My book, Whispers From Nature – An Inspiring collection of haiku poems – is a collection of 132 haiku poems inspired by the change of seasons and casual observations of the unity and harmony of all things. An expression of my love of nature, the linking of opposite and complementary qualities, the simplicity that inspires joy and the ordinary events we sometimes take for granted.
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Small Business Outlook
Two surveys released last week say that small-business owners are feeling better than they’ve felt in more than three years and most have a positive outlook for growth and hiring. The skeptical speculator says the global economy gives no hint of recession in 2012.
Your iPad as a Teleprompter
The last time I gave a speech, I only had one week to prepare. Although I felt confident and passionate about the subject, I still felt the need to have some key points organized on a few index cards just in case I needed to jog my memory while on stage.
Today, I came across Smartphoneware’s Best Prompter Pro which turns your iPad into a professional teleprompter. This app allows you to create and scroll speeches, as well as record your oratory skills for personal critiques. You can edit your speeches within the app which also estimates the length of scripts based on scrolling speed. At $3.99, this app is worth the price and is quite a useful and productive tool.
