7 Ways To Find Interesting Speech Topics

1 - Look in magazines, journals, newspapers for events - current or historical - and recent facts, and other valuable information and articles about subjects that interests you and that are comfortable for you to talk about.

2 - Jot down any possible idea that comes up for interesting speech topics. I always make a list of issues if I'm contracted for a public speaking engagement.

And then I skip the ones that are too difficult and complex to master in 8 to 10 minutes.

3 - Review books on the subject for more detailed current information about your topic. Go to a library and ask for books and reference articles about your subject.

For exampl

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Kung Pao Chicken

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken

Sauce:

• 1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 8 small dried red chilies
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 can (8 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots, drained
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
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Simple Ways to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn't it?

The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water...these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.

Exercise

One of the biggest problems in America today is lack of activity. We know it's good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we're used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The tr

Helping a Friend Who Is Dying

Your friend is dying. This is an extremely difficult time not only for you, but for your friend and all who care about him. This brochure will guide you in ways to help your friend - and yourself - during the last days of his life.

When a Friend is Dying
Someone you care deeply about is dying. Confronting this difficult reality for yourself is the first step you can take to help your dying friend.

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Chinese Kites

History of Chinese Kites

Chinese Kites were first invented by Chinese about 2,000 years ago. At about the 12th century, kites were introduced to the western countries. Afterwards, with the continuous development, the different specific cultures of kites were gradually formed in both eastern and western countries. During the procedure of kites' development, some special local culture concerning kites formed after combining Chinese traditional culture and the handicraft of making kites and presenting some fairy tales, flowers, birds, animals, and some morals implying lucky on kites.

Originally, kites were used in military affairs. When the middle of the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) c