Speakers Of The House Of Assembly (South Africa)
Speaker may refer to: Society and politics * Speaker (politics), the presiding officer in a legislative assembly * Public speaker, one who gives a speech or lecture * A person producing speech: the producer of a given utterance, especially: ** In poetry, the literary character uttering the lyrics of a poem or song, as opposed to the author writing the words of that character; see Character (arts) Electronics * Loudspeaker, a device that produces sound ** Computer speakers, speakers sold for use with computers ** Speaker driver, the essential electromechanical element of the loudspeaker Arts, entertainment and media * Los Speakers (or "The Speakers"), a Colombian rock band from the 1960s * ''The Speaker'' (periodical), a weekly review published in London from 1890 to 1907 * ''The Speaker'' (TV series), a 2009 BBC television series * "Speaker" (song), by David Banner * "Speakers" (Sam Hunt song), 2014 * ''The Speaker'', the second book in Traci Chee's Sea of Ink and Gold tri ...
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Speaker (politics)
The speaker of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body, is its presiding officer, or the chair. The title was first used in 1377 in England. Usage The title was first recorded in 1377 to describe the role of Thomas de Hungerford in the Parliament of England.Lee Vol 28, pp. 257,258. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the powers to discipline members who break the procedures of the chamber or house. The speaker often also represents the body in person, as the voice of the body in ceremonial and some other situations. By convention, speakers are normally addressed in Parliament as 'Mister Speaker', if a man, or 'Madam Speaker', if a woman. In other cultures, other styles are used, mainly being equivalents of English "chairman" or "president". Many bodies also have a speaker '' pro tempore'' (or deputy speaker), designated to fill in ...
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Speaker Township, Michigan
Speaker Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,408 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1,408 people, 501 households, and 390 families residing in the township. The population density was 40.7 per square mile (15.7/km). There were 546 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km). The racial makeup of the township was 97.02% White, 0.21% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.57% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population. There were 501 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made ...
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Spokesperson
A spokesperson, spokesman, or spokeswoman, is someone engaged or elected to speak on behalf of others. Duties and function In the present media-sensitive world, many organizations are increasingly likely to employ professionals who have received formal training in journalism, communications, public relations and public affairs in this role in order to ensure that public announcements are made in the most appropriate fashion and through the most appropriate channels to maximize the impact of favorable messages, and to minimize the impact of unfavorable messages. Celebrity spokespeople such as popular local and national sports stars (such as Michael Jordan for Nike and Coca-Cola) or television and film stars (such as Beyoncé for Pepsi and L'Oreal) are often chosen as spokespeople for commercial advertising. Responsibilities Unlike an individual giving a personal testimonial, it is the job of a spokesperson to faithfully represent and advocate for the organization's positions ...
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Native Speaker (other)
Native Speaker may refer to: * ''Native Speaker'' (novel), a 1995 novel by Chang-Rae Lee * ''Native Speaker'' (album), a 2011 album by Canadian band Braids * Native speaker Native Speaker may refer to: * ''Native Speaker'' (novel), a 1995 novel by Chang-Rae Lee * ''Native Speaker'' (album), a 2011 album by Canadian band Braids * Native speaker, a person using their first language or mother tongue {{disambigua ...

Professional Speaker (other)
Professional speaker may refer to: * Keynote speaker * Motivational speaker * Public speaker * Speaker (politics) * Voice actor * Professional loudspeaker Notable persons * John J. Sweeney (professional speaker) See also * Speaker (other) * National Speakers Association * Speakers bureau * Speaking fee * Association of Speakers Clubs * Toastmasters International Toastmasters International (TI) is a US-headquartered nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership. History The organization grew out of a single c ...

Raymond Speaker
Raymond Albert "Ray" Speaker, (born December 13, 1935) is a Canadian farmer and politician. Speaker was born and raised in Enchant, Alberta, where he farms to this day. He was an elected official at the federal and provincial levels for 34 years, and never lost an election. Provincial politics A graduate of the University of Alberta, Speaker taught in local schools until 1962. He entered politics in the 1963 provincial election when he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Social Credit Party of Alberta from the mostly rural riding of Little Bow. He was named to Ernest Manning's cabinet as minister without portfolio in 1967, becoming Minister of Health and Social Development and Minister of Personnel in 1968. He also became Chairman of the Human Resources Development Authority in 1969 under Manning's successor, Harry Strom. He remained a Social Credit MLA for many years after the party lost power in the 1971 election, usually winning handily even a ...
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Tris Speaker
Tristram Edgar Speaker (April 4, 1888 – December 8, 1958), nicknamed "the Gray Eagle", was an American professional baseball player. Considered one of the greatest players in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB), he compiled a career batting average of .345 ( sixth all-time). His 792 career doubles represent an MLB career record. His 3,514 hits are fifth in the all-time hits list. Defensively, Speaker holds career records for assists, double plays, and unassisted double plays by an outfielder. His fielding glove was known as the place "where triples go to die." After playing in the minor leagues in Texas and Arkansas, Speaker debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 1907. He became the regular center fielder by 1909 and led the Red Sox to World Series championships in 1912 and 1915. In 1915, Speaker's batting average dropped to .322 from .338 the previous season; he was traded to the Cleveland Indians when he refused to take a pay cut. As player-manager for Cleveland, he ...
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English Ship Speaker (1650)
The English ship ''Speaker'' was a 50-gun third-rate. ''Speaker'' was built for the navy of the Commonwealth of England by Christopher Pett at Woolwich Dockyard and launched in 1650. At the Restoration she was renamed HMS ''Mary''. She was the prototype of the . In 1688, HMS ''Mary'' was rebuilt by Thomas Shish at Woolwich Dockyard as a 62-gun third-rate ship of the line. The ship was wrecked on the Goodwin Sands in the Great Storm of 1703. Almost all who were aboard were drowned, including Rear-Admiral Basil Beaumont. Description and early history The English ship ''Speaker'' was a 50-gun third-rate and the name ship of the . She was built by Christopher Pett, as one of a pair of flagships for the Winter Guard of the navy of the Commonwealth of England. Built at Woolwich Dockyard, she was launched in 1650. ''Speaker''s tonnage was 727 tons burthen. She had a length of , and two decks, designed to accommodate the admiral and his officers. The ship had a breadth of . Ori ...
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HMS Speaker (D90)
HMS ''Speaker'' (D90), a , based on a "C3" hull, was originally the USS ''Delgada'' (AVG/ACV/CVE-40), which was transferred to the United Kingdom under the Lend-Lease program. Design and description These ships were all larger and had a greater aircraft capacity than all the preceding American built escort carriers. They were also all laid down as escort carriers and not converted merchant ships. All the ships had a complement of 646 men and an overall length of , a beam of and a draught of .Cocker (2008), p.82. Propulsion was provided by one shaft, two boilers and a steam turbine giving 9,350 shaft horsepower (SHP), which could propel the ship at .Cocker (2008), p.79. Aircraft facilities were a small combined bridge–flight control on the starboard side, two aircraft lifts by , one aircraft catapult and nine arrestor wires.Cocker (2008), p.82. Aircraft could be housed in the by hangar below the flight deck. Armament comprised: two 4"/50, 5"/38 or 5"/51 Dual Purpose gu ...
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Speakers' Corner (other)
A Speakers' Corner is an outdoor area for public speaking. Speakers' Corner may also refer to: * ''Speakers' Corner'' (TV series), Canadian television series *Speakers' Corner, Singapore, in Hong Lim Park *Speakers' Corner, Hyde Park Hyde Park may refer to: Places England * Hyde Park, London, a Royal Park in Central London * Hyde Park, Leeds, an inner-city area of north-west Leeds * Hyde Park, Sheffield, district of Sheffield * Hyde Park, in Hyde, Greater Manchester Austra ...

Speakers Bank
Speakers Bank is a large coral atoll structure in the Northwestern part of the Chagos Archipelago. It is the northernmost feature of the archipelago, located at , 22 km Northwest of Blenheim Reef and is 44 km Northeast-Southwest, and 24 km wide. The total area is 582 km2, most of which is water. Most of the rim of the reef is between 5.5 and 14.5 metres below water. In the south, near the southwest edge, there are some coral heads at 05°04'S, 072°16'E, 0.5 metres of which are dry during low tide, and over which the sea breaks heavily during the southeast trade winds. In the Northeast, at 04°47'S, 072°26'E, there are a number of drying cays, the biggest of which, Big Speaker Reef, just reaches the high water mark. The land area is negligible. Speakers Bank was surveyed in 1856 by British captain J. Speaker on HMS Wallerup. It is the site of many wrecks, also from prior times.British Admiralty nautical chart A nautical chart is a graphic representation of a sea ...
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Sea Of Ink And Gold
The Sea of Ink and Gold trilogy is a three-part young adult fantasy novel series written by Traci Chee, published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers. The trilogy includes the following books: ''The Reader'' (2016), ''The Speaker'' (2017), ''The Storyteller'' (2018). ''The Reader'' was a ''New York Times'' best seller. ''The Reader'' (2016) ''The Reader'' was published September 13, 2016. The book was a ''New York Times'' best seller and Junior Library Guild selection. It received starred reviews from ''Kirkus Reviews,'' ''Publishers Weekly'', ''School Library Journal'', and ''Booklist'', as well as a positive review from ''Shelf Awareness''. ''Kirkus Reviews'', NPR, Buzzfeed, ''Bustle'', and Minnesota Public Radio named ''The Reader'' one of the best young adult books of 2016. The audiobook, narrated by Kim Mai Guest, received a starred review from ''Booklist.'' ''The Speaker'' (2017) ''The Speaker'' was published November 7, 2017. The book received starr ...
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