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UAW and GM not protecting long-term temporary workers
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D.C. United to play Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup
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It is a wonderful time to head to Lake County CA for wine (Part 2)
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Arizona Sheriff Arpaio uses taxpayers' money to send birther investigators to Hawaii
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It's just poop: Potty talk and potty training
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Be crystal for God
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Anarchists fail in Chicago but succeed in suburb during NATO 2012
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Neet’s Sweets: Human trafficking survivor and Entrepreneur bakes to make a difference
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Foster care listening tour in Florida with Congressional members
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The charitable case against selflessness
Pages and Stages
Speaking, writing, marketing, promoting, making presentations, scripting videos. They're all a part of communicating with the public in today's multimedia age. Fran tells you how.
Entries
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Email: Criminal Mind control or 'dry drowning'?
Calling Dr. Spencer Reid. Stop the Internet. I want to get off. Published 12:11 p.m. May 3, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: Wikimedia
On becoming a social 'medium': Communication tools old and new
Get yourself off the page and onto the stage. Published 2:07 p.m. April 20, 2012 - Comments
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Having a hard time speaking out?
Maybe it's because you're smart. Or female. Published 7:03 p.m. February 17, 2012 - Comments
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Listening and speaking: When helping verbs aren't helpful
When confronting grief, you 'coulda' had a V-8. Or not. Published 1:32 p.m. February 9, 2012 - Comments
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Photo: Jack Rheam
Listening skills: The real art of conversation
Google AdWords stats reveal a surprising truth. Published 4:01 p.m. January 21, 2012 - Comments
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Quests and questions: We are all Columbus
With every gesture, song, and "Oh, wow," we're Columbus, navigating uncharted oceans of communication. A bright future demands that we do it well. Published 2:26 p.m. December 30, 2011 - Comments
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After grief: Chop wood, carry water
'Just forget about it' may be the worst thing to tell yourself about your grief. Here's what you can do instead. Published 9:08 a.m. November 3, 2011 - Comments
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Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
Grief, despair, and decision fatigue: How you can cope? Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney attempts to answer that question. Published 5:29 p.m. October 17, 2011 - Comments
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Why am I so tired? Could it be 'decision fatigue'?
Grief, despair, and decision fatigue: How you can cope. Published 4:27 p.m. October 17, 2011 - Comments
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Where's the grief? Looking behind 9/11 disaster porn
What did relentless 9/11 anniversary coverage have to do with grief and mourning? Published 11:51 p.m. September 21, 2011 - Comments
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Frances Ponick
Fran Ponick is a speaker, author, poet, playwright, commentator, teacher, philosopher, and coach. She has decades of experience in technical, business, marketing, and proposal writing and editing, and has won awards in journalism, formal poetry, and acting, and has recently ...
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The Status Update
An informed and often humorous take on the world of advertising, public relations and social media. 100% Pure. Not from concentrate.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
Breakout influencer of 2011 shares her unique thoughts on social media, business.
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Naked Pizza: Even better than it sounds for entrepreneurs
Pizza chain emerges from Post-Katrina New Orleans to change the way we look at pizza, fast-casual.
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David Armano: The future of digital media
The Executive Vice President of Edelman Digital shares thoughts on Facebook's game changer and more.
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Is theCHIVE the best site in the world?
Two class clowns get the last laugh, create fiercely loyal brand community.
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Liz Strauss: The future of social media
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Champion's Heart
A wife, mother of three and world waterskiing champion looks at the world through the eyes of her faith.
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Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum
The Red Thread is written for that special tribe: adoptive families and those who hope to be.
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Speaking Out
An advocate against sexual trafficking and for victims, Holly Smith speaks out.
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Sports Around
Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.
Fran Ponick is a speaker, author, poet, playwright, commentator, teacher, philosopher, and coach. She has decades of experience in technical, business, marketing, and proposal writing and editing, and has won awards in journalism, formal poetry, and acting, and has recently served as a consultant to DoD.
In 2011, Fran channeled her communication skills toward helping those who have suffered the recent loss of a loved one. Her new book, Only Angels Can Wing It: How to Prepare a Eulogy Quickly and Present It Compassionately, is available from Amazon.com.
