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Eric Smith
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 02:33Arthur 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 03:56View - Promote - View all 14 comments » - Comment » - Nov 18th 2007 18:04Jean 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- 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 08:54Eric 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 15:53View - Promote - View all 11 comments » - Comment » - Nov 2nd 2007 05:18Not 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 - 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 23:05Theresa yep, they were called "bindeez"
Nov 20th 23:10View - Promote - View all 3 comments » - Comment » - Nov 20th 2007 22:50Theresa 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 Cheryl Baumgartner
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 16:34Jean 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 16:37View - Promote - View all 11 comments » - Comment » - Nov 18th 2007 08:19Cheryl 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 17:59Arthur Webster
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 10:42Cheryl 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 17:10View - Promote - View all 16 comments » - Comment » - Nov 16th 2007 11:52Jane 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 13:32Arthur Webster
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 21:11Beth 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 22:21View - Promote - View all 8 comments » - Comment » - Nov 19th 2007 15:59Jennifer 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 22:42Cheryl Baumgartner
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 21:37Cheryl 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 21:44View - Promote - View all 20 comments » - Comment » - Nov 11th 2007 07:58Jean 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- What am I thankful for this Thursday?View - Promote - Comment - Nov 17th 2007 18:10
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... - 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 12:01David 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 06:13View - Promote - View all 10 comments » - Comment » - Nov 15th 2007 08:42Wendy 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 Rebecca Beasley
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 07:36Jean 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 17:16View - Promote - View all 3 comments » - Comment » - Nov 17th 2007 05:04Thea 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 08:54Cheryl Baumgartner
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 21:08David Dubb Fantastic post Cheryl.
Nov 16th 01:12View - Promote - View all 10 comments » - Comment » - Nov 14th 2007 06:30Cheryl 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- 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 09:39Mark Hultgren I missed the link in the post the first time through! I'm in there now tho
Nov 15th 20:42View - Promote - View all 17 comments » - Comment » - Nov 14th 2007 19:52David Schupbach Great Mark, we can use your 'techpertise' lol (new word)
Nov 16th 05:28 - 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 09:22Jean DAndrea You guys slay me! :-) :-)
Nov 15th 20:15View - Promote - View all 13 comments » - Comment » - Nov 14th 2007 09:15David 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 - 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 05:43Rae 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 06:02View - Promote - View all 21 comments » - Comment » - Nov 4th 2007 13:26Not 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 Jeff Greene
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 19:03Theresa 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 19:40View - Promote - View all 18 comments » - Comment » - Nov 13th 2007 18:31Jeff 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- 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 17:51Not Here Dammit Arthur! You said it all, there's nothing left to say. Thank you Wendy and OC
Nov 13th 19:11View - Promote - View all 5 comments » - Comment » - Nov 13th 2007 08:10Wendy 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 Cheryl Baumgartner
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 22:52Arthur 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 05:44View - Promote - View all 9 comments » - Comment » - Nov 12th 2007 20:39Cheryl 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- 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 19:33Mark 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 22:39View - Promote - View all 20 comments » - Comment » - Nov 12th 2007 18:24Not 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 - 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 18:39David Schupbach Don't forget, Rae, Usually you can have either Quantity, or Quality. Personally, I prefer the latter.
Nov 13th 19:18View - Promote - View all 15 comments » - Comment » - Nov 13th 2007 05:46Theresa 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 Rebecca Beasley
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 20:27Chuck 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 14:59View - Promote - View all 11 comments » - Comment » - Oct 21st 2007 14:45Rebecca 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