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Heath Care Wanted - Dead or alive

HEALTH CARE WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE

by Congressman Dennis Kucinich



The masquerade is over! The "public option" is ... dead.



Health care reform is now a private option: WHICH FOR-PROFIT INSURANCE COMPANY DO YOU WANT? You have to choose. And you have to pay. If you have a low income, under HR3200 government will subsidize the private insurance…
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Added by Sue Copening on August 18, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Old fashioned Networking is THE New-Fangled Career Booster

Old fashioned Networking is

THE New-Fangled Career Booster


Employed and unemployed alike are rediscovering the benefits of getting out and shaking hands.



by: Sue Copening

www.ConnectionsGroups.com

copyright 2009



In an uncertain economy and job market, an old fashioned strategy still reigns supreme, as more and more… Continue

Added by Sue Copening on August 17, 2009 at 12:30am — 1 Comment

Be Someone's Hero - Give the Gift of Life...

A Better Way to Get a Kidney



... By DANIEL ASA ROSE

... Published: July 10, 2009 in the New York Times



SO Steve Jobs, the chief executive of Apple, may or may not have jumped to the front of the transplant queue in his quest to get a new liver. What else is new? Wake up and… Continue

Added by Sue Copening on August 14, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Computer Turns Prosaic Dunces into Lyrical Poets





Software hones anyone's written English



Writing for England's "The Observer, David Smith reviews the Whitesmoke software saying... It may come as a godsend to George Bush,… Continue

Added by Sue Copening on August 9, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Health Care Reform, what IS all the Fuss About?



We NEED Health Care Reform... so why are folks so bitterly divided?




In order for change and innovation to take place we need open dialog and open-minded people to take part in that dialog. Every day I'm getting 10-12 emails forwarded about Health Care reform... few of them further any kind of debate or offer ideas, most of them are simply negative attacks, full of distortions and lies.



I think we can ALL agree that…
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Added by Sue Copening on August 8, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions about the "Grow the Green" program



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A: If I join the CG Marketing Partners, "Grow the Green" program, ... how many people can I expect to be marketing to?



Q: The exact number will always vary, however the BASE will be the 15,000 who are part of the Connections Groups newsletter database. Then we add the contacts of the other marketing partners for that…
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Added by Sue Copening on August 7, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Private Clubs are the NEW Office for Smart Professionals

Citrus Club's Multi-million Dollar Renovation

This could be YOUR ticket to success...

private clubs save thousands for smart professionals



Facing a country in a recession and looking for ways to increase…

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Added by Sue Copening on August 6, 2009 at 12:00pm — 6 Comments

A Different Plan for Health Care for Florida

August 5, 2009



A Different Plan for Health Care

By Charlie Crist

Governor, State of Florida



With more than 18 million people in Florida, the issue of affordable health care has been a priority of my administration as Governor. We have found that lack of affordable health insurance coverage and the rising cost of prescription medicine to be the most significant health care challenges facing Floridians. Without health insurance…
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Added by Sue Copening on August 5, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

3rd Annual Central Florida Blues Challenge - accepting performance slots now

The 3rd Annual Central Florida Blues Challenge



It's your chance to perform with the best Blues Bands and Solo/Duo Acts at the local level to earn the opportunity to represent the Central Florida Blues community at the:

Blues Foundation's 26th International Blues Challenge

held January 20th - 23rd, 2010 - in Memphis,…
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Added by Sue Copening on August 4, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

You are invited - Friday @ Friday's LUNCH BUNCH in Orlando!

AN EXCLUSIVE CONNECTIONS GROUPS EVENT... Our "BUSINESS CONNECTIONS LUNCH BUNCHES" are great ways to connect... ya gotta eat - why not "kill two birds with one stone," ...so to speak!



Friday's @ Friday's South Orlando Small Business Lunch Bunch

July 31st ...11:30 am to 1:00 PM





Fridays Front Row Grill


8126 International Drive 407-363-1414

(just South of Sand Lake Road)





Introducing: Grow the…
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Added by Sue Copening on July 29, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Bertie Higgins partners with Son Julian to Make New Biker Movie "Poker Run"

Reposted from www.TampaBay.com

Originally published in the St. Pete Times

Written by: Terri Bryce Reeves



Tarpon Springs' Bertie Higgins of 'Key Largo' fame joins son to make a horror flick…



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Added by Sue Copening on July 17, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Candide ... a story of loss, challenges, genocide, and optimism.

Candide, ou l'Optimisme (written in 1759) is a French satire by the Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire, English translations of which have been titled Candide: Or, All for the Best (1759); Candide: Or, The Optimist (1762); and Candide: Or, Optimism.



Note the important word there... Optimism.



That pretty much sums up the spirit of Candide Uwizeyimana, a charming young lady I've had the privilege of corresponding with, thanks to…
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Added by Sue Copening on July 8, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

BizPack... a "Business in a Box to EXPLODE your income! ...from award winning United First Financial.

BIZPack is a "Business in a Box"

You can use the BizPack tools in ANY business.

BizPack is also a business itself!!

This is truly unique!!




BIZPACK has the following TOOLS:




... Fully integrated system

... Contact Manager

... Broadcast email
...like Constant Contact but up to 10 times more volume

... GoToWebinar ...train, do webinars…
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Added by Sue Copening on June 27, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

10 Great Tools to Keep Twitter from Becoming Fritter

10 Twitter tools to effectively manage your followers, 25 of the Top Social Media Consultants you should be following, Top 5 Twitter Trends and more Social Media links to be added as we find them!



Managing your followers and friends on Twitter is not easy and you don't want to turn "Twitter" into "fritter." This article has some great information.... (from www.DailySEOBlog.com) "Its a fact that…
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Added by Sue Copening on June 20, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Using the NEWS to SELL- Create demand and get in the door...

Selling to big companies is tough, tough, tough - especially with the economy in turmoil. Winning business in the corporate market today requires fresh sales strategies, not worn out, manipulative sales training techniques.



Listen to JILL KONRATH talk about how you can use the NEWS to create demand and get your foot in the door... ESPECIALLY with big companies!



AUDIO LINK:… Continue

Added by Sue Copening on June 19, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

Goal Setting 101

Goal Setting 101

brought to you by EAS



If you haven’t set goals for yourself, now’s the time to start. Research shows that people who set fitness goals are more likely to stick with their exercise routines and perform at a higher level than those who don’t. This simple process can invigorate your program whether you’re new to working out or simply want to tweak you current fitness objectives.



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Added by Sue Copening on June 19, 2009 at 6:50am — No Comments

Will the Wisdom of Solomon Explode your Business?

The Philosophical principles of Religion can guide and inspire us... not just in our personal lives. But in business as well. Here are some things I've found of interest that I'd like to share... Sue :)



From King Solomon



Solomon gives us such wisdom on success and wealth. Solomon was the richest man who ever lived. There are master keys he gives us to resolving conflicts, turning enemies into allies and secrets to… Continue

Added by Sue Copening on June 18, 2009 at 12:00pm — 2 Comments

Orlando FILM BOOK - get your free listing now...

You might qualify to get a short listing in the Orlando FilmBook for free.. but the deadline for the 2010 print edition is coming up.



What IS the Orlando Filmbook? Only the #1 resource directory for members of the film, tv, and entertainment community here in Florida.



If you have a business, or product, that serves the industry, or if you are part of the industry... go to their web site to get more info on how to get a listing in the book!



Metro Orlando… Continue

Added by Sue Copening on June 8, 2009 at 1:33pm — No Comments

Get there EARLY for these great SPEAKERS at the "Back to Business" EXPO on Friday, June 12th

This is what happened at the Back to Business EXPO - June 12th

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM



@ Belly Busters in Winter Park

1870 State Road 436



More info & Event page: Click for "Back to Business"





9:30 AM - “Social Media Marketing Explosion” ... Bo Cable

Do you want to increase your… Continue

Added by Sue Copening on June 7, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Get your Career Advice PLUS from Karen Battoe on WDBO

PROFILE: Karen Battoe, host of the new WDBO radio show “Career Advice Plus.”



We talked with Karen Battoe recently to congratulate her on her new radio show and ask her to fill us in on what’s been going on with her lately.



Click for Live show Sat @ 1pm



“Well, May was a great month for me. I…
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Added by Sue Copening on May 31, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

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