ThoughtPepper

Stimulating your thoughts !
7 – 10 min

The Artist with No Eyes – Esref Armagan

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Esref Armagan was born both unsighted and to an impoverished family. As a child and young adult he never received any formal schooling or training; however, he has taught himself to write and print. He draws and paints by using his hands and primarily oil paints. In this manner, Mr. Armagan has been perfecting his ...

UN Earth Summit 1992 – Severn Suzuki

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Raised in Vancouver and Toronto, Severn Cullis-Suzuki has been camping and hiking all her life. When she was 9 she started the Environmental Children's Organization (ECO), a small group of children committed to learning and teaching other kids about environmental issues. They were successful in many projects before 1992, when they raised enough money to ...

“Winning” Toastmasters Motivational Speech – Darren LaCroix

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Got motivation? Ever seen a Toastmasters International speech Contest winner? How about a winning speech that is improved? Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren LaCroix was invited to give his winning speech at the National Speaker Association a year after he won. This is the speech he presented on the main stage at NSA. Darren ...

Yes You Can – Team Hoyt

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Yes You Can! Team Hoyt is an inspirational story of a father, Dick Hoyt, and his son, Rick, who compete together in marathons and triathlons across the country.