Q: TED Talks are about "ideas worth spreading." Part of this means you should be emotionally invested in what you plan to speak about. Planning a talk on something you're enthusiastic about will motivate you in the planning and refining of your TED Talk and will carry through to your audience when you deliver it. You don't have to be the world's foremost expert in your topic, but you do have to know enough to give accurate information in those areas where you have expertise and to seek out experts and peer-reviewed sources for any material where you're not an expert yourself. Your TED Talk should be focused on the needs and interests of your audience. Look for places where your audience's passion matches your own and build on those, as well as taking the following into account: Your idea should be something your audience hasn't heard before, or at least not in the way they've heard it presented before. Your idea should be a realistic one, something that your target audience can put into practice or be able to get the right people in their personal networks to put into practice. Once your idea is something you can relate to your audience and have them relate to you, you have a premise for your talk. Your premise should be one you can state in one or two sentences. You may have to revisit your idea several times to define your premise clearly. TED Talks currently are no more than 18 minutes in length. You do not have to use the full 18 minutes for your talk; some ideas can be stated succinctly and completely in 5 minutes or less. You can't go over 18 minutes, however. If you're given a shorter time limit when asked to speak at a TED event, use that time limit instead. You're not looking to copy the style of a particular speaker, but to get an overview of possible styles to find what feels right to you. Look at several TED Talk videos in areas similar to what you plan to talk about, as well as videos in areas that interest you that may be outside what you plan to talk about.< While the TED Talks in general are about sharing ideas, your TED talk will share your idea primarily in one of three ways: Education. These TED talks inform the audience about the world around them. Topics often include the biological, physical, or social sciences, as well as information on new technologies and inventions and how they will impact the listeners' lives. The speakers for these talks often have advanced degrees in one of the sciences, but not always. Entertainment. These TED talks often cover the creative arts, whether it be writing, art, music, or performing, and delve into the process behind the art. Inspiration. These TED talks seek to elevate their audience's perception of themselves and the world around them, to think about things in new ways, and to apply that knowledge to their lives. Many of the speakers of this type of TED talk use their own experiences as examples to others.
A: Choose a subject you're passionate about. Choose a subject you have expertise in. Evaluate your topic for your audience. Define and refine your premise. Know your time limit. Review several TED Talk videos to develop an understanding of the format. Determine the primary purpose of your TED talk.

Article: After preparing a roast, steak, or other cut of beef, pour the drippings from the pan into a measuring cup. You could also use a fat separator, if you have one. If not, a large glass measuring cup works best. Use a measuring cup that holds at least 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. Note that this recipe for beef gravy can only be prepared if you cooked a roast, steak, or other cut of beef that produced adequate pan drippings. Remove the fat from the top of the pan drippings using a spoon. Reserve 2 Tbsp (30 ml) and discard the rest. Transfer the 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of reserved fat to a small saucepan and set aside. Pour enough beef stock or beef broth into the removed drippings to create 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid. If desired, you could use water, milk, or cream instead of the stock, but beef stock or broth will create a stronger beef taste. Add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) of flour to the fat in the saucepan and cook over medium heat until smooth. Stir the flour and fat together until thoroughly blended. The combination of fat and flour is referred to as a roux. For a thicker gravy, use 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of flour. Slowly pour the combination of pan drippings and broth into the roux, whisking continually to prevent lumps of flour from forming. If possible, whisk and pour at the same time to maintain more even control over the consistency of the gravy. If this is too difficult, however, you can alternate back and forth between adding the drippings mixture and stirring it in. Bring the gravy to a boil and stir until it thickens. Do not cover the saucepan. Add salt and pepper to the gravy, as desired, in order to season it. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings. If you are uncertain about how much to use, try adding 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) salt and 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper. Pour the beef gravy into a gravy boat and serve with your meal.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pour the pan drippings into a measuring cup. Skim the fat. Add broth or stock to the drippings. Combine the flour and reserved fat. Gradually add the drippings. Thicken the gravy. Season the gravy. Serve warm.

Problem: Article: One of the trickiest parts of cooking fish on a barbecue is making sure it doesn't stick. If your grill grate still has bits of the last thing you cooked stuck to it, the fish's delicate skin and flesh will stick to the grate and the fish will fall apart. Clean your grill grate well with a stiff-wired grill brush. After you've scraped off all the bigger chunks of debris, finish the job by wiping off the dust with a dampened paper towel. If you're dealing with more debris than you can clean off with a wire brush, try this trick: cover the grill grate with a piece of aluminum foil, then light the grill and turn the heat up to full blast (around 550 degrees Fahrenheit). As the debris on the grill gets hot, it will break down and dissolve.
Summary: Clean the grill grate.

Q: Knowing your own strengths and what you care about will help you choose what area of leadership to focus in. Do you love helping people? Consider joining a volunteer organization for the needy. Do you have a passion for writing and enjoy working with a team? Maybe the school newspaper would be a good fit for you. If you're a people person and you'd like to work toward the good of the school community, consider joining the student government. Run for student council. Join a few teams, clubs, or organizations and get a feel for what is a good fit for you. Get to know the other people involved in the group right off the bat. You're not limited to student council sports teams, language clubs, debate teams, academic teams, the school band, performing arts groups, and publications (newspaper, yearbook) are just a few examples of organizations where there are opportunities for leadership positions. For pretty much every leadership position, you have to start at the bottom and learn the ropes. This is the way you gain knowledge about the group and how things are run. Spend enough time becoming knowledgeable, and you will start becoming a person that others in the group look up to. Eventually, you'll be able to take a leadership position. Begin assuming more responsibilities in your group. Set goals and do what it takes to accomplish them. Leaders are people who don't wait to be told what to do; they come up with good ideas and turn their visions into reality. Be sure to communicate with others in the group about your ideas and encourage them to join you in accomplishing them. Invite outside organizations, like those that help the environment or the homeless, to your school by organizing a fundraiser. Organize special events to raise awareness of important issues or celebrations, like Cancer or HIV awareness, Black History Month, etc. Learn about what other young people do to support causes - in their communities, nationally, or even internationally.
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Know your strengths. Get involved. Gain experience. Take action. Make a difference.