Speech writing is in lots of ways similar writing a paper, apart from that there is no penalty for spelling and punctuation mistakes. You should not try to write words in your speech that you are not relaxed pronouncing or don't know the meaning of because it can lead to a less fluently delivered speech.

To be able to write a high-quality speech is a lot like making a good cake. Having the right elements is key for it's success. Every… Continue

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Some thoughts on business development in Derry

I'm pleased to see that the Business Development Committee that was spawned by the Derry Town Forum is springing back to life. Both in that committee and on Internet blogs I've been asked how I would approach the challenge of business development Derry. It's a very large subject because it's basically asking how do you do sales and marketing. Hundreds or thousands of books have been written on these subjects. By addressing the subject at a very mac… Continue

Derry News is asking people's opinions on the Town Coucilor fiasco regarding Maureen Rose. It is currently running 70% for the councilors to be expelled from the council if the alligations are proven to be true. What do you think?
Go to: http://www.derrynews.com

Bottom of the page is the poll.

Doug

After 6 years, my dispute with the town over a $50 ambulance bill was dismissed today in Derry District Court based on the statute of limitations. This is the same claim that Mr. Childs, Mr. Stenhouse and other members of the finance department denied that it existed at the April 16th budget meeting.

How they thought they could win is beyond me. And who knows how much taxpayer money, in addition to the $60 filing fee, was wasted in pointless correspondence, photo copies, staff time, etc. on a c… Continue