Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 28-02-2010 | 
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A group of policymakers and educators gathered to build support for a new vision of educational assessment that is more like good instruction itself. A panel of experts outlined a comprehensive system that includes summative and formative tests of higher-order thinking skills. They urged a move toward the development of deeper, [...]
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Posted by friend | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 28-02-2010 |
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SCIENTISTS HAVE FOUND OUT CONGENITAL BELIEF IN GOD IN THE PERSON
belief in God it's personal
The original sensation in world scientific and intellectual circles was called by opening of scientists from the British Bristol university when they have established that the modern person is born with belief in God. On their jobs informs the London weekly journal.
"We have established that the course of
Posted by Lucia Grosaru | Posted in Neuroscience, News | Posted on 28-02-2010 |
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ScienceDaily (2010-02-27) — Many modern dolphin brains are significantly larger than those of humans and second in mass to the human brain when corrected for body size, says a scientist. Some dolphin brains exhibit features correlated with complex intelligence, including a large expanse of neocortical volume that is more convoluted than that of humans, extensive [...]
Posted by friend | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 27-02-2010 |
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BREAKING NEWS: HAWAII AWAITS TSUNAMI, WILL HIT IN A FEW MINUTES- ESTADO DE ALERTA EN HAWAII
Tsunami is gonna hit Hawaii
A Tsunami is gonna hit Hawaii in just a few hours
Follow it live at CNN
Rules of behaviour during tsunami. Councils of the expert
Tourists can avoid tsunami
Posted by TipsForSuccess Director | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 27-02-2010 |
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The earthquake in chile is one of many "earthquakes in diverse placs" in recent years, a sign we may be near the end times.
3 Tips for Effective Public Speaking
A small business owner and I recently discussed the growing relationship economy. And a favorite topic of ours came up: social media and the progress her team was making on that front.
She was thrilled at how her staff engaged through their Facebook fan page and a Youtube video series to [...]
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Posted by serenity | Posted in Bible Study, serenity | Posted on 26-02-2010 |
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How do we love others when we do not like them or respect them. Loving your enemy is the hardest thing to do.
Posted by MindTools.com | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 26-02-2010 |
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Scheduling important activities for the right time of day - All Readers - When should you schedule your most important tasks? Find out when you have high and low energy, and schedule yourself accordingly to get more done.
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Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 25-02-2010 |
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Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades: Lessons from California
By Trish Williams and Michael Kirst
As expectations for a more highly educated American citizenry rise, what happens in the middle grades matters more now than ever. The middle grades are the last best chance to identify students at risk of [...]
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Review: INTRO, GETTING READY & Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
“I think there is something more important than believing: action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren’t enough who will move ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision.” —W. Clement [...]
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So it is up to us as Christians to act on what we already possess. We should believe, live and act as though we are blessed, because we really already are!
Posted by Julie Brander | Posted in Growing, Leadership, Managing | Posted on 25-02-2010 |
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Eight Tips for Success
As a business owner it is essential to know how to get up and speak on demand. You will find that many opportunities will arise and it is crucial that you can express your message about your business clearly and concisely.
Important Tips:
Take a course in public speaking.
Learn your talk or elevator [...]
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Considering the difference between forgiveness and trust in asking whether Tiger Woods can rebuild his legacy and whether he can be forgiven
Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 24-02-2010 |
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Edsource in Mountain View Ca. released this report today.This report, Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades: Why Some Schools Do Better, is based on surveys from 303 principals, 3,752 English language arts (ELA) and math teachers in grades 6-8, and 157 superintendents in California. Educator responses were analyzed against spring [...]
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Posted by friend | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 24-02-2010 |
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the movie generation zero Steve Bannon
Generation zero the inconceivable truth
Blame the Baby Boomers for the Financial Mess
David Bossie and Stephen Bannon on their film Generation Zero and why the 60s generation was the cause of the financial meltdown.
2/23/10 Hannity Special "Generation Zero"
Hannity Special "Generation Zero", how 40 years of liberal policies have led to financial collapse.
Expand Your Network Online
Get good Google search results. Create a LinkedIn profile. Basic business info and professional info about you.
Invite colleagues to your network. That’s really the first step of interacting online. What you will discover is that your biz contacts post updates and you will too. Post updates on a new blog posts, book you published, new [...]
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Do you feel worthless? Do you feel like you’re a mistake? Don’t Believe It!
You are special – You are uniquely and beautifully made!
I remember as a child, my mother told me in the heat of an argument that she was sorry I was born. When I was in my twenties, she told me the story [...]
Posted by MindTools.com | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 24-02-2010 |
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Controlling disruptive people - All Members - Does someone at work refuse to follow the rules, or try to use the system to his or her advantage? These behaviors, if left uncorrected, can cause serious problems. Find out how to manage these "rogues", and control their actions.
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Review: INTRO, GETTING READY & Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
As we head into the final stretch of this incredible journey, I want to offer you one final gift. It’s one of my greatest strategies for creating extraordinary success, and now–if you choose– it can be [...]
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Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 23-02-2010 |
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Washington D.C.—Colleges across the nation are struggling to confront a growing problem in higher education: student debt. As more students borrow more money than ever before, and recent graduates enter the worst job market in a generation, students are increasingly unable to pay back their loans.
In a new Education Sector report, [...]
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Posted by Chris Widener | Posted in Happiness, Well-Being | Posted on 23-02-2010 |
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Happiness. The pursuit of so many. In fact, we are known in America as those who live for “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
But so many seem without happiness. Why is this? Is happiness truly elusive, or do we simply not know how to take hold of it? It is my contention that happiness [...]
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Posted by Lucia Grosaru | Posted in Brain, Neuroscience, News | Posted on 23-02-2010 |
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ScienceDaily (2010-02-23) — Neuroscientists have mapped the brain structures that affect general intelligence. The study adds new insight to a highly controversial question: what is intelligence, and how can we measure it?
Read full article here.
Posted by MindTools.com | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 23-02-2010 |
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Making the very most of your opportunities - All Members - Categorize the items on your to-do list according to the effort they require, and the impact they'll have, and find out which are "quick wins" and which are "thankless tasks".
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Posted by Flip Flippen | Posted in Business, Leadership | Posted on 22-02-2010 |
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I couldn’t believe he wouldn’t stop talking. I had been in his office for a full 45 minutes, and he had not stopped once to ask anyone else’s thoughts or to even get a response. Finally, the meeting came to a close and I had the fortunate or unfortunate opportunity to meet with him one [...]
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Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 22-02-2010 |
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I just received an advance copy of College and Career Ready by David Conley, Jossey Bass , 2010. This is the most comprehensive and in depth book ever on the subject. It is very specific in terms of definition, concepts, and practical applications. It contains the latest research and is very comprehensive. The secondary school [...]
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Quick Resources to Increase Sales
Here are a few invaluable resources from SCORE. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the SCORE Women’s Web Site, where you can track your sales on a monthly basis. Get started charting your success today!
Workshop:Create a Competitive Edge
Template: 12-Month Sales Forecast
Quiz: Are You Reaching Your Sales Potential?
Toolkit: Accelerate Your Sales [...]
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National Entrepreneurship Week: February 20-27
Celebrate your success! This is National Entrepreneurship Week sponsored by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education. This week recognizes the contribution of American entrepreneurs like you. Share stories of how you overcame the past year and succeeded. Leave a comment below. Then find out more about events near you.
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Posted by friend | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 22-02-2010 |
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Bloom energy fuel cell 60 minutes video interview
"energy machine." 60 Minutes, Sunday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. ET/PT.
In the world of energy, the Holy Grail is a power source that's inexpensive and clean. Lesley Stahl gets an inside look at one inventor's bloom energy stock symbol
Boom box energy - developing okisnye regenerative solid fuel elements (SORFC)- new renewable electricity produced from
Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 21-02-2010 |
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Here is the link to report that is covered in post behind the one below.
Most Americans believe that colleges operate like businesses, concerned more with their bottom line than with the educational experience of students, according to a new study. Most Americans believe that colleges could admit a lot more students without [...]
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Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 21-02-2010 |
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Since 1975, the share of Latino freshmen at four-year colleges who choose schools more than 50 miles from home has risen to nearly 59% from about 46%, and the share who attend such colleges within 10 miles of home dropped to 15% from 30%, according to a study by UCLA’s Higher Education [...]
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Posted by TipsForSuccess Director | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 20-02-2010 |
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Somewhere around age 40 a strange shift happened. When I was younger, I literally fed on being busy. And I’m not talking about a healthy busy…you know, living with purpose – having a few places to go, some people to see, etc. No, I’m talking about insane busy – life on overdrive 24/7. And I [...]
The One Criteria for Building Your Signature Speech
Two events recently made me reflect on an audience and the impact of public speaking.
One was hearing a keynote address by tech entrepreneur and champion of Twitter Laura Fitton. The other was reading a quote from Gel Conference creator Mark Hurst.
Laura gave the opening keynote address at last [...]
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Posted by MindTools.com | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 19-02-2010 |
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Getting approval and funding for your project - All Members - Learn how to get clear authorization for your project to proceed, by setting out exactly what your project will and won't do, early in the project's lifecycle.
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Review:INTRO, GETTING READY & Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
If you are going to achieve goals you have never achieved before, you must be willing to do what you have never done before.
One of those things is to allow, no actually push, yourself to FAIL. And if you want to succeed big, you have to fail big. There is no way around it.
When I was only 20 years old, I got into residential real estate sales. It was the early ’90s, and the real estate market was as tough as it is right now. I knew nothing about the real estate business; I had no prior experience, clientele or even credibility—I wasn’t even old enough to drink! But in just 90 days, I was outselling (new listings and pending escrows) an entire office of 44 veteran agents—combined!
The strategy I am...
Posted by Jeremy Dean | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 18-02-2010 |
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Do people display their actual or idealised personalities on social networking sites?
There are now over 700 million people around the world with profiles on social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace. In the US 75% of those between 18 and 24 who have access to the internet use social networking sites. And over the past [...]
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Tips on How to be an Effective & Memorable Speaker
Public speaking is a great way to promote your business. You instantly become credible and can share your expertise. I just attended an event at the Chamber of Commerce where three speakers presented on topics, but they had no idea what types of businesses were present.
Mistake: [...]
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Posted by nuggetsofwisdom | Posted in Nuggets of Wisdom | Posted on 17-02-2010 |
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“To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Isaiah 40:25-26 [...]
Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 17-02-2010 |
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A new national poll released by the National Center For Public Policy And Higher Education reveals that over half of the respondents thought colleges could spend less and still maintain a high quality education. Sixty percent thought colleges care more about their bottom line than they do about educating students.
In 2000 31% of Americans said college is necessary, but now [...]
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There's an old saying that speaks of building a better mouse trap, and then the world will beat a path to your door. Well, the greatest invention in the world or the next great novel won't lead to success if you can't communicate to others as to just how great your creation is. This is where good communication skills help in building success.
Words of Wisdom from Reality Check Author Guy Kawasaki
Don’t go it alone. Venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki says this of entrepreneurs, “Generally, entrepreneurs, especially first-time ones, think that the idea is the hard part and implementation is the easy part. Generally, that’s exactly backwards, and SCORE can help them implement their brilliant ideas.”Ask SCORE online.
Quick Resource List
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Posted by MindTools.com | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 17-02-2010 |
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Assessing risk and maximizing profits - All Readers - Purchasing is an important function in most organizations, and it often has a significant impact on profit. This tool helps you develop the right long-term purchasing strategy.
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Review:INTRO, GETTING READY & Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 , 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
We are human. We cannot be 100 percent 100 percent of the time. We cannot improve every area of our life simultaneously. We cannot do everything at the same time. When we try is when we fail, burn out or blow up.
Nature works in cycles. As with the seasons, there is a time to learn, a time to produce, a time to harvest and a time to rest. Farmers, schoolchildren, and even professional athletes operate in seasons. That approach to life can help you excel, too.
I want to explain an advanced achievement strategy that will help you make greater progress toward your goals—faster. It’s a concept called: Working in Success Cycles.Let me give you an example. Let’s say you and I are going to race from Los Angeles...
Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 16-02-2010 |
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In recent post I cited advice from Montgomery County Md. Schools where the school system recommended certain cut points on ACT or SAT as a guide for college admission at selective institutions. Montgomery County is trying to help students understand what the colleges are looking for on SAT/ ACT , but no one really knows what the [...]
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Posted by Jeremy Dean | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 16-02-2010 |
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The pressure to conform affects everyone. Understanding how and when puts you one step ahead of the pack.
Conformity is such a strong influence in society that it's impossible to understand human behaviour without it. Psychological experiments show that people will deny the evidence of their own eyes in order to conform with other people.
But as...
Posted by MindTools.com | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 16-02-2010 |
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Coach Yourself! - All Readers - In it we show you three great ways to boost your career
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Posted by Chris Guerriero | Posted in Health, Well-Being | Posted on 15-02-2010 |
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I just got back from the gym about 30 minutes ago, and I wanted to share an important success “reminder” with you.
I’m not sure about you guys, but getting to the gym is a pain in the butt sometimes—but we all have to do things we don’t want to, right?
At the gym, I was doing [...]
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SCORE Honors Maryanne Weiss
Maryanne Weiss is a business mentor with SCORE and chair of the Phoenix SCORE chapter. She was recently name “Woman of the Year” by the Women’s Financial Group of the National Bank of Arizona. She has also been given the Carnation Award for Community Service and was made an honorary lifetime citizen of [...]
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Posted by raymond | Posted in Happiness | Posted on 15-02-2010 |
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If you’re ready for positive change in your life (not just idle wishing and fantasizing about change) then you need to watch this short video right now… [Positive Change The Easy Way] Seriously, whether you want to lose flab, find a better job, have a bigger bank balance, or just find that special someone to [...]
Posted by Shawneewrites | Posted in Christian Success, god | Posted on 14-02-2010 |
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We tend to focus on our loved ones here on earth when Valentine’s Day comes around. What about our Heavenly Father? He should be at the top of our list of Valentines.
My Father, Son, and Holy Spirit gave His love to us before anyone did. He brought us to life, touched our [...]
Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 14-02-2010 |
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For-Profit Colleges are growing rapidly and now serve 6% of all undergraduates. But these colleges include about 20% of all those students receiving federal Pell grants for low income students. Pell grant recipients make up about 50% of enrollment at proprietary institutions, a larger share than at other types of colleges. The University of Phoenix [...]
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Posted by serenity | Posted in Bible Study, god, serenity | Posted on 14-02-2010 |
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A day for God - resting in His presence. When do you celebrate your Sabbath?
Posted by friend | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 14-02-2010 |
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Happy St Valentine's day and Happy New year of tiger!
Posted by TipsForSuccess Director | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 13-02-2010 |
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The Apostle Paul seems to have been a sports fan. He likely followed the ancient Olympics, just as we follow the modern Games. In several places, he compares the Christian life to sports. He speaks of people who strive for mastery of various things, as one would strive to excel at Olympic events. He speaks [...]
Posted by Dr. Michael Kirst | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 13-02-2010 |
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 86 percent of high school graduates in Montgomery County went on to college in 2009.
Jerry Weast, the superintendent, and Carole Working, principal of Quince Orchard High School, shared some of the key components of the district’s college readiness successes at the recent AASA convention.
The initiative began in [...]
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"Success is failure turned inside out--
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit--
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit."
Posted by Darren Hardy | Posted in Darren Hardy, SUCCESS, video | Posted on 12-02-2010 |
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VIDEO: Darren Hardy's Final Keynote at Jim Rohn Tribute EventOn Saturday, February 6th, 2010 1,300 people attended a special tribute to celebrate the life and legacy of the renown leader and business philosopher, Mr. Jim Rohn.
Shown in photo: Harvey Mackay, Brian Tracy, Les Brown, Tony Robbins, Darren Hardy, Denis Waitely and Chris Widener
CLICK HERE to watch Darren Hardy's final keynote to honor and wrap up the tribute to Jim Rohn.
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Posted by Lucia Grosaru | Posted in News | Posted on 12-02-2010 |
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Article by Lucia Grosaru
