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Joe Orsolini is an expert in college planning who profoundly understands the intricate details of the college financial aid system,...
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Robb is a licensed financial professional and founder of R Hill Enterprises, Inc. He has been conducting lectures for basic...
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Jennifer Fortney is the Founder of Cascade Communications (est. 2001), a nationally acclaimed integrated PR and brand marketing agency serving...
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The common thread that runs through Greg Kurinec’s life is joy in serving others. As a young boy, it came...
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Dr. Judith Wright is a transformational leader, bestselling author, educator, and internationally recognized pioneer in human development whose life's work...
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I am a graduate of the University of Illinois (B.A, 1993) and The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1996), where...
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Right-wing populism is rising in many western nations, but here in the US it is beginning to actually threaten our democracy. This presentation points out why this is happening uniquely here in the US: Because the country is becoming a true multi-racial democracy, a transformation that no other country is undergoing. And the US constitution actually empowers the minority that
It seems that lately, our inner resources are being taxed to our limits and it feels like relief is a long way away. In just a few minutes Dr. Sassetti will teach you simple, efficient stress reduction techniques. These techniques can be implemented immediately, practiced with minimal effort and give you much needed respite from the extraordinary stressors we are
You don't have the team you thought you did? Neither did I for many years until I finally discovered the secret to forming the team I always dreamed of. I'll tell you what you need to do for you to get your dream team too.
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