VOILENCE IN WEST VIRGINIA OVER MASSIVE CHEMICAL SPILL WITH STRICTER REGULATION

WEST VIRGINIA RESPONDS TO MASSIVE CHEMICAL SPILL WITH STRICTER REGULATION The chemical leak was first reported on January 9th – not by Freedom Industries, the company storing the MCHM, or by the West Virginia American Water Company, whose supplies were contaminated – but by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), following several complaints from customers that the water smelled like licorice. People in nine counties including Charleston, the biggest city, were told not to use the water for any purpose, causing not only hardship but fear of what the health impacts might be, especially since they were using the water after it was contaminated but before the Stop Use order went out.

Russian Is In Broad Agreement with China On The Situation In Crisis-hit Ukraine.

The Russian Foreign Ministry says Russia is in broad agreement with China on the situation in crisis-hit Ukraine.The ministry’s announcement followed a telephone conversation between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday.“The foreign ministers have exchanged their views on the situation in Ukraine. They noted a broad overlap of the Russian and Chinese views on the current situation in and around this country (Ukraine),” the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Russia Has Issued An Ultimatum To Ukrainian Forces

Russia has issued an ultimatum to Ukrainian f. Tuorces in the Crimea to clear out by 5 a.mesday or face a "military storm," according to Russian state-run news agency Interfax, which cited a Ukrainian Defense Ministry source.Aleksandr Vitko, Russia's Black Sea fleet commander, said that "ff they won't surrender by 5 a.m. tomorrow (10 p.m. ET Monday) there will be a military storm on all UA (Ukraine Armed) military forces all over Crimea," Interfax reported, citing a source in Ukraine's Defense Ministry.

Popular Ayo Makun, Also Known As AY Disclosed That His Impersonation Got Him Fame

Popular Comedian, Ayo Makun, also known as AY, has disclosed that his impersonation of popular Nigerian pastor, Chris Okotie got him his fame.Popular Pentecostal Preacher, Chris Okotie is well known for his passionate sermons which are usually filled with complex mix of English and Latin vocabularies to the amazement of his large church and television audiences.

Explosions Went Off In Ngomari Area Of Maiduguri At About 6:15 p.m On Saturday.

The Borno State capital, Maiduguri, in Northeast Nigeria has once again come under attack from insurgents suspected to be members of the extremist Boko Haram sect.Reports say two explosions went off in an area called Ngomari area of Maiduguri at about 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.

The Interrelationship Between The Federal Government Of Nigeria, The Boko Haram Terrorist Group And Nigerians To a Game Of Football.

The Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe, on Friday compared the interrelationship between the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Boko Haram terrorist group and Nigerians to a game of football. Okupe said: “When you are playing against a very strong opponent and your goal keeper keeps away 20 or 40 shots and there are no goals but 2 minutes to the end of the match, the opponent scores one goal and you lose 1-nil, that is the one everybody remembers”.He further described the security situation as a war.

China is ranked at 173 in the most recent World Press Freedom

China is ranked at 173 in the most recent World Press Freedom Index due in part to its track record for imprisoning journalists and censoring the Internet. And the situation shows no sign of improving.Foreign media were literally pushed away from the story."And it's gotten much worse in recent years," says Charles Hutzler, the Wall Street Journal's China Bureau Chief who has over 20 years of experience covering China."Particularly in the countryside and in small towns, if you happen to be covering a story that the local officials just do not want to get out, they will do more than push people around. They will grab cameras and confiscate them, and in some cases smash them."

President Barack Obama and Democrats now face relentless criticism from Republicans

Some of the confidential memos, notes and other papers released by the National Archives referred to technological advances of the times, such as the 1995 memo that suggested then first lady Hillary Clinton use the Internet to speak to young women because it "has become very popular."Others detailed political battles over health care reform that sounded like today's headlines."The Republican alternative, as it appears now to be shaping up, at least among the moderate Republicans in the Senate, is an individual mandate, we have looked at that in every way we know how to," said Hillary Clinton's notes from a 1993 meeting with Democratic leaders in Congress. "That is politically and substantively a much harder sell than the one we've got -- a much harder sell.

Good Writing Remains At The Heart Of Good Speech Making

Just because you are a good speaker doesn’t mean you are a good speech writer. The advent of PowerPoint software has made the fully scripted paragraph an endangered species, replacing it with bulleted lists, catchy headlines and whiz-bang special effects. But good writing remains at the heart of good speech making, particularly when the intent is to inspire or motivate audiences. If you’re among the fortunate few, you may have staff speechwriters or communications experts to help you craft that spellbinding speech. But most of us aren’t that lucky, which means having to face down the terror of the blank computer screen on our own. 

Great Speeches Are Primarily Emotional And not logical

David McCloud, the Chief of Staff of the Governor of Virginia, taught Alot of people how to write a great speech which i think will be of help in preparing for your speech:

• Great speeches are primarily emotional, not logical
• Small shifts in tone make an enormous difference to the audience, so sweat the details
• A great speech has a clear voice speaking throughout
• A great speech conveys one idea only, though it can have lots of supporting points
• A great speech answers a great need

The Secrets Of Writing a Speech That Wins a Crowd

Scholastic asked some expert political speech writers to tell YOU the secrets of writing a speech that wins a crowd. Here are their tips:

Pick Your Main Ideas
Don't try to put too many ideas into your speech. Research shows that people remember very little from speeches, so just give them one or two ideas to hang onto. Remember, you only have one minute for your speech

Strong Conclusion That Help Remember The Gist Of Your Speech

The foundation for the rest of your speech. The opening can be a thought-provoking quote, a short story or a joke. Whatever device you choose to use, it should grab the audience’s attention and make them want to hear the rest of your message. Then you need to lay out the points you will cover in your speech. 

Winning Speech Making Tips

There I was, standing in front of my club with a stomach full of butterflies. I gave the traditional Toastmasters greeting, “Thank you, Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters and honored guests.” Then I went on to stutter through a thoroughly forgettable speech. At different points in the speech I grabbed for my next line and wandered from one insignificant point to another. I wrapped up my speech with a clumsy conclusion until the green light mercifully freed me from my agony. I left that day wondering if I would ever return.