Focus on Focus on the Family
You may have noticed a series of really, really big newspaper ads lately from the really, really right-wing lobby group Focus on the Family. They’re opposing same-sex marriage. But they aren’t dumb about it. This ad smacks of a lot of careful focus...Blatant self-promotion
You never know when somebody on the other side of the spectrum (waaaaaay on the other side) might take notice. (Scroll down to “Canada Votes, Day 3”.)Sure, I disagree with him on the issues. But jimminy, the guy’s written for a U.S. president. So...New plagiarism scandal sweeps Alberta – entire Conservative caucus implicated
Edmonton — A visibly shaken Premier Ralph Klein refused to comment today after University of Alberta history professor Lotta Nurv revealed the government’s entire legislative agenda had been plagiarized.”Basically, they just lifted the whole thing...Highlights from Ken Dryden’s career
News item from The Globe and Mail: “Mr. Dryden, who will not face a nomination meeting, is considered a good bet to win what is considered a safe Liberal seat.”December 1946 — Ken Dryden is conceived when one sperm is singled out and hand-delivered...Random notes…
Two stories with no real connection, except that they could conceivably involve the word “Sydney”…First there’s this from Australia:CANBERRA, Australia (AP) – Facing a falling birth rate, the Australian government has a simple message: Go...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
