The most important part of any presentation is the content. Without first-rate material there can be no message. Content is like the roots of a tree. The tree can’t grow to be strong and enduring without good roots. It is essential to make every thought, word and image count because it is the basis of your address. Mentally edit everything you have to say and make sure every point builds towards the end line of communication.
This week a debate I attended, held by Carole Stone of YouGovStone, asked the question who has the most influence: Google or Murdoch. Apples and Pears of course; but it made for a fascinating discussion.
At the end of the debate we were asked, who influences us now? Then; who will influence us in ten years [...]
Computer games can be compelling but for some youngsters they can be catastrophic. With the average age of the onset of depression measured at fourteen-and-a-half years of age, I look at three teenagers I interviewed three years ago to see if they have escaped from their virtual kingdoms and made their way back to the real world. Their stories are broadcast on ITV’s Tonight programme at 8.00pm tonight.
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