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Here in the Icicles section of The RTI Community, you will find a monthly "white paper" discussing a wide range of topics.  Icicles will appear on the first Tuesday of the month.

From empowering word choice, to the history behind the word "not", to the most commonly used "(k)notty words", to how words can shape the way cultures perceive and think about the world around them.

Enjoy the topics, and I look forward to lively discussions in the forums, and responding to your comments about these topics.

Empowering regards,

 Bob Nicoll

Recent articles

  Physiology and Congruency in Your Articulation
Aug 3, 2010
In Chapter 5, Bob discusses how important your Physiology and Congruency are in Articulation.
  Respectful Elegance
Jul 6, 2010
Chapter 4 focuses on treating others as they would like to be treated. What a concept.
  Empowering Vs. Disempowering Word Choice
Jun 1, 2010
In Chapter 3, Bob discusses dumping the Shoulds and Absolutes.
  Learning How You Learn
May 4, 2010
In Chapter 2, Bob talks about the process of Education and Re-Education he learned from Dr. Maxie C. Maultsby, Jr., at the University of Kentucky.
  Creating Better Communication (K)not by (K)not
Apr 6, 2010
The background to Remember the Ice is outlined in this Icicle.  Bob shares Chapter 1 of his cutting edge book.
  Enhance your dating/relationship experience.
Mar 2, 2010

This month’s Icicle comes from an interview Bob did with Jessica Walker, blogger for the dating website:  www.saferdates.com

Enhance Your Dating Experience
Apr 09, 2009
  Words have Power.
Feb 2, 2010
Words have power.  They shape people and entire cultures.  Language shapes the way cultures perceive and think about the world around them. (From Words Have Power,©1998 Neuro-Linguistic Training Center of San Diego.)
  How many words are there?
Jan 5, 2010
It’s common to see figures for vocabulary quoted such as 10,000-12,000 words for a 16-year-old, and 20,000-25,000 for a college graduate.  We have a lot more to choose from.  
  Facts about the English Language
Dec 1, 2009
Here are some interesting facts about the English language.  The "(k)notty words" rank fairly high in the list of most commonest words.  Check out this Icicle and see how high that is.