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See you next week...Thurs, July 9, 2009 for Futuring: The Knowledge-Question Cycle and Getting to Enterprise, with Bruce LaDuke, Question Scientist and Member, Future Indiana Network

5:30PM @ Insivia, 1900 Superior Avenue, Suite 105, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 Map Parking available in rear lot. Live Show and Chat 6PM - 7PM EST

Watch the June film created by Frank and Chris "Tipping Point: Find Your Center"

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