244 articles on "humor"

Incorporate Humor in Your Next Speech

Incorporate Humor in Your Next Speech by: Stephen D. Boyd Some speakers say, “I could never use humor in my speech; I just don’t feel comfortable with it.” I believe that anyone can use humor and that it is a valuable tool in speaking. App...

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Preacher Gets Religion; Is Overcome By Tolerance

The Reverence Gregory Gird, preacher at a thriving megachurch with 5,000 devoted members, caused quite a stir and lost 1,000 adherents when he gave a sermon in which he came right out and defended tolerance. There were early warning signs that he mi...

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Scientists Discover Earthlike Planet; Hope The Civilization Is More Advanced

European astronomers, upon discovering an Earthlike planet outside of our own solar system, winningly named Gliese 581c, were immediately fearful that the sort of behavior that goes on here might be more widespread than previously believed and could ...

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A Strange Occurrence at the Passing Sun

Rounding the corner, I tripped on my shoe lace. As I bent down on one knee I looked straight out as my hands grabbed my laces and began their dance. A blinding flash, as the sun made a quick turn off a marble surface in the distance. Which happened t...

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If You're Happy And You Know It

If You're Happy And You Know It by: Rose DesRochers What role does humor play in your life? In 1988 I ended a year long abusive relationship, in the same year I was date raped, in that same year my father died. In 1992 my second born daught...

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Special Delivery! Tips for Improving Your Humor

Special Delivery! Tips for Improving Your Humor by: Tom Antion Delivering humorous speeches involves a lot more than simply having good material. Take some time to incorporate these tips into your presentations and watch the fun and laughter fac...

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Get a Laugh and Make the Sale

When one survey asked women what they liked best about the manof their dreams, most replied "he makes me laugh." We don'toften think of laughter as one of life's most importantnecessities, but it is.People of every age and culture love to l...

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Cheer-Leadership or "All I need to know about business I learned from Cheerleading"

Thanks to teen movies, many people have this stereotypical idea of cheerleaders as being ditzy and mean. However, there are a great many life-lessons that can be learned during your time on the team that have surprising application in the business wo...

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Would You Kiss My Dog?

You might think twice before allowing a dog to give you a big wet kiss if you know what I know. I also want to apologize in advance to all dog lovers. I remain an admirer of dogs, just from a distance where my face is out of reach of their over-exube...

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Speak With E's Part 3

Speak With E's Part 3 by: Sandra Schrift“Educate, Energize, Entertain, and provide an experience for your audience” 1. Use direct eye contact. You can focus on one person when making a point… and everyone else in the audience will thi...

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