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Its unbelievable and yet surreal to see about Zac Sunderland completing his circumnavigation trip around the world. If you didn't know I blogged about it here on MMT back in May of last year. Its great to here you made it Zac. I was also fortune it enough to speak to Marianne Sunderland (Zac's Mom) about her son's journey and also have discussions about zac's online presence briefly but I can see that they took care of that pretty well on their own. Anyways its great to hear that zac made it, congratulations zac!!

zac's blog

If this isn't a cheap way to post, I don't know what is but I did think that the information was good so I wanted to share, besides, I got Steven Burda's ok on it.





LinkedIn Groups

* Group: Google Group
* Subject: ● 1st Important Announcement from Google Group's Founder: Steven Burda (April 2009)

● A word from Google Group manager/founder. This is a first ever group-message to the group:

Thank you again for A) recently joining the group or B) being an active member/participant. As of today, we have nearly 16,000 professionals here, and growing by hundreds each day -- in one of the fastest growing groups on Linkedin. I believe in true professionalism, so if any of you notice something that should not be taking place in the group, please take action by addressing this issue or reporting it to me. Also, I welcome any suggestions on how to get the most of the group's involvement, participation and contribution. I welcome any feedback and recommendations, support and/or criticism. Do check out discussion, news, jobs, updates, and members sections within the group.

Direct link to the group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=39723

With that being said, some of you recently wanted to know who I am and my professional affiliation to the group. Thus… about myself:

I'm Steven Burda and I work for Fortune 50 company, in the Finance department. My extensive work experience with FORTUNE 500 companies, clients, customers and vendors:
► The Boeing Company ► SunGard Data Systems ► Lockheed Martin Corporation ► CIGNA HealthCare ► Citigroup, SalomonSmithBarney ► Burda Consulting Co.

I hold BBA, MBA and Post-MBA degrees in Finance, Management, Economics and even a minor in Russian. I reside in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but do business and communicate on global levels. I've been an active member of Linkedin since early 2006. Some of you know me, and some of you are even connected to me. Many also know me for my "pay-it-forward" philosophy that I sincerely strive on ( http://www.cio.com/article/print/470122 ). If I can help you or your family/friends/colleagues in someway, I will try my best. Just let me know, because those who ask, get! With 1,600+ recommendations/endorsements on my profile, I must be doing something right… As of right now, I don't need anything per se, but who knows what the future holds or what other mutual benefits may arise from it. Let's add value to our development! I am a trustworthy individual, and I would value your privacy greatly.

If we're not connected, just click to automatically link-up: http://tinyurl.com/DirectLink and enter my e-mail: burda.mba@gmail.com (takes 5 seconds)

See you in the group and in my direct network! You may also forward this message to friends, family or colleagues. I'm sure they may have a lot to gain from the links below. Have a great Spring!


- Steven Burda, MBA
[# 1 most recommended & # 1 most connected professional on entire Linkedin platform]

check update/history on me/networking as you will everything you need to know about Linkedin's most appropriate usage: http://www.linkedin.com/in/burda (updated profile) ● http://burda.businesscard2.com (100s of PDF reads on networking, leadership, personal development) ● http://www.foxmbasa.com/conference/speakers.html ● http://www.retireat21.com/interview/Steven-Burda-Interview-with-a-super-networker ● http://tinyurl.com/MyGoals ● http://tinyurl.com/LinkedinBio (1,600+ recommendations) ● http://tinyurl.com/HowToUseLinkedin (200+ page eBook on Linkedin and its optimal use) ● http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13129427 ● e-mail: burda.mba@gmail.com



///// "Dig your well before you're thirsty." /////

Posted By Steven Burda, MBA

I was visiting gurudaq when I noticed this hilarious comparison. It was an ad of Ken Evoy stating he was #1 and then I noticed on the far right of the site that he was considered as the "the losers of internet marketing today" LOL!!

In this world of internet marketing gurus, you can be #1 and a loser on the same page!!


go figure advertising . . .