Keenan Patterson
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Joined EzineArticles on Jun 25, 2007 Better Living Through Comic Books - Three Life Lessons From Superheroes For Ordinary People
Book Reviews: Comics Humor • Published: August 6, 2008
Comic book characters are enjoying renewed popularity. Many leaped to film successfully, such as Batman, Spider-Man and the X-Men, and attracted audiences that don't read comics. Good stories can be adapted to many media.
Asset Management - How to Get Started
Finance: Personal Finance • Published: July 16, 2008
Effective and efficient infrastructure investment is important to utilities. Asset management can help, though it can seem like a major undertaking to launch a program. These tips can help you get started.
Public Speaking Without PowerPoint - Three Ways to Engage Audiences Without the Screen
Writing and Speaking: Public Speaking • Published: November 28, 2007
If you have seen many speeches in your professional life, you have probably seen a boring PowerPoint presentation. Next time you present, leave the projector at the office and try one of these techniques to engage your audience.
Confident Public Speaking - Three Steps to Connect With Your Audience
Writing and Speaking: Public Speaking • Published: November 20, 2007
Public speaking is an important skill for professionals. With preparation and the right mindset, your presentations can be a positive experience for you and those who hear you. Use these tips to increase your confidence and build rapport with your audience.
Effective Meetings - Three Concepts of Parliamentary Procedure for Smoother, Faster Meetings
Business: Management • Published: September 14, 2007
Much of business takes place in meetings. Parliamentary procedures has developed as away to help groups efficiently and effectively handle their business. Three concepts underlie these rules to keep meetings on track and on time. Use the "three ones" to improve your next meeting.
Effective Meeting Management for Public Boards and Commissions
Business: Management • Published: September 6, 2007
Public boards and commissions face many opportunities to stumble into ineffectiveness. Use these tips to keep you moving in the right direction.
Boards and Boundaries - The Benefits to Boards in Acting as Boundary Setters
Business: Management • Published: August 9, 2007
Boundaries define organizations. This article discusses some of the benefits boards and their organizations enjoy when board serve as boundary setters.
Getting Financial Assistance-How to Write Persuasvie Grant Proposals
Finance • Published: July 12, 2007
If you are seeking grants, you may have to write a proposal. A proposal is a way to communicate your plans to grantmakers and ask for their support. There are people and organizations that want give financial support to good programs. Use the tips and outline in this article to create a winning proposal.
Getting Financial Assistance-Six Tips to Keep Grant Seekers On Track
Finance • Published: June 29, 2007
Do you have a great idea to make your community better? You may be able to get financial assistance for your project. This article offers six tips to grant seekers to help them stay on track as they look for help from grant makers.