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3. Better Conversation Week, Nov. 23-29, 2009
As President, on October 3, 1789, George Washington created the first Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the UnitedStates of America.
5. Famous quotations
"I can no other answer make but thanks,and thanks, and ever thanks."Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act 3, Scene 3"Ingratitude! thou marble-hearted fiend."Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 1, Scene 4
6. Jest Words
The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."- Julia Child, 1912 - 2004
7.Word-a-Week: kleptocracy (noun)
a political regime whose members make flagrantly dishonest useof their official position for personal gain. Examples:Former Indonesian President Suharto ($15-$35 billion); Former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos ($5-$10 billion)"According to political analysts, the Karzai government ofAfghanistan also shows many signs of being a kleptocracy."
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Loren Ekroth, Ph.D. is a specialist in human communication anda national expert on conversation for business and social life.
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