Article: Remember that you are there to introduce the guest speaker. Your introduction should not take over the event. A few short paragraphs is enough to set the stage. This is enough time to bring up the speaker's credentials and capture the audience's interest. A goal of the introduction is to explain why the speaker was chosen to talk. Relevant credentials apply here. Highlight some of the speaker's expertise in the subject matter. Examples of qualifications include published work, job experience, success stories. Show that the speaker is an authority, but keep the qualifications brief and relevant. If the speaker is giving a talk about improving teamwork, for instance, mention that the speaker has changed the working environment in several Fortune 500 companies. You also wouldn't want to list off degrees, awards, or Fortune 500 work experiences when the talk is about knitting at home. It's your job to capture the audience's attention. To do this, express that the audience will get a lot out of the speech. The lessons should be relevant to the speaking event. If the speech is about public speaking, for instance, the audience wants to know what they can learn for their own lives. For example, you might say, "John Smith will prove today that anyone can give a charismatic speech and that a little bit of anxiety isn't always bad news." Chances are you were chosen to speak because you had some interaction with your guest. You don't need to know the speaker well to do this. Since the speaker and their words appear personal to you, the audience will notice. They'll relate to you and want to hear the speech. You can mention something like, "20 years ago I became acquainted with a man who has challenged me to be better. He has become a good friend." You may also give a brief anecdote, such as "I heard John Smith speak in Miami and it moved me," or, "Dr. Smith shared his ideas with me this morning and I guarantee you'll love them." Be careful not to gush since it could raise expectations for the speaker. It may reduce the speaker's confidence if you brag too much. Humorous anecdotes take up time and are often embarrassing or unrelated to the speech. Sometimes they can work. You'll have to use your judgment when employing humor. In some cases, such as after a sad or draining event, the audience needs a laugh. For example, you can say, "John Smith inspired me to go out and build a cabinet. It fell apart in five minutes. But I listened to his speech again, and I learned so much that I was able to open my own cabinet business." The end line is considered the applause line. Have your speech build up to it. This is where the audience needs to show enthusiasm for the speaker. It is the only part of the speech where you need to state the speaker's name and title. For instance, you can say, "Please join me in welcoming Dr. John Smith!" You may also state the title of the speech if it is needed. This is helpful during large events when people are coming from various other locations or speakers. You could also introduce the speaker at the beginning of the speech and repeat their name throughout the introduction. This helps build familiarity with the audience. Finish writing your speech, then read it back to yourself. Judge the way it sounds. The tone should be appropriate for the venue. Make changes, cutting out any unnecessary details or words that sound out of place. Also, try timing yourself. A good speech sounds smooth without dragging on. Think of how you'd respond to the introduction if you were in the audience.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep the introduction under three minutes long. Explain the speaker's qualifications. Tell the audience what they'll learn by listening. Include a short personal anecdote if you have one. Avoid humor as much as possible. Introduce the speaker's name at the end. Read your speech aloud.

Problem: Article: This method is only applicable if you are currently connected. Make sure to connect with the interface that you need the MAC address for (Wi-Fi if you need your wireless card's MAC address, Ethernet if you need your wired card's MAC address). It may look like a small graphic (see above image), or like a tiny computer monitor. After clicking on it, select "Open Network and Sharing Center". In Windows 8, run the Desktop application in your Start screen. Once you're in Desktop Mode, right-click on the connection icon in the system tray. Select "Network and Sharing Center". It will be located right after the word Connections. This will open a small window. This will open a list of configuration information about the connection, similar to what appears when you use the IPConfig tool in the Command Prompt. This your MAC address.
Summary: Connect to a network. Click on the connection icon in the system tray. Find the name of your network connection and click on it. Click Details. Look for Physical Address.

This will help keep your surroundings clean. It will also trap the heat generated by your head and help the dye process faster. You can use this time to wipe off any dye on your skin using a cotton ball and an alcohol-based makeup remover. How long you end up waiting depends on the type of dye you are using, so read the instructions carefully. Most boxed dye kits require you to wait 20 to 25 minutes. Professional dyes typically have a 20- to 45-minute developing time. Don't go over the recommended time, or you risk damaging your hair. Once the time is up, remove the shower cap and clips. Rinse the dye out in the sink or shower using cool water. Do not use any shampoo, or you will risk rinsing the dye out. If the water is too cold for you, you can turn it up to a lukewarm temperature instead. Use the conditioner that came in your dye kit. Apply the conditioner to your hair, wait 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse the conditioner out. Be sure to use cool to lukewarm water for this. If your kit did not come with a conditioner, purchase a silicone-free, color-safe conditioner from the store, and use that instead. It would be best to allow your hair to air dry, but you can blow dry it as well. Avoid heat-styling it for the next couple of days so that it can recover from the dyeing (and bleaching) process. If you must use a curling iron or flat iron, apply a heat protectant to your hair first, and use a low-heat setting.
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Cover your hair with a plastic shower cap. Allow the dye to develop for the time recommended on the package. Rinse the dye from your hair using cool water. Apply a color-safe conditioner to your hair, then rinse it out. Dry and style your hair as desired.