I recently listened to a podcast by a scientist. She was talking about Life in the Universe. Heavy topic, but interesting. However, I was distracted by her overuse of the word “actually.”
Phrases like: “NASA is actually looking for organic material on Mars, or “Our rovers… Read the rest
When lecturers are onboard as a featured speaker, you must adhere to the Entertainment Dept. procedures. Each line is different, but there are certain core requirements. Check with your agent.
Most speakers are on the go alot. That means meals on the go in your car. That also means fast-food.
If you are like me, that is dangerous when you are knee-driving (come on, YOU do that) It’s hard to chomp on a burger with ketchup dripping down. I have arrived with spots on my pants and shirt.
A sport coat is … Read the rest
In the early days of video from PC’s, VGA (Video Graphics Array was used…. It was developed by IBM in 1987…. the resolution was very low. Today it’s just called “VGA resolution”.… Read the rest
True or False?
1. The speaker is responsible for giving the lecture.
2. The speaker is not responsible for the technical aspects of the venue.
1 = TRUE 2=FALSE!!
As much as we want to divorce ourselves from anything but standing in front of an audience and letting the wisdom roll off our tongues, we need … Read the rest
Things to know about using copyrighted material
When giving presentations, it’s tempting to just put in any text or photo you can grab off the internet. It’s best to learn a little about the rights of the owner.
As soon as a person creates a work, it holds a copyright.… Read the rest