How to Contact a Busy Person

Let’s get straight to the point, shall we?

Busy people can be incredibly difficult to connect with.

You know the drill. You send an email, then you wait. And wait. And wait some more. You get no reply, so you try again. More of the same. Eventually, you give up.

An Introduction to Public Speaking part 2

Rhetoric

The idea of studying words themselves, and the methods of making them more persuasive, is an ancient one. Examples of instructions in persuasive speech date back to the 22nd century B.C.E., and have been found everywhere from Egypt to Mesopotamia to China.

So what is rhetoric? It’s the methods by which you form and word your speech to become more persuasive.

If you’ve ever re-worded a sentence to make it easier to understand, that was rhetoric! Applying this methodology to your formal speeches (and to your everyday speech) can make the difference between a compelling oration and one that falls flat despite its strong, logical argument.

An Introduction to Public Speaking part 1

Public speaking, by definition, has been with us as long as spoken language.

Professional instruction in public speaking as a persuasive tool is slightly newer, but only slightly. Ancient Egyptians received formal training in speech, and by the 4th and 3rd centuries B.C.E. it was the default method of conflict resolution in Athenian Greece.

These days, we mostly think of speech as the purview of politicians. (Though in our internet age many politicians are just as likely to use a bullet-point list and a two-minute press conference to present their agenda.) But the reality is that any “speech” longer than a few sentences qualifies as a persuasive exercise, as long as you’re trying to convince someone other than yourself of some point or perspective.

Want to Start a Business? Consider These 5 Invaluable Lessons Before Diving In

Editor’s Note: This is a post from Justin Spring.

On Friday nights, most testosterone-driven high school guys head out to the football field to either put on the pads or chase after the girls in the stands. I went to turn a profit.

At 16 years old, I started my first business among the throngs of a community gathered on muggy summer nights to cheer on the home team. Cheering means one thing: yelling. And yelling means that people will have tired, sore, dry throats.

For the penny pinchers unwilling to spend concession stand prices for their carbonated relief, the school had conveniently provided a pop machine in the stadium that would deliver an ice-cold can of heaven for 50 cents.

5 Ways to Build Your Personal Magnetism part 2

3. Be Cheerful

People who have personal magnetism must be cheerful. They talk about glad tidings, not calamity. They encourage others, never emphasize discouragement. No matter what obstacles they realize are ahead, they talk and act success, not failure.

Others feel better after a few minutes with such people.

Just as the magnetic person leaves others feeling expectant by his briskness, so does he leave them in elevated moods by his cheerfulness, even when he has to pretend that cheerfulness. And more successful persons than you realize pretend they are cheerful.

5 Ways to Build Your Personal Magnetism part 1

Editor’s note: The following selection comes from The Technique of Building Personal Leadership (1944) by Donald A. Laird. It has been condensed from the original chapter.

A group of ambitious management executives attended a conference in the Societies’ Engineering Building in New York City. Almost all the men were college graduates. They were well dressed, well fed, polished. Each stated his opinions carefully and fluently. The meeting simply reeked of logic. But it was getting nowhere. It needed some magnetism to pull it together.

Christmas Tree

Christmas tree is well-known to be the symbol in holiday celebrations and commerce. Human history coils around the religious significant of the tree.

                “This is evident in Bohuslan province on the west coast of Sweden an in the nearby province of ostfold in Norway. In those areas, more than 75,000 individual rock carvings have been found at some 5,000 different sites”.    -Awake! December 2011

These rock carvings were made between about 1,800 and 500 B.C.E as recorded by archaeologists. These rock carvings clearly revealed that pagan worship of evergreen tree began before the birth of Jesus Christ.

 Awake magazine, December 2011, recorded that most researchers think that in early times in areas of present Sweden and Norway, evergreen trees, such as spruce, were used as sacred symbols. Some scholars strongly suggest it was partly because of the evident rarity of those trees during the pre- Christian times when the carvings were made.

The 35 greatest Speech Part 3

“Speech of Alexander the Great”

326 B.C.; Hydaspes River, India

In 335 B.C., Alexander the Great began his campaign to recapture former Greek cities and to expand his empire. After ten years of undefeated battles, Alexander controlled an empire that included Greece, Egypt, and what had been the massive Persian Empire.
That wasn’t enough for Xander. He decided to continue his conquest into India. But after ten years of fighting and being away from home, his men lacked the will to take part in another battle, especially against an opponent like King Porus and his army. Alexander used the talent for oration he had developed while studying under Aristotle to infuse his men with the motivation they needed to continue on, to fight and to win.

The 35 greatest speech part 2

Demosthenes, “The Third Philippic”

342 B.C.; Athens, Greece

Demosthenes, master statesman and orator, loved his city-state of Athens. He cherished its way of life and abundant freedoms. And he believed in standing strong against anyone who might attempt to infringe on these privileges. This passion, unfortunately, was seldom shared by his fellow Athenians. While Philip the II of Macedon made bolder and bolder incursions into the Greek peninsula, the Athenian people seemed stuck in an apathetic stupor. For years, Demosthenes employed his powerful oratorical skills in attempts to awaken his fellow citizens from sleep to the realization of the imminent danger Philip posed. When Philip advanced on Thrace, the Athenians called an assembly to debate whether or not to finally heed the great orator’s advice. Demosthenes was sick of his brethren taking liberty and the Athenian way of life for granted and he boldly called upon them to rise up and take action. After his rousing speech, the assembly all cried out, “To arms! To arms!”
Worthy Excerpt:

The 35 Greatest Speeches in History part 1

If a man wishes to become a great orator, he must first become a student of the great orators who have come before him. He must immerse himself in their texts, listening for the turns of phrases and textual symmetries, the pauses and crescendos, the metaphors and melodies that have enabled the greatest speeches to stand the test of time. There was not currently a resource on the web to my liking that offered the man who wished to study the greatest orations of all time-from ancient to modern-not only a list of the speeches but a link to the text and a paragraph outlining the context in which the speech was given. So we decided to create one ourselves. The Art of Manliness thus proudly presents the “35 Greatest Speeches in World History,” the finest library of speeches available on the web.

France moves to ban misleading anti-abortion websites

                                  Kent Wang / Flickr

Supporters say the law would stop the spread of ‘misinformation,’ but opponents say it violates free speech

by Amar Toor@amartoo

The French National Assembly this week moved to criminalize websites that spread “misinformation” about abortions and spread pro-life propaganda. The law, approved on Thursday, would punish offenders with up to two years in prison and a €30,000 fine. It will now move on to the Senate, The Guardian reports.

Lexus covered a car with 41,999 LEDs to create the most phantasmagoric ride ever made

Here’s a car you probably won’t ever be able to buy: a 2017 Lexus IS covered in 41,999 programmable LED lights that changes color on a whim and, if it is ever allowed on the road, would probably be the world’s most distracting vehicle. The car, dubbed the LIT IS, was created as part of a collaboration between Lexus and video streaming service Vevo to promote UK singer Dua Lipa’s new video, “Be The One,” according to Gizmodo. Oh, and did we mention this thing changes colors in response to human gestures and music? Because yeah, it does that, too.

The 2016 Person of the Year is Donald Trump

The 2016 Person of the Year is Donald Trump, the President-elect of the divided states of America. Time

Donald Trump didn't protest Time's Person of the Year award this year.
The magazine named the president-elect the year's most significant person a year after passing him over for German Chancellor Angela Merkel, drawing complaints from the then-candidate.

This Mineral Relieves Headaches, Eases Anxiety, And Curbs Sugar Cravings—But 68% Of Us Don't Get Enough Of It. by Stephanie Eckelkamp

What if we told you your chocolate cravings could be quelled without that double fudge brownie? Or that your period cramps, constipation, or even anxiety had a surprisingly easy fix—no drugs required? The potential solution: magnesium, an essential mineral that most of us aren't consuming enough of.
Why so many of us have a magnesium deficiency
Approximately 68% of Americans aren't getting the recommended daily 310-320 mg (for women) or 400-420 mg (for men) of magnesium, a mineral that plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. "In general, people don't consume enough vegetables, especially green leafy ones—some of the best sources of magnesium—and consume too many processed and refined grains, which are stripped of minerals," says registered dietitian nutritionist Katie Shields. "What's more, industrial agricultural and water purification practices deplete our soil and water of naturally occurring magnesium." (Heal your whole body with Rodale's 12-day liver detox for total body health.)

MORE: 5 Signs You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin D

Killer menstrual cramps—plus other signs you could be deficient
Because magnesium plays a role in so many reactions in the body, being low in the mineral can cause you to feel crummy in a number of ways. Magnesium aids in muscle relaxation and blood flow, so having a deficiency can cause everything from worsened period cramps to tension headaches to muscle fatigue to constipation, says Shields. The mineral also plays a role in blood sugar regulation and has a calming effect on the nervous system, so a deficiency often triggers cravings for sugar and can contribute to anxiety and difficulty sleeping.
How to hit your daily quota via food
While magnesium may not be a cure-all for every one of your aches, pains, and mystery ailments, making a point to hit your daily quota with the right foods helps ensure that your body has what it needs to function optimally. In general, foods that are high in fiber are good sources, says Shields: Think leafy vegetables such as kale, Swiss chard, and seaweed. Other good sources include broccoli, squash, nuts (particularly almonds), seeds, legumes (especially edamame and black beans), and even raw cacao powder. (Here's a handy cheat sheet for getting your daily dose of magnesium from food.) Get a hefty dose of magnesium in this Ultimate Post-Workout Recovery Smoothie Bowl.

MORE: 13 Power Foods That Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Should you take a supplement?
"Obtaining nutrients from whole food sources is always preferable, but it can be difficult to get enough magnesium through food alone," says Shields. "So I do recommend magnesium supplements." How much? Magnesium supplements are likely safe for most adults when taken in low doses (100-300 mg/day). Shields typically recommends taking magnesium glycinate, as this form is readily absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract, and dividing your intake throughout the day (e.g., 100 mg up to three times a day). If you take magnesium in excess, you might experience loose stools, nausea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian who can assess your diet and other medications, supplements, or herbs you may be taking for potential interactions or adverse effects.

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Our Reading Today Is Taken From The Book Of APC Chapter 1 Verse 1 To 12

1. And it came to pass, when the Lord would punish Nigeria, that He gave them a president under whose hand they were mightily oppressed.

2. Before he ascended the throne, he made them hope, with all manner of promises, that he would bring them to the promised land before the coming year began.

3. Thus the inhabitants of Nigeria grew restless with their good condition, & sorely vexed the president under whose hand they had prospered, so that he would not have the office of the president again, but rather resented it.

4. In those days also the Boko haramites laid siege to the north, and slew of the people three & twenty thousand, intending to set up a kingdom which would be ruled by Islam.

Wole Soyinka Speech on Buhari's Retard Progress

      Nigerian literary icon Wole Soyinka on Thursday said he was not surprised that President Muhammadu Buhari has lost popularity just 18 months into office, given the high expectations that weighed on his government.
       The former military ruler won the 2015 election on an agenda of “change”, vowing to tackle the Boko Haram insurgency, fight graft, fix broken infrastructure and heal the economy.
     But since his election, the economy has officially gone into recession and global energy prices have plummeted.

Wole Soyinka Promise to throw away is Green Card.

    Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has made good his promise to throw away his U.S residency green card and leave the United States, if Donald Trump won the presidential election.

This came as he said that Nigeria was sinking when Buhari took power .

Soyinka had vowed that he would give up his permanent US residency should Trump win the election, as a way of protesting Trump becoming the President of the United States.

“I have already done it, I have disengaged (from the United States). I have done what I said I would do.