humor – I recommend it – just don’t tell jokes.
13. Don’t ever go beyond your allotted time. It’s rude and unprofessional, and it will subtract quickly from whatever value your program had.
14. Don’t let your ego get in the way. Unless you’re Bill Cosby or Julie Andrews, those people in your audience are not there to see or ‘buy’ you personally; they want the information you have that can help them. Don’t get in the way of your information.
And here’s the final big thing to know: Don’t take this public speaking thing too seriously. Go out there and have fun! If you’re having fun, your audience probably is, too.
US, Russia "must unite to fight weapons of mass destruction"
Housing, growth worries trip up Wall Street
Home re-sales fall as inventories soar
Third-quarter hit for Wall Street-
Rent-a-dog for people too busy to own a pet
YouTube criticized in Germany over Neo-Nazi clips
Taiwan's Acer to buy Gateway
Sprint, Samsung bet on WiMax high-speed technology
Ancient bacteria could point to life on Mars- study
Russia showcases aviation ambitions at airshow
Housing, growth worries trip up Wall Street
Home re-sales fall as inventories soar
Third-quarter hit for Wall Street-
Rent-a-dog for people too busy to own a pet
YouTube criticized in Germany over Neo-Nazi clips
Taiwan's Acer to buy Gateway
Sprint, Samsung bet on WiMax high-speed technology
Ancient bacteria could point to life on Mars- study
Russia showcases aviation ambitions at airshow
Monday, August 27, 2007
Lawmakers challenge Gonzales' successor
TorrentSpy shuts down in the US
Hussein-linked 'terrorist' caught
Glut of homes hits 16-year high
DUNKIN' DONUTS going zero grams trans fat...
Future of Workplace- No Office, Headquarters in Cyberspace...
Former Israeli Prime Minister Sharon's condition unchanged after 2 years...
EU mulls 'natural disaster' force
U.S. links Hussein's daughter to terror cell
Iran 'resolves' plutonium issue
Obesity rates climb in most states
Boeing checks ordered after inferno
Boom of condo crash loudest in Miami
Checkpoints Of The Future At MIA
Price, sale slumps of South Florida homes continue
Moscow's moves recall the U.S.S.R.
Why are mortgage lenders hiding under their desks? Because Congress is on the case
How much does your Realtor really make-
TorrentSpy shuts down in the US
Hussein-linked 'terrorist' caught
Glut of homes hits 16-year high
DUNKIN' DONUTS going zero grams trans fat...
Future of Workplace- No Office, Headquarters in Cyberspace...
Former Israeli Prime Minister Sharon's condition unchanged after 2 years...
EU mulls 'natural disaster' force
U.S. links Hussein's daughter to terror cell
Iran 'resolves' plutonium issue
Obesity rates climb in most states
Boeing checks ordered after inferno
Boom of condo crash loudest in Miami
Checkpoints Of The Future At MIA
Price, sale slumps of South Florida homes continue
Moscow's moves recall the U.S.S.R.
Why are mortgage lenders hiding under their desks? Because Congress is on the case
How much does your Realtor really make-
Wrap Your Car In An Ad For Big Bucks
Air traffic system overhaul nears key step
Farmer's Almanac predicts 'two-faced' winter
Castro signs essay, mum on death rumors
Bids for Mummified Walrus Penis, 4 Feet Long, Start at $16G
Report- US Troops Almost Snagged Bin Laden
As states play 'Me First,' primaries fall into chaos
Coming to grips with the iPhone's design
Separating fact from fiction on digital copyrights
Air traffic system overhaul nears key step
Farmer's Almanac predicts 'two-faced' winter
Castro signs essay, mum on death rumors
Bids for Mummified Walrus Penis, 4 Feet Long, Start at $16G
Report- US Troops Almost Snagged Bin Laden
As states play 'Me First,' primaries fall into chaos
Coming to grips with the iPhone's design
Separating fact from fiction on digital copyrights
Gonzales resigns as US attorney general
Castro column amid health rumours
American wireless users are in a bind
Yahoo Mail lets e-mailers text-message to phones
High-def DVD vs. Blu-Ray
New Jersey geek's iPhone sale is hung up
German Government PCs Hacked
Shuttle tank fix not expected to delay next launch
2008 Florida Election Controversy Pits Democrats Against Democrats
Gateway Brand to Expand After Acquisition
Family income rule costs some Texans insurance coverage
Afghanistan ‘set for record opium harvest’
Home Sales Hit Slowest Pace in 5 Years...
DEEP DISCOUNT- HOME DEPOT accepts $1.8B less for unit...
TEACHER SHORTAGE LOOMS...
Flips, scams blamed in California housing decline...
Still reason to believe in traditional journalism-
US Steel to buy Stelco for $1.1bn
West Nile turns deadly
Lone Star Spending Spree
Behind Bush's History Lesson
If Iraq Falls
France ready to mediate in Iraq
China blames design for Mattel recalls
Schwarzenegger signs late budget, cuts $703 million
DNC votes to strip Fla. of delegates
Decisions ahead for the US Military in Iraq
Server Error Labels Windows Customers As Software Pirates
Companies try to threaten iTunes, but Apple still wins
Intel to Update Chips, Software
Medtronic Gets FDA OK To Market Cervical Disc For Neck
Calcium supplements reduce bone loss, prevent osteoporosis
Clinton talks health care at DHMC
Fish Oil Might Help Relieve MS
Wine and beer 'could reduce kidney cancer risk'
Castro column amid health rumours
American wireless users are in a bind
Yahoo Mail lets e-mailers text-message to phones
High-def DVD vs. Blu-Ray
New Jersey geek's iPhone sale is hung up
German Government PCs Hacked
Shuttle tank fix not expected to delay next launch
2008 Florida Election Controversy Pits Democrats Against Democrats
Gateway Brand to Expand After Acquisition
Family income rule costs some Texans insurance coverage
Afghanistan ‘set for record opium harvest’
Home Sales Hit Slowest Pace in 5 Years...
DEEP DISCOUNT- HOME DEPOT accepts $1.8B less for unit...
TEACHER SHORTAGE LOOMS...
Flips, scams blamed in California housing decline...
Still reason to believe in traditional journalism-
US Steel to buy Stelco for $1.1bn
West Nile turns deadly
Lone Star Spending Spree
Behind Bush's History Lesson
If Iraq Falls
France ready to mediate in Iraq
China blames design for Mattel recalls
Schwarzenegger signs late budget, cuts $703 million
DNC votes to strip Fla. of delegates
Decisions ahead for the US Military in Iraq
Server Error Labels Windows Customers As Software Pirates
Companies try to threaten iTunes, but Apple still wins
Intel to Update Chips, Software
Medtronic Gets FDA OK To Market Cervical Disc For Neck
Calcium supplements reduce bone loss, prevent osteoporosis
Clinton talks health care at DHMC
Fish Oil Might Help Relieve MS
Wine and beer 'could reduce kidney cancer risk'
Sunday, August 26, 2007
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What is a CMO (Collateralized Mortgage Obligation)
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Help Wanted Ads Go Unanswered in West...
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Soaring home prices challenge S. Florida employers
Did Countrywide Give Away Store-
NASA Believes It Has Found Reason Foam Fell on Shuttle
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AT&T Cracks Down On Commercial iPhone Unlocking Groups
Astronomers find gaping hole in the Universe
Inside the Countrywide Lending Spree
Maliki accuses US politicians of meddling in Iraq
Will Bush get the Truman treatment-
Venezuelan Funding to Latin America
Iran vows to use 2000-pound 'smart' bomb against its enemies
How Much Money-Market Vulnerability-
Sub-prime default rate almost doubled in June, report shows
Median price of homes seen falling- report
Dubai World goes to Vegas with $5B
Sony develops sweet little bio battery
How to See Tuesday Morning's Lunar Eclipse
HISTORIC- Drop Foreseen in Median Price of Homes...
What is a CMO (Collateralized Mortgage Obligation)
Basic Bond Concepts
Help Wanted Ads Go Unanswered in West...
SAUDIS SET UP FORCE TO GUARD OIL PLANTS...
Soaring home prices challenge S. Florida employers
Did Countrywide Give Away Store-
NASA Believes It Has Found Reason Foam Fell on Shuttle
Stem cells proved effective in regrowing heart muscle in rats
AT&T Cracks Down On Commercial iPhone Unlocking Groups
Astronomers find gaping hole in the Universe
Inside the Countrywide Lending Spree
Maliki accuses US politicians of meddling in Iraq
Will Bush get the Truman treatment-
Venezuelan Funding to Latin America
Iran vows to use 2000-pound 'smart' bomb against its enemies
How Much Money-Market Vulnerability-
Sub-prime default rate almost doubled in June, report shows
Median price of homes seen falling- report
Dubai World goes to Vegas with $5B
Sony develops sweet little bio battery
How to See Tuesday Morning's Lunar Eclipse
Iraqi Government Still Shaky, Says New US Intelligence Estimate
Earth to put the moon in the shade
Stock pages switching to online only
NASA to repair all three shuttle fuel tanks
Ex-Astronaut Apologizes in NASA Love-Triangle Case
Lessons for Jamaica from US subprime debacle
Seventeen Year Old Unlocks iPhone
New bird flu cases discovered on German farm
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Infectious Obesity- Adenovirus fattens stem cells
Iraqi PM hits back at US, French critics
Russia to Investigate Last Czar's Death
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WHO says more killer diseases like AIDS on their way
New warning issued for Indian toothpaste
Psycho tries to open jet door in air
Earth to put the moon in the shade
Stock pages switching to online only
NASA to repair all three shuttle fuel tanks
Ex-Astronaut Apologizes in NASA Love-Triangle Case
Lessons for Jamaica from US subprime debacle
Seventeen Year Old Unlocks iPhone
New bird flu cases discovered on German farm
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Infectious Obesity- Adenovirus fattens stem cells
Iraqi PM hits back at US, French critics
Russia to Investigate Last Czar's Death
How a virus might make you obese
WHO says more killer diseases like AIDS on their way
New warning issued for Indian toothpaste
Psycho tries to open jet door in air
Ben Franklin Gets High-Tech Makeover in New 100 Bill
Iran threatens use of 'smart' bomb
Stealth cruise missile tested successfully
Group- Bad credit threatening U.S. economy
GM tests new combustion process to boost fuel economy
GM says it could raise fuel economy 15%
Economy 'sound' despite housing, credit woes
Music piracy costs US economy US12.5 Billion, report reveals
How it all went wrong for Countrywide Financial
Gloria Estefan debuts new album, 90 Millas, 90 miles from Cuba
Obama criticizes Cuba policy at Little Havana event
Is Castro alive- Cuba says yes, Miami gossip no
Dissidents freed as Raul Castro signals change in Cuba
For Cubans, a movie title may be a reference to Americans
Why Cubans Want To Go To Yuma
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Cuban leader Castro 'very well'
Cuba blasts Hungary for granting migrants asylum
Iran threatens use of 'smart' bomb
Stealth cruise missile tested successfully
Group- Bad credit threatening U.S. economy
GM tests new combustion process to boost fuel economy
GM says it could raise fuel economy 15%
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Music piracy costs US economy US12.5 Billion, report reveals
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Gloria Estefan debuts new album, 90 Millas, 90 miles from Cuba
Obama criticizes Cuba policy at Little Havana event
Is Castro alive- Cuba says yes, Miami gossip no
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For Cubans, a movie title may be a reference to Americans
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Cuban leader Castro 'very well'
Cuba blasts Hungary for granting migrants asylum
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Judge's ruling allows Noriega's extradition to France
How to stay safe while eating out
Making some sense out of your sunscreen
FDA to start testing sunscreens and grading them from 1 to 4 stars
Miami Rumors Of Castro's Death Swirl At Full Speed
Coast Guard Take A Tough Lesson In Fighting Terror
Whose fault is no-fault mess-
Legal highs can be deadly among teens
Couple accused of investor scam in Florida arrested in Arizona
Study- Foster care system in S. Florida is flawed
Police- Condo chief stole association cash
State pushing for Miami to slash budget further
Clinton Slammed Over Terrorism Comment
FAA- 2 Planes Nearly Collide On Fort Lauderdale Runway
How to stay safe while eating out
Making some sense out of your sunscreen
FDA to start testing sunscreens and grading them from 1 to 4 stars
Miami Rumors Of Castro's Death Swirl At Full Speed
Coast Guard Take A Tough Lesson In Fighting Terror
Whose fault is no-fault mess-
Legal highs can be deadly among teens
Couple accused of investor scam in Florida arrested in Arizona
Study- Foster care system in S. Florida is flawed
Police- Condo chief stole association cash
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Clinton Slammed Over Terrorism Comment
FAA- 2 Planes Nearly Collide On Fort Lauderdale Runway
Friday, August 24, 2007
Fidel Castro Possibly Dead
The FBI will have a news conference today at 4:00 PM to announce the possible death of Fidel Castro. Stay tuned.
Vick Cards Chewed by Dogs Are on eBay
New home sales show surprise increase...
Out-of-body experience recreated...
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'Sexist' monkeys cause misery for village...
Iran closes barbers offering 'un-Islamic' cuts...
Mark Cuban- The internet is 'dead and boring'...
Hamas Cartoon Features 'Lion King' Stomping on Fatah Rats...
Fossil find pushes human-ape split back millions of years...
Out-of-body feeling 'explained'
Nowak Interview Was 'Like a Chess Game'
More Illinois counties find West Nile virus in mosquitoes
Musharraf seeks 'reconciliation'
China moves against Christian groups
China declares 'war' on tainted products
Belatedly, Some States Move to Limit Damage From Subprime Lending
Republicans urge Iraq exit by Christmas
New home sales show surprise increase...
Out-of-body experience recreated...
...virtual-reality goggles
'Sexist' monkeys cause misery for village...
Iran closes barbers offering 'un-Islamic' cuts...
Mark Cuban- The internet is 'dead and boring'...
Hamas Cartoon Features 'Lion King' Stomping on Fatah Rats...
Fossil find pushes human-ape split back millions of years...
Out-of-body feeling 'explained'
Nowak Interview Was 'Like a Chess Game'
More Illinois counties find West Nile virus in mosquitoes
Musharraf seeks 'reconciliation'
China moves against Christian groups
China declares 'war' on tainted products
Belatedly, Some States Move to Limit Damage From Subprime Lending
Republicans urge Iraq exit by Christmas
Thursday, August 23, 2007
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Soil on Mars may contain microbial life...
UPDATE- Two Airlines Admit to Price Fixing...
New intelligence report finds Iraq struggling...
Iraqi man hailed as hero for saving U.S. soldiers, civilians lives...
'Silver surfers' beat the young as Web wizards...
PUMP- Fed injects $17.25B more into market...
Google launches space mapping service
Paramount opts for Toshiba HD DVD ahead of Blu-ray
Nikon Delivers D3, D300 Professional D-SLRs
Why being out of the body is all in the mind
Planet Uranus rings the changes
Could Google Apps Be Bad for Your Career-
Soil on Mars may contain microbial life...
UPDATE- Two Airlines Admit to Price Fixing...
New intelligence report finds Iraq struggling...
Iraqi man hailed as hero for saving U.S. soldiers, civilians lives...
'Silver surfers' beat the young as Web wizards...
PUMP- Fed injects $17.25B more into market...
Google launches space mapping service
Paramount opts for Toshiba HD DVD ahead of Blu-ray
Nikon Delivers D3, D300 Professional D-SLRs
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Planet Uranus rings the changes
Could Google Apps Be Bad for Your Career-
Bank of America Taking Stake in Countrywide
US auto sales will drag on mortgage crunch- analyst
Sub carrying 352 mln dlrs of cocaine raided by US Coast Guard
Hackers steal personal data from Monster.com users
Pigeon Dung's Toll on Bridge Examined
SECRET LIFE OF MOTHER TERESA- Newly Published Letters Reveal 50-Year Crisis of Faith ...
US auto sales will drag on mortgage crunch- analyst
Sub carrying 352 mln dlrs of cocaine raided by US Coast Guard
Hackers steal personal data from Monster.com users
Pigeon Dung's Toll on Bridge Examined
SECRET LIFE OF MOTHER TERESA- Newly Published Letters Reveal 50-Year Crisis of Faith ...
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
IBM- The Net Trumps Television
Video editing choices blossom into nicely workable options
Wal-Mart to launch rival to Apple's iTunes
Adobe Flash Player Goes High-Def
Microsoft, Nokia Sign Windows Live Deal
UBS says iPhone sales ahead of estimates, new iPods on the way
2nd UPDATE- Builders- Jumbo-Loan Woes Hurt Luxury-Home Sales
Lehman to shut down subprime business
Four Major Banks Tap Federal Reserve for Financing
Cuba's foreign minister applauds Obama stance on sanctions (Reuters)
Survey- Seniors have sex into 70s, 80s (AP)
Rangers score 30 runs, most in 110 years (AP)
De-icing system examined in bridge collapse (Reuters)
Comair pilots wife- Share blame
Bush says 'no pullout from Iraq'
Imams drop passengers from lawsuit
Bush endorses Iraqi leader
Bernanke Aims to Avoid Emergency Rate Cut, Differing From Greenspan's Way
Many Eligible for Child Health Plan Have No Idea
Suspicious Package Delays Ferry Runs
Google Sky launches
As credit tightens, foreclosures plague US
YouTube bows to reality with plan to interrupt clips with adverts
NATO steps up monitoring of Russia
Oil Futures Slide Again
Gastric Bypass Lowers Risk of Death
Children may lose out on insurance
Astronauts Thank Engineers, Scientists
CIA details errors it made before Sept. 11
Joint venture to battle iTunes
Home Foreclosures Almost Double in July as Rates Rise (Update3)
Nothing Says "Early Earth Was Cool" Like World's Oldest Diamonds
West Nile Virus found in another mosquito
Japan Nuclear Plant Not Safe to Restart After Quake, Group Says
US intelligence chief reveals details of spying program
Technology Helps Address Drunken Driving
Recall of lead-tainted goods expands
Video editing choices blossom into nicely workable options
Wal-Mart to launch rival to Apple's iTunes
Adobe Flash Player Goes High-Def
Microsoft, Nokia Sign Windows Live Deal
UBS says iPhone sales ahead of estimates, new iPods on the way
2nd UPDATE- Builders- Jumbo-Loan Woes Hurt Luxury-Home Sales
Lehman to shut down subprime business
Four Major Banks Tap Federal Reserve for Financing
Cuba's foreign minister applauds Obama stance on sanctions (Reuters)
Survey- Seniors have sex into 70s, 80s (AP)
Rangers score 30 runs, most in 110 years (AP)
De-icing system examined in bridge collapse (Reuters)
Comair pilots wife- Share blame
Bush says 'no pullout from Iraq'
Imams drop passengers from lawsuit
Bush endorses Iraqi leader
Bernanke Aims to Avoid Emergency Rate Cut, Differing From Greenspan's Way
Many Eligible for Child Health Plan Have No Idea
Suspicious Package Delays Ferry Runs
Google Sky launches
As credit tightens, foreclosures plague US
YouTube bows to reality with plan to interrupt clips with adverts
NATO steps up monitoring of Russia
Oil Futures Slide Again
Gastric Bypass Lowers Risk of Death
Children may lose out on insurance
Astronauts Thank Engineers, Scientists
CIA details errors it made before Sept. 11
Joint venture to battle iTunes
Home Foreclosures Almost Double in July as Rates Rise (Update3)
Nothing Says "Early Earth Was Cool" Like World's Oldest Diamonds
West Nile Virus found in another mosquito
Japan Nuclear Plant Not Safe to Restart After Quake, Group Says
US intelligence chief reveals details of spying program
Technology Helps Address Drunken Driving
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Iraq Prime Minister Lashes Out at U.S. Critics...
Dems Refocus Message on Iraq After Military Gains...
California mortgage company halts loans, lays off employees...
World's oldest father has 21st child at 90...
Taliban chief says Bin Laden alive
Bernanke's Strategy of Increasing Liquidity Survives (Update2)
Oil falls as crude supplies gain
Romney holds lead in Iowa
Berlin's Bicycle Boom
Iran buys Russian passenger jets
Bush warns of new Vietnam in Iraq
Iraq Prime Minister Lashes Out at U.S. Critics...
Dems Refocus Message on Iraq After Military Gains...
California mortgage company halts loans, lays off employees...
World's oldest father has 21st child at 90...
Taliban chief says Bin Laden alive
Bernanke's Strategy of Increasing Liquidity Survives (Update2)
Oil falls as crude supplies gain
Romney holds lead in Iowa
Berlin's Bicycle Boom
Iran buys Russian passenger jets
Bush warns of new Vietnam in Iraq
Panel urges second mumps vaccination
Beach frolics eclipse politics in war-weary Lebanon
Fuel leak may have caused Taiwanese jet fire
British Jets Intercepted Russian Bomber...
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Congress Approval Rating Matches Historical Low - 18%...
Burping moose 'more destructive to environment than cars'...
Leaflets warn of Iran move into north Iraq...
Scientists Drug-Test Whole Cities...
Tenn. Nuclear Fuel Problems Kept Secret...
Fed May Avoid Emergency Interest Rate Cut on Signs Liquidity Crisis Easing...
CIA lacked terror plans before 9/11, report says
High Blood Pressure in Children
Venezuela Congress OKs Chavez's Reforms
Russia Air Show- Flexing Military Might-
Russia warns Czechs against hosting US shield
Pentagon to Close Terrorism Database
Remains believed to be second set of missing WWII airmen
Michigan foreclosures still on the rise
YouTube tests viewer-friendly ad format
US attorneys general urge federal crackdown on energy drink claims
Chrysler May Revisit Recovery Plan
Toshiba to offer 320GB laptop drive from Q4
Monster web site hacked
Beach frolics eclipse politics in war-weary Lebanon
Fuel leak may have caused Taiwanese jet fire
British Jets Intercepted Russian Bomber...
Foreclosures Rise Sharply; Up 93% In One Year...
Congress Approval Rating Matches Historical Low - 18%...
Burping moose 'more destructive to environment than cars'...
Leaflets warn of Iran move into north Iraq...
Scientists Drug-Test Whole Cities...
Tenn. Nuclear Fuel Problems Kept Secret...
Fed May Avoid Emergency Interest Rate Cut on Signs Liquidity Crisis Easing...
CIA lacked terror plans before 9/11, report says
High Blood Pressure in Children
Venezuela Congress OKs Chavez's Reforms
Russia Air Show- Flexing Military Might-
Russia warns Czechs against hosting US shield
Pentagon to Close Terrorism Database
Remains believed to be second set of missing WWII airmen
Michigan foreclosures still on the rise
YouTube tests viewer-friendly ad format
US attorneys general urge federal crackdown on energy drink claims
Chrysler May Revisit Recovery Plan
Toshiba to offer 320GB laptop drive from Q4
Monster web site hacked
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Quake aid has pro-Chavez message
Why women love a red, red rose
Subprime Infects 300 Billion of Money Market Funds, Raising Payment Risk
Hamas's Approach To Jihad- Start Young
The face of Islam in America
Former Saddam Hussein commanders on trial
Gaddafi son unveils reform plan
Is fat catching- Scientists discover cold virus that makes you obese...
13,470 drunk driving deaths in '06...
WASHING AFTER SEX MAY RAISE HIV RISK...
Egypt discovers what may be oldest human footprint...
Why women love a red, red rose
Subprime Infects 300 Billion of Money Market Funds, Raising Payment Risk
Hamas's Approach To Jihad- Start Young
The face of Islam in America
Former Saddam Hussein commanders on trial
Gaddafi son unveils reform plan
Is fat catching- Scientists discover cold virus that makes you obese...
13,470 drunk driving deaths in '06...
WASHING AFTER SEX MAY RAISE HIV RISK...
Egypt discovers what may be oldest human footprint...
Monday, August 20, 2007
Loneliness bad for health
Coping With Stress Helps Cholesterol
Americans Using Painkillers More Than Ever
Leading Economic Indicators
Study- Dark-Colored Fruits and Veggies Fight Cancer
Oil prices fall
Artificial Life Likely in 3 to 10 Years...
Start-up sees 1,000 'brains' on one microchip...
Airlines brace for shortage of pilots...
Eco-millionaires see boom times ahead...
Study- Talk radio helped sink immigration reform...
Internet addiction 'more serious' than gambling, sex addiction...
Countrywide begins credit-crunch layoffs- Report
SunTrust to cut 2400 positions nationally
Too fat- Common virus may be to blame- study
Antioxidant Supplements May Raise Women's Skin Cancer Risk
Heavy Drinking Boosts Stroke Risk for Chinese Men
High price of parenthood
Coping With Stress Helps Cholesterol
Americans Using Painkillers More Than Ever
Leading Economic Indicators
Study- Dark-Colored Fruits and Veggies Fight Cancer
Oil prices fall
Artificial Life Likely in 3 to 10 Years...
Start-up sees 1,000 'brains' on one microchip...
Airlines brace for shortage of pilots...
Eco-millionaires see boom times ahead...
Study- Talk radio helped sink immigration reform...
Internet addiction 'more serious' than gambling, sex addiction...
Countrywide begins credit-crunch layoffs- Report
SunTrust to cut 2400 positions nationally
Too fat- Common virus may be to blame- study
Antioxidant Supplements May Raise Women's Skin Cancer Risk
Heavy Drinking Boosts Stroke Risk for Chinese Men
High price of parenthood
How to wash your car
Scientists Struggle to Define 'Life'
Humberto Fontova on what "Sicko" left out.
Too Much Exercise May Speed Heart Failure
Three Walks a Week Cut Heart Risk
Menopause Hard on Couple's Sex Lives
When to Fire Your Doctor
Candidates Develop Foot-in-Mouth Disease
Can China Coexist With the U.S.-
AOL says slow ad growth a 'hiccup'; Concern among analysts and investors...
Hundreds of Saudi camels die from mystery ailment...
Hurricane Dean pummels Jamaica (AP)
Ex-soccer star Maradona tells Chavez he hates U.S. (Reuters)
Miami jury convicts Padilla, two others, of supporting terrorism
FEMA- Dean Prep Far Exceeds Katrina
Immigration activist who sought sanctuary arrested in LA
Crew is missing after navy radar plane crash
Chavez- U.S. Trying to Turn Military Against Him
Bernanke's `Rookie Mistake' Forces Fed to Shift Focus to Market Stability
Clinton, Obama, in Iowa Debate, Say Withdrawal From Iraq Will Take Time
Florida Jobless rate rises as construction slows
Scientists Struggle to Define 'Life'
Humberto Fontova on what "Sicko" left out.
Too Much Exercise May Speed Heart Failure
Three Walks a Week Cut Heart Risk
Menopause Hard on Couple's Sex Lives
When to Fire Your Doctor
Candidates Develop Foot-in-Mouth Disease
Can China Coexist With the U.S.-
AOL says slow ad growth a 'hiccup'; Concern among analysts and investors...
Hundreds of Saudi camels die from mystery ailment...
Hurricane Dean pummels Jamaica (AP)
Ex-soccer star Maradona tells Chavez he hates U.S. (Reuters)
Miami jury convicts Padilla, two others, of supporting terrorism
FEMA- Dean Prep Far Exceeds Katrina
Immigration activist who sought sanctuary arrested in LA
Crew is missing after navy radar plane crash
Chavez- U.S. Trying to Turn Military Against Him
Bernanke's `Rookie Mistake' Forces Fed to Shift Focus to Market Stability
Clinton, Obama, in Iowa Debate, Say Withdrawal From Iraq Will Take Time
Florida Jobless rate rises as construction slows
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Scientists hail 'frozen smoke' as material that will change world
Venezuela's Chavez denies rumors of Castro death...
U.S. Forces Tracking Iranians in Iraq...
Is universal health insurance on the horizon-
Drop in Breast Cancer Rate Tied to Drop in Hormone Use
Chavez morphs into Castro
Chicago-born spy remains hero in Cuba
Parents have trouble finding toys not made in China
Moscow resumes global bomber patrols
Skype outage- An unprecedented wake-up call
Sony Launches National E-Waste Program
Wikipedia and the art of censorship
Bush May Reduce Troops, But Gradually
Crisis may force Fed to slash rates
World oil prices rebound, London back above $70
CIA and Vatican edit Wikipedia entries
Google Opens Click-Fraud Site
A 300-page iPhone Bill-
Medicare Says It Won’t Cover ‘Preventable’ Hospital Errors
Venezuela's Chavez denies rumors of Castro death...
U.S. Forces Tracking Iranians in Iraq...
Is universal health insurance on the horizon-
Drop in Breast Cancer Rate Tied to Drop in Hormone Use
Chavez morphs into Castro
Chicago-born spy remains hero in Cuba
Parents have trouble finding toys not made in China
Moscow resumes global bomber patrols
Skype outage- An unprecedented wake-up call
Sony Launches National E-Waste Program
Wikipedia and the art of censorship
Bush May Reduce Troops, But Gradually
Crisis may force Fed to slash rates
World oil prices rebound, London back above $70
CIA and Vatican edit Wikipedia entries
Google Opens Click-Fraud Site
A 300-page iPhone Bill-
Medicare Says It Won’t Cover ‘Preventable’ Hospital Errors
DEAR MR. BUSH
Travelocity Fined for Booking Trips to Cuba
Chavez offers stark changes to constitution
Venezuelans in South Florida lament Hugo Chavez's plans
At 81 or 80, Castro still a no-show for his birthday party
Castro: Cuba not cashing U.S. Guantanamo rent checks
AMERICAN AIRLINES Sues GOOGLE Over Keyword Ads...
Ahmadinejad- Israel Is Bearer of Satan...
Rush to pull out cash at Countrywide Bank...
RUSSIA, CHINA HOLD JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE...
Indian Tribes Offer Membership to Immigrants...
Looting, Anxiety Follow Peru Quake...
Michael Deaver, top Reagan adviser, dies at 69
NASA Orders Shuttle Home 1 Day Early
Florida Insurance Problems Continue
Countrywide taps its 11.5B credit line
Florida State's unemployment rises, job growth slows
Save electricity and cash with these tips
Travelocity Fined for Booking Trips to Cuba
Chavez offers stark changes to constitution
Venezuelans in South Florida lament Hugo Chavez's plans
At 81 or 80, Castro still a no-show for his birthday party
Castro: Cuba not cashing U.S. Guantanamo rent checks
AMERICAN AIRLINES Sues GOOGLE Over Keyword Ads...
Ahmadinejad- Israel Is Bearer of Satan...
Rush to pull out cash at Countrywide Bank...
RUSSIA, CHINA HOLD JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE...
Indian Tribes Offer Membership to Immigrants...
Looting, Anxiety Follow Peru Quake...
Michael Deaver, top Reagan adviser, dies at 69
NASA Orders Shuttle Home 1 Day Early
Florida Insurance Problems Continue
Countrywide taps its 11.5B credit line
Florida State's unemployment rises, job growth slows
Save electricity and cash with these tips
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Happy Birthday America!
Love it or leave it...
231 Years Young!
Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance...
Why we celebrate the 4th of July.. [Learn More Here]
231 Years Young!Red Skelton's Pledge of Allegiance...
Why we celebrate the 4th of July.. [Learn More Here]
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Friday, June 08, 2007
Democrats Seek Formula To Blunt AMT
Under one version of the proposal, about 1 million families would be hit with a 4.3 percent surtax on income over $500,000, which would raise enough money to permit Congress to abolish the alternative minimum tax for millions of households earning less than $250,000 a year, according to Democratic aides and others familiar with the plan.
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Click on Title to read the full Washington Post Article.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Giuliani on Abortion (Video)
This is the video circulating of a lightning strike when Giuliani was answering a question about abortion on last nights dabate.
Who is Ron Paul?
Well, apparently not everyone knows who he is yet. Wanna know why? Because it seems like all major media outlets are trying to keep it this way in any way they can.
Ron Paul is the most credible, straightforward, and revolutionary presidential candidate in a very long time. He is a revolutionary, as sad as this will sound, because he will not do anything that is not allowed by the constitution. He is a revolutionary because he does not participate in today's Washington's grab-ass politics, so much so that his colleagues have nicknamed him "Dr. No", as if that would be an insult given what the political process has become in this country.
This man is the only candidate that has dared raise the point that terrorists attacked us because of our own international affairs policies. He clearly talked about CIA warnings about "blowback" which is a term used to refer to the repercussions that come against us when we decide to meddle with other nation's internal affairs. He clearly stated that Bin Laden was not only trained by us, but openly declared war(jihad) against the US for the crimes of invading, and then staying for over 7 years in the "holiest of Islamic lands, the Arabian Peninsula", and killing over a million Muslims over those 7 years. Hmmm, maybe we did go into their neck of the woods and killed a whole bunch of their people, didn't we? But when a presidential candidate dares to say it, morons like Rudy dare to ask him to retract the statement and apologize for it, regardless of the fact that Dr. Paul was speaking based on historical facts, and many of the findings of the 9/11 commission, which by the way, Rudy did not seem to have read at that point. Some other candidates went as far as asking to remove him from all future debates because of the "damage" that his statements were causing to the Republican Party.
It seems like in every debate, Ron Paul is the only candidate that stands out of the crowd and has new ideas on how to correct the government which was supposed to represent the people, but has lost its way. Yet the media outlets just find flaws on his statements or absolutely ignore him in hopes he will vanish. The latest travesty was what CNN did after tonight's presidential debates. It seems like after several minutes of absolute (close to 90%) support for Ron Paul in the "Who won the debate", they have now mysteriously shown the results of the "Who won the debate" for the democratic debate that occurred a few days ago. The small text at top is correct for each debate, yet the actual results on the bottom are all for the democratic. Luckily, some people has the old posts and have posted them in this forums. It seems like over 90% of responders said Ron Paul won, and then CNN had a "glitch".
It has been debated that the reason the media outlets want to bury him is because he does not have the funds to run an expensive TV campaign, so they are trying to maximize their profits. While this could be true(absolutely wrong, but media companies are businesses, and some corporations have done much worse than that in order to maintain profits), I think they are more scared about the long term effects when the interests of mega corporations and their lobbyists are not fully represented in Washington any longer. Imagine how hard it will be to continue to bring in the billions of dollars and multimillion dollar salaries of the execs, if they cannot have Washington help them out by "slightly" tipping the scales of justice their way via a few conveniently placed laws here and there.
Seems to me like this guy is the real deal for us poor schlobs who have to go to work every day, but the small group that is reaping most of the benefits of the current situation is trying to bury him before we all notice what we have in front of us.
By the way, it seems like while Ron Paul has one of the smallest budgets(what corporation will donate to him when he won't sleep with them after he gets elected), he also has one of the biggest grassroots movements, and it's most prevalent online for some reason.
So, this is Ron Paul a candidate that is so Radical, that he actually wants to re-establish things as they were meant by the constitution. Sad, isn't it, when a candidate that wants to restore the government according to constitutional rules is called an extreme radical by the mainstream politicians /media.
Edit:
Found an exact copy of the page that CNN took down:
http://www.drawball.com/cnn-removed-this.html
Ron Paul is the most credible, straightforward, and revolutionary presidential candidate in a very long time. He is a revolutionary, as sad as this will sound, because he will not do anything that is not allowed by the constitution. He is a revolutionary because he does not participate in today's Washington's grab-ass politics, so much so that his colleagues have nicknamed him "Dr. No", as if that would be an insult given what the political process has become in this country.
This man is the only candidate that has dared raise the point that terrorists attacked us because of our own international affairs policies. He clearly talked about CIA warnings about "blowback" which is a term used to refer to the repercussions that come against us when we decide to meddle with other nation's internal affairs. He clearly stated that Bin Laden was not only trained by us, but openly declared war(jihad) against the US for the crimes of invading, and then staying for over 7 years in the "holiest of Islamic lands, the Arabian Peninsula", and killing over a million Muslims over those 7 years. Hmmm, maybe we did go into their neck of the woods and killed a whole bunch of their people, didn't we? But when a presidential candidate dares to say it, morons like Rudy dare to ask him to retract the statement and apologize for it, regardless of the fact that Dr. Paul was speaking based on historical facts, and many of the findings of the 9/11 commission, which by the way, Rudy did not seem to have read at that point. Some other candidates went as far as asking to remove him from all future debates because of the "damage" that his statements were causing to the Republican Party.
It seems like in every debate, Ron Paul is the only candidate that stands out of the crowd and has new ideas on how to correct the government which was supposed to represent the people, but has lost its way. Yet the media outlets just find flaws on his statements or absolutely ignore him in hopes he will vanish. The latest travesty was what CNN did after tonight's presidential debates. It seems like after several minutes of absolute (close to 90%) support for Ron Paul in the "Who won the debate", they have now mysteriously shown the results of the "Who won the debate" for the democratic debate that occurred a few days ago. The small text at top is correct for each debate, yet the actual results on the bottom are all for the democratic. Luckily, some people has the old posts and have posted them in this forums. It seems like over 90% of responders said Ron Paul won, and then CNN had a "glitch".
It has been debated that the reason the media outlets want to bury him is because he does not have the funds to run an expensive TV campaign, so they are trying to maximize their profits. While this could be true(absolutely wrong, but media companies are businesses, and some corporations have done much worse than that in order to maintain profits), I think they are more scared about the long term effects when the interests of mega corporations and their lobbyists are not fully represented in Washington any longer. Imagine how hard it will be to continue to bring in the billions of dollars and multimillion dollar salaries of the execs, if they cannot have Washington help them out by "slightly" tipping the scales of justice their way via a few conveniently placed laws here and there.
Seems to me like this guy is the real deal for us poor schlobs who have to go to work every day, but the small group that is reaping most of the benefits of the current situation is trying to bury him before we all notice what we have in front of us.
By the way, it seems like while Ron Paul has one of the smallest budgets(what corporation will donate to him when he won't sleep with them after he gets elected), he also has one of the biggest grassroots movements, and it's most prevalent online for some reason.
So, this is Ron Paul a candidate that is so Radical, that he actually wants to re-establish things as they were meant by the constitution. Sad, isn't it, when a candidate that wants to restore the government according to constitutional rules is called an extreme radical by the mainstream politicians /media.
Edit:
Found an exact copy of the page that CNN took down:
http://www.drawball.com/cnn-removed-this.html
Monday, June 04, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
Memorial Day
It was with a sense of wonder the people stood and stared. It was a great relief that they no longer had to be scared.I looked down at the faces of the parents and their children in the crowd. I felt a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment. Today I felt so proud.
To be a soldier and to fight for my country, family and life, I would choose to do it again…and bear the stress and strife.
Not a day goes by I don’t think of the losses and the pain. Not a night goes by that I don’t miss my family and feel the strain.
Each day I slug through the difficult weather and hard terrain to go another mile into enemy land…then, the rain clouds part and I see the rainbow.
The promise that greets my tired and gritty eyes and fills them with salty tears. Suddenly I am five again and experience the world through childish eyes and ears.
I long for the comfort of my loved ones arms and ache for a loving touch. I miss my parent’s concerned faces and wish I could see them so much.
The job I am doing is important and the strength of my conviction frees me. It helps me through the darkest nights and doesn’t let the fear of death seize me.
The war is ending, we hear through the lines and through the radio. We all feel such joy and yet so much sorrow. Sorrow for all the fallen comrades who will never again feel the warmth of the sun. Those who would never touch their countries soil or bask in a job very well done.
I’ve seen their bodies lifted out to make that long final journey home at last. Full well knowing that they have already gone home and this life is in the past.
Upon reaching home’s shore, I will hug my loved one’s to me and say: "I am so very glad to be home with you, at last, today.” I know that deep inside, despite all my joy, I will have a part of me that says… “To my fallen friends, I will be thinking of you now and always.”
Poem by: SilverCeltic Moon
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Boris Yeltsin Dead at 76...
Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin addresses the People's Congress as the sculpture of the founder of the Soviet state Vladimir Lenin is seen in the background in Moscow in 1991 in this file photo. Yeltsin, who buried the Soviet Union then led Russia through its chaotic first years of independence, has died, the Kremlin said on Monday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin/Files (RUSSIA) [READ MORE]
Saturday, April 21, 2007
5 Ways to Alienate Your Audience...
"All the great speakers were bad speakers first."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
5 Ways to Alienate Your Audience
By Virginia Avery
When you make a presentation, whether it's a report to the board of directors, a speech to the Kiwanis Club, or a major talk at a conference, it is vitally important to captivate your audience and make them want to listen to you. Yet when you hear some people speak, you would think their purpose is to bore, frustrate, and alienate. By learning how to avoid the things that will put your audience off, you increase your chances of getting your message across, impressing your boss, being asked to speak again, and/or finding new customers.
Just last month, I attended a conference where I saw a perfect demonstration of how to alienate an audience. The speaker had lots of platform experience, but his presentation was most memorable for the mistakes he made - the kind of mistakes you should avoid at all costs.
Though he didn't make every mistake in the book, he sticks in my mind as an example of the last person I would ever pay attention to... mainly because of his attitude. It appeared that his main reason for being there was to tell us how wonderful and successful he was.
And that is the first way to lose your audience:
1. Being Self-Centered Rather Than Audience-Centered
This is your speech - so you should be able to brag, boast, cajole, or rant if the mood suits you. Right? After all, if not to learn more about you, your products, your company, and your importance, why did they ask you to speak? So thinks the self-centered speaker.
An audience-centered speaker, by contrast, is concerned with giving value, providing a solution to a problem, or inspiring the group to take a particular action. In addition, the audience-centered speaker involves his audience with less lecturing and more interaction.
Today's audiences are sophisticated and knowledgeable. Approaching your talk from your listeners' perspective by asking yourself, "How can I make this clear and helpful to them?" assures they'll be more receptive to what you have to say. Plus, each group you speak to will be different - so seeing your topic through their eyes will help you keep your material fresh and interesting.
2. Winging It
If there ever was a recipe for presentation failure, failing to prepare is it. No matter how well you know your subject, it is difficult to decide which direction to go in when you are facing a group. In fact, the more you know about your subject, the more difficult it can be to make a coherent presentation on the spot... because your mind will be focused on whether you should make this point or that point.
Watching a presenter who is winging it is painful. I recently watched one who was so obviously unprepared, it was embarrassing. And, of course, since he didn't know what he was going to say, he took longer to say it, running over his allotted time.
You should always prepare for a presentation. This includes researching your audience, their concerns, and the reason they are attending that particular presentation. Speakers who don't prepare lack focus, organization, and ultimately lack a compelling message... which wastes everyone's time.
Do the opposite: Prepare by researching your audience and their stance on your topic. Then think about the main point you want them to remember one week later, and build your presentation around it.
3. Staying Stock Still... or Hiding Behind the Lectern
Many presenters seem to think there's no point in moving, smiling, or altering their voice. (It might jar the audience awake.) But stiffness, lack of body flexibility, and lack of movement all contribute to a boring presentation. I've heard this referred to as the "Dan Rather School of Speaking."
You see, we are hard-wired to pay attention to movement - especially if it is purposeful. Gestures, vocal inflection, and facial animation help deliver your message. When you fail to use expression, your message falls flat.
No matter how well crafted your words are, it takes energy and "life" to instill interest. The mind tends to reject information it deems boring.
To encourage people to pay attention, come out from behind the lectern.
Move with purpose.
Address different people in your audience.
Most of all, deliver your message with enthusiasm. If you don't care about what you're saying, neither will your audience.
4. Using Many Words to Say Very Little
I remember eagerly anticipating a famous author's presentation. I had read some of his books, and knew I was going to glean gems of wisdom from his talk.
Imagine my disappointment when this author put up 15 Power Points for us to consider, and pretty much just read them to us. No pertinent examples to flesh out each one. Just superficial statements I could have constructed myself.
A list of points is no more a presentation than a grocery list is a meal. It doesn't nourish the mind. Instead, take three of your most important points, or even one, and elaborate. Tell stories to show your audience some interesting tidbit or background, provide examples of a point in action, explain why you consider that point to be so important.
Today's audience is looking for enlightenment and entertainment. To give them value in exchange for their time, forget lists and platitudes. Describe the meaningful experiences you've had, explain the meaning of the data you are providing.
In other words, give your audience your insights, your thoughtful opinions, and your stories. That's what they have come to hear.
5. Disregarding Time Limits
You might have heard that when Woodrow Wilson was asked how long it took for him to prepare a one-hour speech, he said "one week." But when asked how long it took for him to prepare a two-hour speech, he said "I'm ready now!" That's because it takes more preparation to speak well when you are given less time.
It's a simple courtesy to end on time - especially if another speaker is waiting in the wings. One way to be sure you finish on time is to prepare only enough to fill 70 percent of your allotted time. (A speech often takes longer when you're facing an audience than it does in practice.)
You should also decide ahead of time what you will omit if you run out of time. If you must cut something from your presentation, cut an example, a supporting point, or a story. Never cut your introduction or conclusion.
To keep from alienating your audience, beware of repeating these five presentation sins. Stand apart from the majority of speakers by having the courage to do the reverse of what they do. The important points you make will be remembered.
[Ed. Note: Virginia Avery is a communications specialist who has trained thousands of individuals to make more dynamic presentations. Become more confident and persuasive in just two days with her Presenting Yourself Professionally workshop.
Have a question about how to make your presentations stronger? Write to Virginia at ReaderFeedback@gmail.com. Include your full name and hometown, and we may print your question and Virginia's response in a future issue of ETR.]
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
5 Ways to Alienate Your Audience
By Virginia Avery
When you make a presentation, whether it's a report to the board of directors, a speech to the Kiwanis Club, or a major talk at a conference, it is vitally important to captivate your audience and make them want to listen to you. Yet when you hear some people speak, you would think their purpose is to bore, frustrate, and alienate. By learning how to avoid the things that will put your audience off, you increase your chances of getting your message across, impressing your boss, being asked to speak again, and/or finding new customers.
Just last month, I attended a conference where I saw a perfect demonstration of how to alienate an audience. The speaker had lots of platform experience, but his presentation was most memorable for the mistakes he made - the kind of mistakes you should avoid at all costs.
Though he didn't make every mistake in the book, he sticks in my mind as an example of the last person I would ever pay attention to... mainly because of his attitude. It appeared that his main reason for being there was to tell us how wonderful and successful he was.
And that is the first way to lose your audience:
1. Being Self-Centered Rather Than Audience-Centered
This is your speech - so you should be able to brag, boast, cajole, or rant if the mood suits you. Right? After all, if not to learn more about you, your products, your company, and your importance, why did they ask you to speak? So thinks the self-centered speaker.
An audience-centered speaker, by contrast, is concerned with giving value, providing a solution to a problem, or inspiring the group to take a particular action. In addition, the audience-centered speaker involves his audience with less lecturing and more interaction.
Today's audiences are sophisticated and knowledgeable. Approaching your talk from your listeners' perspective by asking yourself, "How can I make this clear and helpful to them?" assures they'll be more receptive to what you have to say. Plus, each group you speak to will be different - so seeing your topic through their eyes will help you keep your material fresh and interesting.
2. Winging It
If there ever was a recipe for presentation failure, failing to prepare is it. No matter how well you know your subject, it is difficult to decide which direction to go in when you are facing a group. In fact, the more you know about your subject, the more difficult it can be to make a coherent presentation on the spot... because your mind will be focused on whether you should make this point or that point.
Watching a presenter who is winging it is painful. I recently watched one who was so obviously unprepared, it was embarrassing. And, of course, since he didn't know what he was going to say, he took longer to say it, running over his allotted time.
You should always prepare for a presentation. This includes researching your audience, their concerns, and the reason they are attending that particular presentation. Speakers who don't prepare lack focus, organization, and ultimately lack a compelling message... which wastes everyone's time.
Do the opposite: Prepare by researching your audience and their stance on your topic. Then think about the main point you want them to remember one week later, and build your presentation around it.
3. Staying Stock Still... or Hiding Behind the Lectern
Many presenters seem to think there's no point in moving, smiling, or altering their voice. (It might jar the audience awake.) But stiffness, lack of body flexibility, and lack of movement all contribute to a boring presentation. I've heard this referred to as the "Dan Rather School of Speaking."
You see, we are hard-wired to pay attention to movement - especially if it is purposeful. Gestures, vocal inflection, and facial animation help deliver your message. When you fail to use expression, your message falls flat.
No matter how well crafted your words are, it takes energy and "life" to instill interest. The mind tends to reject information it deems boring.
To encourage people to pay attention, come out from behind the lectern.
Move with purpose.
Address different people in your audience.
Most of all, deliver your message with enthusiasm. If you don't care about what you're saying, neither will your audience.
4. Using Many Words to Say Very Little
I remember eagerly anticipating a famous author's presentation. I had read some of his books, and knew I was going to glean gems of wisdom from his talk.
Imagine my disappointment when this author put up 15 Power Points for us to consider, and pretty much just read them to us. No pertinent examples to flesh out each one. Just superficial statements I could have constructed myself.
A list of points is no more a presentation than a grocery list is a meal. It doesn't nourish the mind. Instead, take three of your most important points, or even one, and elaborate. Tell stories to show your audience some interesting tidbit or background, provide examples of a point in action, explain why you consider that point to be so important.
Today's audience is looking for enlightenment and entertainment. To give them value in exchange for their time, forget lists and platitudes. Describe the meaningful experiences you've had, explain the meaning of the data you are providing.
In other words, give your audience your insights, your thoughtful opinions, and your stories. That's what they have come to hear.
5. Disregarding Time Limits
You might have heard that when Woodrow Wilson was asked how long it took for him to prepare a one-hour speech, he said "one week." But when asked how long it took for him to prepare a two-hour speech, he said "I'm ready now!" That's because it takes more preparation to speak well when you are given less time.
It's a simple courtesy to end on time - especially if another speaker is waiting in the wings. One way to be sure you finish on time is to prepare only enough to fill 70 percent of your allotted time. (A speech often takes longer when you're facing an audience than it does in practice.)
You should also decide ahead of time what you will omit if you run out of time. If you must cut something from your presentation, cut an example, a supporting point, or a story. Never cut your introduction or conclusion.
To keep from alienating your audience, beware of repeating these five presentation sins. Stand apart from the majority of speakers by having the courage to do the reverse of what they do. The important points you make will be remembered.
[Ed. Note: Virginia Avery is a communications specialist who has trained thousands of individuals to make more dynamic presentations. Become more confident and persuasive in just two days with her Presenting Yourself Professionally workshop.
Have a question about how to make your presentations stronger? Write to Virginia at ReaderFeedback@gmail.com. Include your full name and hometown, and we may print your question and Virginia's response in a future issue of ETR.]
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Sicko Michael Moore is at it again...
Why doesn't this scumbag Michael Moore just move to Cuba? I certainly wouldn't mind, and I'm sure the Castro brothers would love to take his money.
You might want to read this before eating your breakfast...
April 15, 2007 -- Filmmaker Michael Moore's production company took ailing Ground Zero responders to Cuba in a stunt aimed at showing that the U.S. health-care system is inferior to Fidel Castro's socialized medicine, according to several sources with knowledge of the trip. [Read more]
You might want to read this before eating your breakfast...
April 15, 2007 -- Filmmaker Michael Moore's production company took ailing Ground Zero responders to Cuba in a stunt aimed at showing that the U.S. health-care system is inferior to Fidel Castro's socialized medicine, according to several sources with knowledge of the trip. [Read more]
Monday, April 09, 2007
Forecaster says Al Gore does 'great disservice' with film about global warming
Says Gore "a gross alarmist"
By CAIN BURDEAU
Associated Press Writer
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A top hurricane forecaster called Al Gore "a gross alarmist" Friday for making an Oscar-winning documentary about global warming.
"He's one of these guys that preaches the end of the world type of things. I think he's doing a great disservice and he doesn't know what he's talking about," Dr. William Gray said in an interview with The Associated Press at the National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans, where he delivered the closing speech.[Read More]
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
How to Deal With Jerks in the Workplace
Call them jerks, bullies, louts, boors, or — as Robert Sutton prefers — a--holes. Whatever you call them, such characters are a part of every organization, and Sutton, a professor of management science and engineering at Stanford University, has written a book about how to deal with them, The No A--hole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't.
Sutton shared his thoughts on the topic with Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan. Prohibited by her editors from using the objectionable word, Buchanan turned to a thesaurus for help.
What got you interested in jerks?
My late father. He was an entrepreneur who started a half dozen companies. And his standard for a work relationship was if people were a--holes, it wasn't worth it no matter how much money you could make. Because in the end it would drive you crazy. Then when I got to Stanford, my department had a no-a--hole rule that we applied in hiring.
Is that the term they use at Stanford?
You do see the word more now because dirty talk is more socially acceptable in organizations. When I first got to Stanford, they were talking about it. It wasn't written down, of course.
How do you define the term?
There is a two-step definition that comes from the literature on abusive supervision. The first standard is whether someone consistently leaves people feeling demeaned and belittled and deenergized. The second standard is whether that person targets people who have less power than they do. But there's also an emotional component — the feeling that you're being oppressed or pushed around by a bad apple.
[Read more]
Sutton shared his thoughts on the topic with Inc. editor-at-large Leigh Buchanan. Prohibited by her editors from using the objectionable word, Buchanan turned to a thesaurus for help.
What got you interested in jerks?
My late father. He was an entrepreneur who started a half dozen companies. And his standard for a work relationship was if people were a--holes, it wasn't worth it no matter how much money you could make. Because in the end it would drive you crazy. Then when I got to Stanford, my department had a no-a--hole rule that we applied in hiring.
Is that the term they use at Stanford?
You do see the word more now because dirty talk is more socially acceptable in organizations. When I first got to Stanford, they were talking about it. It wasn't written down, of course.
How do you define the term?
There is a two-step definition that comes from the literature on abusive supervision. The first standard is whether someone consistently leaves people feeling demeaned and belittled and deenergized. The second standard is whether that person targets people who have less power than they do. But there's also an emotional component — the feeling that you're being oppressed or pushed around by a bad apple.
[Read more]
Friday, March 02, 2007
Hillary Clinton Quotes
These were sent to me, so I don't vouch for their accuracy or authenticity.
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"Where is the G-damn f**king flag? I want the G-damn f**king flag up
every f**king morning at f**king sunrise."
(From the book "Inside The White House" by Ronald Kessler, p. 244 -
Hillary to the staff at the Arkansas Governor's mansion on Labor Day,
1991)
"You sold out, you mother f**ker! You sold out!"
From the book "Inside" by Joseph Califano, p. 213 - Hillary yelling
at Democrat lawyer.
"It's been said, and I think it's accurate, that my husband was
obsessed by terrorism in general and al-qaida in particular."
(Hillary telling a post-9/11 world what a 'great' commander in chief
her husband was; Dateline, NBC 4/16/2004.)
"I have to admit that a good deal of what my husband and I have
learned [about Islam] has come from our daughter."
(TruthInMedia.org 8/8/1999 - Hillary at a White House function,
proudly tells some Muslim groups she is gaining a greater
appreciation of Islam because Chelsea was then taking a class on the
"religion of peace")
"F**k off! It's enough that I have to see you shit-kickers every day,
I'm not going to talk to you too!! Just do your G*damn job and keep
your mouth shut."
(From the book "American Evita" by Christopher Anderson, p. 90 -
Hillary to her State Trooper bodyguards after one of them greeted her
with "Good morning."
"You f**king idiot."
(From the book "Crossfire" p. 84 - Hillary to a State Trooper who was
driving her to an event.)
"If you want to remain on this detail, get your f**king ass over here
and grab those bags!"
(From the book "The First Partner" p. 259 - Hillary to a Secret
Service Agent who was reluctant to carry her luggage because he
wanted to keep his hands free in case of an incident.)
"Get f**ked! Get the f**k out of my way!!! Get out of my face!!!"
(From the book "Hillary's Scheme" p. 89 - Hillary's various comments
to her Secret Service detail agents.)
"Stay the f**k back, stay the f**k away from me! Don't come within
ten yards of me, or else! Just f**king do as I say, Okay!!!?"
(From the book "Unlimited Access", by Clinton FBI Agent in Charge,
Gary Aldrige, p. 139 - Hillary screaming at her Secret Service detail.)
"Many of you are well enough off that [President Bush's] tax cuts may
have helped you. We're saying that for America to get back on track,
we're probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. We're
going to have to take things away from you on behalf of the common
good."
(Hillary grandstanding at a fund raising speech in San Francisco;
SFGate.com 6/28/2004.)
"Why do I have to keep proving to people that I am not a liar?!"
(From the book "The Survivor," by John Harris, p. 382 - Hillary in
her 2000 Senate campaign)
"Where's the miserable c*ck sucker?"
(From the book "The Truth About Hillary" by Edward Klein, p. 5 -
Hillary shouting at a Secret Service officer)
"Put this F****r on the ground! I left my sunglasses in the limo. I
need those sunglasses. We need to go back!"
(From the book "Dereliction of Duty" p. 71-72 - Hillary to Marine One
helicopter pilot to turn back while en route to Air Force One.)
"He is a real Son of a Bitch."
(From the book "American Evita" by Christopher Anderson, p. 259 -
Hillary's opinion of President George W. Bush when she found out he
secretly visited Iraq just days before her highly publicized trip to
Iraq)
"What are you doing inviting these people into my home? These people
are our enemies! They are trying to destroy us!"
(From the book "The Survivor" by John Harris, p. 99 - Hillary
screaming to an aide, when she found out that some Republicans had
been invited to the Clinton White House)
"I mean, you've got a conservative and right-wing press presence with
really nothing on the other end of the political spectrum."
(C-Span, 1/19/1997 - Hillary complains about the mainstream media,
which are all conservatives in her opinion)
"Come on Bill, put your dick away! You can't f**k her here!!"
(From the book "Inside The White House" by Ronald Kessler, p. 243 -
Hillary to Gov. Clinton when she spots him talking with an attractive
female at an Arkansas political rally)
You know, I'm going to start thanking the woman who cleans the
restroom in the building I work in. I'm going to start thinking of
her as a human being -Hillary Clinton
(From the book "The Case Against Hillary Clinton" by Peggy Noonan, p.
55)
"You show people what you're willing to fight for when you fight your
friends."
(From the book "The Agenda" by Bob Woodward, ch. 14)
"The only way to make a difference is to acquire power - lots of
power - and then use it to distroy your enemies"
(From the book "I've Always Been A Yankee Fan" by Thomas D. Kuiper,
p. 68 - Hillary to a friend before starting law school.)
"We just can't trust the American people to make those types of tough
choices.... Government has to make those choices for people"
(From the book "I've Always Been A Yankee Fan" by Thomas D. Kuiper,
p. 20 - Hillary to Rep. Dennis Hastert in 1993 discussing her
expensive, disastrous taxpayer-funded health care plan)
"I am a fan of the social policies that you find in Europe " Hillary
in 1996" From the book "I've Always Been A Yankee Fan" by Thomas D.
Kuiper, p. 76 - Hillary in 1996)
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"Where is the G-damn f**king flag? I want the G-damn f**king flag up
every f**king morning at f**king sunrise."
(From the book "Inside The White House" by Ronald Kessler, p. 244 -
Hillary to the staff at the Arkansas Governor's mansion on Labor Day,
1991)
"You sold out, you mother f**ker! You sold out!"
From the book "Inside" by Joseph Califano, p. 213 - Hillary yelling
at Democrat lawyer.
"It's been said, and I think it's accurate, that my husband was
obsessed by terrorism in general and al-qaida in particular."
(Hillary telling a post-9/11 world what a 'great' commander in chief
her husband was; Dateline, NBC 4/16/2004.)
"I have to admit that a good deal of what my husband and I have
learned [about Islam] has come from our daughter."
(TruthInMedia.org 8/8/1999 - Hillary at a White House function,
proudly tells some Muslim groups she is gaining a greater
appreciation of Islam because Chelsea was then taking a class on the
"religion of peace")
"F**k off! It's enough that I have to see you shit-kickers every day,
I'm not going to talk to you too!! Just do your G*damn job and keep
your mouth shut."
(From the book "American Evita" by Christopher Anderson, p. 90 -
Hillary to her State Trooper bodyguards after one of them greeted her
with "Good morning."
"You f**king idiot."
(From the book "Crossfire" p. 84 - Hillary to a State Trooper who was
driving her to an event.)
"If you want to remain on this detail, get your f**king ass over here
and grab those bags!"
(From the book "The First Partner" p. 259 - Hillary to a Secret
Service Agent who was reluctant to carry her luggage because he
wanted to keep his hands free in case of an incident.)
"Get f**ked! Get the f**k out of my way!!! Get out of my face!!!"
(From the book "Hillary's Scheme" p. 89 - Hillary's various comments
to her Secret Service detail agents.)
"Stay the f**k back, stay the f**k away from me! Don't come within
ten yards of me, or else! Just f**king do as I say, Okay!!!?"
(From the book "Unlimited Access", by Clinton FBI Agent in Charge,
Gary Aldrige, p. 139 - Hillary screaming at her Secret Service detail.)
"Many of you are well enough off that [President Bush's] tax cuts may
have helped you. We're saying that for America to get back on track,
we're probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. We're
going to have to take things away from you on behalf of the common
good."
(Hillary grandstanding at a fund raising speech in San Francisco;
SFGate.com 6/28/2004.)
"Why do I have to keep proving to people that I am not a liar?!"
(From the book "The Survivor," by John Harris, p. 382 - Hillary in
her 2000 Senate campaign)
"Where's the miserable c*ck sucker?"
(From the book "The Truth About Hillary" by Edward Klein, p. 5 -
Hillary shouting at a Secret Service officer)
"Put this F****r on the ground! I left my sunglasses in the limo. I
need those sunglasses. We need to go back!"
(From the book "Dereliction of Duty" p. 71-72 - Hillary to Marine One
helicopter pilot to turn back while en route to Air Force One.)
"He is a real Son of a Bitch."
(From the book "American Evita" by Christopher Anderson, p. 259 -
Hillary's opinion of President George W. Bush when she found out he
secretly visited Iraq just days before her highly publicized trip to
Iraq)
"What are you doing inviting these people into my home? These people
are our enemies! They are trying to destroy us!"
(From the book "The Survivor" by John Harris, p. 99 - Hillary
screaming to an aide, when she found out that some Republicans had
been invited to the Clinton White House)
"I mean, you've got a conservative and right-wing press presence with
really nothing on the other end of the political spectrum."
(C-Span, 1/19/1997 - Hillary complains about the mainstream media,
which are all conservatives in her opinion)
"Come on Bill, put your dick away! You can't f**k her here!!"
(From the book "Inside The White House" by Ronald Kessler, p. 243 -
Hillary to Gov. Clinton when she spots him talking with an attractive
female at an Arkansas political rally)
You know, I'm going to start thanking the woman who cleans the
restroom in the building I work in. I'm going to start thinking of
her as a human being -Hillary Clinton
(From the book "The Case Against Hillary Clinton" by Peggy Noonan, p.
55)
"You show people what you're willing to fight for when you fight your
friends."
(From the book "The Agenda" by Bob Woodward, ch. 14)
"The only way to make a difference is to acquire power - lots of
power - and then use it to distroy your enemies"
(From the book "I've Always Been A Yankee Fan" by Thomas D. Kuiper,
p. 68 - Hillary to a friend before starting law school.)
"We just can't trust the American people to make those types of tough
choices.... Government has to make those choices for people"
(From the book "I've Always Been A Yankee Fan" by Thomas D. Kuiper,
p. 20 - Hillary to Rep. Dennis Hastert in 1993 discussing her
expensive, disastrous taxpayer-funded health care plan)
"I am a fan of the social policies that you find in Europe " Hillary
in 1996" From the book "I've Always Been A Yankee Fan" by Thomas D.
Kuiper, p. 76 - Hillary in 1996)
Monday, February 19, 2007
The Next Senator From New York, Bill Clinton?
WASHINGTON — If Hillary Clinton is elected president, the next senator from New York could be her husband, Bill Clinton.Supporters are touting that scenario in the event the seat currently held by Mrs. Clinton opens up as she moves to higher office. New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, a Democrat, would be tasked with appointing someone to fill the open Senate seat for the remaining two years of Clinton's term.
[Read more]
Comment by Pete Moss: Oh Please why can't he just retire and go fishing somewhere. Lets get some new blood inthere. Give someone else a chance for crying out loud! But the worst part is that the horde will most likely vote for him.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
18 WAYS TO BE A GOOD LIBERAL
1. You have to be against capital punishment, but support abortion on
demand.
2. You have to believe that businesses create oppression and governments
create prosperity.
3. You have to believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens
are more of a threat than U.S. Nuclear weapons technology in the hands
of Iran or Chinese and North Korean communists.
4. You have to believe that there was no art before federal funding.
5. You have to believe that global temperatures are less affected by
cyclical changes in the earth's climate and more affected by soccer moms
driving SUV's.
6. You have to believe that gender roles are artificial, but being
homosexual is natural.
7. You have to believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of
federal funding.
8. You have to believe that the same teacher who can't teach
4th-graders how to read is somehow qualified to teach those same kids
about sex.
9. You have to believe that hunters don't care about nature, but PETA
activists do.
10. You have to believe that self-esteem is more important than actually
doing something to earn it.
11. You have to believe that Mel Gibson spent $25 million of his own
money to make "The Passion of the Christ" for financial gain only.
12. You have to believe the NRA is bad because it supports certain parts
of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports certain
parts of the Constitution.
13. You have to believe that taxes are too low, but ATM fees are too
high.
14. You have to believe that Margaret Sanger and Gloria Steinem are more
important to American history than Thomas Jefferson, Gen. Robert E. Lee,
and Thomas Edison.
15. You have to believe that standardized tests are racist, but racial
quotas and set-asides are not.
16. You have to believe that the only reason socialism hasn't worked
anywhere it's been tried is because the right people haven't been in
charge
17. You have to believe that homosexual parades displaying drag queens
and transvestites should be constitutionally protected, and manger
scenes at Christmas should be illegal. (WOW!!)
18. You have to believe that this message is a part of a vast,
right-wing conspiracy.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
demand.
2. You have to believe that businesses create oppression and governments
create prosperity.
3. You have to believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens
are more of a threat than U.S. Nuclear weapons technology in the hands
of Iran or Chinese and North Korean communists.
4. You have to believe that there was no art before federal funding.
5. You have to believe that global temperatures are less affected by
cyclical changes in the earth's climate and more affected by soccer moms
driving SUV's.
6. You have to believe that gender roles are artificial, but being
homosexual is natural.
7. You have to believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of
federal funding.
8. You have to believe that the same teacher who can't teach
4th-graders how to read is somehow qualified to teach those same kids
about sex.
9. You have to believe that hunters don't care about nature, but PETA
activists do.
10. You have to believe that self-esteem is more important than actually
doing something to earn it.
11. You have to believe that Mel Gibson spent $25 million of his own
money to make "The Passion of the Christ" for financial gain only.
12. You have to believe the NRA is bad because it supports certain parts
of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports certain
parts of the Constitution.
13. You have to believe that taxes are too low, but ATM fees are too
high.
14. You have to believe that Margaret Sanger and Gloria Steinem are more
important to American history than Thomas Jefferson, Gen. Robert E. Lee,
and Thomas Edison.
15. You have to believe that standardized tests are racist, but racial
quotas and set-asides are not.
16. You have to believe that the only reason socialism hasn't worked
anywhere it's been tried is because the right people haven't been in
charge
17. You have to believe that homosexual parades displaying drag queens
and transvestites should be constitutionally protected, and manger
scenes at Christmas should be illegal. (WOW!!)
18. You have to believe that this message is a part of a vast,
right-wing conspiracy.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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