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All words have connotations, and you want the ones you use in your stage name to relate to the style, culture, and genre you're trying to fit in. People are more likely to be drawn to a name that relates to the genre they are interested in. Cliche or not, there's a reason so many surf rock bands use the word "beach." If you want people to be able to find you online, having a stage name like "Pencil" is going to hinder you. Your stage name should be something that can be put into google just as it is, and comes up with your online presence. And if people can't hear what you're saying when you tell them your name, or they can't spell it after hearing it, that's one more roadblock to being remembered. If you've picked a good stage name that's memorable and stands out, people are going to ask you about it. You want to have more to say other than it sounded good. The best way to do this is to think about choosing a stage name that actually means something to you, at least in some small way.  Bono got his stage name from a childhood nickname, "bono vox," which is Latin for "good voice."  Slash claims he was called his stage name as a kid because he was always running all around. Try to get as much feedback as you can from friends and people you know about your new stage name. Maybe your name makes a reference that is too obscure, or it isn't as easy to hear when spoken in a crowded bar as you thought. Getting second and third opinions is essential, because your stage name is all about how you want people to see you.

summary: Think about the connotations of the words you use. Make sure it's searchable and pronounceable. Choose something that you can at least pretend you have a story for. Test your name out.


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An abused horse may have suffered physical abuse or neglect. Both leave scars in their own way. First off, get the horse examined by an equine vet. You will need to know the extent of any physical damage that has been done to the horse, and should have a frank discussion about the long term and ongoing cost of medication, should that be required. It is likely that basic health care, such as worming, vaccination, teeth and hoof care, are lacking. The veterinarian needs to examine the horse’s teeth to see if they need filing down. The vet should also check the hooves to determine what remedial action is required to get them back into good condition. In addition to other physical examinations, the veterinarian may take a fecal sample away for analysis to investigate what types of worms the horse may have. He or she will also decide on appropriate worming treatments. Worming treatment will be discussed in Method 2. In the case of a starved horse the vet can also advise on how to gradually improve the horse's body condition in the way that is least likely to induce health problems. Weight gain will be discussed in Method 3.

summary: Make an appointment with an equine vet for the abused horse. Have the vet check your horse for basic care issues. Find out if the horse has worms or other health issues.


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Flesh out items already on the agenda to keep yourself from losing focus. Don't draft a prepared statement. Stick to a bulleted list of key points, short imperatives, and incomplete sentences. This will prevent you from sounding mechanical. Some examples include:   Current state of hiring needs: Accounting now fully staffed. Still need new manager in Marketing and new administrative assistant in Advertising. Budget limit = $100,000 total for both openings.  Benefits changes: Head office phasing out 401k. Instituting new 403b plan for new hires. Health, dental, vision insurance unchanged for now but still under review. Include where they're from and general personal information about them. Use this info as you introduce everyone to each other. You can also use this information to chat while you’re waiting on additional attendees to join. Make a copy of this list for your note-taker. Instead of taking the time to write out everyone's name, the note-taker can simply check off each person's name as they arrive or log in. Don't wait until the last minute. Start reviewing the information the day after you finish your notes and/or presentation. Try committing the major points to memory so that you can discuss them without pausing to look at your paper or screen. Every second you save can be used for other presenters or for questions. Make sure all equipment is present and working properly. Look for strategically positioned speakers if you're using a large room in anticipation of many attendees. If anything is missing or malfunctioning, notify the relevant department as soon as possible. Log on to the conference call 10 minutes early, if possible. Some tools won’t let you log on until the time scheduled. Others won’t let anyone communicate until a leader with a special password logs in. Test the bridge one last time to make sure it's running smoothly. If you don't know how to use the equipment, learn a few days ahead of time. Get help from your company's IT department, if necessary. Not knowing how to operate the software or hardware can make you look unprofessional.
summary: Draft your notes or talking points. Make a list of attendees. Review any information you’ll be presenting. Survey the room a day or two before the call. Set up the call.