Libraries and IT, branding, baby computer programmes, book sales, powerpoint, reporting, phobias

Slideshare adds audio
Slideshare, the site that allows us to upload our powerpoint slides presentations has added the capacity to add sound to you slides. http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/08/05/slideshare-adds-audio/

Integration of IT Departments and Libraries
IT departments and LIS departments are increasingly becoming the same thing. Integrating the two services have drawbacks and benefits ... http://liblogger.wordpress.com/2007/08/06/convergence-counselling-integration-of-it-departments-and-libraries/

Study: food in McDonald's wrapper tastes better for kids
Anything made by McDonald’s tastes better, preschoolers said in a study that powerfully demonstrates how advertising can trick the taste buds of young children.
http://resourcesforfamilies.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/study-food-in-mcdonalds-wrapper-tastes-better-to-kids/

Parents tricked by Baby Einstein
A new study says baby development DVDs could actually slow a toddler’s language learning.
http://resourcesforfamilies.wordpress.com/2007/08/09/parents-tricked-by-baby-einstein/

Book town Momentum builds
Plans for a book town in Australia are gathering momentum after a successful Booktown for a Day event was held in the Victorian town of Clunes. http://pivotal.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/book-town-momentum-builds/

8 Steps to a good Powerpoint Presentation
Excellently practical tips on layout here http://pivotalpublicspeaking.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/8-steps-to-a-good-powerpoint-presentation/

Guide to Improving NFP Annual Reporting
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) has released a report aimed at helping charitable and sporting Not for Profits improve their annual reporting standards http://groworganisation.wordpress.com/2007/08/10/guide-to-improving-nfp-annual-reporting/

Conquer Your Phobia
Do you have a fear or phobia?

The Conquer Your Phobia audio program guarantees that your fear can be gone and stay gone so you can begin enjoying your life again. I highly recommend it - the method is simple and easy and it only takes about an hour.

Here’s the website where you can get more information and purchase the program: http://bmritchie.conqphob.hop.clickbank.net

June 21

Posted a new Thought for the Day
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"Only in quiet waters things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is adequate perception of the world."
-- Hans Margolius
http://www.consultpivotal.com/thought.htm


“How we set up a non-profit by the seat of our pants”
Great ideas on using Web 2.0 to establish a non-profit organisation.

the latest Pivotal personal Best ezine has gone out. You can read it online and subscribe from the same page, or send me an email right now.

Interesting ...
People who experience emotional ambivalence – simultaneously feeling positive and negative emotions – are more creative than those who feel just happy or sad, or lack emotion at all, according to a new study.
Read on ...

I've updated the pages of lesson plans and resources for teachers. The list of pages updated is here.