In 2006 Ford Motor Company was in tough shape and had lost 25% of its market share since 1990. They had lost $12.7 billion‚ its worst performance ever. They held a portfolio of brands that require major capital infusions like Jaguar‚ Land Rover‚ Aston Martin‚ and Volvo. Labor costs were as high as $76/hour and was making the company’s operating margins uncompetitive here in the U.S. and overseas. Japanese automakers development of new automobiles were months ahead of Ford’s at the time also leading
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Persuasive Presentation Outline VIDEOGAMES; Does it really cause violence? Thesis: Media shouldn’t be blaming the videogames as the main cause of violence in youth. Purpose: To persuade audience that videogames is not the main cause of youth violence. Attention Getter: I. How many of you noticed that in almost every juvenile crime‚ media blames the videogames as the main cause of the violence? A. If you think they are right‚ think again. B. My siblings and I are avid gamers ever
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Attention‚ Attention Attention! He loves beautiful views; but everywhere he goes is just too pricey‚ or his family have to wait so long to book a trip. Wait no more! Visualize yourself going on a hike in some of the most luscious places in Europe. Europe? Yes Europe! The Pyrenees is a magnificent place to visit‚ it has many options to explore. Its one of the greenest places in the world‚ always magnificent weather‚ and is a place where you can do fun adventures‚ but also the little ones can explore
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Introduction Don’t you want a higher pay? A huge bonus? Better opportunities? Flexibility? To receive these benefits‚ all you need is your CPA. Most accounting major students tend to stagger or worry too much about what they should do after their undergradute studies. However‚ the answer is very clear when you look at all you could gain from your CPA certificiation. Although you may not understand it now‚ let me persuade you of how obtaining your CPA is the best choice for you! What is a CPA? The
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June 8‚ 2005 Tips for picking a topic: Don’t pick a topic that is too big of broad. You have a limited amount of time for each speech so you need to pick a topic that can be completed or covered in the allotted time. Don’t pick a topic that is too technical or obscure. Places to find topics: Newspaper o School Newspaper Television Magazines o Discover magazine o Scientific American o National geographic o Martha Stewart Living o Newsweek o Time The general purpose is always
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Her speech starts off with specifics about her background: she comes from a family whose father was a “blue-collar city worker and a mother who stayed at home‚” and she gives her audience a specific and strong picture about her father’s disease and how he had
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wrong and show the world what they can do. Braveheart William Wallace‚ as played by Mel Gibson‚ gives a rousing speech to his fellow Scots‚ one designed to motivate them to fight for their freedom and breaks the bonds of slavery for good. This speech is actually based on a real speech given by Wallace before the Battle of Stirling and has inspired individuals for generations. This speech is one that can be given again and again and the listener never tires of the message.
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Samples of Persuasive speech Outline SAMPLE 1 From the time we wake up in the morning to the moment we lay are head down at night‚ we are constantly making choices. Some take a conscious effort‚ some should‚ and some do not. Have you ever taken the time to really stop and think if you’re giving the correct amount of attention to the right choice? I’m here today to ask you to be more conscious of what you eat. I’m going to discuss health reasons‚ effect of food advertisements‚ reading food
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Meg Bruhn ACS 101 - Section 500 I Believe Speech I Believe Speech Thesis/Central Idea: I believe taking a walk is the perfect stress reliever. I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: According to the American Institute of Stress‚ 75% of all doctors visits are from stress related disorders. B. Thesis: I believe taking a walk is the perfect stress reliever. C. Overview: Walking is a versitile activity because you can walk anywhere‚ with anyone and at any activity level. II. BODY A. You can be almost
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Persuasive Speech Topics Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that there is a necessity for Americans to become bilingual. America has become a bilingual nation since a numerous population of Hispanics have been immigrating to the country. Since the population of Hispanics immigrants is large‚ Spanish has become American’s second language therefore many companies have Spanish speakers that are able to provide a better customer service. I would like to speak about this topic because as a
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