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James Gandolfini dies; Actor changed cable TV in HBO's Sopranos
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Frustrated publishers find there are no easy solutions to book piracy
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BuddhaFest ’13 Includes Speakers from other Traditions
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Golub: All out of love: Obama ignored in Berlin
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Obama's passion for tyranny
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The Iron Chancellor of Ancient China
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MLB State of the Union: Central Station
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Cool off at zinc@shade in Manhattan Beach’s Shade Hotel
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Golub: Joan Walsh and Sarah Palin, a study in contrasts
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TV tonight: Betty White and company go live on ‘Hot in Cleveland’
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 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.
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Entertainment News and Reviews
Entertainment News and Reviews from Washington, D.C. and beyond.
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James Gandolfini dies; Actor changed cable TV in HBO's Sopranos
James Joseph Gandolfini, Jr., who portrayed Tony Soprano in the HBO hit series, has died in in Italy at the age of 51.
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True Blood Season 6 premiere information and Live Chat
HBO’s darkly sinister and oh so sexy True Blood takes flight on its sixth season tonight at 8:45 p.m. Eastern.
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The Go-Go's & Psychedelic Furs create a 1980s hit storm at Wolf Trap
The Go-Go’s and The Psychedelic Furs stop by the Filene Center delivering an 1980s alternative hit parade for fans
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DE GRACIA: Why fans should pick Hawaii for Miss USA 2013
Put the Fiftieth State in lead at this year’s Miss USA.
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James Gandolfini dies; Actor changed cable TV in HBO's Sopranos
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Rick Townley's World of Books & Publishing
A carefully guided tour through the confusing world of modern bookselling and publishing.
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The Chinese Slant
A round eye’s guide into the Chinese world.
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Wells On Baseball
This column will cover anything that has anything remotely to do with the game of baseball, from the game itself to mid-summer trades to offseason moves.
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Culinary Quest
Great discoveries in the world of restaurants and chefs fulfill the quest for delicious food and cooking.
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TV Den
Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up by Lisa King Doloff and friends.
Recent Entries by Frances Ponick
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Overcome the debilitation of decision fatigue
Published 10:02 a.m. June 17, 2013
Modern life involves too many anxiety-causing decisions. Deal with it now.
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Public speakers: How to confidently interact with any audience
Published 12:03 p.m. May 3, 2013
It's not as daunting as you think.
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Reforming conversational blowhards: Is SpeechJammer the answer?
Published 4:56 p.m. April 14, 2013
Polite conversation vs. Capt. Cockalorum and friends.
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Public speakers: Five tips for using a microphone
Published 1:34 a.m. March 8, 2013
It isn't really complicated. Here's how to do it.
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Communications skills: How to assert yourself in public
Published 3:10 p.m. February 17, 2013
Public speaking is doubly hard if you're smart. Or female.
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Leadership English: Invent your own job title
Published 9:16 a.m. January 28, 2013
More than just reinvention. Here's how to do it.
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Manners and etiquette: Tips for successful family gatherings
Published 1:03 p.m. January 5, 2013
Politeness and listening go a long way.
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Leadership English: Top 10 tips for family holiday etiquette
Published 3:23 p.m. December 18, 2012
Politeness isn't the same as docility. Etiquette isn't the same as good manners.
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DIY: Self-diagnosing 'Vocal Fry'
Published 1:35 p.m. November 14, 2012
Stewed about vocal fry? Fryees: Stop criticizing it! Fryers: Start controlling it!
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So this is uptalk? And it's cool?
Published 2:47 p.m. November 7, 2012
The way you speak is cool for school? For work? Not so much?
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Business introductions by email: A reliable formula
Published 1:18 p.m. October 3, 2012
Introducing two people in person is preferable. But email intros can be easy, elegant.
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Better public speaking: good and bad anxiety
Published 10:49 a.m. September 21, 2012
Do you have good or bad anxiety when you speak? How to tell the difference.
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Leadership English: Talk about what you know about
Published 3:29 p.m. September 10, 2012
Effective communication means money in the bank.
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Cultural competency: A communication challenge for all
Published 4:47 p.m. June 3, 2012
When it comes to speaking English, everyone needs to make an effort.
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Email: Criminal Mind control or 'dry drowning'?
Published 12:11 p.m. May 3, 2012
Calling Dr. Spencer Reid. Stop the Internet. I want to get off.
