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

Just an FYI that as was decided at a previous Planning Meeting, the Netroots Nation inworld group membership would be limited to those needing rights on the land; ie Directors, Builders, Sponsors & Security staff. I went throught he list and checked anyone who had only the "Everyone" role, or who I haven't seen building on the sim this year. I then flew over the entire sim and clicked every parcel to see who had items rezzed; every person on my list had no prim that I could find on the sim.… Continue

Sorry it took me so long to post, I kinda forgot.

[19:09] Jillan McMillan: *gavel*
[19:09] Zathras Afarensis: hola CS
[19:09] CS Kappler: hey
[19:09] Roisin Hotaling: hi CS
[19:09] CS Kappler: hi
[19:09] Jillan McMillan: agenda is in the box on the table.
[19:09] CS Kappler: ty
[19:09] Jillan McMillan: Most important thing on my part of the agenda is the reminder that we have a month before showtime
[19:10] Jillan McMillan: that's not much time
[19:10] Hypatia Eames: Aughhhhhh! shoots herself i… Continue

Summary:
Presented Netroots Nation sim model for feedback and approval. Excellent suggestions were made, and some adjustments made to layout.
Preliminary terrain layout and pre-visualization on Rosemary Isle; access limited to Executive Committee and known builders.



[2009/06/24 17:53] Trouble Streeter: I hope no one minds that I have no agenda... except "whatcha think? can we build it yet?"
[2009/06/24 18:04] Trouble Streeter: OK, why don't we get started
[2009/06/24 18:04] Mojito Sorbet: You… Continue

Summary:
1. ning chat isn't a good option for meetings. It is slow, doesn't provide any mechanism for logs. The latter, the reason that this is in an odd format, and starts mid-conversation. Participants are Vex, Redwood and Roisin.

2. we've heard from Nolan:
The good news is that he's engaged and wants to make sure that our session is made to work.
The bad news is that they're going with UStream again = flash player = incompatible with SL.
The ugly (okay, not so ugly, but I couldn't resist) ne… Continue