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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...Ideas we can do without
From the factory that brought you the Contract with America and push-polling, here’s the latest product from the American Right.No longer content with wheedling NASCAR dads into resenting poor people on an individual basis, the Republican Right’s brain...
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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.
