Just Sayin' with Charlie Cornacchio

A recap with the guests from Season 2 of the Just Sayin Podcast including Paul Teutul of Orange County Choppers, Songwriter Gene Moore who was forced to sue Ace Frehley, Gold Star family from the SSG Alex Viola Memorial Foundation, turning the tables on a Tax Scammer, and so much more...

Memory Keepers and Storytellers are such an important part of our history…..from our grandparents recounting stories of their lives and our parent's lives to local town historians who collect the memories of our community for future generations.  Today's guest is a champion of history in her home town of Beacon, NY   - - Denise VanBuren grew up as a beauty queen in upstate NY, a TV News Anchor, Vice President at Central Hudson Gas and Electric, and is currently and the President General of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution… She co-wrote two historical accounts of Beacon New York with historian Bob Murphy.  Her latest release is an anthology account of 38 years of Bob's monthly newsletters. 

Just Sayin' Podcast focuses this episode on National Adoption Month, a month set aside to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care.

With Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays coming up; for those watching their weight it's a stressful time of year - BUT IT DOESN"T HAVE TO BE! Health and Wellness Coach Theresa Trella provides the tips needed to get through the holiday meals in the most enjoyable safe way.

The cruise industry is close to getting back on board!  As of October 30, 2020, ships began performing "mock" cruises to test operations for CDC approval.  Lauren Moore is a cruise ship performer on Norweigan Cruise Lines.  She talks about the challenges of putting on a stage show with scenery and props that move with the current.  Lauren also provides tips for first-time cruisers to have the best experience possible.  Everything from motion sickness, early reservations, and the best location for your cabin selection.

Since 2015, the SSG Alex Viola Memorial Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation through proceeds generated from an annual Texas car show.    Even though Covid-19 has prevented the Viola family from hosting over 400 cars and thousands of spectators this year, the family is still working hard to generate thousands of dollars in the name of their son and brother who was killed in Afganistan on November 17, 2013.

I received a letter from the " Benefits Suspension Unit of the Public Judgement Records Department claiming that I owed $24, 431 dollars to the IRS!  After my accountant checked it out and told me it was a scam, I thought I would call and see what their game was.  What transpired on the call is something everyone should be aware of.

Habit Modification Expert Anthony Serino talks about the science-based method to change your life by changing your habits.

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You don't need a literary agent to get your story published and here's why.  Little Pink Press, along with Kindle Direct Publishing, can have your book in the hands of interested readers without anyone deciding if your story is worthy.  Author Keryl Pesce provides guidance and support to help you publish that story that lives within you!

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My journey from backroom editor to on-camera TV anchor was an interesting road that rarely happens!  With help and support from so many industry professionals, over the years, I was able to get a break and do something with it.  Along the way, I learned a few key points that helped me and can help anyone embarking on a career or in a current position but looking to move up the ladder.