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  • Eric Smith Senior   Online Professional

    Stem Cell Research - Morals & Ethics
    To do or not to do - Is there really a question ? I would be interested in hearing opinions on this topic. Should stem cell research be allowed ? ...
    Jean DAndrea  Saw that on the news about the skin cell research. Should ease a lot of concerns about the ethics of using embryo stemcells. They did say it wo...
    Nov 21st 02:33
    Arthur Webster  Hi, snakesmum, I'm not so sure that thease stem cells would be tested on animals - what would be the point? I have been in many clinical trials ...
    Nov 21st 03:56
    Jean DAndrea  Hi OC, I hope you're right! Animals were on my mind at the time, since the evening before, I'd seen a show with a rat being used for experiment...
    Nov 21st 15:51
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  • David Schupbach Senior   

    Are you using your ABC's?
      The Keyword is CONTENT!!!  Are you using content on your Apsense Business Centers?      Content is King on ...
    Cheryl Baumgartner  Everywhere I network online I link to my business center. I do try to update it according to what's going on in the world at any given time. It's ni...
    Nov 2nd 08:54
    Eric Smith  Great Topic David, The ABC pages are a fantastic tool. I noticed the PR went up on several when google turned the music up this past week... Apo...
    Nov 2nd 15:53
    Not Here  Great looking bc's guys and gals! Definetly inspired to add more content to mine, been too long since I have anyways.
    Nov 3rd 12:15
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  • Theresa Advanced   

    Let's Talk TOYS!!!!
    Even though we have recently gone through the huge date rape drug in toy fiasco, we still have not arrived and have a very long way to go when it come...
    Jean DAndrea  We've just had a similar thing here, but no legal action taken, just withdrawal of the toy from the shelves. In this case, it was some type of bead...
    Nov 20th 23:05
    Theresa   yep, they were called "bindeez"
    Nov 20th 23:10
    Theresa   I am just really happy to see that this lawsuit is focusing on the Toy company instead of the Toy producer. I am sure that they have different guideli...
    Nov 21st 10:26
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  • Cheryl Baumgartner Professional Premium   Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance

    El Chupacabra Lives! Or not?
    We have a bit of an amusing controversy going on here in Texas.  It actually compliments Arthur's post about Darwin.  The subject of the con...
    Cheryl Baumgartner  Personally the creature I think is the creepiest is the Duckbilled Platypus. It looks like God had left over spare parts and didn't know what else to...
    Nov 20th 16:34
    Jean DAndrea  Hi Cheryl, Duck-billed platypus are cute! Me - I don't like monkeys. Don't ask me why, I just don't. :-)
    Nov 20th 16:37
    Cheryl Baumgartner  I'll take the monkey. At least all the parts fit LOL! I can almost picture St Peter saying "Hey god we've got some leftover pieces here. What shoul...
    Nov 20th 17:59
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  • Arthur Webster Senior   Just plain honesty

    So, was Darwin wrong?
    There was a time that the world was known to be flat. There was another time that all the life on the earth was known to have been created by God. ...
    Arthur Webster  Hi, Jeunelle and Cheryl, The minute a subject becomes too dangerous to debate, it essential to debate it. Man's arrogance can be said to be God ...
    Nov 18th 10:42
    Cheryl Baumgartner  Pride is not a bad thing, when pride goes over the line it becomes arrogance. We all have the capacity for arrogance but most of us don't cross the l...
    Nov 18th 17:10
    Jane F.  Personally I do think Darwin is way off claiming that we were once Apes. In my view we are closer to Snakes. We exfoliate skin just like a Snake. We...
    Nov 20th 13:32
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  • Arthur Webster Senior   Just plain honesty

    What is reality?
    This morning I had one of those experiences that can happen when you finally clear your system of a major drug. I was out walking with my dogs in th...
    David Schupbach  Recent studies in quantum physics suggest that our own personal energy creates our reality, and our energy, and it's frequencies, is a product of our ...
    Nov 19th 21:11
    Beth Schmillen  I agree with Mizrae! You heard the tree crying out for help... It wasn't just because you saw the roots were exposed... I was able to work in the na...
    Nov 19th 22:21
    Jennifer Underwood  That is so lovely. I did have to laugh..just because I have had my own conversations with nature, and wonder the same thing! Just I wasn't on any med...
    Nov 19th 22:42
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  • Cheryl Baumgartner Professional Premium   Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance

    What are you most thankful for?
    Thanksgiving is almost here.  This is the time that we all (ideally) Reflect on those things we are thankful for.  This changes over time an...
    Wendy  Cheryl I know the waiting is a killer Tension is always and it plays on the nerves Give her my blessings and be strong Wendy
    Nov 19th 21:37
    Cheryl Baumgartner  Thank you Wendy. We got the results today and she has to go back in for another surgery on the 7th of December
    Nov 19th 21:44
    Jean DAndrea  Sorry to hear about your Mum, Cheryl. Hope everything goes ok on 7th December for both you and her. Jean
    Nov 19th 22:39
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  • Beth Schmillen Professional   

    What am I thankful for this Thursday?
    Thankfulness. That will be on the minds of many people as they gather together with friends and family here in the U.S.A. this Thursday.  Some wi...
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  • Wendy Senior   

    Oh Those Were The Days..............
    Oh Those Were The Days.............. Remember when.................. Come now it can’t be all that long ago. We were all young once upon a ti...
    Wendy  Don't know why but I wasn't really any comments to this LOL Thanks for Top Theo and may you be blessed with many years of happiness and soon to be gr...
    Nov 15th 12:01
    David Schupbach  Arthur said a mouthful, but I especially liked: "It isn't "Those were the days" - it has to be "This is the day". After all, it's the only one we have...
    Nov 16th 06:13
    Wendy  Have to agree the Right right now is what counts most We all grow complacent and it is hard rut to get out of Wendy
    Nov 19th 21:39
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  • Rebecca Beasley Committed   Consultant, Web Designer, Script Set Up

    Try This Writing Excercise
    The next time you read your newspaper's classified ads, try paying close attention to the things that catch  your eye.  When something makes...
    Arthur Webster  Hi, Rebecca, This is a very good idea for people who actually read ads and watch television. I read newspapers on a regular basis but I would n...
    Nov 17th 07:36
    Jean DAndrea  Have to agree with Arthur here, because I don't read newspapers, and rarely watch TV. However, I do agree that this would be a useful exercise for...
    Nov 17th 17:16
    Thea Westra  Great tip, Rebecca, and it need not be specific to newspapers and television. I often try to notice what made me take action on internet sales pages, ...
    Nov 18th 08:54
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  • Cheryl Baumgartner Professional Premium   Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance

    Gullible Sheep!
    Since I am an Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist, lot of things just jump out and scream danger to me.  Like the 5 junk e-mails I received...
    Cheryl Baumgartner  Mr Abagnale turned his back on the criminal actions and now works as a consultant training law enforcement on Identity theft and fraud issues. What i...
    Nov 14th 21:08
    David Dubb  Fantastic post Cheryl.
    Nov 16th 01:12
    Cheryl Baumgartner  Mr Abagnale is turning into a great source of information. There's a lot more credibility to having someone in the arena tell you whats going on rath...
    Nov 16th 07:48
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  • David Schupbach Senior   

    New Twist You May Like....
    Hello Everyone,      I have been thinking for sometime about adding another group, but didn't know whether it was a good idea or...
    David Schupbach  Jenny, You only have to post 2 posts, or 2 QUESTIONS! I did that to make it easier for members when they don't have a lot of time. A question doesn'...
    Nov 15th 09:39
    Mark Hultgren  I missed the link in the post the first time through! I'm in there now tho
    Nov 15th 20:42
    David Schupbach  Great Mark, we can use your 'techpertise' lol (new word)
    Nov 16th 05:28
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  • Wendy Senior   

    Interesting. Here's a brain teaser for you...
    Can you find the B's (there are 2)? Don't skip or your wishes won't come true... RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR...
    Wendy  ROFLMAO Ok Wendy
    Nov 15th 09:22
    Jean DAndrea  You guys slay me! :-) :-)
    Nov 15th 20:15
    David Dubb  Lucky for me Wendy, I had my coffee first, then found all. 6 was the most difficult. Now if my wish comes true, thee are going to be some very happy f...
    Nov 16th 01:16
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  • David Schupbach Senior   

    Social Bookmarking
    Moderator: Rae Steinbrink Subject: Social Bookmarking      "After reading the various posts on "Reviewing the Material...", I ...
    David Schupbach  Yes Garnet I believe you are right.
    Nov 15th 05:43
    Rae Steinbrink  Did you all know that Wendy has also set up a blog, outside of Apsense, I believe, with all our links and such? Please check with Wendy for the link....
    Nov 15th 06:02
    Not Here  Ok...going to get started later tonight..already have the link for Wendy's blog too. To everyone in this group who is working so hard here to make ...
    Nov 15th 18:33
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  • Jeff Greene Committed   Online Marketing Specialist/Consultant

    I'll share one of my favorite writing exercises...
    As a copy writer, I like to create headlines that kind of grip the reader's attention and pull him or her into the first lines without a chance o...
    Jeff Greene   Wendy, you got the "Humourous Yet Youthful and Experienced" thing going for you.... The editors of certain search sites like to hire guides, and pay ...
    Nov 14th 19:03
    Theresa   Yes dear --- YOU are an AWFUL tease. Telling us we can get paid to have fun, and making money doing what we enjoy sounds just like a few schemes I h...
    Nov 14th 19:40
    Jeff Greene   As I have said many times before... " Flattery will get you everywhere!", especially with me! LOL! :) Professional Blogging is a real industry......
    Nov 14th 21:03
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  • Wendy Senior   

    TO A KEEPER!
    One day someone's mother died. And on that clear, cold morning, In the warmth of her bedroom, The daughter was struck with The pain of learn...
    David Schupbach  Damn, Arthur You sure can touch on a person's heart strings. I envy your ability with words, and am determined to practice till I get at least half a...
    Nov 13th 17:51
    Not Here  Dammit Arthur! You said it all, there's nothing left to say. Thank you Wendy and OC
    Nov 13th 19:11
    Wendy  I take it then that Cootsie's name is Arthur??? He certainly does a flair for the written word doesn't he Wendy
    Nov 14th 09:05
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  • Cheryl Baumgartner Professional Premium   Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance

    I just realized how lucky I am
    I just got back from dinner at a local Golden Corral Restaurant.  In honor of Veteran's day they held a buffet for all service members, past and ...
    Cheryl Baumgartner  It's a hard pill to swallow, but it really takes "seeing" it sometimes in order to see it
    Nov 12th 22:52
    Arthur Webster  When we have used a tissue - we flush it away. No matter what governmnt is in charge in whichever country - we, the people, are disposable. Reme...
    Nov 13th 05:44
    Cheryl Baumgartner  Arthur, it's a shame that this seems to be the norm. Many vets have laid their bodies and souls on the line only to be tossed aside like yesterday's ...
    Nov 14th 07:23
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  • David Schupbach Senior   

    How I Choose members for QCWG
    Thought I would share with you how I choose members for this group.  It came to me a minute ago......... I opened the 'My Account' Tab, as I alwa...
    Theresa   HA! We shall have to have our own party -- I cant make it either :(
    Nov 13th 19:33
    Mark Hultgren  Now I hope you aren't talking bout me again! I may pop in and drop a comment here and there, but I DO peruse the submittee's profile before I go off a...
    Nov 13th 22:39
    Not Here  Hey guys Didn't you get your invites? LOL You are now all invited, sorry we were too lazy to send them out personally........... It has been c...
    Nov 13th 22:49
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  • Rae Steinbrink Advanced   

    If I Could Write...
      Oh, if I could write,  to take pen in hand, let the words flow endlessly upon the paper before my mind draws blank. To wr...
    Jean DAndrea  Hi Rae, Writing courses are good - I've done a couple of short ones, years ago. Mainly for the grammar and such things, but learned a lot too.
    Nov 13th 18:39
    David Schupbach  Don't forget, Rae, Usually you can have either Quantity, or Quality. Personally, I prefer the latter.
    Nov 13th 19:18
    Theresa   oh MizRae *hugs* That really was beautiful... and really it doesn't matter how much you write, but that you DO write! What Mo' Baby said is true to...
    Nov 13th 19:50
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  • Rebecca Beasley Committed   Consultant, Web Designer, Script Set Up

    I think the key word is Quality Content
    Content is good, but when you define content, do you think that it means just putting a lot of words on the page and talking for a long time? Good co...
    Cheryl Baumgartner  The nice thing about this group is that we have a wide range of topics to pick from. Not just "how to write a better blog". If it is relevant, helpf...
    Oct 22nd 20:27
    Chuck Bartok  Hi everyone... Been gone for afew days, cam home with a darn Flu bug. Rebecca, as always is to be congratulated on a stellar post.
    Oct 23rd 14:59
    Rebecca Beasley  Mkweb, I didn't see a link to your article and wasn't sure where to find it. I've started to use the rss feeds to different blogs here and feed them i...
    Nov 12th 22:05
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