Snake oil.
Sadly that’s what first pops into my mind as I sit through yet another motivational speaker on the Welcome Back Day for teachers. Now mind you, I have nothing against motivational speakers. In fact, this one rates pretty high on my rating scale of smiley […]

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Lately I have become increasingly aware of the controversies surrounding awards and “best of” anthologies. As long as there have been people deciding who is worthy and which texts are valued and for what reasons, there have been other people who disagree. But lately I have become more cognizant of the differing literary […]

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On 1st July 2004, I am officially the President of Tawau Toastmasters Club which I have joined since 1999. Toastmasters Club is an international club which could be found in many countries. The Club intends to improve listening, speaking, communication and leadership skill through its carefully planned education programme.
Two pieces of news appear in the […]

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Roosevelt Island Toastmasters Partying at Ions Corner Cafe from Elena Como
Are you interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills or just meet some new Roosevelt Island friends? If so, take a look at the following message I received from Elena Como of the Roosevelt Island Toastmasters:
On January 26th, Roosevelt Island Toastmasters gathered at […]

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